Livonia Jail Roster Database
The Livonia jail roster is part of the Wayne County jail system. Livonia has about 95,000 people and is located in the northwestern part of Wayne County. The Livonia Police Department handles arrests, but there is no city jail for long-term holding. Arrestees go through a brief hold at the police lockup on Farmington Road and then get transferred to the Wayne County Jail. You can search the jail roster online through the Wayne County Sheriff's inmate search tool. This page covers how to find Livonia inmates, police department contacts, FOIA details, and court information for people arrested in the city.
Livonia Overview
Wayne County Jail and Livonia
Livonia does not run its own jail. The police department has a lockup at their station for short-term holds. After processing, inmates are taken to the Wayne County Jail. Wayne County operates three jail facilities in the Detroit area, and Livonia arrestees could be held at any of them.
The Wayne County Sheriff has charge and custody of the county jail under MCL 800.7. All booking records for Livonia inmates become part of the Wayne County system once the transfer happens. MCL 800.13 requires the sheriff to record each inmate's name, commitment date, and the cause. These logs make up the jail roster. Wayne County is the most populated county in Michigan, and its jail system processes thousands of bookings from cities across the county, including Livonia.
For complete details on the Wayne County jail, its facilities, and how the sheriff's inmate search system works, visit the Wayne County jail roster page.
Livonia Police Department Contact
Chief Bradley Wisniewski leads the Livonia Police Department. LPD handles all law enforcement and arrests within Livonia's city limits. The department sits on Farmington Road. Officers make the arrest, process the person at the station, and then coordinate the transfer to Wayne County Jail.
| Agency | Livonia Police Department |
|---|---|
| Address | 15050 Farmington Road, Livonia, MI 48154 |
| Phone | 734-466-2470 |
| Chief | Bradley Wisniewski |
| Website | livonia.gov |
If someone was just arrested in Livonia and you can't find them in the Wayne County system yet, call LPD at 734-466-2470. They may still be at the station. Once the person has been moved to the county jail, call the Wayne County Sheriff at (313) 224-0797 for inmate status.
The OTIS profile page shown above is what you see when searching state-level inmates. It shows charges, sentence details, and facility assignments. Livonia residents can use OTIS if someone has been sentenced to state prison.
How to Search Livonia Jail Roster
Go to Wayne County Sheriff Connect to search for Livonia inmates. Enter the last name or booking number. The system returns current inmates at all Wayne County jail sites with their charges, bond information, and booking dates. You may need to check all three facilities since Livonia inmates could be at any one.
VINELink offers free custody checks. Select Wayne County and search by name. VINELink tells you if someone is still in custody and lets you sign up for release notifications. This works well when you want ongoing updates about someone arrested in Livonia without having to check the jail roster repeatedly.
State tools offer broader searches. OTIS tracks state prison inmates and parolees but not county jail inmates. Michigan ICHAT provides criminal history checks for $10 and covers all Michigan agencies. The Michigan Sex Offender Registry shows registered offenders and is free to search.
Note: Livonia arrests may take up to 72 hours to appear in the Wayne County system depending on when the arrest happens and how quickly the transfer takes place.
Livonia FOIA and Public Records
Jail roster records tied to Livonia arrests are public records under Michigan law. MCL 15.231 establishes the right to access government records. You can request arrest reports from the Livonia Police Department and booking records from the Wayne County Sheriff's Office. Both agencies accept written FOIA requests.
MCL 15.233 lays out the process. Your request must describe the records you want with enough detail for staff to find them. The response time is five business days, with an option to extend by ten more. Fees under MCL 15.234 are limited to actual copying and mailing costs. The first $20 of labor is free. Booking photos count as public records in Michigan. The Patterson v. Allegan County Sheriff decision confirmed that mugshots cannot be denied on privacy grounds, so you can request them for anyone on the Livonia jail roster through FOIA.
Court Information for Livonia Cases
The 16th District Court handles Livonia arraignments and misdemeanor cases. After a Livonia arrest and booking into Wayne County Jail, the defendant appears before this court. The judge sets bond and determines the next steps. Felony cases may be bound over to Wayne County Circuit Court.
You can look up court records through MiCourt. This state portal covers the 16th District Court along with other Michigan courts. Search by name or case number to find hearing dates, charges, and case outcomes. Court records pair with jail roster information to give a full account of a Livonia arrest and case progression.
Nearby Cities with Jail Roster Pages
Other cities in Wayne County and nearby areas have their own jail roster pages with local details. Click below to see how inmate searches work in each city.