Ingham County Jail Roster

The Ingham County jail roster tracks all inmates held at the county jail in Mason, Michigan. Ingham County includes the state capital, Lansing, making it one of the more active counties for bookings in the state. Sheriff Scott Wriggelsworth oversees the jail, which holds just over 400 inmates. You can search the Ingham County jail roster by calling the corrections division at 517-676-2431 or by using VINELink online. The roster shows names, charges, booking dates, and custody status. It gets updated with every new arrest and release throughout the day.

Ingham County Sheriff's Office

Sheriff Scott Wriggelsworth runs the Ingham County Sheriff's Office. The office is at 630 N Cedar St in Mason. The sheriff has charge and custody of the county jail under MCL 800.7. All arrests in Ingham County, including those made in Lansing by local police, can result in booking at the county jail. The corrections division handles intake, housing, and release of inmates.

Ingham County is a busy jurisdiction. Lansing brings urban policing activity, while the rest of the county is more suburban and rural. The jail serves all of it. Captain Robert Earlet leads the corrections division. When you call 517-676-2431, corrections staff can tell you if someone is on the Ingham County jail roster and provide basic booking details. Under MCL 800.13, the sheriff must maintain records of all prisoners, including their name, date of commitment, and the authority that ordered their detention.

Search Ingham County Inmates Online

The main way to search the Ingham County jail roster online is through VINELink. This free service lets you look up custody status for inmates in jails across Michigan. Search by name and get real-time results. VINELink also lets you register for alerts. The system will contact you by phone, email, or text when an inmate's status changes. This is useful if you want to know when someone leaves the Ingham County jail.

You can also call the corrections division directly at 517-676-2431. Provide the person's full legal name and date of birth. Staff will check the roster and tell you if the person is in custody. This method works well when you need a quick answer or if VINELink does not show results for a specific person.

For state-level searches, the Michigan Department of Corrections runs OTIS. This tool covers state prisoners, parolees, and probationers. It does not include Ingham County jail inmates. But if someone was sentenced in Ingham County and transferred to a state facility, OTIS shows their current location and status. Records stay available for three years after discharge.

Ingham County Sheriff Contact

The Ingham County Sheriff's Office manages the jail at 630 North Cedar Street in Mason. You can reach the corrections division at 517-676-2431 for roster inquiries. Staff can confirm whether someone is currently in custody and provide booking details over the phone.

For written requests, send a FOIA letter to the sheriff's office. Under MCL 15.233, describe the records you need clearly. The office has five business days to respond. Copy fees are usually ten to twenty-five cents per page.

Ingham County Jail Visitation

The Ingham County jail uses video visits only. There are no in-person contact visits. Onsite video visits are free. You can schedule them Monday through Friday during three time blocks: 8am to 10am, 12pm to 4pm, and 5:30pm to 9pm. You need a valid ID and must schedule ahead of time.

Remote video visits are also available. These run seven days a week during the same hours. The cost is about fifty cents per minute. You need an internet connection and must schedule through the provider's website. This is a common setup for larger Michigan county jails. It lets people visit from home instead of driving to Mason. Whether you visit onsite or remotely, the person you want to see must be on the Ingham County jail roster. If they have been released or transferred, you cannot schedule a visit.

Note: Onsite video visits at the Ingham County jail are free, but remote visits cost around $0.50 per minute.

Ingham County Booking Records

Every arrest in Ingham County produces a booking record. The record shows the inmate's name, date of birth, physical description, charges, bond amount, and mugshot. The arresting agency and booking time are logged too. These details are what appear on the Ingham County jail roster.

Mugshots are public records. Michigan courts ruled in Patterson v. Allegan County Sheriff that booking photos fall under FOIA and cannot be held back on privacy grounds. You can request mugshots from the Ingham County Sheriff's Office. Court records from the 30th Circuit Court are available through MiCOURT. This lets you look up criminal cases, hearing dates, and outcomes for people who appear on the jail roster.

Ingham County Sheriff's Office Website

The Ingham County website provides access to sheriff's office information, including contact details for the jail and corrections division.

Through the county site you can find phone numbers, addresses, and links to other Ingham County departments that may have records you need.

FOIA and Ingham County Jail Records

Michigan's Freedom of Information Act lets you request records from the Ingham County Sheriff's Office. Under MCL 15.233, you file a written request with the FOIA coordinator. Describe the records you want clearly. Response time is five business days, with a potential ten-day extension.

The county charges for copies at about ten to twenty-five cents per page. Staff labor is free for the first twenty dollars. After that, you pay for time spent searching and reviewing records. Exemptions apply under MCL 15.243 for medical files, active investigation records, and security information. Basic jail roster data stays public. The 2022 ACLU v. Calhoun County ruling confirmed that only statutes, not regulations, can create exemptions under Michigan FOIA.

Ingham County Criminal History Tools

Beyond the jail roster, several statewide tools help with background searches in Ingham County. The ICHAT system from Michigan State Police provides criminal history records for ten dollars per search. It covers arrests and convictions statewide. The Sex Offender Registry is free and searchable by name or location.

These tools cover different ground than the Ingham County jail roster. The jail roster shows who is in custody right now. ICHAT shows past arrests and convictions. OTIS shows state prison and parole status. Using them together gives you the fullest picture of someone's involvement with the criminal justice system in Michigan.

Cities in Ingham County

Lansing is the largest city in Ingham County and the state capital. People arrested in Lansing may end up on the Ingham County jail roster. The Lansing Police Department makes arrests, but the county sheriff runs the jail where inmates are held.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Ingham County. Each has its own jail and roster. Check the arrest location to find the right county.