Delta County Jail Inmate Search

Visitation Hours

Once a week, up to four guests may visit an inmate onsite at one time. The visit lasts 15 minutes. Visitors are seperated from inmates by glass and communication through a telephone. All visitors must be over the age of 18 (unless given prior approval by the Sheriff) and have valid photo ID. These visits can be scheduled Monday through Friday from 8am to 11:30am or 1pm to 3:50pm. Inmates may receive video visitations on the weekend, which is provided by securustech.net. Visit their website or contact the Correctional Facility for more information. Clergy may visit Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8am to 11:30am.

Delta County Sheriff Information

The Delta County Sheriff’s Office operates the county jail.It currently employees 10 Road Patrol deputies, a Detective, and an undercover narcotics agent assigned to the Upper Peninsula Substance Enforecement Team. Edward Oswald is the current Sheriff and Phil Griebel is the Undersheriff. The administrative office is open Monday through Friday from 8am to 4pm.

2800 College Avenue
Escanaba, MI 49829
Phone: (906) 789-5100.

Delta County is located in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan and is the fifth-largest county in the state by land area. The county’s total area is 1,991 square miles, 820 of which are water. According to the 2020 Census, the population is 36,903. The county seat and largest city is Escanaba, which is located on Little Bay de Noc. It is the third-largest city in the Upper Peninsula.

Crime Statistics
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)

Delta County violent crime is 12.7. (The US average is 22.7)
Delta County property crime is 33.8. (The US average is 35.4)

Delta County Public Records Information

Public records may be requested from any county office through the Freedom of Information Action (FOIA). These may be requested verbally or in writing and submitted in person or via mail, fax, or email. While no specific form is required, a FOIA Request Form is provided online and at the County Board of Commissioners’ Office for the public’s convenience. Requested records should be described with as much specificity as possible. Those submitted by fax or email should include “FOIA” or “FOIA Request” on the cover page or in the subject line. Fees for records include any printing and/or mailing costs and labor costs billed in 15 minute increments. Records requests may be submitted to the following:

County Board of Commissioners’ Office (County BOC Office)
Attn: FOIA Coordinator, Delta County Administration
310 Ludington St.
Escanaba, MI 49829

Email: foia@deltacountymi.org
Faxed: 906-789-5197