Wexford County Jail Roster

Wexford County, Michigan maintains inmate population records through the county sheriff's office in Cadillac. The Wexford County Jail holds people arrested on local charges and those waiting for transfer to a Michigan state prison. Michigan public records law allows anyone to check jail status or request booking records. This page covers how to search for inmates in Wexford County, including the county contact information, Michigan's statewide search tools, and the steps to make a formal records request.

Wexford County Sheriff's Office

The Wexford County Sheriff's Office runs the county jail and maintains all inmate population records. The office is at 101 E. Cass St., Cadillac, MI 49601. You can reach them by phone at (231) 779-9217. Deputies manage booking, classification, daily operations, and releases for everyone in county custody.

Booking records created at intake are subject to Michigan's Freedom of Information Act under MCL 15.231. Most booking data is public. You can call the jail for basic custody information. For printed records, you'll need to submit a written FOIA request. The office must respond within five business days.

Wexford County is in northwest lower Michigan, bordered by Manistee, Benzie, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska, Missaukee, Osceola, Lake, and Mason counties. The jail handles local misdemeanors, felonies pending 28th Circuit action, and occasional holds for other jurisdictions. The inmate population shifts day to day based on arrests, bond hearings, and court outcomes.

OTIS Michigan Statewide Inmate Search

OTIS, the Michigan Department of Corrections' Offender Tracking Information System, covers people currently in state prison. If someone from Wexford County was sentenced to more than a year, they will be in an MDOC facility. You can search OTIS for free at https://mdocweb.state.mi.us/OTIS2/otis2.aspx.

Enter a name or MDOC number to find current facility, expected release date, and status. OTIS does not include county jail inmates. For people held in the Wexford County Jail, call (231) 779-9217. Note: OTIS updates once MDOC completes intake, which can take a day or two after the person is transported from the county. If someone was recently sentenced and doesn't appear yet, check again after 48 hours.

VINELink Custody Alerts

VINELink provides free custody status notifications for victims and concerned parties. Register to get alerts when an inmate is released, transferred, or escapes from a county or state facility in Michigan. Sign up at https://www.vinelink.com/ or call 1-800-770-7657 to register by phone.

You'll need the inmate's name or ID to create an alert. Notifications go out by phone, email, or text. The service runs continuously and draws from live custody data. For Wexford County cases that may take months to resolve, VINELink is a practical way to track changes without calling the jail each time you want an update.

The service is most valuable when someone is moving through multiple phases of a case, shifting from county custody to a state facility and possibly back. VINELink follows that movement and alerts you each time a change is recorded, regardless of which facility is involved. You don't need to update your registration when a person is transferred.

Michigan FOIA and Jail Records

Michigan's FOIA statute at MCL 15.231 requires government agencies to make most records public on request. Jail booking records and rosters fall under this law. The Wexford County Sheriff's Office must respond to FOIA requests within five business days.

Submit a written request by mail to 101 E. Cass St., Cadillac, MI 49601, or deliver it in person. Describe the specific records you're looking for. Fees may apply for copying, though basic booking data is often provided at little or no cost. If any part of the request is denied, the office must provide a written reason citing the specific exemption.

Common exemptions include active investigation records, juvenile proceedings, and certain health-related information. If a denial seems improper, you can appeal within the agency or through circuit court. The statute sets out the steps and deadlines for appeals. Note: the denial letter must identify the exemption claimed, which gives you the information needed to decide whether to challenge it.

Court Records in Wexford County

The 28th Judicial Circuit Court handles felony cases in Wexford County. Misdemeanors and traffic offenses go through district court. Both are searchable at the Michigan One Court of Justice portal at https://courts.michigan.gov/case-search/.

MiCOURT shows case filings, charges, court dates, and outcomes. If someone is in the Wexford County Jail awaiting trial, their case should appear in this system. Court and jail records are maintained separately, so use both to get a full picture. Someone may be in jail on a hold or warrant from another county that doesn't show up as an active local case.

Michigan Sex Offender Registry

The Michigan State Police runs the statewide Sex Offender Registry, available at https://www.michigan.gov/msp/services/sex-offender-registry. You can search by name, zip code, or address for free. The registry shows current addresses, offense history, and registration status for all registrants in the state.

The registry does not show whether someone is currently in jail or prison. For custody status, use OTIS for state inmates or call the Wexford County Jail. Registered sex offenders in the county who fail to maintain their registration face additional criminal charges under Michigan law.

ICHAT Statewide Criminal History

ICHAT, the Internet Criminal History Access Tool at https://www.michigan.gov/msp/services/ichat, provides public access to Michigan conviction records. Run by the Michigan State Police, ICHAT covers felony and misdemeanor convictions statewide. A small fee applies per search.

ICHAT does not include pending charges, arrests, or current custody status. It's best used to check a criminal history, not to find someone's current location. For current custody in Wexford County, contact the sheriff's office at (231) 779-9217 or use OTIS for state-sentenced individuals. Note: ICHAT depends on timely court reporting and may not reflect the most recent convictions immediately after sentencing.

Michigan Department of Corrections

Wexford County residents sentenced to more than a year are transferred to a Michigan Department of Corrections facility. The MDOC runs all state prisons and parole supervision. Their main website is at https://www.michigan.gov/corrections, and the full list of prisons is at https://www.michigan.gov/corrections/Prisons.

After sentencing from the 28th Circuit, a person is transported to an MDOC receiving facility for intake and classification before receiving a permanent prison assignment. Visitation, mail, and phone policies differ by facility. Check the MDOC website for the specific prison before visiting or sending anything. State inmates can be tracked in OTIS once they've been assigned a permanent facility.

The OTIS search system at the Michigan Department of Corrections website is the main public tool for finding state inmates from Wexford County. Anyone sentenced to more than a year from the 28th Circuit Court will appear in OTIS once MDOC intake and classification are complete at the receiving facility.

Cities in Wexford County

No cities in Wexford County meet the population threshold for a dedicated inmate population page. Cadillac is the largest community in the county and is served by the county jail system. For records related to any Wexford County address, contact the sheriff's office or use the state search tools listed above. Browse qualifying Michigan cities at the cities directory.

Nearby Counties

Wexford County is surrounded by northwest lower Michigan counties. Each has its own sheriff's office, jail, and court system.