Leelanau County Sheriff’s Office
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The Leelanau County Sheriff's Office is responsible for providing law enforcement services to the residents and visitors of Leelanau County, Michigan. The office is led by Sheriff Mike Borkovich and is headquartered in Leland, Michigan.
Services
The Leelanau County Sheriff's Office provides a wide range of services to the community, including:
- Patrol: The Sheriff's Office patrols the county's roads and waterways, responding to calls for service, conducting traffic stops, and enforcing the law.
- Investigations: The Sheriff's Office investigates crimes, including felonies, misdemeanors, and traffic accidents.
- Jail: The Sheriff's Office operates the Leelanau County Jail, which houses adult inmates awaiting trial or serving short sentences.
- Marine Patrol: The Sheriff's Office patrols the county's lakes and rivers, enforcing boating laws and providing search and rescue services.
- Special Services: The Sheriff's Office provides a variety of special services to the community, including:
- School Resource Officer Program: The Sheriff's Office places School Resource Officers in local schools to provide law enforcement and security, and to build relationships with students.
- Drug Enforcement Team: The Sheriff's Office partners with other law enforcement agencies to investigate and prosecute drug crimes.
- SWAT Team: The Sheriff's Office maintains a SWAT Team to respond to critical incidents, such as hostage situations and active shooter events.
Leelanau County Arrest Warrants Search
How to Find a Warrant in Leelanau County
To find out if you have an active warrant in Leelanau County, you can:
- Contact the Leelanau County Sheriff's Office: You can call the Sheriff's Office at (231) 256-8800 and ask to speak to a records clerk. The records clerk will be able to search for warrants by your name, date of birth, or other identifying information.
- Visit the Leelanau County Sheriff's Office website: The Sheriff's Office maintains an online warrant search tool on its website. To use the tool, you will need to provide your name and date of birth.
- Visit the Michigan State Police website: The Michigan State Police maintains a statewide warrant search tool on its website. To use the tool, you will need to provide your name, date of birth, and driver's license number.
What to Do If You Have a Warrant
If you have an active warrant, it is important to take action immediately. You should contact the Leelanau County Sheriff's Office and arrange to turn yourself in. Failure to appear in court on a warrant can result in additional charges and penalties.
When you turn yourself in, you will be taken to the Leelanau County Jail and booked. You will then be given a court date. At your court date, you will be able to enter a plea and learn about your options for resolving the charges against you.
Leelanau County Child Support Warrants
Leelanau County Mugshots
Obtaining Mugshots
Mugshots are photographs of individuals who have been arrested and booked into jail. Mugshots are typically taken at the jail by law enforcement officers.
To obtain a mugshot from the Leelanau County Sheriff's Office, you can:
- Submit a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request: You can submit a FOIA request to the Leelanau County Sheriff's Office by mail, email, or fax. In your request, you must state that you are requesting a mugshot and provide the name of the individual whose mugshot you are seeking.
- Visit the Leelanau County Sheriff's Office in person: You can visit the Leelanau County Sheriff's Office in person and request a mugshot. You will need to provide the name of the individual whose mugshot you are seeking.
Availability of Mugshots
Mugshots are public records and are generally available to the public upon request. However, there are some exceptions to this rule. For example, mugshots may not be released if the individual is a juvenile or if the mugshot is part of an ongoing investigation.
Bond Information
A bail bond is a sum of money that is paid to the court in order to secure the release of a person who has been arrested and charged with a crime. The purpose of bail is to ensure that the person will return to court for their scheduled hearings.
If a person cannot afford to pay bail, they can hire a bail bondsman. A bail bondsman will pay the bail for the person and charge them a fee, typically 10% of the bail amount.
Posting a Bond in Leelanau County
To post a bond in Leelanau County, you can:
- Contact a bail bondsman: You can find a list of bail bondsmen in Leelanau County online or in the phone book.
- Pay the bail in person: You can pay the bail in person at the Leelanau County Jail.
- Mail the bail: You can mail the bail to the Leelanau County Jail.
Once the bail has been posted, the person will be released from jail. They will be given a court date and must return to court for their scheduled hearings.
Leelanau County Most Wanted
The Leelanau County Sheriff's Office maintains a list of the county's most wanted fugitives. The list includes individuals who are wanted for serious crimes, such as murder, assault, and sexual assault.
To view the Leelanau County Most Wanted list, visit the Sheriff's Office website.
Sex Offender Registry
The Leelanau County Sheriff's Office provides a searchable online Sex Offender Registry. The registry contains information about registered sex offenders who live or work in Leelanau County.
To search the Leelanau County Sex Offender Registry, visit the Sheriff's Office website.
The information in the registry includes:
- The offender's name
- The offender's address
- The offender's date of birth
- The offender's photograph
- The offender's criminal history
- The offender's risk level
The Leelanau County Sex Offender Registry is a valuable tool for keeping the community safe. By providing information about registered sex offenders, the registry helps parents, guardians, and other concerned citizens to make informed decisions about how to protect their children.
Leelanau County Sex Offender Registry
Location and Contact Details
- Address: 8525 E Government Center Dr Suttons Bay, MI 49682
- Phone: (231) 256-8800
- Fax: (231) 256-8701
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: Leelanau County Sheriff's Office