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
Reese Police Jail
Police Jail / Local Holding Facility
Tuscola County County
Address: 2073 Gates Street, Reese, Michigan, 48757
City: Reese, Michigan, 48757
Richmond Town Jail
Police Jail / Local Holding Facility
Macomb County County
Address: 36725 Division Road, Richmond, Michigan, 48062
City: Richmond, Michigan, 48062
River Rouge Police Jail
Police Jail / Local Holding Facility
Wayne County County
Address: 10600 West Jefferson Avenue, River Rouge, Michigan, 48218
City: River Rouge, Michigan, 48218
Riverview Police Jail
Police Jail / Local Holding Facility
Wayne County County
Address: 14100 Civic Park Drive, Riverview, Michigan, 48193
City: Riverview, Michigan, 48193
Rochester City Police Jail
Police Jail / Local Holding Facility
Oakland County County
Address: 400 Sixth Street, Rochester, Michigan, 48307
City: Rochester, Michigan, 48307
Oakland University Police Jail
Police Jail / Local Holding Facility
Oakland County County
Address: 2200 North Squirrel Road, Rochester, Michigan, 48309
City: Rochester, Michigan, 48309
City of Rockford Police Jail
Police Jail / Local Holding Facility
Kent County County
Address: 7 South Monroe Street, Rockford, Michigan, 49341
City: Rockford, Michigan, 49341
Rockwood Police Detention
Police Jail / Local Holding Facility
Wayne County County
Address: 32409 Fort Road, Rockwood, Michigan, 48173
City: Rockwood, Michigan, 48173
Presque Isle County Jail
County Jail / Detention Center
Presque Isle County County
Address: 267 North Second Street, Rogers City, Michigan, 49779
City: Rogers City, Michigan, 49779
Rogers City Police Jail
Police Jail / Local Holding Facility
Presque Isle County County
Address: 193 East Michigan Avenue, Rogers City, Michigan, 49779
City: Rogers City, Michigan, 49779
Village of Romeo Police Jail
Police Jail / Local Holding Facility
Macomb County County
Address: 121 West St. Clair(Behind the Romeo Village Hall), Romeo, Michigan, 48065
City: Romeo, Michigan, 48065
City of Romulus Police Jail
Police Jail / Local Holding Facility
Wayne County County
Address: 11165 Olive Street, Romulus, Michigan, 48174
City: Romulus, Michigan, 48174
Roosevelt Park
Police Jail / Local Holding Facility
Muskegon County County
Address: 900 Oak Ridge Road, Roosevelt Park, Michigan, 49441
City: Roosevelt Park, Michigan, 49441
Roscommon County Jail
County Jail / Detention Center
Roscommon County County
Address: 111 South Second Street, Roscommon, Michigan, 48653
City: Roscommon, Michigan, 48653
Kirtland Community College Department of Public Safety - Police Jail
Police Jail / Local Holding Facility
Roscommon County County
Address: 10775 North St. Helen Road, Roscommon, Michigan, 48653
City: Roscommon, Michigan, 48653
Gerrish Township Police Jail
Police Jail / Local Holding Facility
Roscommon County County
Address: 3075 East Higgins Lake Drive, Roscommon, Michigan, 48653
City: Roscommon, Michigan, 48653
Roscommon County Juvenile Detention
County Jail / Detention Center
Roscommon County County
Address: 112 South 4th Street, Roscommon, Michigan, 48653
City: Roscommon, Michigan, 48653
Rose City Police Jail
Police Jail / Local Holding Facility
Ogemaw County County
Address: 310 North Williams StreetPO Box 279, Rose City, Michigan, 48654
City: Rose City, Michigan, 48654
Roseville Police Jail
Police Jail / Local Holding Facility
Macomb County County
Address: 29753 Gratiot Avenue, Roseville, Michigan, 48066
City: Roseville, Michigan, 48066
Rothbury Police Jail
Police Jail / Local Holding Facility
Oceana County County
Address: 7804 South Michigan Avenue, Rothbury, Michigan, 49452
City: Rothbury, Michigan, 49452
City of Royal Oak Police Jail
Police Jail / Local Holding Facility
Oakland County County
Address: 221 East Third Street, Royal Oak, Michigan, 48067
City: Royal Oak, Michigan, 48067
Saginaw County Jail
County Jail / Detention Center
Saginaw County County
Capacity: 513
Address: 208 South Harrison Street, Saginaw, Michigan, 48602
City: Saginaw, Michigan, 48602
Saginaw Township Police Jail
Police Jail / Local Holding Facility
Saginaw County County
Address: 4930 Shattuck Road, Saginaw, Michigan, 48603
City: Saginaw, Michigan, 48603
Saginaw County Juvenile Detention
County Jail / Detention Center
Saginaw County County
Capacity: 56
Address: 3360 Hospital Road, Saginaw, Michigan, 48603
City: Saginaw, Michigan, 48603
Zilwaukee Police Jail
Police Jail / Local Holding Facility
Saginaw County County
Address: 319 Tittabawassee Road, Saginaw, Michigan, 48604
City: Saginaw, Michigan, 48604
Saginaw Jail
Police Jail / Local Holding Facility
Saginaw County County
Address: 612 FederalSecond Floor, Saginaw, Michigan, 48607
City: Saginaw, Michigan, 48607
Thomas Township Police Jail
Police Jail / Local Holding Facility
Saginaw County County
Address: 8215 Shields Drive, Saginaw, Michigan, 48609
City: Saginaw, Michigan, 48609
Saginaw Valley State University Police Jail
Police Jail / Local Holding Facility
Saginaw County County
Address: 7400 Bay Road, Saginaw, Michigan, 48710
City: Saginaw, Michigan, 48710
Carrollton Township Police Jail
Police Jail / Local Holding Facility
Saginaw County County
Address: 1645 Mapleridge Road, Saginaw, Michigan, 48604-1798
City: Saginaw, Michigan, 48604-1798
Saline Police Jail
Police Jail / Local Holding Facility
Washtenaw County County
Address: 100 North Harris Street, Saline, Michigan, 48176
City: Saline, Michigan, 48176
Sand Lake Police Jail
Police Jail / Local Holding Facility
Kent County County
Address: 2 East Maple StreetPO Box 139, Sand Lake, Michigan, 49343
City: Sand Lake, Michigan, 49343
Sandusky Police Jail
Police Jail / Local Holding Facility
Sanilac County County
Address: 26 West Speaker Street, Sandusky, Michigan, 48471
City: Sandusky, Michigan, 48471
Sanilac County Jail
County Jail / Detention Center
Sanilac County County
Address: 65 North Elk Street, Sandusky, Michigan, 48471
City: Sandusky, Michigan, 48471
Saugatuck Douglas Police Jail
Police Jail / Local Holding Facility
Allegan County County
Address: 47 West Center Street, Saugatuck Douglas, Michigan, 49406
City: Saugatuck Douglas, Michigan, 49406
Sault Saint Marie Police Jail
Police Jail / Local Holding Facility
Chippewa County County
Address: 325 Court Street, Sault Saint Marie, Michigan, 49783
City: Sault Saint Marie, Michigan, 49783
Chippewa County Correctional Facility
State Prison
Chippewa County County
Address: 325 Court Street, Sault Saint Marie, Michigan, 49783
City: Sault Saint Marie, Michigan, 49783
Sault Tribe Police Detention
Police Jail / Local Holding Facility
Chippewa County County
Address: 2175 Shunk RoadPO Box 925, Sault Saint Marie, Michigan, 49783
City: Sault Saint Marie, Michigan, 49783
Village of Schoolcraft Police Jail
Police Jail / Local Holding Facility
Kalamazoo County County
Address: 154 West Eliza Street, Schoolcraft, Michigan, 49087
City: Schoolcraft, Michigan, 49087
Sebewaing Police Jail
Police Jail / Local Holding Facility
Huron County County
Address: 215 West Main Street, Sebewaing, Michigan, 38749
City: Sebewaing, Michigan, 38749
Shelby Township Police Jail
Police Jail / Local Holding Facility
Macomb County County
Address: Township Municipal Campus52700 Van Dyke, Shelby Township, Michigan, 48316
City: Shelby Township, Michigan, 48316
Somerset Township Police Jail
Police Jail / Local Holding Facility
Hillsdale County County
Address: 12715 East Chicago Road, Somerset Center, Michigan, 49282
City: Somerset Center, Michigan, 49282
South Haven Jail
Police Jail / Local Holding Facility
Van Buren County County
Address: 90 Blue Star Highway, South Haven, Michigan, 49090
City: South Haven, Michigan, 49090
South Lyon Police Jail
Police Jail / Local Holding Facility
Oakland County County
Address: 219 Whipple Street, South Lyon, Michigan, 48178
City: South Lyon, Michigan, 48178
Village of South Rockwood Police Jail
Police Jail / Local Holding Facility
Montgomery County County
Address: 5676 Charleton Rockwood RoadPO Box 85, South Rockwood, Michigan, 48179
City: South Rockwood, Michigan, 48179
Southfield Jail
Police Jail / Local Holding Facility
Oakland County County
Address: 26000 EvergreenPO Box 2055, Southfield, Michigan, 48037-2055
City: Southfield, Michigan, 48037-2055
Oakland County - Southfield Police Detention Facility
Police Jail / Local Holding Facility
Oakland County County
Address: 26000 Evergreen RoadPO Box 2055, Southfield, Michigan, 48037-2055
City: Southfield, Michigan, 48037-2055
Southgate Police Jail
Police Jail / Local Holding Facility
Wayne County County
Address: 14710 Reaume Parkway, Southgate, Michigan, 48195
City: Southgate, Michigan, 48195
Sparta Police Detention
Police Jail / Local Holding Facility
Kent County County
Address: 260 West Division, Sparta, Michigan, 49345
City: Sparta, Michigan, 49345
Spring Arbor Township Police Jail
Police Jail / Local Holding Facility
Jackson County County
Address: 107 Teft RoadPO Box 250, Spring Arbor, Michigan, 49283
City: Spring Arbor, Michigan, 49283
Spring Lake / City of Ferrysburg Police Jail
Police Jail / Local Holding Facility
Ottawa County County
Address: 102 West Savidge Street, Spring Lake, Michigan, 49456
City: Spring Lake, Michigan, 49456
Springport Township Police Jail
Police Jail / Local Holding Facility
Jackson County County
Address: 157 East Main Street, Springport, Michigan, 49284
City: Springport, Michigan, 49284
St. Charles City Jail
Police Jail / Local Holding Facility
Saginaw County County
Address: 110 West Spruce Street, St. Charles, Michigan, 48655
City: St. Charles, Michigan, 48655
St. Clair Police Jail
Police Jail / Local Holding Facility
St. Clair County County
Address: 547 North Carney Drive, St. Clair, Michigan, 48079
City: St. Clair, Michigan, 48079
St. Clair Shores Police Jail
Police Jail / Local Holding Facility
Macomb County County
Address: 27665 Jefferson Avenue, St. Clair Shores, Michigan, 48081
City: St. Clair Shores, Michigan, 48081
Richfield Township Department of Public Safety - Police Jail
Police Jail / Local Holding Facility
Roscommon County County
Address: 1410 North St. Helen RoadPO Box 128, St. Helen, Michigan, 48656
City: St. Helen, Michigan, 48656
St. Ignace Police Jail
Police Jail / Local Holding Facility
Mackinac County County
Address: 396 North State Street, St. Ignace, Michigan, 49781
City: St. Ignace, Michigan, 49781
Mackinac County Jail
County Jail / Detention Center
Mackinac County County
Capacity: 28
Address: 100 South Marley Street, St. Ignace, Michigan, 49781
City: St. Ignace, Michigan, 49781
Sault Ste. Marie Tribal Youth Facility
US Bureau Of Indian Affairs (BIA)
Mackinac County County
Address: 1130 N. State Street, St. Ignance, Michigan, 49781
City: St. Ignance, Michigan, 49781
St. Johns MO Police Jail
Police Jail / Local Holding Facility
St. Louis County County
Address: 8944 St. Charles Rock Road, St. John, Michigan, 63114
City: St. John, Michigan, 63114
Clinton County Jail
County Jail / Detention Center
Clinton County County
Capacity: 220
Address: 1347 East Townsend Road, St. Johns, Michigan, 48879
City: St. Johns, Michigan, 48879
St. Johns Police Jail
Police Jail / Local Holding Facility
Clinton County County
Address: 109 East State StreetPO Box 477, St. Johns, Michigan, 48879
City: St. Johns, Michigan, 48879
Berrien County Jail
County Jail / Detention Center
Berrien County County
Address: 919 Port Street, St. Joseph, Michigan, 49085
City: St. Joseph, Michigan, 49085
St. Joseph Police Jail
Police Jail / Local Holding Facility
St. Joseph County County
Address: 700 Broad Street, St. Joseph, Michigan, 49085
City: St. Joseph, Michigan, 49085
St. Joseph Charter Township Police Jail
Police Jail / Local Holding Facility
St. Joseph County County
Address: 3000 Washington AvenuePO Box 147, St. Joseph, Michigan, 49085-0147
City: St. Joseph, Michigan, 49085-0147
Central Michigan Correctional Facility (STF)
State Prison
Gratiot County County
Capacity: 2400
Address: 320 North Hubbard, St. Louis, Michigan, 48880
City: St. Louis, Michigan, 48880
St. Louis Correctional Facility (SLF)
State Prison
Gratiot County County
Capacity: 850
Address: 8585 North Croswell Road, St. Louis, Michigan, 48880
City: St. Louis, Michigan, 48880
St. Louis Police Jail
Police Jail / Local Holding Facility
Gratiot County County
Address: 108 West Saginaw Street, St. Louis, Michigan, 48880
City: St. Louis, Michigan, 48880
Arenac County Jail
County Jail / Detention Center
Arenac County County
Capacity: 46
Address: 126 North Grove Street, Standish, Michigan, 48658
City: Standish, Michigan, 48658
Montcalm County Jail
County Jail / Detention Center
Montcalm County County
Capacity: 205
Address: 649 North State Street, Stanton, Michigan, 48888
City: Stanton, Michigan, 48888
Stanton Police Jail
Police Jail / Local Holding Facility
Montcalm County County
Address: 225 South Camburn, Stanton, Michigan, 48888
City: Stanton, Michigan, 48888
Stephenson Police Jail
Police Jail / Local Holding Facility
Menominee County County
Address: W628 Samuel Street, Stephenson, Michigan, 49887
City: Stephenson, Michigan, 49887
Sterling Heights Police Jail
Police Jail / Local Holding Facility
Macomb County County
Address: 40333 Dodge Park Road, Sterling Heights, Michigan, 48313
City: Sterling Heights, Michigan, 48313
Sterling Heights Jail
Police Jail / Local Holding Facility
Macomb County County
Capacity: 24
Address: 40333 Dodge Park Road, Sterling Heights, Michigan, 48313
City: Sterling Heights, Michigan, 48313
Lincoln Charter Township Police Jail
Police Jail / Local Holding Facility
Berrien County County
Address: 5599 Cleveland Avenue, Stevensville, Michigan, 49127
City: Stevensville, Michigan, 49127
Sturgis Police Jail
Police Jail / Local Holding Facility
St. Joseph County County
Address: 122 North Nottawa, Sturgis, Michigan, 49091
City: Sturgis, Michigan, 49091
Leelanau County Corrections
County Jail / Detention Center
Leelanau County County
Address: 8525 East Government Center Drive, Suttons Bay, Michigan, 49682
City: Suttons Bay, Michigan, 49682
Suttons Bay Police Jail
Police Jail / Local Holding Facility
Leelanau County County
Address: 420 Front Street, Suttons Bay, Michigan, 49682
City: Suttons Bay, Michigan, 49682
Swartz Creek Police Jail
Police Jail / Local Holding Facility
Genesee County County
Address: 8100-A Civic Drive, Swartz Creek, Michigan, 48473
City: Swartz Creek, Michigan, 48473
Clayton Township Police Jail
Police Jail / Local Holding Facility
Genesee County County
Address: 2011 South Morrish Road, Swartz Creek, Michigan, 48473
City: Swartz Creek, Michigan, 48473
Mundy Township Police Jail
Police Jail / Local Holding Facility
Genesee County County
Address: 4029 West Grand Blanc Road, Swartz Creek, Michigan, 48473
City: Swartz Creek, Michigan, 48473
Sylvan Lake Police Holding
Police Jail / Local Holding Facility
Oakland County County
Address: 1820 Inverness, Sylvan Lake, Michigan, 48320
City: Sylvan Lake, Michigan, 48320
Tawas Police Jail
Police Jail / Local Holding Facility
Iosco County County
Address: 810 West Westover Street, Tawas, Michigan, 48730
City: Tawas, Michigan, 48730
Iosco County Jail
County Jail / Detention Center
Iosco County County
Capacity: 63
Address: 428 West Lake Street, Tawas City, Michigan, 48763
City: Tawas City, Michigan, 48763
Taylor Police Detention
Police Jail / Local Holding Facility
Wayne County County
Address: 23515 Goddard Road, Taylor, Michigan, 48180
City: Taylor, Michigan, 48180
Taylor Police Jail
Police Jail / Local Holding Facility
Wayne County County
Address: 23515 Goddard Road, Taylor, Michigan, 48180-4116
City: Taylor, Michigan, 48180-4116
Tecumseh Police Jail
Police Jail / Local Holding Facility
Lenawee County County
Address: 309 East Chicago Boulevard, Tecumseh, Michigan, 49286
City: Tecumseh, Michigan, 49286
Raisin Township Police Jail
Police Jail / Local Holding Facility
Lenawee County County
Address: 5525 Occidental Highway, Tecumseh, Michigan, 49286
City: Tecumseh, Michigan, 49286
Three Oaks Police Jail
Police Jail / Local Holding Facility
Berrien County County
Address: 14 East Maple Street, Three Oaks, Michigan, 49128
City: Three Oaks, Michigan, 49128
Three Rivers Police Jail
Police Jail / Local Holding Facility
St. Joseph County County
Address: 333 West Michigan Avenue, Three Rivers, Michigan, 49093
City: Three Rivers, Michigan, 49093
Grand Traverse County Correctional Facility
State Prison
Grand Traverse County County
Address: 320 Washington Street, Traverse City, Michigan, 49686
City: Traverse City, Michigan, 49686
Traverse City Police Jail
Police Jail / Local Holding Facility
Grand Traverse County County
Address: 851 Woodmere Avenue, Traverse City, Michigan, 49686
City: Traverse City, Michigan, 49686
Trenton Police Jail
Police Jail / Local Holding Facility
Wayne County County
Address: 2872 West Jefferson Avenue, Trenton, Michigan, 48183
City: Trenton, Michigan, 48183
Troy Police Department Lockup
Police Jail / Local Holding Facility
Oakland County County
Capacity: 10
Address: 500 West Big Beaver, Troy, Michigan, 48084
City: Troy, Michigan, 48084
Ubly Police Jail
Police Jail / Local Holding Facility
Huron County County
Address: 2272 Bingham Street, Ubly, Michigan, 48475
City: Ubly, Michigan, 48475
Union City Police Jail
Police Jail / Local Holding Facility
Branch County County
Address: 123 Hammond Street, Union City, Michigan, 49094
City: Union City, Michigan, 49094
Utica Police Jail
Police Jail / Local Holding Facility
Macomb County County
Address: 7550 Auburn Road, Utica, Michigan, 48317
City: Utica, Michigan, 48317
Van Buren Police Jail
Police Jail / Local Holding Facility
Wayne County County
Address: 46425 Tyler Road, Van Buren Township, Michigan, 48111
City: Van Buren Township, Michigan, 48111
Vassar Police Jail
Police Jail / Local Holding Facility
Tuscola County County
Address: 287 East Huron Avenue, Vassar, Michigan, 48768
City: Vassar, Michigan, 48768
Village of Vernon Police Jail
Police Jail / Local Holding Facility
Shiawassee County County
Address: 120 East Main Street, Vernon, Michigan, 48476
City: Vernon, Michigan, 48476
Vicksburg Police Jail
Police Jail / Local Holding Facility
Kalamazoo County County
Address: Municipal Building126 North Kalamazoo Avenue, Vicksburg, Michigan, 49097
City: Vicksburg, Michigan, 49097
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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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