Huron County 24 Hour Booking Records
Huron County 24 hour booking records are managed at the county jail in Bad Axe. The sheriff's office keeps an inmate locator on its website for searching current inmates. Video visitation through IC Solutions is the main way to visit, with one free on-site visit per week and paid off-site video options. You can call the jail, search online, or file a FOIA request to get booking records. This page explains each option and the state tools that can supplement your search for Huron County booking information.
Huron County Jail Overview
Huron County Sheriff 24 Hour Booking
| Agency | Huron County Sheriff's Office |
| Jail Phone | (989) 269-6424 |
| Sheriff's Office | (989) 269-6500 |
| Fax | (989) 269-9811 |
| Jail Address | 120 S Heisterman St, Bad Axe, MI 48413 |
The Huron County Jail and Sheriff's Office are at 120 South Heisterman Street in Bad Axe. Call the jail at (989) 269-6424 for inmate information. The sheriff's main line is (989) 269-6500. Both the jail and the sheriff's office use the same building. Every arrest in Huron County goes through booking at this location.
When someone gets booked in, staff creates a record with their name, charges, bond amounts, and custody status. These records become part of the 24 hour booking log. The data is public under Michigan law, with some exceptions for juvenile cases and active investigations. Huron County sits in the Thumb region, and the jail in Bad Axe handles arrests from across the county including smaller communities like Caseville, Pigeon, and Sebewaing.
Search Huron County Booking Records Online
The Huron County website has an inmate locator. You can search for people who are currently in the jail. The jail information page has details about the facility, visiting rules, and contact numbers.
Since Huron County does not have local screenshots available, the image below shows the Michigan Legislature website where you can search MCL statutes related to booking records and FOIA.
You can look up Michigan statutes at the Legislature website to read FOIA rules and jail laws that apply to Huron County booking records.
The VineLink system is another way to track Huron County inmates. It is free and sends alerts when custody status changes. You can get notifications by email, text, or phone call. VineLink covers most Michigan jails and runs all day.
Huron County 24 Hour Booking Visitation
Huron County Jail uses IC Solutions for video visitation. Off-site video visits cost $7.50 for 30 minutes. You get one free on-site visit per week. All visits must be scheduled at least 12 hours ahead of time. Visiting hours run from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM daily. Call IC Solutions at 1-888-506-8407 or visit www.icsolutions.com for scheduling.
All calls at the Huron County Jail are recorded except for legal privileged calls. Phone services also run through IC Solutions. Commissary orders can be placed through jailatm.com.
Money for inmates must be sent by money order only. Make it out to Huron County Jail with the inmate's name in the memo line. Send it to Huron County Jail at 120 S. Heisterman St., Bad Axe, MI 48413. The jail does not accept cash by mail.
FOIA Requests for Huron County Bookings
Under MCL 15.231, Michigan's Freedom of Information Act gives you the right to request 24 hour booking records from the Huron County Sheriff's Office. Contact Sheriff Matt Blaine's office for the specific process. Written requests should include the person's name, date range, and any booking numbers.
The response deadline is 5 business days. Complex requests can take 10 more days. Copy fees apply at about $0.10 per page. If you get public assistance, the first $20 of costs is waived. Records from active investigations and juvenile cases may be held back under MCL 15.243. Standard adult booking records are public.
State Search Tools for Huron County
The Michigan State Police ICHAT system costs $10 per search. It shows criminal history from across the state. You need a name and date of birth. The MiCOURT Case Search is free and covers court records from Huron County and other Michigan courts.
The OTIS system from the Michigan Department of Corrections tracks offenders who move from county jails to state prison. OTIS shows offense details, earliest release dates, and current status. It does not cover people who are only in the county jail. For current Huron County bookings, the county's inmate locator or a phone call to (989) 269-6424 is the best way to check.
Note: Huron County's video visitation must be scheduled 12 hours in advance, so plan ahead if you want to visit someone who was recently booked.
What Huron County 24 Hour Booking Records Show
Huron County booking records show the current inmate roster, bond amounts, fines, and custody status for each person in the jail. The inmate locator on the sheriff's website gives you this basic information for people currently held at the facility. For more detailed records like mugshots, arrest narratives, or old booking logs, you will need to contact the sheriff's office or file a FOIA request.
Under Michigan law at MCL 801.1, county jails hold people who are awaiting trial, serving short sentences, or waiting for transfer to state prison. The Huron County Jail creates a booking record for each person who goes through intake. These records are maintained even after the person leaves custody. All calls at the jail are recorded except for legal privileged calls, which is standard practice at most Michigan county jails.
Nearby Counties
Huron County is in Michigan's Thumb region on the shores of Lake Huron. These nearby counties each have their own 24 hour booking systems.