Newaygo County Booking Records

Jail mugshots and booking records in Newaygo County are managed by the Sheriff's Office in White Cloud. This west-central Michigan county runs a 270-bed jail that has grown through multiple expansions over the years. Sheriff Bob Mendham leads the department. The jail has an online inmate search tool, though mugshots are not displayed in results. Newaygo County also houses federal inmates for the West Michigan District of U.S. Marshals Service, making it one of the busier county facilities in the region.

Newaygo County Sheriff's Office

The Newaygo County Sheriff's Office operates the jail at 1035 E. James Street in White Cloud. Sheriff Bob Mendham runs the department. Undersheriff Chad Palmiter assists with daily operations. Sgt. Johnathon Borgman serves as Jail Administrator. You can reach them at 231-689-7303 or by fax at 231-689-7273.

The jail started with 36 beds in 1967. It expanded to 212 beds in 1990 and then to 270 beds in November 2010. The facility currently houses federal inmates for the West Michigan District of U.S. Marshals Service. If you are looking for a federal inmate held at Newaygo County, contact the U.S. Marshals at 1-616-456-2438 in Grand Rapids.

Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8 AM to noon and 1 PM to 5 PM. The jail itself operates 24 hours a day. The Jail Administration Office keeps the same hours as the Sheriff's Office.

How to Get Newaygo County Mugshots

Booking photos from the Newaygo County Jail are public records under Michigan's FOIA law at MCL 15.231. Submit a written request to the FOIA coordinator at 1035 E. James Street, PO Box 845, White Cloud, MI 49349. Include the person's full name, approximate arrest date, and booking number if you have it.

The office responds within five business days. Fees apply. You get a cost estimate before work starts. The jail has an online inmate search, but it does not show mugshots. The online tool can confirm if someone is in custody and show their charges. For the actual booking photo, a FOIA request is needed.

Third-party sites also track Newaygo County jail info. The Michigan Sheriff page for Newaygo County has facility details. Always verify info with the Sheriff's Office.

Newaygo County Jail Resources

The Newaygo County Jail page on the official county website has detailed info about the facility.

This page covers jail policies, contact info, and links to pages about visitation, phone services, and programs.

The inmate phone info page explains how the phone system works.

Phones are available 24 hours in every housing unit. Calls cost $0.21 per minute. All calls are recorded and monitored through InmateSales (service number: 702-829-3001).

Newaygo County Jail Programs

The Newaygo County Jail offers several programs for inmates. Newaygo Community Education provides high school diploma or equivalent classes set up at the jail. Students are evaluated and placed based on their educational level. Forgotten Man Ministries runs nondenominational church services. Multiple area churches volunteer to lead services, including Spanish-speaking programs. Bible studies happen weekly.

Alcohol and drug abuse counseling is available one-on-one. Newaygo Community Mental Health provides mental health services 24/7 for emergencies and scheduled counseling until needs are met. Medical care is available around the clock. Inmates submit written requests to see a doctor, and referrals to specialists happen as needed.

Visitation includes both in-person and video options from home. Contact the visitation page for the current schedule. To send money, use the lobby kiosk, deposit online at www.ezmoneyload.com, or call 1-888-497-2387. For commissary orders with a credit card, call I-Care at 1-888-634-0034. Do not send money orders by mail. Cash and money orders are not accepted through the mail.

Cities in Newaygo County

Newaygo County includes White Cloud (the county seat), Newaygo, Fremont, and several townships. All fall under the Newaygo County Sheriff's Office for jail and booking records. None are large enough for a dedicated page.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Newaygo County. Each runs its own jail.