Search Gladwin County Recent Bookings
Gladwin County recent bookings are handled through the sheriff's office in the city of Gladwin. This smaller county in central Michigan runs a jail that holds about 90 inmates at a time. You can look up recent booking records using VINELink or by contacting the jail directly. The sheriff's office posts booking data that includes names, charges, bond info, and mugshots when they are on file. For older records or documents not posted online, a FOIA request to the county gets you what you need within a few business days.
Gladwin County Overview
Gladwin County Jail and Bookings
The Gladwin County Jail is at 501 West Cedar Avenue in the city of Gladwin. Sheriff Michael Shea runs the office, and Jail Administrator Matthew McGourty oversees the facility. The jail holds around 90 inmates. You can reach the sheriff's office at 989-426-9284 or call the jail administrator at 989-426-7121. The fax number is 989-426-1173.
Lobby hours at the sheriff's office are limited. The office is open Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 9am to 11am and again from 1pm to 3pm. If you plan to visit in person for booking information, check these hours first. The jail itself operates around the clock, so phone inquiries about current inmates work any time of day.
Gladwin County is a smaller community, so the jail does not see the same volume as places like Genesee or Wayne County. But new bookings still come in regularly. Every arrest in the county goes through this one facility. Local police departments and the sheriff's office both bring people here after an arrest.
| Facility | Gladwin County Jail |
|---|---|
| Address | 501 West Cedar Avenue, Gladwin, MI 48624 |
| Sheriff's Office | 989-426-9284 |
| Jail Administrator | 989-426-7121 |
Find Gladwin County Booking Records
The best way to search Gladwin County recent bookings is through the VINELink notification system. VINELink lets you search by first name, last name, or booking number. Partial entries work too. Results show the inmate's name, booking number, date of birth, release date if set, charges, and their location in the facility. Mugshots show up when they are on file. You can also register for alerts so you get a call or email when an inmate's status changes.
The MDOC OTIS system covers state prison inmates, not county jail. But if someone was booked in Gladwin County and later sent to state prison, OTIS will have their record. For a broader criminal history, the ICHAT system costs $10 per search and pulls convictions from all 83 counties. Under MCL 15.231, these public records are available to anyone who requests them.
You can search by phone too. Call the jail at 989-426-7121. Staff will tell you if someone is in custody and what the bond amount is. They may not give detailed charge information over the phone, but they can confirm whether a person has been booked.
Gladwin County Records and FOIA
Gladwin County processes FOIA requests for booking records, arrest logs, and other law enforcement documents. You can email your request to commissioners@gladwincounty-mi.gov or fax it to 989-426-4281. The mailing address is 401 West Cedar Avenue, Gladwin, MI 48624. Standard FOIA fees apply, and the county may ask for a good faith deposit if the estimated cost goes over $50.
Michigan FOIA law requires a response within 5 business days. Complex requests can get a 10-day extension. Under MCL 15.243, the sheriff can withhold records that would compromise jail security or reveal active investigation details. But basic booking data like names, charges, dates, and mugshots is public. The state Supreme Court confirmed in Patterson v. Allegan County Sheriff that booking photos are public records. Copy fees run about $0.10 per page. Indigent requesters get the first $20 waived with an affidavit.
Keep your request specific. Include the person's full name, the date range you need, and what type of record you want. The more detail you give, the faster the response.
Note: Good faith deposits may be required for FOIA requests with estimated costs exceeding $50 in Gladwin County.
Michigan Booking Search Tools
Beyond the county level, Michigan runs several statewide tools that can help you find booking and arrest data. The Statewide Records Management System is used by law enforcement and jail staff across the state. It connects 35 or more modules for data sharing. While it is not a public search tool, the records it holds may come through in a FOIA response.
The Michigan Sex Offender Registry is free to search. It lets you look up offenders by name, city, county, or zip code. Tier classifications and offense details are included. For anyone booked on a sex offense in Gladwin County, this registry will have their long-term record after conviction. The Michigan State Police Criminal Justice Information Center maintains all of these databases from their office in Lansing. You can reach them at (517) 284-6057 for questions about criminal history records statewide.
Cities in Gladwin County
Gladwin County has several small towns and communities. The city of Gladwin serves as the county seat. Beaverton is the other notable community. None of the cities in Gladwin County meet the population threshold for their own page, but all bookings route through the Gladwin County Jail.
Nearby Counties
These counties surround Gladwin County in central Michigan. If you cannot find someone in the Gladwin County system, they may have been booked in a neighboring county.