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 |
|---|---|
Midland Police Jail Police Jail / Local Holding Facility Midland County County | Address: 2727 Rodd Street, Midland, Michigan, 48640 City: Midland, Michigan, 48640 Phone: ☏ 989-631-5716 |
Midland County Jail County Jail / Detention Center Midland County County Capacity: 274 | Address: 101 Fast Ice Drive, Midland, Michigan, 48642 City: Midland, Michigan, 48642 Phone: ☏ 989-832-6646 |
Midland County Juvenile Care Center County Jail / Detention Center Midland County County Capacity: 20 | Address: 3712 East Ashman Street, Midland, Michigan, 48642 City: Midland, Michigan, 48642 Phone: ☏ 989-837-6080 |
Milaca Police Police Jail / Local Holding Facility Mille Lacs County County | Address: 255 First Street East, Milaca, Michigan, 56353 City: Milaca, Michigan, 56353 Phone: ☏ 320-983-6166 |
Residential Reentry Management (RRM) - Detroit Federal Prison Monroe County County | Address: 4026 East Arkona Road, Milan, Michigan, 48160 City: Milan, Michigan, 48160 Phone: ☏ 734-439-7653 |
Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) - Milan Low Federal Prison Washtenaw County County Capacity: 1503 | Address: 4026 East Arkona Road, Milan, Michigan, 48160 City: Milan, Michigan, 48160 Phone: ☏ 734-439-1511 |
Milan Police Jail Police Jail / Local Holding Facility Washtenaw County County | Address: 35 Neckel Court, Milan, Michigan, 48160 City: Milan, Michigan, 48160 Phone: ☏ 734-439-1551 |
Milford Police Lockup Police Jail / Local Holding Facility Oakland County County | Address: 1100 Atlantic Street, Milford, Michigan, 48381 City: Milford, Michigan, 48381 Phone: ☏ 248-684-1815 |
Millington Police Jail Police Jail / Local Holding Facility Tuscola County County | Address: 8569 State Street, Millington, Michigan, 48746 City: Millington, Michigan, 48746 Phone: ☏ 989-871-2412 |
Oscoda County Jail County Jail / Detention Center Oscoda County County | Address: 301 South Morenci Street, Mio, Michigan, 48647 City: Mio, Michigan, 48647 Phone: ☏ 989-826-3214 |
Monroe County Jail - Main Office (ICE) County Jail / Detention Center Monroe County County Capacity: 400 | Address: 100 East Second Street, Monroe, Michigan, 48161 City: Monroe, Michigan, 48161 Phone: ☏ 734-240-7401 |
Monroe City Jail Police Jail / Local Holding Facility Monroe County County | Address: 100 East 2nd Street, Monroe, Michigan, 48161 City: Monroe, Michigan, 48161 Phone: ☏ 734-243-7500 |
Monroe County Youth Center County Jail / Detention Center Monroe County County | Address: 3600 South Custer Road, Monroe, Michigan, 48161 City: Monroe, Michigan, 48161 Phone: ☏ 734-240-3220 |
Montague Police Jail Police Jail / Local Holding Facility Muskegon County County | Address: 8778 Ferry Street, Montague, Michigan, 49437 City: Montague, Michigan, 49437 Phone: ☏ 231-893-0810 |
Montrose Township Police Jail Police Jail / Local Holding Facility Genesee County County | Address: 139 South Saginaw StreetPO Box 3217, Montrose, Michigan, 48457 City: Montrose, Michigan, 48457 Phone: ☏ 810-639-5400 |
City of Morenci Police Jail Police Jail / Local Holding Facility Lenawee County County | Address: 118 Orchard Street, Morenci, Michigan, 49256 City: Morenci, Michigan, 49256 Phone: ☏ 517-458-7104 |
Morley Police Jail Police Jail / Local Holding Facility Mecosta County County | Address: 189 South Cass, Morley, Michigan, 49336 City: Morley, Michigan, 49336 Phone: ☏ 231-856-4582 |
Village of Morrice Police Jail Police Jail / Local Holding Facility Shiawassee County County | Address: 401 North Main Street, Morrice, Michigan, 48857 City: Morrice, Michigan, 48857 Phone: ☏ 517-625-3430 |
Central Michigan University Police Jail Police Jail / Local Holding Facility Isabella County County | Address: 1720 South East Campus Drive, Mount Pleasant, Michigan, 48859 City: Mount Pleasant, Michigan, 48859 Phone: ☏ 989-774-3081 |
Macomb County Jail County Jail / Detention Center Macomb County County Capacity: 1238 | Address: 43565 Elizabeth Street, Mt. Clemens, Michigan, 48036 City: Mt. Clemens, Michigan, 48036 Phone: ☏ 586-307-9475, 586-30 |
Macomb County Juvenile Justice Center County Jail / Detention Center Macomb County County | Address: 400 North Rose Street, Mt. Clemens, Michigan, 48043 City: Mt. Clemens, Michigan, 48043 Phone: ☏ 586-469-5375 |
Mt. Morris Township Police Detention Police Jail / Local Holding Facility Genesee County County | Address: 11649 North Saginaw Street, Mt. Morris, Michigan, 48458 City: Mt. Morris, Michigan, 48458 Phone: ☏ 810-686-4400 |
Mt. Pleasant Police Jail Police Jail / Local Holding Facility Isabella County County | Address: 804 East High Street, Mt. Pleasant, Michigan, 48858 City: Mt. Pleasant, Michigan, 48858 Phone: ☏ 989-779-5100 |
Saginaw Chippewa Tribal Police Jail Police Jail / Local Holding Facility Isabella County County | Address: 6954 East Broadway, Mt. Pleasant, Michigan, 48858 City: Mt. Pleasant, Michigan, 48858 Phone: ☏ 989-775-4700 |
Isabella County Jail County Jail / Detention Center Isabella County County | Address: 207 North Court Street, Mt. Pleasant, Michigan, 48858 City: Mt. Pleasant, Michigan, 48858 Phone: ☏ 989-772-5911 |
Saginaw Chippewa Tribal PD & Adult Detention US Bureau Of Indian Affairs (BIA) Isabella County County | Address: 6954 E. Broadway, Mt. Pleasant, Michigan, 48858 City: Mt. Pleasant, Michigan, 48858 Phone: ☏ 989-775-4700 |
Alger Correctional Facility (LMF) State Prison Alger County County | Address: N6141 Industrial Park DrivePO Box 600, Munising, Michigan, 49862 City: Munising, Michigan, 49862 Phone: ☏ 906-387-5000 |
Munising Police Jail Police Jail / Local Holding Facility Alger County County | Address: 100 West Munising Avenue, Munising, Michigan, 49862 City: Munising, Michigan, 49862 Phone: ☏ 906-387-2275 |
Alger County Jail County Jail / Detention Center Alger County County | Address: 101 East Varnum Street, Munising, Michigan, 49862 City: Munising, Michigan, 49862 Phone: ☏ 906-387-4444 |
Waterloo Township Police Jail Police Jail / Local Holding Facility Jackson County County | Address: 11120 Musbach Road, Munith, Michigan, 49259 City: Munith, Michigan, 49259 Phone: ☏ 517-569-2300 |
Muskegon Police Jail Police Jail / Local Holding Facility Muskegon County County | Address: 980 Jefferson Street, Muskegon, Michigan, 49440 City: Muskegon, Michigan, 49440 Phone: ☏ 231-724-6750 |
Muskegon Correctional Facility (MCF) State Prison Muskegon County County Capacity: 560 | Address: 2400 South Sheridan Drive, Muskegon, Michigan, 49442 City: Muskegon, Michigan, 49442 Phone: ☏ 231-773-3201 |
Muskegon Township Police Detention Police Jail / Local Holding Facility Muskegon County County | Address: 1990 Apple Avenue, Muskegon, Michigan, 49442 City: Muskegon, Michigan, 49442 Phone: ☏ 231-777-1666 |
Muskegon County Jail County Jail / Detention Center Muskegon County County Capacity: 370 | Address: 25 West Walton Avenue, Muskegon, Michigan, 49442 City: Muskegon, Michigan, 49442 Phone: ☏ 231-724-6289 |
Muskegon County Juvenile Detention County Jail / Detention Center Muskegon County County | Address: 1830 West White Lake Drive, Muskegon, Michigan, 49461 City: Muskegon, Michigan, 49461 Phone: ☏ 231-894-4336 |
Earnest C. Brooks Correctional Facility (LRF) State Prison Muskegon County County Capacity: 1440 | Address: 2500 South Sheridan Drive, Muskegon Heights, Michigan, 49444 City: Muskegon Heights, Michigan, 49444 Phone: ☏ 231-773-9200 |
West Shoreline Correctional Facility (MTF) State Prison County County Capacity: 1440 | Address: 2500 South Sheridan Drive, Muskegon Heights, Michigan, 49444 City: Muskegon Heights, Michigan, 49444 Phone: ☏ 231-773-9200 |
Muskegon Heights Police Jail Police Jail / Local Holding Facility Muskegon County County | Address: 2715 Baker Street, Muskegon Heights, Michigan, 49444 City: Muskegon Heights, Michigan, 49444 Phone: ☏ 231-733-8900 |
Napoleon Township Police Jail Police Jail / Local Holding Facility Jackson County County | Address: 6755 Brooklyn Road, Napoleon, Michigan, 49261 City: Napoleon, Michigan, 49261 Phone: ☏ 517-536-4487 |
Village of Nashville Police Jail Police Jail / Local Holding Facility Barry County County | Address: 208 North Main Street, Nashville, Michigan, 49073 City: Nashville, Michigan, 49073 Phone: ☏ 517-852-9866 |
Negaunee Jail Police Jail / Local Holding Facility Marquette County County | Address: 100 Silver Street, Negaunee, Michigan, 49866 City: Negaunee, Michigan, 49866 Phone: ☏ 906-475-4154 |
New Baltimore Police Detention Police Jail / Local Holding Facility Macomb County County | Address: 50910 Washington, New Baltimore, Michigan, 48047 City: New Baltimore, Michigan, 48047 Phone: ☏ 586-725-2181 |
Huron Township Police Jail Police Jail / Local Holding Facility Wayne County County | Address: 6500 South Huron River Drice, New Boston, Michigan, 48164 City: New Boston, Michigan, 48164 Phone: ☏ 734-753-4400 |
City of New Buffalo Police Jail Police Jail / Local Holding Facility Berrien County County | Address: 224 West Buffalo Street, New Buffalo, Michigan, 49117 City: New Buffalo, Michigan, 49117 Phone: ☏ 269-469-1593 |
Macomb Correctional Facility (MRF) State Prison Macomb County County Capacity: 1416 | Address: 34625 26 Mile Road, New Haven, Michigan, 48048 City: New Haven, Michigan, 48048 Phone: ☏ 586-749-4900 |
Village of New Haven Police Jail Police Jail / Local Holding Facility Macomb County County | Address: 57775 Main Street, New Haven, Michigan, 48048 City: New Haven, Michigan, 48048 Phone: ☏ 586-749-5121 |
New Lothrop Police Jail Police Jail / Local Holding Facility Shiawassee County County | Address: 7507 Orchard Street, New Lothrop, Michigan, 48460 City: New Lothrop, Michigan, 48460 Phone: ☏ 810-638-5767 |
Newaygo Jail Police Jail / Local Holding Facility Newaygo County County | Address: 28 State RoadPO Box 308, Newaygo, Michigan, 49337 City: Newaygo, Michigan, 49337 Phone: ☏ 231-652-1655 |
Newberry Correctional Facility (NCF) State Prison Luce County County Capacity: 814 | Address: 3001 Newberry Avenue, Newberry, Michigan, 49868 City: Newberry, Michigan, 49868 Phone: ☏ 906-293-6200 |
Luce County Jail County Jail / Detention Center Luce County County | Address: 411 West Harris Street, Newberry, Michigan, 49868 City: Newberry, Michigan, 49868 Phone: ☏ 906-293-8431 |
Niles Police Detention Police Jail / Local Holding Facility Berrien County County | Address: 1600 Silverbrook Avenue, Niles, Michigan, 49120 City: Niles, Michigan, 49120 Phone: ☏ 269-683-3282 |
North Muskegon Police Jail Police Jail / Local Holding Facility Muskegon County County | Address: 1114 Ruddiman Drive, North Muskegon, Michigan, 49445 City: North Muskegon, Michigan, 49445 Phone: ☏ 231-774-4313 |
Northville Police Jail Police Jail / Local Holding Facility Oakland County County | Address: 215 West Main Street, Northville, Michigan, 48167 City: Northville, Michigan, 48167 Phone: ☏ 248-349-5100 |
Norton Shores Police Jail Police Jail / Local Holding Facility Muskegon County County | Address: 4814 Henry Street, Norton Shores, Michigan, 49441 City: Norton Shores, Michigan, 49441 Phone: ☏ 231-733-2691 |
Norway Town Jail Police Jail / Local Holding Facility Dickinson County County | Address: 915 Main Street, Norway, Michigan, 49870 City: Norway, Michigan, 49870 Phone: ☏ 906-563-5801 |
Novi Police Jail Police Jail / Local Holding Facility Oakland County County | Address: 45125 West 10 Mile Road, Novi, Michigan, 48375 City: Novi, Michigan, 48375 Phone: ☏ 248-348-7100 |
Oak Park Department of Public Safety - Police Jail Police Jail / Local Holding Facility Calhoun County County | Address: 13600 Oak Park Boulevard, Oak Park, Michigan, 48237 City: Oak Park, Michigan, 48237 Phone: ☏ 248-691-7520 |
Meridian Township Police Jail Police Jail / Local Holding Facility Ingham County County | Address: 5151 Marsh Road, Okemos, Michigan, 48864 City: Okemos, Michigan, 48864 Phone: ☏ 517-853-4800 |
Olivet Police Jail Police Jail / Local Holding Facility Eaton County County | Address: 106 South Main Street, Olivet, Michigan, 49076 City: Olivet, Michigan, 49076 Phone: ☏ 269-749-9961 |
Ontonagon County Jail County Jail / Detention Center Ontonagon County County | Address: 620 Conglomerate Street, Ontonagon, Michigan, 49953 City: Ontonagon, Michigan, 49953 Phone: ☏ 906-884-4901 |
City of Orchard Lake Police Jail Police Jail / Local Holding Facility Oakland County County | Address: 3955 Orchard Lake Road, Orchard Lake, Michigan, 48323 City: Orchard Lake, Michigan, 48323 Phone: ☏ 248-682-2400 |
Oscoda Township Police Jail Police Jail / Local Holding Facility Oscoda County County | Address: 110 South State Street, Oscoda, Michigan, 48750 City: Oscoda, Michigan, 48750 Phone: ☏ 989-739-9113 |
Village of Otisville Police Jail Police Jail / Local Holding Facility Genesee County County | Address: 300 East Street, Otisville, Michigan, 48463 City: Otisville, Michigan, 48463 Phone: ☏ 810-631-6310 |
Otsego Police Jail Police Jail / Local Holding Facility Ostego County County | Address: 127 Court Street, Otsego, Michigan, 49087 City: Otsego, Michigan, 49087 Phone: ☏ 269-692-6111 |
Ovid Police Jail Police Jail / Local Holding Facility Clinton County County | Address: 114 West Front Street, Ovid, Michigan, 48866 City: Ovid, Michigan, 48866 Phone: ☏ 989-834-5335 |
Owosso Police Detention Police Jail / Local Holding Facility Shiawassee County County | Address: 202 South Water Street, Owosso, Michigan, 48867 City: Owosso, Michigan, 48867 Phone: ☏ 989-725-0580 |
Oxford Village Police Jail Police Jail / Local Holding Facility Oakland County County | Address: 22 West BurdickPO Box 94, Oxford, Michigan, 48371 City: Oxford, Michigan, 48371 Phone: ☏ 248-628-2581 |
City of Parchment Police Jail Police Jail / Local Holding Facility Kalamazoo County County | Address: 650 South Riverview Drive, Parchment, Michigan, 49004 City: Parchment, Michigan, 49004 Phone: ☏ 269-342-1622 |
Van Buren County Jail County Jail / Detention Center Van Buren County County Capacity: 158 | Address: 205 South Kalamazoo Street, Paw Paw, Michigan, 49079 City: Paw Paw, Michigan, 49079 Phone: ☏ 269-657-2171 |
Village of Paw Paw Police Jail Police Jail / Local Holding Facility Van Buren County County | Address: 114 Harry L. Bush BoulevardPO Box 179, Paw Paw, Michigan, 49079 City: Paw Paw, Michigan, 49079 Phone: ☏ 269-657-5501 |
Pentwater Police Jail Police Jail / Local Holding Facility Oceana County County | Address: 326 South Hancock Street, Pentwater, Michigan, 49449 City: Pentwater, Michigan, 49449 Phone: ☏ 231-869-4630 |
Perry City Jail Police Jail / Local Holding Facility Shiawassee County County | Address: 203 West Polly Street, Perry, Michigan, 48872 City: Perry, Michigan, 48872 Phone: ☏ 517-625-3535 ext 238 |
Grand Traverse Band Tribal Police Detention Police Jail / Local Holding Facility Leelanau County County | Address: 2605 North West Bay Shore Drive, Peshawbestown, Michigan, 49682 City: Peshawbestown, Michigan, 49682 Phone: ☏ 231-534-7777 |
Petoskey Department of Public Safety - Police Police Jail / Local Holding Facility Emmet County County | Address: 101 East Lake Street, Petoskey, Michigan, 49770 City: Petoskey, Michigan, 49770 Phone: ☏ 231-347-2500 |
Emmet County Jail & Correctional Facility State Prison Emmet County County Capacity: 103 | Address: 450 Bay Street, Petoskey, Michigan, 49770 City: Petoskey, Michigan, 49770 Phone: ☏ 231-347-2036 |
Pigeon Police Jail Police Jail / Local Holding Facility Huron County County | Address: 29 South Main Street, Pigeon, Michigan, 48755 City: Pigeon, Michigan, 48755 Phone: ☏ 989-453-3001 |
Pinckney Police Jail Police Jail / Local Holding Facility Livingston County County | Address: 220 South Howell Street, Pinckney, Michigan, 48169 City: Pinckney, Michigan, 48169 Phone: ☏ 734-878-3700 |
Pinconning Police Jail Police Jail / Local Holding Facility Bay County County | Address: 208 North Manitou Street, Pinconning, Michigan, 48650 City: Pinconning, Michigan, 48650 Phone: ☏ 989-879-4270 |
Plainwell Department of Public Safety - Police Jail Police Jail / Local Holding Facility Allegan County County | Address: 141 North Main Street, Plainwell, Michigan, 49080 City: Plainwell, Michigan, 49080 Phone: ☏ 269-685-9858 |
Pleasant Ridge Police Jail Police Jail / Local Holding Facility Oakland County County | Address: 23925 Woodward Avenue, Pleasant Ridge, Michigan, 48069 City: Pleasant Ridge, Michigan, 48069 Phone: ☏ 248-541-2900 |
Plymouth Township Police Jail Police Jail / Local Holding Facility Wayne County County | Address: 9955 North Haggerty Road, Plymouth, Michigan, 48170 City: Plymouth, Michigan, 48170 Phone: ☏ 734-354-3232 |
Plymouth Jail Police Jail / Local Holding Facility Wayne County County | Address: 201 South Main Street, Plymouth, Michigan, 48170 City: Plymouth, Michigan, 48170 Phone: ☏ 734-453-1234 ext 219 |
Oakland County Work Release County Jail / Detention Center Oakland County County | Address: 1201 North TelegraphPO Box 436017, Pontiac, Michigan, 48341 City: Pontiac, Michigan, 48341 Phone: ☏ 248-858-1800 |
Oakland County Trustee Camp County Jail / Detention Center Oakland County County | Address: 1201 North TelegraphPO Box 436017, Pontiac, Michigan, 48341 City: Pontiac, Michigan, 48341 Phone: ☏ 248-858-1800 |
Pontiac Jail Police Jail / Local Holding Facility Oakland County County | Address: 110 East Pike Street, Pontiac, Michigan, 48342 City: Pontiac, Michigan, 48342 Phone: ☏ 248-857-7890 |
Oakland County Children's Village County Jail / Detention Center Oakland County County Capacity: 262 | Address: 1200 North Telegraph Road, Pontiac, Michigan, 48341-0444 City: Pontiac, Michigan, 48341-0444 Phone: ☏ 248-858-1164 |
Oakland County Main Jail County Jail / Detention Center Oakland County County Capacity: 484 | Address: 1201 North Telegraph RoadPO Box 436017, Pontiac, Michigan, 48341-1044 City: Pontiac, Michigan, 48341-1044 Phone: ☏ 248-858-1800 |
Village of Port Austin Police Detention Police Jail / Local Holding Facility Huron County County | Address: The Village Hall17 West State StreetPO Box 336, Port Austin, Michigan, 48467 City: Port Austin, Michigan, 48467 Phone: ☏ 989-738-5180 |
St. Clair County Juvenile Center County Jail / Detention Center St. Clair County County Capacity: 30 | Address: 1170 Michigan Road, Port Huron, Michigan, 48060 City: Port Huron, Michigan, 48060 Phone: ☏ 810-984-3896 |
St. Clair County Jail County Jail / Detention Center St. Clair County County | Address: 1170 Michigan Road, Port Huron, Michigan, 48060 City: Port Huron, Michigan, 48060 Phone: ☏ 810-987-1700 |
Port Huron Police Jail Police Jail / Local Holding Facility St. Clair County County | Address: 100 McMorran Boulevard, Port Huron, Michigan, 48060 City: Port Huron, Michigan, 48060 Phone: ☏ 810-984-9710 |
Port Sanilac Police Jail Police Jail / Local Holding Facility Sanilac County County | Address: 56 North Ridge Street, Port Sanilac, Michigan, 48469 City: Port Sanilac, Michigan, 48469 Phone: ☏ 810-622-9131 |
Portage Police Jail Police Jail / Local Holding Facility Kalamazoo County County | Address: 7810 Shaver Road, Portage, Michigan, 49024 City: Portage, Michigan, 49024 Phone: ☏ 269-329-4567 |
Portland City Jail Police Jail / Local Holding Facility Ionia County County | Address: 773 East Grand River, Portland, Michigan, 48875 City: Portland, Michigan, 48875 Phone: ☏ 517-647-7521, 517-64 |
Potterville Police Jail Police Jail / Local Holding Facility Eaton County County | Address: 319 North Nelson Street, Potterville, Michigan, 48876 City: Potterville, Michigan, 48876 Phone: ☏ 517-645-7802 |
Denton Township Police Jail Police Jail / Local Holding Facility Roscommon County County | Address: 2559 South Gladwin Road, Prudenville, Michigan, 48651 City: Prudenville, Michigan, 48651 Phone: ☏ 989-366-4518 |
Nokomis Challenger Center State Prison County County Capacity: 20 | Address: 6300 South Reserve Road, Prudenville, Michigan, 48651 City: Prudenville, Michigan, 48651 Phone: ☏ 989-366-5368 |
Reading City Police Jail Police Jail / Local Holding Facility Hillsdale County County | Address: 109 South Main Street, Reading City, Michigan, 49274 City: Reading City, Michigan, 49274 Phone: ☏ 517-283-3133 |
Redford Police Jail Police Jail / Local Holding Facility Wayne County County | Address: 25833 Elsinore Street, Redford, Michigan, 48239 City: Redford, Michigan, 48239 Phone: ☏ 313-387-2500 |
Osceola County Jail County Jail / Detention Center Osceola County County | Address: 325 West Upton Street, Reed City, Michigan, 49677 City: Reed City, Michigan, 49677 Phone: ☏ 231-832-2288 |
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.