Michigan Jails and Prisons Inmate Search

Use this Michigan jail and prison directory to find correctional facilities, county jails, detention centers, sheriff’s offices, and inmate lookup resources across the state. This page can help you search by facility name, city, county, or agency and understand where to look when someone may be in custody in Michigan.

Michigan has state prisons operated by the Michigan Department of Corrections, county jails operated by local sheriff’s offices, and federal custody facilities managed by the Federal Bureau of Prisons. These systems are separate, so the right place to search depends on whether the person was recently arrested, is awaiting court, serving a county jail sentence, serving a state prison sentence, or in federal custody.

Michigan Jails and Prisons

How many jails and prisons are in Michigan?

Michigan has state prison facilities listed by the Michigan Department of Corrections. In addition, Michigan has county jails operated locally by sheriff’s offices, along with federal and specialized detention facilities. County jails are separate from state prisons and usually handle recent arrests, pretrial detention, and shorter local sentences.

How do I search if someone is in jail in Michigan?

Start with the county where the arrest happened. Most people who were recently arrested are first booked into a county jail, so the county sheriff’s inmate lookup, jail roster, or booking report is usually the best starting point. If the person was sentenced to state prison, use the Michigan Department of Corrections offender search. For federal custody, use the Federal Bureau of Prisons inmate locator.

Are Michigan jail records and prison records the same?

No. Jail records and prison records are not the same. County jails are usually used for recent arrests, people waiting for court, people held on bond, and short local sentences. State prisons are operated by the Michigan Department of Corrections and usually hold people serving longer sentences after conviction. Federal prisons are separate from both county jails and Michigan state prisons.

What is the largest jail in Michigan?

Wayne County is generally associated with the largest jail system in Michigan because it serves the Detroit area and operates a major criminal justice and detention system. For the most current jail population details, check Wayne County’s official jail or sheriff resources.

What federal prisons are in Michigan?

The main federal prison facility in Michigan is Federal Correctional Institution Milan, commonly known as FCI Milan. It is operated by the Federal Bureau of Prisons and is separate from Michigan state prisons and county jails.

Does Michigan have private prisons?

Michigan’s primary prison system is operated by the Michigan Department of Corrections. Private or contract facilities may change over time, and some detention services may be handled through local, federal, or specialized arrangements. Always check the official facility or agency source for the most current custody information.

What information can I find in a Michigan inmate search?

A Michigan inmate or offender search may include the person’s name, offender number, custody status, current facility, supervision status, sentence information, parole information, or release-related details. The exact information depends on the agency and the type of custody. County jail rosters may show booking dates, charges, bond amounts, court dates, or housing information, while state prison records are usually focused on sentenced offenders under MDOC supervision.

Why can’t I find someone in a Michigan inmate search?

There are several common reasons. The person may be in a county jail instead of state prison, the booking may be too recent to appear online, the name may be spelled differently, the record may be sealed or restricted, or the person may be held in federal custody. Try searching with fewer details, checking the county sheriff’s website, and verifying the spelling of the first and last name.

Search Michigan Inmate and Arrest Records

Use the search tool below to look for Michigan inmate records, arrest reports, jail rosters, and public custody information. You can search by name, location, county, or facility depending on the available records.

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Michigan Jail and Prison Directory

The directory below includes Michigan correctional facilities, county jails, detention centers, sheriff’s offices, and related inmate search resources. Use the facility name, city, county, or agency information to narrow your search. If you are not sure where someone is being held, start with the county jail in the area where the arrest happened, then check the Michigan Department of Corrections offender search if the person may have been transferred to state custody.


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FacilityLocation & Contact
Ishpeming Police Jail
Police Jail / Local Holding Facility
Marquette County County
Address: 100 South Lake Street, Ishpeming, Michigan, 49849
City: Ishpeming, Michigan, 49849
Gratiot County Jail
County Jail / Detention Center
Gratiot County County
Capacity: 70
Address: 226 East Center Street, Ithaca, Michigan, 48847
City: Ithaca, Michigan, 48847
Ithaca City Jail
Police Jail / Local Holding Facility
Gratiot County County
Address: 122 North Maple Stteet, Ithaca, Michigan, 48847
City: Ithaca, Michigan, 48847
Jackson County Jail
County Jail / Detention Center
Jackson County County
Capacity: 240
Address: 1995 Chanter Road, Jackson, Michigan, 48201
City: Jackson, Michigan, 48201
Parnall Correctional Facility (SMT)
State Prison
Jackson County County
Capacity: 1696
Address: 1780 East Parnall Road, Jackson, Michigan, 49201
City: Jackson, Michigan, 49201
Cooper Street Correctional Facility (JCS)
State Prison
Jackson County County
Address: 3100 Cooper Street, Jackson, Michigan, 49201
City: Jackson, Michigan, 49201
G. Robert Cotton Correctional Facility (FCF)
State Prison
Jackson County County
Address: 3500 North Elm Street, Jackson, Michigan, 49201
City: Jackson, Michigan, 49201
Blackman Township Department of Public Safety - Police Jail
Police Jail / Local Holding Facility
Jackson County County
Address: 1990 West Parnall Road, Jackson, Michigan, 49201
City: Jackson, Michigan, 49201
Jackson Police Jail
Police Jail / Local Holding Facility
Jackson County County
Address: 216 East Washington Avenue, Jackson, Michigan, 49201
City: Jackson, Michigan, 49201
Jackson County Jail - Downtown
County Jail / Detention Center
Jackson County County
Capacity: 200
Address: 212 West Wesley Street, Jackson, Michigan, 49201
City: Jackson, Michigan, 49201
Jackson County Youth Center
County Jail / Detention Center
Jackson County County
Capacity: 50
Address: 930 Fleming Avenue, Jackson, Michigan, 49202
City: Jackson, Michigan, 49202
Charles Egeler Reception & Guidance Center (RGC)
State Prison
Jackson County County
Capacity: 122
Address: 3855 Cooper Street, Jackson, Michigan, 49201-7547
City: Jackson, Michigan, 49201-7547
Jonesville Police Jail
Police Jail / Local Holding Facility
Hillsdale County County
Address: 265 East Chicago Street, Jonesville, Michigan, 49250
City: Jonesville, Michigan, 49250
Kalamazoo Jail
Police Jail / Local Holding Facility
Kalamazoo County County
Address: 150 East Crosstown, Kalamazoo, Michigan, 49001
City: Kalamazoo, Michigan, 49001
Academy Hall
State Prison
County County
Address: 818 South Park Street, Kalamazoo, Michigan, 49001
City: Kalamazoo, Michigan, 49001
Western Michigan University Police Jail
Police Jail / Local Holding Facility
Kalamazoo County County
Address: 511 Monroe Street, Kalamazoo, Michigan, 49006
City: Kalamazoo, Michigan, 49006
Kalamazoo County Jail
County Jail / Detention Center
Kalamazoo County County
Capacity: 425
Address: 1500 Lamont Street, Kalamazoo, Michigan, 49048
City: Kalamazoo, Michigan, 49048
Kalamazoo Township Police Jail
Police Jail / Local Holding Facility
Kalamazoo County County
Address: 1720 Riverview Drive, Kalamazoo, Michigan, 49048
City: Kalamazoo, Michigan, 49048
Kalamazoo County Juvenile Home
County Jail / Detention Center
Kalamazoo County County
Capacity: 40
Address: 1424 Gull Road, Kalamazoo, Michigan, 49048
City: Kalamazoo, Michigan, 49048
Kalkaska County Jail
County Jail / Detention Center
Kalkaska County County
Capacity: 62
Address: 605 North Birch Street, Kalkaska, Michigan, 49646
City: Kalkaska, Michigan, 49646
Village of Kalkaska Police Jail
Police Jail / Local Holding Facility
Kalkaska County County
Address: 200 Hyde Street, Kalkaska, Michigan, 49646
City: Kalkaska, Michigan, 49646
Keego Harbor Police Jail
Police Jail / Local Holding Facility
Oakland County County
Address: 2025 Beechmont, Keego Harbor, Michigan, 48320
City: Keego Harbor, Michigan, 48320
Kentwood Police Jail
Police Jail / Local Holding Facility
Kent County County
Address: 4742 Walma Avenue, Kentwood, Michigan, 49512
City: Kentwood, Michigan, 49512
Kimmswick MO Police Jail
Police Jail / Local Holding Facility
Jefferson County County
Address: 6041 Third StreetPO Box 27, Kimmswick, Michigan, 63053
City: Kimmswick, Michigan, 63053
Chippewa Correctional Facility (URF)
State Prison
Chippewa County County
Capacity: 2270
Address: 4269 West M-80, Kincheloe, Michigan, 49784
City: Kincheloe, Michigan, 49784
Straits Correctional Facility (KTF)
State Prison
Chippewa County County
Capacity: 1120
Address: 4387 W. M-80, Kincheloe, Michigan, 49785
City: Kincheloe, Michigan, 49785
Kinross Correctional Facility (KCF)
State Prison
Chippewa County County
Capacity: 1600
Address: 16770 South Watertower Drive, Kincheloe, Michigan, 49788
City: Kincheloe, Michigan, 49788
Hiawatha Correctional Facility
State Prison
County County
Address: 4533 West Industrial Park Drive, Kincheloe, Michigan, 49786-0001
City: Kincheloe, Michigan, 49786-0001
Kingsford Department of Public Safety - Police Jail
Police Jail / Local Holding Facility
Dickinson County County
Address: 510 South Westwood Avenue, Kingsford, Michigan, 49802
City: Kingsford, Michigan, 49802
Pugsley Correctional Facility (MPF)
State Prison
Grand Traverse County County
Capacity: 1342
Address: 7401 East Walton Road, Kingsley, Michigan, 49649
City: Kingsley, Michigan, 49649
Kinross Police Jail
Police Jail / Local Holding Facility
Chippewa County County
Address: 4884 West Curtis Street, Kinross, Michigan, 49788
City: Kinross, Michigan, 49788
Baraga County Jail
County Jail / Detention Center
Baraga County County
Address: 940 US Highway 41, L'Anse, Michigan, 49946
City: L'Anse, Michigan, 49946
Laingsburg Police Jail
Police Jail / Local Holding Facility
Shiawassee County County
Address: 114 North Woodhull StreetPO Box 357, Laingsburg, Michigan, 48848
City: Laingsburg, Michigan, 48848
City of Lake Angelus Police Detention
Police Jail / Local Holding Facility
Oakland County County
Address: 3575 Baldwin Road, Lake Angelus, Michigan, 48326
City: Lake Angelus, Michigan, 48326
Missaukee County Jail
County Jail / Detention Center
Missaukee County County
Address: 110 South Pine StreetPO Box 800, Lake City, Michigan, 49651
City: Lake City, Michigan, 49651
Lake Linden Police Jail
Police Jail / Local Holding Facility
Houghton County County
Address: 401 calumet Street, Lake Linden, Michigan, 49945
City: Lake Linden, Michigan, 49945
Lake Odessa Police Jail
Police Jail / Local Holding Facility
Ionia County County
Address: 839 4th Avenue, Lake Odessa, Michigan, 48849
City: Lake Odessa, Michigan, 48849
Lake Orion Police Jail
Police Jail / Local Holding Facility
Oakland County County
Address: 37 East Flint Street, Lake Orion, Michigan, 48362
City: Lake Orion, Michigan, 48362
Village of Lakeview Police Jail
Police Jail / Local Holding Facility
Montcalm County County
Address: 315 Lincoln Avenue, Lakeview, Michigan, 48850
City: Lakeview, Michigan, 48850
Michigan Department of Corrections (MI DOC)
State Prison
Ingham County County
Address: 206 East Michigan AvenueGrandview PlazaPO Box 30003, Lansing, Michigan, 48909
City: Lansing, Michigan, 48909
Michigan State Police Detention
Police Jail / Local Holding Facility
Ingham County County
Address: 333 South Grand AvenuePO Box 30634, Lansing, Michigan, 48909
City: Lansing, Michigan, 48909
Ingham County Youth Center
County Jail / Detention Center
Ingham County County
Capacity: 40
Address: 700 East Jolly Road, Lansing, Michigan, 48910
City: Lansing, Michigan, 48910
Lansing Township Police Detention
Police Jail / Local Holding Facility
Ingham County County
Address: 3209 West Michigan Avenue, Lansing, Michigan, 48917
City: Lansing, Michigan, 48917
Lansing Police Jail
Police Jail / Local Holding Facility
Ingham County County
Address: 120 West Michigan Avenue, Lansing, Michigan, 48933
City: Lansing, Michigan, 48933
Lansing Jail
Police Jail / Local Holding Facility
Ingham County County
Address: 120 West Michigan Avenue, Lansing, Michigan, 48933
City: Lansing, Michigan, 48933
Lansing Community College Police Jail
Police Jail / Local Holding Facility
Ingham County County
Address: 422 North Washington Square, Lansing, Michigan, 48933
City: Lansing, Michigan, 48933
Pine Lodge Community Justice Center - CLOSED
State Prison
Ingham County County
Address: 227 Sycamore Street, Lansing, Michigan, 48993
City: Lansing, Michigan, 48993
Lapeer County Jail
County Jail / Detention Center
Lapeer County County
Capacity: 123
Address: 3231 John Conley Drive, Lapeer, Michigan, 48446
City: Lapeer, Michigan, 48446
Thumb Correctional Facility (TCF)
State Prison
Lapeer County County
Capacity: 1200
Address: 3225 John Conley Drive, Lapeer, Michigan, 48446
City: Lapeer, Michigan, 48446
Lapeer Jail
Police Jail / Local Holding Facility
Lapeer County County
Address: 2300 West Genesee Street, Lapeer, Michigan, 48446
City: Lapeer, Michigan, 48446
Lathrup Village Police Jail
Police Jail / Local Holding Facility
Oakland County County
Address: 27400 Southfield Road, Lathrup Village, Michigan, 48076
City: Lathrup Village, Michigan, 48076
Laurium Police Jail
Police Jail / Local Holding Facility
Houghton County County
Address: 310 Hecla Street, Laurium, Michigan, 49913
City: Laurium, Michigan, 49913
Lawton Police Lockup
Police Jail / Local Holding Facility
Van Buren County County
Address: 125 South Main StreetPO Box 117, Lawton, Michigan, 49065
City: Lawton, Michigan, 49065
Village of Lennon Police Jail
Police Jail / Local Holding Facility
Shiawassee County County
Address: 11910 East Lennon Road, Lennon, Michigan, 48449
City: Lennon, Michigan, 48449
City of Leslie Police Jail
Police Jail / Local Holding Facility
Ingham County County
Address: 106 East Bellevue Street, Leslie, Michigan, 49251
City: Leslie, Michigan, 49251
Lexington City Jail
Police Jail / Local Holding Facility
Sanilac County County
Address: 7227 Huron Avenue, Lexington, Michigan, 48450
City: Lexington, Michigan, 48450
Lincoln Park Police Jail
Police Jail / Local Holding Facility
Wayne County County
Address: 1427 Cleophus Parkway, Lincoln Park, Michigan, 48146
City: Lincoln Park, Michigan, 48146
Argentine Township Police Jail
Police Jail / Local Holding Facility
Genesee County County
Address: 8274 Silver Lake Road, Linden, Michigan, 48451
City: Linden, Michigan, 48451
Linden Police Jail
Police Jail / Local Holding Facility
Genesee County County
Address: 132 East Broad StreetPO Box 507, Linden, Michigan, 48451
City: Linden, Michigan, 48451
Litchfield Police Detention
Police Jail / Local Holding Facility
Hillsdale County County
Address: 221 Jonesville Street, Litchfield, Michigan, 49252
City: Litchfield, Michigan, 49252
Livonia Jail
Police Jail / Local Holding Facility
Wayne County County
Address: 15050 Farmington Road, Livonia, Michigan, 48154
City: Livonia, Michigan, 48154
Lowell Police Jail
Police Jail / Local Holding Facility
Kent County County
Address: 111 North Monroe, Lowell, Michigan, 49331
City: Lowell, Michigan, 49331
Ludington Police Jail
Police Jail / Local Holding Facility
Mason County County
Address: 408 South Harrison Street, Ludington, Michigan, 49431
City: Ludington, Michigan, 49431
Mason County Jail
County Jail / Detention Center
Mason County County
Capacity: 110
Address: 302 North Delia Street, Ludington, Michigan, 49431
City: Ludington, Michigan, 49431
Luna Pier Police Jail
Police Jail / Local Holding Facility
Monroe County County
Address: 4357 Buckeye Street, Luna Pier, Michigan, 48157
City: Luna Pier, Michigan, 48157
Mackinac Island Police Jail
Police Jail / Local Holding Facility
Mackinac County County
Address: 7358 Market Street, Mackinac Island, Michigan, 49757
City: Mackinac Island, Michigan, 49757
Village of Mackinaw City Police Jail
Police Jail / Local Holding Facility
Emmet County County
Address: 102 South HuronPO Box 580, Mackinaw City, Michigan, 49701
City: Mackinaw City, Michigan, 49701
Madison Heights Police Jail
Police Jail / Local Holding Facility
Oakland County County
Address: 280 West 13 Mile Road, Madison Heights, Michigan, 48071
City: Madison Heights, Michigan, 48071
Manistee County Jail
County Jail / Detention Center
Manistee County County
Capacity: 52
Address: 1525 East Parkside Avenue, Manistee, Michigan, 49660
City: Manistee, Michigan, 49660
Little River Band Of Ottawa Indians Department of Public Safety - Police Jail
Police Jail / Local Holding Facility
Manistee County County
Address: 3031 Domres Road, Manistee, Michigan, 49660
City: Manistee, Michigan, 49660
Oaks Correctional Facility (ECF)
State Prison
Manistee County County
Capacity: 768
Address: 1500 Caberfae Highway, Manistee, Michigan, 49660
City: Manistee, Michigan, 49660
Manistee Police Detention
Police Jail / Local Holding Facility
Manistee County County
Address: 70 Maple StreetPO Box 358, Manistee, Michigan, 49660
City: Manistee, Michigan, 49660
Manistique Department of Public Safety - Police Jail
Police Jail / Local Holding Facility
Schoolcraft County County
Address: 300 North Maple Street, Manistique, Michigan, 49854
City: Manistique, Michigan, 49854
Schoolcraft County Jail
County Jail / Detention Center
Schoolcraft County County
Capacity: 26
Address: 300 Main Street, Manistique, Michigan, 49854
City: Manistique, Michigan, 49854
Manton Jail
Police Jail / Local Holding Facility
Wexford County County
Address: 402 North Michigan Avenue, Manton, Michigan, 49663
City: Manton, Michigan, 49663
Ojibway Correctional Facility (OCF)
State Prison
Gogebic County County
Capacity: 1180
Address: N 5705 Ojibway Road, Marenisco, Michigan, 49947-9771
City: Marenisco, Michigan, 49947-9771
Marine City Police Jail
Police Jail / Local Holding Facility
St. Clair County County
Address: 375 South Parker Street, Marine City, Michigan, 48039
City: Marine City, Michigan, 48039
Marlette Police Jail
Police Jail / Local Holding Facility
Sanilac County County
Address: 6436 Morris Street, Marlette, Michigan, 48453
City: Marlette, Michigan, 48453
Marquette County Jail
County Jail / Detention Center
Marquette County County
Capacity: 80
Address: 236 West Baraga Avenue, Marquette, Michigan, 49855
City: Marquette, Michigan, 49855
Marquette Branch Prison (MBP)
State Prison
Marquette County County
Capacity: 580
Address: 1960 US Highway 41 South, Marquette, Michigan, 49855
City: Marquette, Michigan, 49855
Chocolay Township Police Jail
Police Jail / Local Holding Facility
Marquette County County
Address: 5010 US 41 South, Marquette, Michigan, 49855
City: Marquette, Michigan, 49855
Northern Michigan University Police Jail
Police Jail / Local Holding Facility
Marquette County County
Address: 1401 Presque Isle Avenue, Marquette, Michigan, 49855
City: Marquette, Michigan, 49855
Marquette Police Jail
Police Jail / Local Holding Facility
Marquette County County
Address: 300 West Baraga Avenue, Marquette, Michigan, 49855
City: Marquette, Michigan, 49855
Marquette County Youth Home
County Jail / Detention Center
Marquette County County
Capacity: 12
Address: 2111 County Road 553, Marquette, Michigan, 49855
City: Marquette, Michigan, 49855
Marshall Police Jail
Police Jail / Local Holding Facility
Calhoun County County
Address: 323 West Michigan Avenue, Marshall, Michigan, 49068
City: Marshall, Michigan, 49068
Calhoun County Juvenile Home
County Jail / Detention Center
Calhoun County County
Capacity: 42
Address: 14555 18 1/2 Mile Road, Marshall, Michigan, 49068
City: Marshall, Michigan, 49068
Marysville KS Police Jail
Police Jail / Local Holding Facility
St. Clair County County
Address: 1355 Delaware Avenue, Marysville, Michigan, 48040
City: Marysville, Michigan, 48040
Mason Police Jail
Police Jail / Local Holding Facility
Ingham County County
Address: 201 West Ash Street, Mason, Michigan, 48854
City: Mason, Michigan, 48854
Ingham County Jail
County Jail / Detention Center
Ingham County County
Capacity: 665
Address: 640 North Cedar Street, Mason, Michigan, 49954
City: Mason, Michigan, 49954
Village of Mattawan Police Jail
Police Jail / Local Holding Facility
Van Buren County County
Address: 24221 Front Avenue, Mattawan, Michigan, 49071
City: Mattawan, Michigan, 49071
Mayville Police Jail
Police Jail / Local Holding Facility
Tuscola County County
Address: 5950 Fox Street, Mayville, Michigan, 48744
City: Mayville, Michigan, 48744
Melvindale Police Lockup
Police Jail / Local Holding Facility
Wayne County County
Address: 3100 Oakwood Boulevard, Melvindale, Michigan, 48122
City: Melvindale, Michigan, 48122
City of Memphis Police Jail
Police Jail / Local Holding Facility
Macomb County County
Address: 80688 Union Street, Memphis, Michigan, 48041
City: Memphis, Michigan, 48041
Mendon Police Jail
Police Jail / Local Holding Facility
St. Joseph County County
Address: 303 West Main Street, Mendon, Michigan, 49072
City: Mendon, Michigan, 49072
Menominee County Jail
County Jail / Detention Center
Menominee County County
Capacity: 51
Address: 831 10th Avenue, Menominee, Michigan, 49858
City: Menominee, Michigan, 49858
Menominee Police Jail
Police Jail / Local Holding Facility
Menominee County County
Address: 2509 10th Street, Menominee, Michigan, 49858
City: Menominee, Michigan, 49858
Metamora Township Police Detention
Police Jail / Local Holding Facility
Lapeer County County
Address: 730 West Dryden Road, Metamora, Michigan, 48455
City: Metamora, Michigan, 48455
Michiana Police Jail
Police Jail / Local Holding Facility
Berrien County County
Address: 4000 Cherokee Drive, Michiana, Michigan, 49117
City: Michiana, Michigan, 49117
Leoni Township Department of Public Safety - Police Jail
Police Jail / Local Holding Facility
Jackson County County
Address: 913 Fifth Street, Michigan Center, Michigan, 49254
City: Michigan Center, Michigan, 49254
Middleville Police Jail
Police Jail / Local Holding Facility
Barry County County
Address: 100 East Main Street, Middleville, Michigan, 49333
City: Middleville, Michigan, 49333
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How to Use This Michigan Facility Directory

To search efficiently, begin with the most specific information you have. If you know the county, look for the county jail or sheriff’s office first. If you know the facility name, use the directory to find the matching jail, prison, or detention center. If the person has already been sentenced to prison, the Michigan Department of Corrections offender search is usually the better option.

For recently arrested people, county jail information may update faster than state prison databases. For older cases, court records, criminal history records, and state offender search tools may provide better results. If a person was arrested by a federal agency or convicted in federal court, use federal inmate search resources instead of county or state tools.

Michigan County Jails vs. State Prisons

Michigan county jails and state prisons serve different purposes. County jails are usually managed by sheriff’s offices and are connected to local arrests, bond hearings, court appearances, and short-term custody. State prisons are operated by the Michigan Department of Corrections and hold people who have been sentenced to prison after conviction.

This difference matters because a person may move from one system to another. Someone may begin in a county jail after arrest, appear in court, and later be transferred to a state prison after sentencing. If your first search does not show a result, try checking both the county jail and the state offender search.

Michigan Offender Search Tips

When searching for an inmate or offender in Michigan, try the full legal name first. If that does not work, search by last name only, try alternate spellings, or remove middle names and suffixes. Some records may use nicknames, initials, hyphenated names, or older names. Booking records may also take time to appear online after an arrest.

If you are searching for someone in a county jail, check the sheriff’s inmate lookup or jail roster for that county. If you are searching for someone in state prison, use the Michigan Department of Corrections offender search. If you are searching for someone in federal custody, use the Federal Bureau of Prisons inmate locator.

Public Records and Accuracy Notice

Jail, prison, inmate, and arrest records are public records, but they can change quickly. Custody status, bond amounts, charges, court dates, housing assignments, and release information may be updated, corrected, or removed by the agency responsible for the record. Always verify important information with the official jail, prison, sheriff’s office, court, or corrections department before making decisions based on an online record.

An arrest record does not mean a person has been convicted of a crime. Charges may be dismissed, reduced, or changed in court. This directory is provided for informational purposes only and should be used as a starting point for locating official Michigan jail, prison, inmate, and public records resources.

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