Wexford County Jail Roster

The Wexford County jail roster shows all inmates held at the county jail in Cadillac. The Wexford County Sheriff runs the jail and updates the roster with each new booking and release. You can search for inmates by calling the sheriff's office or checking VINELink online for custody alerts. The roster includes names, charges, booking dates, and bond details for people in custody. Wexford County is in the northern lower peninsula of Michigan, centered around Cadillac, and the jail serves the entire county including the surrounding rural areas and smaller towns.

Wexford County Sheriff Jail Operations

The Wexford County Sheriff's Office runs the county jail in Cadillac. Under MCL 800.7, the sheriff has full charge and custody of the jail. That makes the Wexford County Sheriff responsible for all bookings, housing, and record keeping. The jail holds pretrial detainees and people serving sentences under one year. All arrests in the county come through this one facility.

Cadillac is the biggest town in Wexford County and the county seat. The area draws tourists for fishing, skiing, and other outdoor activities. Seasonal visitors can affect the types of cases that come through the jail. MCL 800.13 requires the sheriff to keep records of each person committed to the jail. The log must include the inmate's name, date and cause of commitment, who brought them in, and when they leave. These records are public under Michigan law.

The sheriff's office patrols the entire county and works with the Cadillac Police Department and Michigan State Police. Every arrest in Wexford County ends up at the jail in Cadillac, no matter which agency made the arrest.

Search Wexford County Inmates

The best way to find someone in the Wexford County jail is to call the sheriff's office in Cadillac. Staff can check if a person is in custody, tell you what charges they face, and share bond information. You can also try VINELink for online custody checks. VINELink is free and lets you sign up for alerts. When an inmate gets released or transferred, you get a call, text, or email.

For state prison inmates who came through the Wexford County jail, check OTIS from the Michigan Department of Corrections. OTIS tracks state prisoners, parolees, and people on probation. It does not show county jail inmates. The system keeps records for three years after someone is discharged from state supervision.

The ICHAT system from Michigan State Police gives criminal history records for $10 per search. It covers all Michigan arrests and convictions. Use MiCOURT to track court cases with hearing dates, charges, and case outcomes for Wexford County circuit and district courts.

Note: Smaller northern Michigan counties may not have full online jail search portals, so phone is often the fastest way to check the Wexford County jail roster.

Wexford County Booking and FOIA Records

Each booking at the Wexford County jail creates a record. Staff take down the person's name, date of birth, and physical description. A booking photo gets taken. Charges and the arresting agency are logged. Bond is set by the court. This all becomes part of the jail roster and the public file.

Under Michigan's FOIA law at MCL 15.233, anyone can request copies of jail records. Send a written request to the FOIA coordinator at the Wexford County Sheriff's office. They must respond within five business days and can extend by ten more days if needed. MCL 15.234 caps fees at actual costs for copies and labor after the first $20 of search time. Booking photos are public records in Michigan. Patterson v. Allegan County Sheriff confirmed that mugshots cannot be kept from the public. The 2022 ACLU v. Calhoun County ruling further strengthened FOIA access to jail records across the state.

Wexford County Jail Visiting Rules

The Wexford County jail has set visiting hours and rules. Call the sheriff's office for the current schedule. You will need a valid government-issued photo ID to get in. Minors must be with a parent or guardian. The jail enforces a dress code and checks all visitors at the door. If you show up under the influence or with an active warrant, you will be turned away.

Inmates can receive mail at the jail address. Use the inmate's full name on the envelope. Money orders are the standard way to put funds on an inmate's account. Most jails do not accept cash or personal checks through the mail. Call ahead for exact rules on deposits, phone access, and commissary. The Wexford County jail staff can give you current details on what is allowed and what is not.

Wexford County Criminal Records

The Michigan Sex Offender Registry covers Wexford County. You can search for registered offenders by name or near any address in Cadillac. The registry is run by Michigan State Police under MCL 28.721 through 28.736. It shows photos, addresses, conviction details, and tier levels for each registered offender.

Under MCL 15.243, some jail records may be exempt from FOIA requests. Active investigation records, security procedures, and medical files can be withheld. But booking information, charge details, and bond amounts are part of the public record. The Wexford County jail roster is a public document, and the basic information it contains is available to anyone who asks for it.

Wexford County Jail Contact

The Wexford County Sheriff handles all jail operations. Call the office for visiting hours, mail rules, inmate accounts, and bond info. The jail sits in Cadillac, the county seat and largest town in the county.

The Michigan Sex Offender Registry search page lets you find registered offenders in Wexford County by name or by searching near a specific address in Cadillac.

Nearby Counties

These counties sit near Wexford County. Check their jail rosters if you are not sure where someone was booked.