This is a private reference site, not a government office. We cannot confirm custody, release a person, post bond, or retrieve an official booking record. Contact the responsible public office directly.
Official Alger County Contacts
The Alger County Sheriff’s Office and jail operate 24 hours a day. Use the sheriff for current operational questions. A written request creates a record when a booking document or releasable photograph is needed.
Alger County Sheriff’s Office and Jail
101 E. Varnum Street
Munising, MI 49862
Phone: (906) 387-4444
Hours: 24 hours a day, seven days a week
Alger County FOIA
101 Court Street
Munising, MI 49862
Email: foia@algercounty.gov
Subject line: FOIA
Choose the route that matches the status and jurisdiction:
- For a mugshot, booking record, roster question, or recent arrest, use the county records guide and contact the sheriff or FOIA coordinator.
- For a warrant question, follow the official court and sheriff steps on Sheriff's Most Wanted.
- For a court case or final disposition, use MiCOURT and the 93rd District Court rather than a booking entry.
- For a sentenced state prisoner or state supervision record, use Michigan Department of Corrections OTIS. It does not cover ordinary county jail custody.
- For federal custody, use the Federal Bureau of Prisons locator. For immigration custody, use the ICE detainee locator.
- For covered custody or court notifications, check MI-VINE and confirm its facility and event date.