Ann Arbor Jail Roster
Ann Arbor jail roster records are tied to the Washtenaw County jail system. The city has around 120,000 residents and is home to the University of Michigan, which adds to the population and the volume of arrests that local police handle. People arrested in Ann Arbor are transported to the Washtenaw County Jail on Hogback Road. The Washtenaw County Sheriff keeps the booking records and provides an online tool for checking who is currently in custody. This page covers the search process, Ann Arbor police contacts, court info, and how to request jail roster records through FOIA.
Ann Arbor Overview
Washtenaw County Jail and Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor does not have its own jail. The police department operates a temporary holding area at the Justice Center on East Huron Street. This is for short-term detention only. Arrestees get transported to the Washtenaw County Jail at 2201 Hogback Road in Ann Arbor. The Washtenaw County Sheriff runs this facility and maintains the jail roster.
Under MCL 800.7, the sheriff has charge and custody of the county jail. All booking records fall under the sheriff's office. MCL 800.13 requires the sheriff to record each inmate's name, the date and cause of commitment, and who ordered the detention. The Washtenaw County Jail serves the entire county, but Ann Arbor accounts for a large share of the bookings given its size. For full details on the county jail system, visit the Washtenaw County jail roster page.
The jail sits within Ann Arbor's borders, which means the transfer time is usually short. Most Ann Arbor arrests show up on the Washtenaw County jail roster within a few hours.
Ann Arbor Police Department Contact
Chief Michael Cox leads the Ann Arbor Police Department. AAPD is based at the Justice Center at 301 East Huron Street. The department has a dedicated records section that handles police reports, accident reports, and FOIA requests. The records section is a good first contact if you need information about a specific arrest in Ann Arbor.
| Agency | Ann Arbor Police Department |
|---|---|
| Address | 301 East Huron Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48104 |
| Records Phone | (734) 794-6954 |
| a2policerecords@a2gov.org | |
| Chief | Michael Cox |
| Website | a2gov.org |
The screenshot below shows the Ann Arbor Police Department website where you can access contact info and request forms.
AAPD's records section handles requests for incident reports, accident reports, and other police documents. You can reach them by phone or email.
The Ann Arbor police records section also manages sex offender registration for offenders who live, work, or attend school in the city.
How to Search Ann Arbor Jail Roster
The primary way to search for Ann Arbor inmates is through the Washtenaw County Sheriff's website. Go to the Incarcerated Individual Information page. The system shows current inmates at the Washtenaw County Jail. You can search by name to find someone who was arrested in Ann Arbor.
You can also call the Washtenaw County Jail at 734-585-7247 for automated inmate information. The main sheriff's office number is 734-971-8400. Staff can confirm if someone is in custody and provide basic booking details.
Beyond the county system, VINELink offers free custody status checks and release notifications. The state's OTIS tracks people in state prison or on parole but does not cover county jail inmates. For statewide criminal history, Michigan ICHAT charges $10 per search and returns arrest and conviction records from all Michigan agencies.
Note: The Ann Arbor Police records section at (734) 794-6954 can help locate someone who was very recently arrested and may not yet appear in the county system.
Ann Arbor FOIA and Jail Records
Jail roster records from Ann Arbor are public under Michigan's FOIA. MCL 15.231 guarantees the right to access government records. You can request arrest reports from the Ann Arbor Police Department and booking records from the Washtenaw County Sheriff's Office. Write your request clearly and send it to the relevant FOIA coordinator.
MCL 15.233 spells out the process. Requests must be in writing with enough detail for staff to find the records. Response time is five business days, with a possible ten-day extension. Fees are limited to actual costs under MCL 15.234. Booking photos are public records per the Patterson v. Allegan County Sheriff decision. The email address a2policerecords@a2gov.org is a convenient way to start the process with the Ann Arbor Police Department specifically.
Ann Arbor Court Information
The 15th District Court handles arraignments and misdemeanor cases from Ann Arbor. It is at 301 East Huron Street, the same building as the police department. The phone number is (734) 794-6756. After an Ann Arbor arrest, the person appears before this court for their initial hearing.
Court case records are available through MiCourt. You can search by name or case number. MiCourt covers the 15th District Court and shows charges, hearing dates, and case status. Felony cases may be bound over to Washtenaw County Circuit Court for trial. Court records pair well with jail roster data when you need the full picture of an arrest and case outcome in Ann Arbor.
Nearby Cities
Ann Arbor is the only city over the population threshold in Washtenaw County. These other Michigan cities have their own jail roster pages with local search info.