Iosco County Booking Records
Iosco County recent bookings are processed at the county jail in Tawas City, along the Lake Huron shoreline in northeastern Michigan. The jail has 63 beds and is staffed by a captain, 4 corporals, and 9 corrections officers. You can search for current inmates on the sheriff's office website by name, date of birth, or booking number. Results include mugshots, charges, and booking dates. The jail also holds inmates for neighboring Alcona County, which does not always staff its own facility. FOIA requests for past booking records go through the jail administrator by email.
Iosco County Overview
Iosco County Jail Information
The Iosco County Jail is at 428 West Lake Street in Tawas City. The phone number is 989-362-6164 and the fax is 989-984-1103. Captain Brian Golden serves as Jail Administrator. The email is jailadmin@iosco.net. The facility has 63 beds and is staffed by 4 corporals and 9 corrections officers.
Iosco County sits on Lake Huron in the northeastern part of the Lower Peninsula. About 25,000 people live here. Tawas City is the county seat. The area sees seasonal tourism, which can affect booking volumes during the summer months. The jail also takes on inmates from Alcona County, which has limited staffing at its own facility. In 2023, Alcona County logged 109 defendants directly into the Iosco County Jail, compared to only 64 through its own facility.
When you call the jail, staff can confirm if a person is in custody and tell you the bond or fine amount. They will not give out other details over the phone for privacy reasons. For full booking records, you need to use the online search or file a FOIA request.
The county uses a state image for reference.
The MDOC OTIS system tracks state prison inmates from all Michigan counties, including those who were first booked in Iosco County.
| Facility | Iosco County Jail |
|---|---|
| Address | 428 West Lake Street, Tawas City, MI 48763 |
| Phone | 989-362-6164 |
| Fax | 989-984-1103 |
| jailadmin@iosco.net | |
| Administrator | Captain Brian Golden |
How to Search Iosco County Bookings
The Iosco County Sheriff's Office website has an inmate search tool. You can search by booking number, last name, first name, or date of birth. Results show the booking number, inmate name, date of birth, release date if set, charges, and mugshot. This is the fastest way to find out if someone is currently held in the Iosco County Jail.
Remote visitation is available through www.cidnet.net. On-site visiting hours run from 9:00 am to 7:00 pm daily. Inmate phone services go through Combined Public Communications. You can set up phone time through inmatesales.com or call 1-877-998-5678. These services help you connect with someone who was recently booked.
For statewide searches, VINELink covers Iosco County. You can track inmates and get release notifications. The ICHAT system costs $10 per search for criminal history records across all 83 Michigan counties. The MDOC OTIS system covers state prison inmates. Under MCL 15.231, booking records are public documents.
Note: Iosco County Jail also houses inmates from Alcona County due to limited staffing at the Alcona facility.
Iosco County Records Requests
FOIA requests for Iosco County booking records go to the jail administrator at jailadmin@iosco.net. You can also mail your request to 428 W. Lake Street, Tawas City, MI 48763. Michigan FOIA law under MCL 15.231 requires a response within 5 business days. You can request booking logs, arrest reports, mugshots, and related documents.
Fees are about $0.10 per page for copies. Labor is billed in 15-minute increments. Under MCL 15.243, some records may be withheld if they would compromise jail security or reveal investigation methods. But basic booking info is public. Names, charges, dates, and photos are all available. Indigent requesters get the first $20 waived by submitting an affidavit. Include as much detail as you can in your request for the fastest turnaround. The full name, a date range, and the type of record will help staff find what you need.
Iosco County Jail Services
The Iosco County Jail offers both on-site and remote visitation. On-site visits are available from 9:00 am to 7:00 pm daily. Remote visits go through cidnet.net. Phone services for inmates are handled by Combined Public Communications. Family members can set up an account at inmatesales.com or call 1-877-998-5678 to manage phone time.
The Statewide Records Management System connects Iosco County with other law enforcement agencies. The Michigan Sex Offender Registry is free to search by name, county, or zip code. The Michigan State Police Criminal Justice Information Center at (517) 284-6057 handles questions about statewide criminal history records.
Cities in Iosco County
Iosco County includes Tawas City, East Tawas, Oscoda, and other small communities along the Lake Huron shore. None meet the population threshold for a dedicated page. All bookings process through the Iosco County Jail in Tawas City.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Iosco County in northeastern Michigan. Alcona County to the north uses the Iosco jail for many of its bookings.