Search Kalamazoo County Jail Roster

The Kalamazoo County jail roster lists everyone held at the county jail on Lamont Avenue. Sheriff Richard Fuller oversees the Kalamazoo County jail and its booking records. You can search for inmates by name, booking number, or date range through the county's online search tool. The Kalamazoo County jail roster includes mugshots, charges, bond amounts, and booking dates for all inmates in custody. This is the main place to look up who is in the Kalamazoo County jail right now.

Kalamazoo County Sheriff Jail Roster

The Kalamazoo County Sheriff's Office runs the jail at 1500 Lamont Avenue in Kalamazoo. Sheriff Richard Fuller is in charge. All arrests in Kalamazoo County come through this jail. Whether the arrest was made by city police, state troopers, or the sheriff's deputies, the booking happens here. The jail roster tracks every person from intake to release.

Under MCL 800.7, the sheriff has full charge of the county jail. MCL 800.13 requires the sheriff to keep a record of each prisoner. That record must include the inmate's name, the date of commitment, the reason they are held, and who authorized the commitment. These records are what make up the Kalamazoo County jail roster. The sheriff's office updates the roster as new bookings and releases happen throughout the day.

You can reach the Kalamazoo County Sheriff at 269-488-8911. Staff can look up an inmate and tell you their status over the phone.

Kalamazoo County Inmate Search

Kalamazoo County offers a solid online inmate search tool. Visit the county inmate search page to get started. The search lets you look up inmates in several ways:

• Search by last name and first name
• Search by subject number or booking number
• Filter by booking date range
• Filter by custody status or housing facility

Each result shows the inmate's booking number, name, mugshot, charges, bond amount, booking date, housing facility, and release date if they have been let go. This is a lot of data for a free public search. The tool covers both current inmates and past bookings within the system's date range, so you can find people who were recently released too.

The screenshot below shows the Kalamazoo County inmate search page from the county website.

The search form accepts multiple fields so you can narrow your results fast.

Kalamazoo County Jail Records and FOIA

Michigan's FOIA law gives you the right to request jail records from the Kalamazoo County Sheriff. Under MCL 15.233, you send a written request to the FOIA coordinator at the sheriff's office. Describe what you need. Be specific about the records and time frame. The office must respond within five business days. An extension of up to ten extra days is allowed if they need more time to gather records.

Fees for copies are capped by MCL 15.234. You pay actual costs for duplication and mailing. Labor costs only apply after the first $20 of search time. Basic roster lookups are free through the online tool, so FOIA requests are mainly for detailed records like full booking files, incident reports, or other documents not posted publicly. Booking photos are public records in Michigan. The Patterson v. Allegan County Sheriff ruling confirmed that mugshots cannot be withheld under the privacy exemption. This applies to all Kalamazoo County booking photos.

Other Ways to Search Kalamazoo County Records

VINELink is a free service that tracks inmate custody status. You can search by name and see if someone is still in the Kalamazoo County jail. VINELink also lets you sign up for alerts. If an inmate gets released or transferred, you get a call, text, or email. This is useful for victims or family members who need to stay updated on a case.

For people who went from the Kalamazoo County jail to state prison, use OTIS. OTIS is the Michigan Department of Corrections tracking system. It shows state prisoners, parolees, and probationers. It does not cover county jail inmates. The ICHAT system from Michigan State Police offers criminal history searches for $10. It covers arrests and convictions from every county in Michigan. You can also check MiCOURT for court case details including hearing dates and case outcomes.

Note: OTIS keeps records for three years after an offender is discharged from state supervision.

Kalamazoo County Jail Contact Info

The sheriff's office handles all jail operations in Kalamazoo County. Visit the website for visiting hours, mail rules, and commissary information. The jail is on Lamont Avenue, which is where all in-person visits and records pickups take place.

Kalamazoo County Jail Booking Details

Every booking at the Kalamazoo County jail creates a set of records. The intake team collects the person's name, date of birth, and physical traits during processing. A mugshot is taken. Charges are entered along with the arresting agency. Bond amounts get set according to the court's schedule. All of this goes into the booking record that feeds the public inmate search tool.

Kalamazoo County has several law enforcement agencies that bring people to the county jail. The Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety, Portage police, and smaller city departments all use the county jail for bookings. The sheriff's deputies also make arrests across the county. Under Michigan law, anyone sentenced to less than one year serves that time at the county jail. Sentences longer than one year mean a transfer to state prison. If someone moves from the Kalamazoo County jail to a state facility, you track them through OTIS instead of the county roster.

Cities in Kalamazoo County

Kalamazoo is the largest city in the county and where the jail is located. All arrests from cities and townships in Kalamazoo County go to the county jail on Lamont Avenue.

Nearby Counties

These counties sit next to Kalamazoo County. Check their jail rosters if you think someone may have been booked in a neighboring area.