This is a private reference site, not a government office. It cannot confirm custody, release a person, post bond, schedule visits, or pull official booking records. Use the official office that owns the record.
Where to Ask First
The main local custody contact is the Gladwin County Jail, operated by the Gladwin County Sheriff's Office. The jail is at 501 W Cedar Ave, Gladwin, MI 48624. The jail direct line is 989.426.7121, and the sheriff's non-emergency line is 989.426.9284. Sheriff Michael Shea and Jail Administrator Matthew McGourty are listed by the county. Published sheriff lobby hours for fingerprints, pistol purchase permits, and sex-offender verification are Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Tuesday from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; booking and release questions should be confirmed by phone.
Gladwin County Jail
501 W Cedar Ave
Gladwin, MI 48624
989.426.7121
Sheriff non-emergency: 989.426.9284
Gladwin County FOIA Coordinator
401 W Cedar Ave
Gladwin, MI 48624
Fax: 989.426.6917
Email listed in county FOIA summary: countyclerk@gladwinco.com
Use the route that fits the question, because jail custody, court charges, state prison status, and federal detention are separate systems.
- For someone in the county jail, start with jail inmate records and call the jail line.
- For booking photos, review jail roster mugshots and the county FOIA request process.
- For charges filed after arrest, use court records after a jail arrest and MiCOURT.
- For a facility-specific question, use the Gladwin County Jail page.
- For a sentenced Michigan prisoner, search MDOC OTIS rather than the county jail.
- For federal or immigration custody, use BOP or ICE locator channels.