Access Houghton County Recent Bookings
Houghton County recent bookings come from a small jail in Michigan's Keweenaw Peninsula. The facility has just 28 beds and also houses inmates for Keweenaw County and the KBIC Tribal Court when space allows. You can search for current bookings on the sheriff's corrections page, which lets you look up inmates by name or booking number. The county also runs a work camp in Calumet for certain inmates. This page covers how to find recent bookings, get copies of arrest records, and use statewide tools to search for people booked in Houghton County.
Houghton County Overview
Houghton County Jail and Work Camp
The Houghton County Jail sits at 403 East Houghton Avenue in the city of Houghton. The administrative line is 906-482-0055 and the corrections division can be reached at 906-482-1742. The fax number is 906-487-5949. The jail has 28 beds and is staffed by 9 full-time and 6 part-time corrections officers. It is a small facility, but it serves the entire county along with overflow from neighboring Keweenaw County and the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community Tribal Court.
Houghton County also runs a work camp at 23661 Airpark Blvd in Calumet. Some inmates who qualify get sent to the work camp instead of staying at the main jail. Both facilities create booking records that become public under Michigan law.
The Houghton County Corrections page provides inmate search and booking information.
This page lists current inmates, contact info for corrections staff, and details about the work camp program in Calumet.
One thing to know about this jail: there is no in-person visitation. All visits are done by video. Free video visits are available on Saturday and Sunday. The facility does not house juveniles. If a juvenile is arrested in Houghton County, they go to a different facility outside the county.
| Facility | Houghton County Jail |
|---|---|
| Address | 403 East Houghton Avenue, Houghton, MI 49931 |
| Admin Phone | 906-482-0055 |
| Corrections | 906-482-1742 |
| Work Camp | 23661 Airpark Blvd, Calumet, MI 49913 |
Find Houghton County Booking Records
The Houghton County Sheriff's corrections page is the main place to search for recent bookings. You can search by first name, last name, or booking number. Partial names work too, which helps if you are not sure of the exact spelling. Results show who is in custody, their charges, and booking details.
Statewide tools add to what the county offers. The VINELink system covers Houghton County and lets you track inmates and set up release alerts. The ICHAT system costs $10 per search and shows felony convictions from all Michigan counties. For people who moved from the county jail to state prison, the MDOC OTIS system shows their current status and facility location.
Keep in mind that Houghton County is in the Upper Peninsula, far from the state's population centers. The jail is small and booking volumes are low compared to downstate counties. But the same search tools and legal rights apply. Under MCL 15.231, booking records are public and available to anyone who asks for them.
Houghton County Records Requests
Send FOIA requests to the Houghton County Sheriff's Office at 403 East Houghton Ave, Houghton, MI 49931. Michigan FOIA law requires a response within 5 business days. You can request booking logs, arrest reports, and mugshots. Under MCL 15.243, certain records may be withheld if releasing them would compromise jail security, but basic booking data is public.
Standard fees apply. Copies cost about $0.10 per page. Labor is billed in 15-minute blocks for searches that take time. Indigent requesters can get the first $20 in fees waived by filing an affidavit. The Michigan Supreme Court has confirmed that mugshots and booking photos are public records. Include the full name, date range, and type of record in your request for the fastest response.
Note: Houghton County also houses inmates from Keweenaw County and KBIC Tribal Court, so check here if you cannot find someone in those jurisdictions.
Michigan Search Resources
The Statewide Records Management System links law enforcement data across Michigan. The Michigan State Police run this system from Lansing. While it is not a public search portal, records within SRMS can be obtained through FOIA requests to the appropriate agency. Contact them at 517-284-3318 for details.
The Michigan Sex Offender Registry is free to search. Look up offenders by name, county, or zip code. It shows photos, addresses, offense details, and tier classifications. For anyone booked on a sex offense in Houghton County, this registry will track them after conviction. The Criminal Justice Information Center can be reached at (517) 284-6057 for statewide criminal history questions.
Cities in Houghton County
Houghton County includes the cities of Houghton and Hancock, along with the village of Calumet and several townships. None meet the population threshold for a dedicated page. All bookings go through the Houghton County Jail or the work camp in Calumet.
Nearby Counties
These Upper Peninsula counties are near Houghton County. Keweenaw County to the north uses the Houghton County Jail for longer-term holds.