Dickinson County Recent Bookings
Dickinson County recent bookings come from the Sheriff's Office in Iron Mountain. This Upper Peninsula county has about 26,000 residents. What sets Dickinson County apart is that they offer a mobile app and a downloadable PDF roster for checking who is in jail. That gives you more access than many other small Michigan counties provide. You can also call the sheriff's office directly at 906-774-6270 for booking information. This page explains every way to search for recent bookings in Dickinson County, from the app and PDF roster to FOIA requests.
Dickinson County Overview
Dickinson County Sheriff's Office
The Dickinson County Sheriff's Office is in Iron Mountain. The main phone number is 906-774-6270. This department manages the county jail, processes all bookings, and keeps arrest records for the jurisdiction. Iron Mountain sits near the Wisconsin border in Michigan's Upper Peninsula.
Dickinson County offers two ways to check the jail roster without calling. The Dickinson County Sheriff's website posts a jail roster as a PDF file. You can download it at dickinsoncountysheriff.com/jdownloads/Jail/roster.pdf. The county also has a mobile app called "Dickinson County Sheriff's Office" that you can download to your phone. The app gives you access to inmate info and other sheriff's office updates.
For a direct check, just call 906-774-6270. Give staff the full legal name and date of birth. They can tell you if someone was booked, what the charges are, and the bond. This works during business hours.
| Location | Iron Mountain, MI |
|---|---|
| Phone | 906-774-6270 |
| Website | dickinsoncountysheriff.com |
| Roster PDF | dickinsoncountysheriff.com/jdownloads/Jail/roster.pdf |
| Mobile App | Dickinson County Sheriff's Office (App Store / Google Play) |
How to Search Dickinson County Bookings
Start with the PDF roster. Go to the sheriff's website and find the jail roster download. This file lists current inmates with their names, booking numbers, and charges. It updates regularly but is not real-time. For the most current data, call 906-774-6270.
The mobile app is another good option. Search for "Dickinson County Sheriff's Office" in your phone's app store. Install it and open the inmate section. You can search by full legal name or booking number. The app pulls data from the same system the jail staff use, so it stays fairly current.
State-level databases add more depth. The Michigan ICHAT system costs $10 and runs statewide conviction checks. It does not show current bookings. The MDOC OTIS search is free and covers state prison inmates, parolees, and probationers. VINELink lets you set up free custody alerts for any Michigan county, including Dickinson.
Dickinson County FOIA and Records
You can request Dickinson County booking records under Michigan's Freedom of Information Act. MCL 15.231 gives the public a right to government records. Submit your written request to the Dickinson County Sheriff's Office. Call 906-774-6270 for the mailing address and to ask about fees.
Include your name, contact info, and a detailed description of what records you need. Specify dates, names, and document types. The county has five business days to respond. Extensions of up to ten days are allowed for large requests. Standard Michigan copy fees apply: $0.07 to $0.25 per page, with labor billed in 15-minute blocks. Indigent requesters can get the first $20 waived with a sworn statement.
MCL 15.243 exempts certain records from public access. Medical and mental health data from booking is private. Security-sensitive info and active investigation files can be withheld. But the core booking record, including name, charges, date, bond, and mugshot, is public under Michigan law.
Note: The Dickinson County Sheriff's mobile app is one of the few in Michigan's Upper Peninsula that offers direct inmate search from a phone.
Statewide Tools for Dickinson County
Beyond the county's own tools, Michigan runs several databases that cover Dickinson County records. The Michigan State Police Criminal Justice Information Center collects data from all 83 counties under MCL 28.241. This information feeds into ICHAT and other law enforcement systems.
The MDOC OTIS system, shown above, tracks state prison inmates statewide. The Michigan Sex Offender Registry is free and searchable by county. MCL 600.880 covers court records access, which is handled separately from jail booking records. Clean Slate legislation from April 2023 allows automatic expungement of certain older convictions but has no effect on current Dickinson County booking data. MCL 750.491 governs records retention requirements for all Michigan public bodies.
Dickinson County sits near the Wisconsin border. Iron Mountain and the neighboring city of Kingsford form the main population center. Arrests tied to cross-border activity or I-95 corridor traffic sometimes end up in this jail. The Michigan Sheriff's Association reports about 80 active county jails across the state, and Dickinson County runs its own without sharing space. Small county jails in the Upper Peninsula often face staffing and budget challenges. The Dickinson County Sheriff's Office mobile app helps offset some of that by giving the public a way to check the roster without calling in. MCL 399.5 covers records management guidelines, and MCL 791.6607 sets visitation rules for correctional facilities. Both apply to the Dickinson County jail.
Cities in Dickinson County
Dickinson County includes Iron Mountain, Kingsford, Norway, and several townships. All local arrests in these communities go through the county jail for booking and intake. None of the cities in Dickinson County currently have their own dedicated pages on this site.
Nearby Counties
These Upper Peninsula counties neighbor Dickinson County. Each has its own jail and booking process. If someone was arrested near a county line, check the neighboring facilities too.