Access Gratiot County 24 Hour Booking

Gratiot County 24 hour booking records are maintained by the sheriff's office at the jail in Ithaca. The facility can hold up to 70 inmates and posts mugshots as part of its online booking records. You can search for current inmates through the Gratiot County Jail roster website or contact the sheriff's office by phone. The jail went through a major renovation in 2001 and is staffed by 13 full-time employees plus temporary correctional officers. This page covers how to find Gratiot County booking records using local and state-level search tools.

Gratiot County Sheriff 24 Hour Booking

The Gratiot County Jail sits at 226 East Center Street in Ithaca. The sheriff's office can be reached at 989-875-5211. The jail has its own number at 989-875-3322. Both lines can help with 24 hour booking questions. You can also email sheriff@co.gratiot.mi.us for general inquiries.

This is a 70-bed facility that went through a major renovation in 2001. It has 13 full-time staff members, one jail administrator, and can bring on up to 6 temporary correctional officers when needed. Every person arrested in Gratiot County goes through the booking process here. Staff logs the name, charges, booking photo, and bond info into the county system. The jail runs around the clock, processing bookings at any hour of the day or night.

Under Michigan law at MCL 801.1, county jails hold people who are awaiting trial, serving sentences under one year, or waiting for transfer to a state facility. The Gratiot County Jail fills this role for the county and creates a 24 hour booking record for each person who comes through the intake process.

Search Gratiot County Booking Records Online

The Gratiot County Sheriff's Office website has links to the inmate search system. You can look up people who are currently in custody at the jail. The search shows booking details, charges, bond amounts, and court appearance information.

The screenshot below shows the Gratiot County Sheriff's Office page where you can access booking and jail information.

From the sheriff's page, navigate to the jail section for inmate lookup and booking record access.

The Gratiot County Jail roster website is a separate search tool that shows current inmates with mugshots. This is the fastest way to check who is in custody right now. The site lets you search by name and view booking photos alongside charge information.

The jail roster site is updated regularly. Mugshots appear for most inmates who have been booked into the facility.

For media requests for inmate mugshots, send a letter to Gratiot County Jail at the Ithaca address with "Attention: Media Relations - Inmate Mugshot Request" on the envelope. The jail processes these separately from standard FOIA requests.

Gratiot County 24 Hour Booking FOIA

Michigan's Freedom of Information Act at MCL 15.231 gives you the right to request booking records from the Gratiot County Sheriff's Office. Written requests are accepted at the jail facility at 226 East Center Street in Ithaca. Include the person's name, approximate dates, and any booking numbers. You can also email sheriff@co.gratiot.mi.us with your request, though written mail is the standard method.

Response time is 5 business days. Complex requests can take 10 more days. Fees run about $0.10 per page. The fee waiver applies if you get public assistance or cannot afford it. You can use this waiver up to two times per year. Under MCL 15.243, records from active investigations and juvenile cases may not be available. Standard adult 24 hour booking records are public.

What Gratiot County Booking Records Include

Gratiot County 24 hour booking records show the current inmate roster, booking details, charges, bond information, and court appearances. Mugshots are posted for most inmates who go through the booking process. The online roster through gratiotcountyjail.org is the fastest way to see this information for people currently held at the jail.

For records of people who have already been released, contact the sheriff's office at 989-875-5211 or the jail at 989-875-3322. Historical booking records are kept on file but do not stay on the online roster after release. Under Michigan law at MCL 15.233, you have the right to inspect and copy public records from the county, which includes standard adult booking data. The jail has up to 6 temporary correctional officers who help with intake during busy periods.

State Search Tools

The VineLink system tracks Gratiot County inmates for free. Sign up for alerts by email, text, or phone call. VineLink runs 24 hours a day and covers most Michigan county jails. If the county's own roster is down, VineLink is a solid backup for checking inmate status after a booking.

The Michigan State Police ICHAT system costs $10 per search and shows criminal history statewide. You need a name and date of birth. The MiCOURT Case Search pulls court records from Gratiot County and across Michigan at no cost. Both tools can help you find records tied to arrests that started with a Gratiot County booking.

The OTIS system covers offenders under Michigan Department of Corrections supervision. It does not show county jail inmates unless they were sentenced to state time. For current Gratiot County bookings, use the county jail roster or call the sheriff's office.

Nearby Counties

Gratiot County is in central Michigan. These surrounding counties each run their own jails and 24 hour booking systems.