Kalamazoo Jail Roster
Kalamazoo jail roster records are kept by the Kalamazoo County Sheriff's Office. The city of Kalamazoo has about 75,000 residents and serves as the county seat. The Kalamazoo Police Department handles arrests in the city, but there is no city-run jail. Arrestees go to the Kalamazoo County Jail at 1500 Lamont Avenue. Chief David Boysen leads the police department. You can search the Kalamazoo jail roster online through the county's inmate search tool, which shows current inmates, charges, and booking dates. The search is free and available to anyone looking for information on people booked at the county facility.
Kalamazoo Overview
Kalamazoo County Jail Roster
Kalamazoo does not have a city jail. All arrests in the city lead to the Kalamazoo County Jail. The jail sits at 1500 Lamont Avenue, Kalamazoo, MI 49048. It is the only adult detention facility for the county. Under MCL 800.7, the sheriff has full charge of this jail. MCL 800.13 requires the sheriff to record every person booked in with their name, date of commitment, and the authority who sent them.
Kalamazoo is the county seat, so the jail is right in the city. Transport from the police station to the jail is quick. After booking, the inmate shows up on the county's online search tool. The Kalamazoo County jail roster page has more details on the county jail system, including visitation and contact information for the sheriff's office.
You can call the jail at 269-488-8911 to ask about a specific inmate. Staff can tell you if someone is currently in custody and what they are charged with.
Kalamazoo Police Department Contact
The Kalamazoo Police Department is at 1500 E Crosstown Pkwy, Kalamazoo, MI 49001. Chief David Boysen leads the department. Call 269-337-8990 for non-emergency questions. Officers handle patrols, investigations, and arrests within city limits.
| Department | Kalamazoo Police Department |
|---|---|
| Chief | David Boysen |
| Address | 1500 E Crosstown Pkwy, Kalamazoo, MI 49001 |
| Phone | 269-337-8990 |
| Website | kalamazoocity.org |
After an arrest, the police hold the person briefly. Then the person goes to the county jail for full booking. The police can confirm an arrest but may refer you to the sheriff for ongoing custody questions.
Search Kalamazoo Inmates Online
The Kalamazoo County Inmate Search lets you look up current inmates for free. You can search by name, booking number, or date. Results show the person's charges, booking date, and bond amount. This is the fastest way to check if someone arrested in Kalamazoo is still in custody.
VINELink is another option. It covers Kalamazoo County and gives you custody status plus the ability to sign up for release alerts. Pick Kalamazoo County, enter the person's name, and register for notifications by phone, email, or text. The service is free and runs day and night.
The screenshot below shows the OTIS search tool from the Michigan Department of Corrections.
OTIS tracks state prisoners, parolees, and probationers but does not include Kalamazoo County jail inmates. It is useful for checking on someone after sentencing to state prison.
Kalamazoo Jail Records and Public Access
Jail records in Kalamazoo are public under Michigan's Freedom of Information Act. MCL 15.231 sets the policy that government records should be open. If you want copies of arrest reports, send a FOIA request to the Kalamazoo Police Department. For booking records from the jail, contact the Kalamazoo County Sheriff's Office. MCL 15.233 requires your request to be in writing with enough detail to find the records.
Under MCL 15.234, fees are limited. The first $20 of search labor costs nothing. After that, the agency can charge for time and copies. Booking photos are public records per the Patterson v. Allegan County Sheriff ruling. The agency must respond within five business days. For most people, the free online search tools give you what you need without filing a formal request.
Note: Records connected to active investigations can be partially withheld under MCL 15.243.
Kalamazoo Court Records
Criminal cases from Kalamazoo start at the 8th District Court. Felonies move to the Kalamazoo County Circuit Court. You can search case records through MiCOURT, the statewide court case lookup. It shows hearings, charges, and outcomes for Kalamazoo area courts.
The ICHAT system from Michigan State Police provides criminal history for $10 per search. It covers all Michigan law enforcement agencies and shows arrests and convictions statewide. The Michigan Sex Offender Registry is free and lets you check for registered offenders in the Kalamazoo area by name or address.
Cities Near Kalamazoo
Kalamazoo is the largest city in its county. These other Michigan cities with pages may help if you are searching broader areas.