Oceana County 72 Hour Booking
Oceana County 72 hour booking records track every person booked into the county jail in Hart, Michigan over the past three days. Sheriff Craig Mast runs the Oceana County Sheriff's Office, which operates a 66-bed jail at 216 Lincoln Street. You can look up Oceana County booking records by calling 231-873-2121 or checking VineLink online. This page covers the search tools, FOIA process, and contact details you need to find recent booking data in Oceana County. The jail sits in west Michigan along the Lake Michigan coast.
Oceana County Booking Overview
Oceana County Sheriff 72 Hour Booking Info
The Oceana County Sheriff's Office handles all jail bookings for the county. When someone is arrested in Oceana County, they get processed at the jail on Lincoln Street in Hart. The booking logs the person's name, date of birth, charges, bond amount, and the time of arrest. Sheriff Craig Mast leads the office, with Lt. Mark Schneider serving as Corrections Commander.
| Agency | Oceana County Sheriff's Office |
|---|---|
| Address | 216 Lincoln Street, Hart, MI 49420 |
| Phone | 231-873-2121 |
| Jail Phone | 231-873-3967 |
| Fax | 231-873-0154 |
| Sheriff | Craig Mast |
| County Seat | Hart |
| Jail Capacity | 66 beds |
Oceana County is a small rural county in west Michigan. The jail has just 66 beds, so the daily booking volume stays low compared to larger Michigan counties. That smaller size means the staff can often answer booking questions over the phone without much wait. For written records, the FOIA process applies just like it does everywhere else in the state.
You can visit the Oceana County Sheriff's website for contact info, department details, and links to services.
The sheriff's page has links to corrections, patrol, and community safety resources in Oceana County.
How to Search Oceana County Bookings
Oceana County does not run its own online inmate search tool. The best way to check 72 hour booking records is to call the sheriff's office at 231-873-2121 or the jail at 231-873-3967. Give the staff the person's full name and date of birth if you have it. They can tell you if the person is in custody, what the charges are, and what the bond is. Phone calls work well for this small jail.
A third-party site at oceanacountyjail.org may list some Oceana County booking data, but it is not an official county resource. Use it as a starting point, not as a verified source. For reliable results, call the jail or file a FOIA request.
The third-party Oceana County jail roster site is shown below.
This is not an official county site. Verify all information through the sheriff's office directly.
You can also use VineLink to check custody status for Oceana County inmates. Select Michigan and search by name. VineLink is free and lets you set up release alerts.
Note: Mugshots are not available for arrested offenders at the Oceana County Jail through public channels.
Oceana County 72 Hour Booking FOIA Requests
To get copies of Oceana County booking records, file a FOIA request with the sheriff's office. Michigan's Freedom of Information Act at MCL § 15.231 et seq. gives you the right to request public records. The office must respond within five business days. Based on public data from MuckRock, the Oceana County Sheriff's Office averages about 13 days to fulfill FOIA requests.
Send your request to 216 Lincoln St., Hart, MI 49420. Include the person's full name, date of birth, and the booking date if you know it. Ask for the booking log, arrest report, or any specific record you need. Fees run $0.10 to $0.25 per page for copies under MCL § 15.234. Labor costs apply at the lowest clerk rate. If the total is over $50, they may ask for a deposit.
Under MCL § 750.491, all official records in Michigan are public property. If the office denies your FOIA request, they must cite the specific exemption. You can appeal to the head of the agency or file in circuit court. Most booking records are not exempt from disclosure.
Oceana County Jail Rules and Visits
The Oceana County Jail has some specific rules worth knowing. All mail to inmates must be sent by postcard only. Regular letters are not accepted. If you need to add money to an inmate's account, you can use the lobby kiosk or the expressaccount.com website. Video visits are available through SecurusTech. There are no in-person visits at this facility.
For state-level searches after an Oceana County booking, use OTIS from the Michigan Department of Corrections. OTIS tracks state prison inmates but not county jail holds. The ICHAT system costs $10 per search for criminal history checks. The Michigan Courts Case Search shows court cases that came from an Oceana County booking.
What Oceana Booking Records Show
A 72 hour booking record from Oceana County will list the person's full name, date of birth, and physical description. It includes the charges, the bond amount, and the arresting agency. The booking date and time are part of the record. Mugshots are not available for arrested offenders through public channels in Oceana County, so you will not find booking photos online. If you need a mugshot, you can try filing a FOIA request for the booking photo specifically.
With just 66 beds, the Oceana County Jail is small. That means booking volume stays low and the staff can typically answer questions quickly by phone. The county processes mostly local arrests. Lt. Mark Schneider manages the corrections side of the operation and oversees daily jail functions, including booking intake.
Nearby Counties
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