Search Iosco County 24 Hour Booking
Iosco County 24 hour booking records are managed by the Sheriff's Office on West Lake Street in Tawas City. The jail has 63 beds and has served the county for over 50 years. You can search the digital inmate roster online to find who is in custody right now. Booking records list the person's name, charges, booking number, and release date. The Iosco County Jail also posts charge details that may change as cases move through court. Call 989-362-6164 to ask about a specific inmate or to start a FOIA request for older booking records.
Iosco County Jail Overview
Iosco County 24 Hour Booking Roster
The Iosco County Jail posts a digital inmate roster online. Visit the Iosco County Jail roster page to search for current inmates. You can look people up by booking number, last name, first name, or date of birth. The roster shows each person's name, charges, booking number, and release date when available.
The screenshot below shows the Iosco County Jail roster page where you can search for inmates currently in custody.
Keep in mind that charge information on the roster is subject to change as cases progress through court. What you see on the booking record may not match the final outcome of the case.
You can also use VineLink to track inmates in Iosco County. VineLink is free and sends alerts when an inmate's custody status changes. It works 24 hours a day and covers jails across Michigan. The Sheriff's Office website at iosco.net has more information about jail policies and booking procedures.
Iosco County Jail Contact Details
The jail and Sheriff's Office are at the same address in Tawas City. Captain Brian Golden serves as the Jail Administrator. Sheriff Allan L. MacGregor oversees the entire operation. The staff includes 4 Corporals and 9 Correction Officers who handle daily operations including 24 hour booking intake.
| Contact | Details |
|---|---|
| Sheriff's Office | 989-362-6164 |
| Fax | 989-984-1103 |
| amacgregor@ioscocounty.org | |
| Jail Admin Email | jailadmin@iosco.net |
| Address | 428 W Lake St, Tawas City, MI 48763 |
| Jail Administrator | Captain Brian Golden |
Mail sent to the old P.O. Box 59 address will be returned. All mail for inmates must go to 428 W Lake Street, Tawas City, MI 48763. There are rules about what can be sent. No Polaroid pictures, pornographic images, or drawings are allowed.
Iosco County Booking and Jail Programs
The Iosco County Jail runs several programs for inmates. These include church services, bible study, GED classes, AA programs, and a sheriff's work program. Not every inmate qualifies for all programs. Sentenced inmates must be in jail at least 72 hours before they can have visits.
On-site visits run from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM daily. Remote visits are also an option through the inmate visitation page. Remote visits are paid for by the inmate's family or friends. Phone services go through Combined Public Communications at 1-877-998-5678. All calls from the jail are recorded except those with a legal privilege, like calls to an attorney. If there is an emergency, the staff will verify it before telling the inmate. Call 989-362-6164 for emergency situations.
Note: Iosco County 24 hour booking records are public under Michigan's FOIA law at MCL 15.231, though some details may be withheld under MCL 15.243.
Request Iosco County Booking Records
To get booking records that are not on the online roster, file a FOIA request with the Iosco County Sheriff's Office. Michigan's Freedom of Information Act at MCL 15.231 through MCL 15.246 gives any person the right to request public records from a government body. Write your request and send it to 428 W Lake St, Tawas City, MI 48763. Include the person's full name and a date range. The office has 5 business days to respond under Michigan law.
Copy fees are typically around $0.10 per page. Low income requesters can have the first $20 of fees waived, and this applies up to twice per year. Under MCL 15.243, records related to active investigations, juvenile information, and details that could endanger someone are exempt from disclosure. But standard adult 24 hour booking records are public in Iosco County.
The Michigan State Police also run ICHAT, which costs $10 per search and shows criminal history across the state. You need the person's full name and date of birth. For court records tied to Iosco County 24 hour booking arrests, use the MiCOURT case search to look up cases by name or case number. MiCOURT is free and covers most Michigan courts.
What Iosco County 24 Hour Booking Records Show
A booking record from the Iosco County Jail lists the inmate's name, date of birth, booking number, and charges. The online roster also shows release dates when available. Charge information is subject to change as cases move through court. Under MCL 801.1 through MCL 801.81, county jails in Michigan are required to keep a record of every person booked into the facility.
The Iosco County roster lets you search by booking number, last name, first name, or date of birth. The jail processes arrests from the Iosco County Sheriff's Office and Michigan State Police within the county. Each booking gets a unique number that follows the case through the court system. You can read the full text of jail statutes at the Michigan Legislature website. MCL 791.235 also covers what the Department of Corrections shares about offenders who move from the county jail to state prison. OTIS records are removed after three years past discharge unless the conviction was set aside or expunged.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Iosco County. Each has its own sheriff office and jail that handles 24 hour booking records separately.