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.
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.
How do you search out why someone is in Jail or Prison?
You can contact the Clerk of the Court to get the transcripts
of the case and the sentencing where they were adjudicated
or USE SEARCH FORM below
| Facility | Location & Contact |
|---|---|
Ishpeming Police Jail Police Jail / Local Holding Facility Marquette County County | Address: 100 South Lake Street, Ishpeming, Michigan, 49849 City: Ishpeming, Michigan, 49849 Phone: ☏ 906-486-4426 |
Gratiot County Jail County Jail / Detention Center Gratiot County County Capacity: 70 | Address: 226 East Center Street, Ithaca, Michigan, 48847 City: Ithaca, Michigan, 48847 Phone: ☏ 989-875-5211 |
Ithaca City Jail Police Jail / Local Holding Facility Gratiot County County | Address: 122 North Maple Stteet, Ithaca, Michigan, 48847 City: Ithaca, Michigan, 48847 Phone: ☏ 989-875-2333 |
Jackson County Jail County Jail / Detention Center Jackson County County Capacity: 240 | Address: 1995 Chanter Road, Jackson, Michigan, 48201 City: Jackson, Michigan, 48201 Phone: ☏ 517-768-1609, 517-76 |
Parnall Correctional Facility (SMT) State Prison Jackson County County Capacity: 1696 | Address: 1780 East Parnall Road, Jackson, Michigan, 49201 City: Jackson, Michigan, 49201 Phone: ☏ 517-780-6004 |
Cooper Street Correctional Facility (JCS) State Prison Jackson County County | Address: 3100 Cooper Street, Jackson, Michigan, 49201 City: Jackson, Michigan, 49201 Phone: ☏ 517-780-6175 |
G. Robert Cotton Correctional Facility (FCF) State Prison Jackson County County | Address: 3500 North Elm Street, Jackson, Michigan, 49201 City: Jackson, Michigan, 49201 Phone: ☏ 517-780-5000 |
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 Phone: ☏ 517-788-4223 |
Jackson Police Jail Police Jail / Local Holding Facility Jackson County County | Address: 216 East Washington Avenue, Jackson, Michigan, 49201 City: Jackson, Michigan, 49201 Phone: ☏ 517-788-4100 |
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 Phone: ☏ 517-768-7911, 517-76 |
Jackson County Youth Center County Jail / Detention Center Jackson County County Capacity: 50 | Address: 930 Fleming Avenue, Jackson, Michigan, 49202 City: Jackson, Michigan, 49202 Phone: ☏ 517-788-4460 |
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 Phone: ☏ 517-780-5600 |
Jonesville Police Jail Police Jail / Local Holding Facility Hillsdale County County | Address: 265 East Chicago Street, Jonesville, Michigan, 49250 City: Jonesville, Michigan, 49250 Phone: ☏ 517-849-2101 |
Kalamazoo Jail Police Jail / Local Holding Facility Kalamazoo County County | Address: 150 East Crosstown, Kalamazoo, Michigan, 49001 City: Kalamazoo, Michigan, 49001 Phone: ☏ 269-337-8120 |
Academy Hall State Prison County County | Address: 818 South Park Street, Kalamazoo, Michigan, 49001 City: Kalamazoo, Michigan, 49001 Phone: ☏ 269-337-3614 |
Western Michigan University Police Jail Police Jail / Local Holding Facility Kalamazoo County County | Address: 511 Monroe Street, Kalamazoo, Michigan, 49006 City: Kalamazoo, Michigan, 49006 Phone: ☏ 269-387-5555 |
Kalamazoo County Jail County Jail / Detention Center Kalamazoo County County Capacity: 425 | Address: 1500 Lamont Street, Kalamazoo, Michigan, 49048 City: Kalamazoo, Michigan, 49048 Phone: ☏ 269-385-6173, 269-38 |
Kalamazoo Township Police Jail Police Jail / Local Holding Facility Kalamazoo County County | Address: 1720 Riverview Drive, Kalamazoo, Michigan, 49048 City: Kalamazoo, Michigan, 49048 Phone: ☏ 269-343-0551 |
Kalamazoo County Juvenile Home County Jail / Detention Center Kalamazoo County County Capacity: 40 | Address: 1424 Gull Road, Kalamazoo, Michigan, 49048 City: Kalamazoo, Michigan, 49048 Phone: ☏ 269-385-8550 |
Kalkaska County Jail County Jail / Detention Center Kalkaska County County Capacity: 62 | Address: 605 North Birch Street, Kalkaska, Michigan, 49646 City: Kalkaska, Michigan, 49646 Phone: ☏ 231-258-5245 |
Village of Kalkaska Police Jail Police Jail / Local Holding Facility Kalkaska County County | Address: 200 Hyde Street, Kalkaska, Michigan, 49646 City: Kalkaska, Michigan, 49646 Phone: ☏ 231-258-9081 |
Keego Harbor Police Jail Police Jail / Local Holding Facility Oakland County County | Address: 2025 Beechmont, Keego Harbor, Michigan, 48320 City: Keego Harbor, Michigan, 48320 Phone: ☏ 248-682-3030 |
Kentwood Police Jail Police Jail / Local Holding Facility Kent County County | Address: 4742 Walma Avenue, Kentwood, Michigan, 49512 City: Kentwood, Michigan, 49512 Phone: ☏ 616-698-6580 |
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 Phone: ☏ 636-464-3333 |
Chippewa Correctional Facility (URF) State Prison Chippewa County County Capacity: 2270 | Address: 4269 West M-80, Kincheloe, Michigan, 49784 City: Kincheloe, Michigan, 49784 Phone: ☏ 906-495-2275 |
Straits Correctional Facility (KTF) State Prison Chippewa County County Capacity: 1120 | Address: 4387 W. M-80, Kincheloe, Michigan, 49785 City: Kincheloe, Michigan, 49785 Phone: ☏ 906-495-5674 |
Kinross Correctional Facility (KCF) State Prison Chippewa County County Capacity: 1600 | Address: 16770 South Watertower Drive, Kincheloe, Michigan, 49788 City: Kincheloe, Michigan, 49788 Phone: ☏ 906-495-2282 |
Hiawatha Correctional Facility State Prison County County | Address: 4533 West Industrial Park Drive, Kincheloe, Michigan, 49786-0001 City: Kincheloe, Michigan, 49786-0001 Phone: ☏ 906-495-5661 |
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 Phone: ☏ 906-774-2525 |
Pugsley Correctional Facility (MPF) State Prison Grand Traverse County County Capacity: 1342 | Address: 7401 East Walton Road, Kingsley, Michigan, 49649 City: Kingsley, Michigan, 49649 Phone: ☏ 231-263-5253 |
Kinross Police Jail Police Jail / Local Holding Facility Chippewa County County | Address: 4884 West Curtis Street, Kinross, Michigan, 49788 City: Kinross, Michigan, 49788 Phone: ☏ 906-495-5889 |
Baraga County Jail County Jail / Detention Center Baraga County County | Address: 940 US Highway 41, L'Anse, Michigan, 49946 City: L'Anse, Michigan, 49946 Phone: ☏ 906-524-6177 |
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 Phone: ☏ 517-651-5355 |
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 Phone: ☏ 248-332-1220 |
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 Phone: ☏ 231-839-4338 |
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 Phone: ☏ 906-296-9911 |
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 Phone: ☏ 616-374-8844 |
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 Phone: ☏ 248-693-8321 |
Village of Lakeview Police Jail Police Jail / Local Holding Facility Montcalm County County | Address: 315 Lincoln Avenue, Lakeview, Michigan, 48850 City: Lakeview, Michigan, 48850 Phone: ☏ 989-352-6211 |
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 Phone: ☏ 517-335-1426 |
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 Phone: ☏ 517-332-2521 |
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 Phone: ☏ 517-887-4330 |
Lansing Township Police Detention Police Jail / Local Holding Facility Ingham County County | Address: 3209 West Michigan Avenue, Lansing, Michigan, 48917 City: Lansing, Michigan, 48917 Phone: ☏ 517-485-1700 |
Lansing Police Jail Police Jail / Local Holding Facility Ingham County County | Address: 120 West Michigan Avenue, Lansing, Michigan, 48933 City: Lansing, Michigan, 48933 Phone: ☏ 517-483-4600 |
Lansing Jail Police Jail / Local Holding Facility Ingham County County | Address: 120 West Michigan Avenue, Lansing, Michigan, 48933 City: Lansing, Michigan, 48933 Phone: ☏ 517-483-4674 |
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 Phone: ☏ 517-483-1800 |
Pine Lodge Community Justice Center - CLOSED State Prison Ingham County County | Address: 227 Sycamore Street, Lansing, Michigan, 48993 City: Lansing, Michigan, 48993 Phone: ☏ 517-334-7700 |
Lapeer County Jail County Jail / Detention Center Lapeer County County Capacity: 123 | Address: 3231 John Conley Drive, Lapeer, Michigan, 48446 City: Lapeer, Michigan, 48446 Phone: ☏ 810-667-0445 |
Thumb Correctional Facility (TCF) State Prison Lapeer County County Capacity: 1200 | Address: 3225 John Conley Drive, Lapeer, Michigan, 48446 City: Lapeer, Michigan, 48446 Phone: ☏ 810-667-2045 |
Lapeer Jail Police Jail / Local Holding Facility Lapeer County County | Address: 2300 West Genesee Street, Lapeer, Michigan, 48446 City: Lapeer, Michigan, 48446 Phone: ☏ 810-664-0833 |
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 Phone: ☏ 248-557-3600 |
Laurium Police Jail Police Jail / Local Holding Facility Houghton County County | Address: 310 Hecla Street, Laurium, Michigan, 49913 City: Laurium, Michigan, 49913 Phone: ☏ 906-337-4000 |
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 Phone: ☏ 269-624-2382 |
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 Phone: ☏ 810-621-4591 |
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 Phone: ☏ 517-589-9700 |
Lexington City Jail Police Jail / Local Holding Facility Sanilac County County | Address: 7227 Huron Avenue, Lexington, Michigan, 48450 City: Lexington, Michigan, 48450 Phone: ☏ 810-359-8242 |
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 Phone: ☏ 313-381-1800 |
Argentine Township Police Jail Police Jail / Local Holding Facility Genesee County County | Address: 8274 Silver Lake Road, Linden, Michigan, 48451 City: Linden, Michigan, 48451 Phone: ☏ 810-735-5317 |
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 Phone: ☏ 810-735-5454 |
Litchfield Police Detention Police Jail / Local Holding Facility Hillsdale County County | Address: 221 Jonesville Street, Litchfield, Michigan, 49252 City: Litchfield, Michigan, 49252 Phone: ☏ 517-542-3700 |
Livonia Jail Police Jail / Local Holding Facility Wayne County County | Address: 15050 Farmington Road, Livonia, Michigan, 48154 City: Livonia, Michigan, 48154 Phone: ☏ 734-466-2361 |
Lowell Police Jail Police Jail / Local Holding Facility Kent County County | Address: 111 North Monroe, Lowell, Michigan, 49331 City: Lowell, Michigan, 49331 Phone: ☏ 616-97-7123 |
Ludington Police Jail Police Jail / Local Holding Facility Mason County County | Address: 408 South Harrison Street, Ludington, Michigan, 49431 City: Ludington, Michigan, 49431 Phone: ☏ 231-843-3425 |
Mason County Jail County Jail / Detention Center Mason County County Capacity: 110 | Address: 302 North Delia Street, Ludington, Michigan, 49431 City: Ludington, Michigan, 49431 Phone: ☏ 231-843-3475 |
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 Phone: ☏ 734-848-4310 |
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 Phone: ☏ 906-847-3300 |
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 Phone: ☏ 231-436-7861 |
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 Phone: ☏ 248-585-2100 |
Manistee County Jail County Jail / Detention Center Manistee County County Capacity: 52 | Address: 1525 East Parkside Avenue, Manistee, Michigan, 49660 City: Manistee, Michigan, 49660 Phone: ☏ 231-723-8393 |
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 Phone: ☏ 231-398-3413 |
Oaks Correctional Facility (ECF) State Prison Manistee County County Capacity: 768 | Address: 1500 Caberfae Highway, Manistee, Michigan, 49660 City: Manistee, Michigan, 49660 Phone: ☏ 213-723-8272 |
Manistee Police Detention Police Jail / Local Holding Facility Manistee County County | Address: 70 Maple StreetPO Box 358, Manistee, Michigan, 49660 City: Manistee, Michigan, 49660 Phone: ☏ 231-723-2533 |
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 Phone: ☏ 906-341-2134, 906-34 |
Schoolcraft County Jail County Jail / Detention Center Schoolcraft County County Capacity: 26 | Address: 300 Main Street, Manistique, Michigan, 49854 City: Manistique, Michigan, 49854 Phone: ☏ 906-341-2122 |
Manton Jail Police Jail / Local Holding Facility Wexford County County | Address: 402 North Michigan Avenue, Manton, Michigan, 49663 City: Manton, Michigan, 49663 Phone: ☏ 231-824-6464 |
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 Phone: ☏ 906-787-2217 |
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 Phone: ☏ 810-765-4040 |
Marlette Police Jail Police Jail / Local Holding Facility Sanilac County County | Address: 6436 Morris Street, Marlette, Michigan, 48453 City: Marlette, Michigan, 48453 Phone: ☏ 989-635-2008 |
Marquette County Jail County Jail / Detention Center Marquette County County Capacity: 80 | Address: 236 West Baraga Avenue, Marquette, Michigan, 49855 City: Marquette, Michigan, 49855 Phone: ☏ 906-225-8435 |
Marquette Branch Prison (MBP) State Prison Marquette County County Capacity: 580 | Address: 1960 US Highway 41 South, Marquette, Michigan, 49855 City: Marquette, Michigan, 49855 Phone: ☏ 906-226-6531 |
Chocolay Township Police Jail Police Jail / Local Holding Facility Marquette County County | Address: 5010 US 41 South, Marquette, Michigan, 49855 City: Marquette, Michigan, 49855 Phone: ☏ 906-249-4040 |
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 Phone: ☏ 906-227-2151 |
Marquette Police Jail Police Jail / Local Holding Facility Marquette County County | Address: 300 West Baraga Avenue, Marquette, Michigan, 49855 City: Marquette, Michigan, 49855 Phone: ☏ 906-228-0400 |
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 Phone: ☏ 906-225-1437 |
Marshall Police Jail Police Jail / Local Holding Facility Calhoun County County | Address: 323 West Michigan Avenue, Marshall, Michigan, 49068 City: Marshall, Michigan, 49068 Phone: ☏ 269-781-2596 |
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 Phone: ☏ 269-781-7221 |
Marysville KS Police Jail Police Jail / Local Holding Facility St. Clair County County | Address: 1355 Delaware Avenue, Marysville, Michigan, 48040 City: Marysville, Michigan, 48040 Phone: ☏ 810-364-6300 |
Mason Police Jail Police Jail / Local Holding Facility Ingham County County | Address: 201 West Ash Street, Mason, Michigan, 48854 City: Mason, Michigan, 48854 Phone: ☏ 517-676-2458 |
Ingham County Jail County Jail / Detention Center Ingham County County Capacity: 665 | Address: 640 North Cedar Street, Mason, Michigan, 49954 City: Mason, Michigan, 49954 Phone: ☏ 517-676-2431 |
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 Phone: ☏ 269-668-3661 |
Mayville Police Jail Police Jail / Local Holding Facility Tuscola County County | Address: 5950 Fox Street, Mayville, Michigan, 48744 City: Mayville, Michigan, 48744 Phone: ☏ 989-843-5301 |
Melvindale Police Lockup Police Jail / Local Holding Facility Wayne County County | Address: 3100 Oakwood Boulevard, Melvindale, Michigan, 48122 City: Melvindale, Michigan, 48122 Phone: ☏ 313-429-1070 |
City of Memphis Police Jail Police Jail / Local Holding Facility Macomb County County | Address: 80688 Union Street, Memphis, Michigan, 48041 City: Memphis, Michigan, 48041 Phone: ☏ 810-392-2144 |
Mendon Police Jail Police Jail / Local Holding Facility St. Joseph County County | Address: 303 West Main Street, Mendon, Michigan, 49072 City: Mendon, Michigan, 49072 Phone: ☏ 269-496-8096 |
Menominee County Jail County Jail / Detention Center Menominee County County Capacity: 51 | Address: 831 10th Avenue, Menominee, Michigan, 49858 City: Menominee, Michigan, 49858 Phone: ☏ 906-863-4441 |
Menominee Police Jail Police Jail / Local Holding Facility Menominee County County | Address: 2509 10th Street, Menominee, Michigan, 49858 City: Menominee, Michigan, 49858 Phone: ☏ 906-863-5568 |
Metamora Township Police Detention Police Jail / Local Holding Facility Lapeer County County | Address: 730 West Dryden Road, Metamora, Michigan, 48455 City: Metamora, Michigan, 48455 Phone: ☏ 810-678-3657 |
Michiana Police Jail Police Jail / Local Holding Facility Berrien County County | Address: 4000 Cherokee Drive, Michiana, Michigan, 49117 City: Michiana, Michigan, 49117 Phone: ☏ 269-469-1884 |
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 Phone: ☏ 517-764-7034 |
Middleville Police Jail Police Jail / Local Holding Facility Barry County County | Address: 100 East Main Street, Middleville, Michigan, 49333 City: Middleville, Michigan, 49333 Phone: ☏ 269-795-9862 |
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.