Michigan Arrest Records
Start with the arresting county’s jail inmate lookup or booking log, then request arrest reports from the sheriff if needed.
Locate a recent arrest in Michigan and confirm custody status
Inside This Page:
Official Michigan arrest and jail access
| Official Path | Best For | How to Access | What You May Find |
|---|---|---|---|
| County jail inmate lookup | Checking if someone arrested is currently held in a Michigan county jail | Open the arresting county’s jail website and use the public inmate or custody search | Custody status, booking date/time, facility housing details |
| County booking log / recent arrests | Reviewing recent intakes when the inmate roster is limited | Find the jail’s booking log or recent intake page for the county | Recent arrest entries, booking dates, and basic charge information |
| Sheriff records access (arrest report request) | Obtaining the official arrest report from the arresting agency | Submit a records request to the arresting county sheriff’s office following their posted process | Arrest report, incident details, and available supplements, subject to disclosure rules |
| Official Michigan corrections locator | Finding people transferred to state custody after sentencing | Use the state corrections offender locator to check prison custody status | Prison location, supervision status, and identifying information |
How to search
Start with the county jail roster
Go to the jail inmate lookup for the arresting county and check current custody.
Check the booking log
If the person does not appear, review the county’s booking log or recent intakes for the arrest timeframe.
Request the arrest report
If you need the report or the person was released, file a records request with the arresting county sheriff’s office.
Quick answers
Which county should I search?
Search the county where the arrest occurred. If unsure, check nearby county jail rosters or booking logs tied to the incident location.
Why can’t I find someone who was just arrested?
Booking rosters publish on each county’s schedule, and releases can occur quickly. Try the booking log, check again later, or request the arrest report from the sheriff.
How do I get court case details after an arrest?
Use the jail or arrest information to identify the court, then contact the appropriate court clerk for the docket and filings once charges are filed.