Tuscola County Jail Mugshot Lookup

Tuscola County jail mugshots are part of the booking records at the county jail in Caro, Michigan. The county has an online portal through IC Solutions where you can search for inmates by name, booking number, or date of birth. Sheriff Ryan Robinson heads the department, which employs 14 corrections officers and 4 sergeants. The jail runs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and had a 2020 population of 53,323.

Tuscola County Online Inmate Search

Tuscola County has an online inmate search through IC Solutions. You can search by name, booking number, or date of birth. This gives the public a way to check who is currently in custody without calling the jail. The system is available around the clock.

The search results show basic booking information and charges. Mugshots are not displayed through this portal. For actual booking photos, you need to submit a FOIA request to the Sheriff's Office. Under Michigan law, booking records are public and anyone can request copies.

Video visitation at the jail goes through IC Solutions as well. Since March 2, 2021, the jail has used video visitation. On-site video visits are free during normal hours. You need to register at icsolutions.com or use the lobby kiosk. Each inmate gets one 30-minute on-site visit per week.

Tuscola County Sheriff's Office

Sheriff Ryan Robinson leads the Tuscola County Sheriff's Office at 420 Court Street STE 1 in Caro. The main phone is 989-673-8161. Undersheriff Robert Baxter assists, and Lieutenant Dan Lisowski manages the corrections division. Deb Engelhardt handles inmate records and billings at extension 2238. For general inquiries, call Scienna Nieschulz at extension 2237.

The jail classifies inmates into maximum, medium, or minimum security based on their charges and criminal history. Three meals are served daily. Commissary orders are available every day. Programs include GED services, substance and alcohol abuse treatment, mental health programs, and medical services. The jail sits in Michigan's Thumb region and covers 803 square miles of land.

Crime rates in Tuscola County are below national averages. Violent crime sits at 12.1 compared to the U.S. average of 22.7. Property crime is 24.4 versus the national average of 35.4. The county was founded in 1840.

Tuscola County FOIA Requests

FOIA requests can be submitted using the county form or by written request through letter, fax, or email. Include the person's name, your address, contact information, and a clear description of the records you want. The county responds within 5 business days. If denied, they must explain why and provide an appeal option.

Fees cover reproduction, labor, and mailing costs. The FOIA coordinator forwards your request to the appropriate staff. For inmate records and billing questions, contact Deb Engelhardt at extension 2238. For general information, Scienna Nieschulz at extension 2237 can help direct your call.

Mail appeals for rejected correspondence must be in writing, addressed to: Mail Appeal, Attn: Jail Administrator, 420 Court St. STE 1, Caro, MI 48723. Include contact information, the inmate's name, the nature of the mail, and the reason for disagreement. The jail lieutenant reviews appeals and may defer to the Undersheriff or Sheriff. The decision is final.

Tuscola County Records Tools

The Tuscola County Sheriff's Office website has information about the department, staff contacts, and jail operations.

IC Solutions at icsolutions.com manages video visitation and the online inmate search for the Tuscola County jail.

The jail information portal lets you search for current inmates and view booking details.

Mail to inmates must follow strict rules. Only plain postcards (max 5x7) are accepted. USPS only. No pictures on postcards. Stickers, glue, perfume, glitter, drawings, crayon, and gel pen marks will get mail rejected.

Cities in Tuscola County

Tuscola County includes Caro, Vassar, Millington, Cass City, Reese, Fairgrove, and Gagetown. All are small communities in Michigan's Thumb. Every arrest in the county is processed at the jail in Caro.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Tuscola County in Michigan's Thumb region.