Sterling Heights Jail Roster Lookup

Sterling Heights jail roster records cover all bookings that come from arrests by the Sterling Heights Police Department. The city has around 130,000 residents and sits in Macomb County. People arrested in Sterling Heights are held briefly at the police station before being transferred to the Macomb County Jail in Mount Clemens. The Macomb County Sheriff keeps the jail roster and runs the online inmate search tool. This page shows you how to search for Sterling Heights inmates, who to call for booking info, and how to access records from the jail roster system in Macomb County.

Macomb County Jail and Sterling Heights

Sterling Heights does not run its own jail. The police department has a temporary lockup for short holds after an arrest. Once processed, inmates go to the Macomb County Jail at 43565 Elizabeth Road in Mount Clemens. This is the same facility that holds inmates from Warren, Clinton Township, and every other city in Macomb County.

The Macomb County Sheriff has full authority over the jail under MCL 800.7. All booking records for Sterling Heights arrests are kept by the sheriff's office. MCL 800.13 says the sheriff must log each inmate's name, date of commitment, and the reason they were brought in. These records are what make up the jail roster. The Macomb County jail has capacity for more than 1,000 inmates at any given time, and it processes bookings from across the entire county day and night. For full county jail details, see the Macomb County jail roster page.

Note: Sterling Heights inmates are usually transferred to the Macomb County Jail within hours of their arrest.

Sterling Heights Police Department

Chief Dale Dwojakowski leads the Sterling Heights Police Department. SHPD handles all arrests within city limits. The department sits on Dodge Park Road and serves the city's large suburban population. Officers bring arrested individuals to the station for initial processing before the county transfer takes place.

If you are looking for someone who was just arrested in Sterling Heights, call the police department first at 586-446-2800. They can tell you if the person is still in their holding area or has already been sent to Macomb County. For inmates who have been transferred, call the Macomb County Jail at (586) 307-9474.

Search Sterling Heights Jail Roster Online

To find a Sterling Heights inmate in the Macomb County system, go to the Macomb County Inmate Locator. Type in the last name and add a first name or date of birth to narrow results. The tool shows current inmates with their booking date, charges, bond information, and housing location. Data refreshes as new bookings and releases happen.

Another option is VINELink. This free service lets you check if someone is still in custody at the Macomb County Jail. You can also register for alerts so you get notified when an inmate's status changes. VINELink works well if you just need to track whether someone has been released.

For broader searches, the state offers OTIS for offenders in state prison or on parole. OTIS does not cover county jail inmates. Michigan ICHAT provides statewide criminal history checks for $10. ICHAT shows arrests and convictions from all Michigan agencies but does not list current jail roster bookings. The Michigan Sex Offender Registry is another free search tool that tracks registered sex offenders by name or location.

Sterling Heights Jail Records and FOIA

Jail roster data from Sterling Heights falls under Michigan's Freedom of Information Act. MCL 15.231 establishes the public's right to access government records. Booking logs, arrest reports, and jail records are all covered. You can file a FOIA request with the Sterling Heights Police Department for arrest-related records or with the Macomb County Sheriff's Office for booking records.

Under MCL 15.233, your request has to be in writing. Describe what you need clearly. The agency responds within five business days. They can take ten more days if needed. Copying fees follow MCL 15.234 and the first $20 of labor is free. Michigan courts have ruled that booking photos are public records, so mugshot requests through FOIA should be fulfilled. The ACLU v. Calhoun County case in 2022 further strengthened FOIA access by ruling that only statutes can create exemptions, not federal regulations.

Court Cases from Sterling Heights

Arraignments for Sterling Heights arrests go through the 41A District Court. This court handles misdemeanors and preliminary hearings for felonies. After someone is booked into the Macomb County Jail on a Sterling Heights charge, they appear before a judge at this court. Bond is set, and the case either resolves at the district level or gets bound over to Macomb County Circuit Court.

Search court records for Sterling Heights cases through MiCourt. The system lets you find case numbers, charges, hearing dates, and outcomes. Court records add context to what you find on the jail roster since both relate to the same arrest.

Nearby Cities with Jail Roster Pages

Several cities near Sterling Heights have their own jail roster pages. All Macomb County cities send inmates to the same county jail. Click below to see local police contacts and search details for each city.