Search Ogemaw County Jail Mugshots

Ogemaw County jail mugshots are taken during the booking process at the correctional facility in West Branch, Michigan. The county does not post booking photos online, but you can check inmate status and request records through the Sheriff's Office. The jail has a 144-bed capacity with a podular design that includes maximum security cells, medium security cells, and dormitory beds.

Ogemaw County Sheriff and Jail

Sheriff Brian Gilbert leads the Ogemaw County Sheriff's Office at 806 W. Wright Street in West Branch. The correctional facility is at a separate location: 912 West Houghton Avenue, also in West Branch. The jail operates under the sheriff's authority and books all local arrests.

The Ogemaw County jail has space for 144 inmates. It uses a podular design with 8 single-person maximum security cells, 28 two-person medium security cells, and 88 dormitory beds. The jail is considered full when it hits 80% capacity. Booking records, including mugshots, are created for every person who enters the facility. Staff photograph each person during the intake process, and these images become part of the official file.

The Sheriff's Office handles law enforcement for Ogemaw County and also manages the jail. Office hours run from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday. The jail office has slightly different hours, opening at 8:30 am. Both close on state and federal holidays.

Ogemaw County Inmate Lookup

Ogemaw County does not have a direct online inmate roster. There is no public website where you can browse current jail bookings. To find out if someone is in custody, you need to call the jail at (989) 345-5908 during business hours. Staff can confirm if a person is being held and provide basic booking details.

For a more formal records request, contact the jail directly by phone or visit in person. The office is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. You can ask about specific inmates, recent bookings, or arrest records. Keep in mind that some information may require a written FOIA request, especially if you need copies of documents or booking photos.

The statewide VINE system at vinelink.com may also show Ogemaw County inmates. VINE is designed for crime victims to track offenders, but it is open to anyone. Results typically include the inmate's name, custody status, and basic case information.

Sending Money to Ogemaw County Inmates

You can put money on an inmate's account in Ogemaw County a few different ways. There is a kiosk in the correctional facility lobby for cash or card deposits. Online deposits go through JailATM. Money orders work too. You can drop them off at the office or mail them in.

Mail goes to the jail Monday through Saturday. Inmates can keep up to 12 pieces of mail on their person at any given time. Extra mail goes into their property storage. Commissary funds let inmates buy snacks, hygiene items, and other basics from the jail store. Deposits through JailATM may take time to process, so plan ahead if your inmate needs funds soon.

Ogemaw County Booking Records

Every arrest in Ogemaw County creates a booking record at the jail. This includes the person's name, date of birth, physical description, charges, and a mugshot photo. Under Michigan's FOIA law (MCL 15.231), these records are generally public and can be requested by anyone.

The Ogemaw County Sheriff's Office website has contact details and some general information about jail operations. For specific booking records, you may need to send a written request or visit the office in person.

JailATM also serves as a resource for people who need to manage inmate accounts in Ogemaw County. The platform at jailatm.com handles deposits and some communication features for participating facilities.

Cities in Ogemaw County

Ogemaw County includes the city of West Branch, which serves as the county seat, along with communities like Rose City and Prescott. All bookings in these areas go through the Ogemaw County jail on West Houghton Avenue in West Branch.

Nearby Counties

These counties share a border with Ogemaw County. Check with neighboring sheriff's offices if you are unsure where a person was booked.