Access Menominee County 72 Hour Booking

Menominee County 72 hour booking records are processed at the county jail on 10th Avenue in the city of Menominee, right on the Wisconsin border in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Sheriff Darrin Kudwa runs the department and the jail operates around the clock for road patrol and corrections. You can search for recent Menominee County bookings by calling 906-863-4441 or using the toll-free line at 800-236-0242. Video visits are available through CIDNET, and written FOIA requests will get you detailed booking records from the sheriff's office.

Menominee County Sheriff and 72 Hour Booking

The Menominee County Sheriff's Office is located at 831 10th Avenue in Menominee. Sheriff Darrin Kudwa leads the department. Lt. Tina Nast serves as Jail Administrator. The office is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM for administrative matters. Road patrol and the jail run 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can call the main line at 906-863-4441 or use the toll-free number at 800-236-0242.

When someone is arrested in Menominee County, they get booked at this jail. The staff records the person's name, date of birth, charges, and bond amount. This creates the 72 hour booking record. Menominee County charges a $25 inmate administration fee plus a $12 booking fee for each person processed. That totals $37 in fees at intake. Inmates get one phone call after booking is complete. Visits are by appointment only, and the jail also offers video visitation through the CIDNET system.

Menominee County is in the Upper Peninsula along the Wisconsin border. The city of Menominee is the county seat. Non-emergency dispatch can be reached at 906-863-6614. The fax number for the sheriff's office is 906-863-2239.

Search Menominee County 72 Hour Booking Online

Menominee County does not have an online inmate search tool on its website. The Michigan directory lists the county as having no online inmate tool. That means your best options for checking on a recent booking are to call the jail or use a statewide search service. You can reach the jail at 906-863-4441 extension 2505. Staff can confirm if someone is in custody and tell you what their charges are.

The Menominee County Sheriff website is shown below. You can find contact information and department details from this page.

The site includes office hours, phone numbers, and links to county services.

VineLink is a free tool that works with most Michigan counties. Select Michigan, enter a last name, and it will show if that person is in custody at the Menominee County Jail. You can set up alerts to be notified if the person is released or transferred. VineLink runs around the clock. For criminal history beyond recent bookings, the ICHAT system from Michigan State Police costs $10 per search. The Michigan Courts Case Search shows court cases tied to Menominee County arrests.

Menominee County Booking Records and FOIA

To get 72 hour booking records from Menominee County, submit a FOIA request to the sheriff's office. Michigan's Freedom of Information Act at MCL 15.231 gives everyone the right to request public records. You do not need to explain why you want them. Under MCL 15.233, just describe the records you need. Send your request to 831 10th Ave., Menominee, MI 49858, or call 906-863-4441 to ask about the process.

The sheriff has five business days to respond under MCL 15.235. They can take ten more days if needed. Copy fees run $0.10 to $0.25 per page, plus labor costs. If fees exceed $50, a deposit may be required. Under MCL 15.234, the first $20 is free for indigent requesters up to two times per year.

Booking records show the person's full name, charges, bond amount, booking date, and arresting agency. Mugshots are public records in Michigan. Courts have confirmed that booking photos cannot be withheld under privacy exemptions.

Menominee County Jail Visitation and Services

Menominee County uses the CIDNET system for video visitation. This lets family members and others communicate with inmates through video calls instead of in-person visits. In-person visits at the jail are by appointment only. Call the jail at 906-863-4441 extension 2505 to schedule a visit or get details on the video system.

Inmates get one phone call after the booking process is complete. Bond can be posted at the jail during business hours. For questions about an inmate's status or booking details, the toll-free number 800-236-0242 connects you to the sheriff's office. Under MCL 750.491, all official records are public property. If the sheriff refuses to release a booking record without a valid exemption, MCL 750.492 makes that a misdemeanor with fines up to $500.

Menominee County Jail vs State Prison

A 72 hour booking happens at the county jail. The Menominee County Sheriff keeps that record. If someone is convicted and sentenced to more than one year, they transfer to a state facility run by MDOC. You can track them through OTIS after that point. But OTIS does not cover county jail inmates. For recent Menominee County bookings, always contact the sheriff's office.

Menominee County sits right on the Wisconsin state line. Arrests that happen near the border can sometimes create confusion about which jurisdiction handles the booking. If the arrest took place on the Michigan side, the booking goes through the Menominee County Jail. If it happened in Wisconsin, a different county and state handles it entirely. Confirm the arrest location with the sheriff at 906-863-4441 or through the toll-free line at 800-236-0242 before submitting a records request.

Nearby Counties

These Upper Peninsula counties are near Menominee County. Each handles 72 hour bookings through its own sheriff and jail.