Oceana County Sheriff’s Office
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The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is the primary law enforcement agency responsible for providing public safety services to Oceana County, Michigan. The office is led by Sheriff Craig Mast, who is elected to a four-year term. The Sheriff’s Office is headquartered in Hart, Michigan, and has additional offices in Shelby and Walkerville.
Services Provided
The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office provides a wide range of law enforcement services, including:
- Patrol: Deputies patrol the county roads and highways, responding to calls for service and investigating criminal activity.
- Investigations: Detectives investigate serious crimes, such as homicides, assaults, and burglaries.
- Jail: The Sheriff’s Office operates the Oceana County Jail, which houses inmates awaiting trial or serving sentences.
- Community Policing: Deputies work closely with community members to identify and address local safety concerns.
- School Resource Officers: Deputies are assigned to schools throughout the county to provide security and education.
Oceana County Arrest Warrants Search
The Oceana County Sheriff's Office provides an online search tool to allow the public to search for active arrest warrants. This tool can be used to determine if there is an outstanding warrant for your arrest, or for the arrest of someone you know.
How to Search for a Warrant
To search for an active arrest warrant in Oceana County, follow these steps:
- Visit the Oceana County Sheriff's Office website.
- Click on the "Warrants" tab in the top menu.
- Enter the first and last name of the person you are searching for.
- Click on the "Search" button.
The search results will display any active arrest warrants for the person you searched for. The results will include the warrant number, the issuing agency, the charge(s), and the bond amount.
Important Information
- The Oceana County Sheriff's Office only maintains records of active arrest warrants. If you are searching for a warrant that is not active, you will need to contact the issuing agency.
- The information provided by the warrant search tool is for informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for legal advice. If you have any questions about an arrest warrant, you should contact an attorney.
- If you have an active arrest warrant, you should surrender yourself to the Oceana County Sheriff's Office immediately. Failure to surrender may result in additional charges being filed against you.
Oceana County Child Support Warrants
Oceana County Mugshots
The Oceana County Sheriff's Office does not release mugshots to the public. This is in accordance with Michigan law, which prohibits the release of mugshots without the consent of the person arrested.
If you are interested in obtaining a mugshot of someone who has been arrested in Oceana County, you may be able to do so through a public records request. However, the Sheriff's Office may charge a fee for this service.
Bond Information
What is a bail bond?
A bail bond is a type of surety bond that is used to secure the release of a person from jail after they have been arrested and charged with a crime. The bond is a promise to the court that the person will appear for all of their scheduled court hearings.
How do I post a bond in Oceana County?
To post a bond in Oceana County, you will need to contact a bail bondsman. A bail bondsman is a licensed professional who can help you secure a bond for a fee.
The bail bondsman will require you to provide collateral, such as cash, property, or a surety bond. The amount of collateral required will depend on the severity of the charges and the person's criminal history.
Once the bail bondsman has received the collateral, they will post the bond with the court. The person will then be released from jail.
What happens if I fail to appear for my court hearing?
If you fail to appear for your court hearing, the court will issue a bench warrant for your arrest. You may also forfeit the collateral that you posted to the bail bondsman.
How do I get my money back after my case is resolved?
If your case is resolved and you do not owe any money to the court, you will be entitled to a refund of the collateral that you posted to the bail bondsman. The bail bondsman will typically refund your money within a few days of the case being resolved.
Oceana County Most Wanted List
The Oceana County Sheriff's Office maintains a list of the county's most wanted fugitives. This list includes individuals who are wanted for serious crimes, such as murder, assault, and robbery.
The most wanted list is updated regularly and is available to the public on the Sheriff's Office website.
If you have information about the whereabouts of any of the individuals on the most wanted list, you are urged to contact the Oceana County Sheriff's Office at (231) 873-2135.
Sex Offender Registry
The Oceana County Sheriff's Office maintains a registry of convicted sex offenders who reside in the county. This registry is available to the public on the Sheriff's Office website.
The sex offender registry includes information about each offender's name, address, photograph, and the crime(s) for which they were convicted. The registry is updated regularly and is used by law enforcement to track and monitor sex offenders.
If you have any questions about the sex offender registry, you can contact the Oceana County Sheriff's Office at (231) 873-2135.
Oceana County Sex Offender Registry
Location and Contact Details
- Website: Oceana County Sheriff’s Office
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone Number: (231) 873-2121
- Fax: (231) 873-0154
- Address: 216 E Lincoln St., P.O. Box 32 Hart, MI 49420