Find Saginaw County Jail Roster

The Saginaw County jail roster shows everyone held at the county jail in Saginaw. Sheriff William L. Federspiel oversees the jail and all booking records for Saginaw County. You can search for inmates by contacting the sheriff's office at 989-790-5400 or by checking VINELink for custody status online. The roster includes names, charges, booking dates, and bond details for current inmates. Saginaw County serves a population of about 190,000 people, and the jail handles bookings from the city of Saginaw and surrounding communities.

Saginaw County Sheriff Jail Roster

The Saginaw County Sheriff's Office runs the county jail and keeps the inmate roster. The office is at 618 County Building in Saginaw, MI 48602. Under MCL 800.7, the sheriff has full charge and custody of the county jail. That puts Sheriff Federspiel in control of all bookings, releases, and record keeping at the Saginaw County jail. The jail holds pretrial detainees and people serving sentences under one year.

MCL 800.13 requires the sheriff to log each person brought into the jail. The record must include the inmate's name, date and reason for commitment, the authority who sent them, and when they leave. These records are part of the public file and can be requested through FOIA. The Saginaw County jail processes bookings from the city of Saginaw, Saginaw Township, and other communities across the county.

The Saginaw County Sheriff's website provides information on jail operations, inmate services, and how to contact the office about someone in custody.

Search Saginaw County Inmates

To find someone in the Saginaw County jail, start by calling the sheriff's office at 989-790-5400. Staff can tell you if a person is in custody, what charges they face, and what bond is set at. Some inmate info may also be on the county website. You can also use VINELink to check custody status for free. VINELink lets you register for alerts so you get a call, text, or email when an inmate's status changes.

For people who end up in state prison after their time in the Saginaw County jail, use OTIS from the Michigan Department of Corrections. OTIS tracks state prisoners, parolees, and people on probation across Michigan. It keeps records for three years after discharge. OTIS does not show county jail inmates, so you need to use the sheriff's office or VINELink for local jail searches.

The ICHAT system from Michigan State Police gives criminal history records for $10 per search. It covers arrests and convictions from across the state and can help you see past Saginaw County cases.

Note: Not all Saginaw County inmate data is available online, so calling the sheriff remains the most reliable option for current status.

Saginaw County Booking Records

Each booking at the Saginaw County jail creates a record. Staff take down the person's name, date of birth, and physical details. A booking photo gets taken. Charges and the arresting agency go into the file. Bond amounts are set based on the charge and the court's bond schedule. All of this becomes part of the jail roster.

Under Michigan's FOIA law at MCL 15.233, you have the right to ask for copies of public records. Send a written request to the FOIA coordinator at the Saginaw County Sheriff's office. They have five business days to respond and can extend that by ten more days. MCL 15.234 limits fees to actual costs for copies and labor after the first $20 of search time. Booking photos are public records in Michigan per the Patterson v. Allegan County Sheriff ruling.

Saginaw County Jail Visiting and Mail

The Saginaw County jail has set visiting hours and rules. Contact the sheriff's office at 989-790-5400 to find out when visits are allowed and how to get on the visitor list. You will need a valid government-issued photo ID. Minors must come with a parent or guardian. The jail enforces a dress code and screens all visitors at the door. Disruptive behavior or being under the influence will get your visit canceled.

Inmates at the Saginaw County jail can receive mail. Letters should be addressed to the inmate by full name at the jail address. Money orders are the standard way to put funds on an inmate's account. Do not send cash or personal checks. Call the jail for specifics on money deposits, phone access, and commissary rules. Each county in Michigan handles these details a bit differently, so check with Saginaw County directly.

Court Records in Saginaw County

After an arrest in Saginaw County, the case moves to the courts. Track cases through MiCOURT, the state's online court search. It shows hearing dates, charges, plea entries, and case outcomes for circuit and district court cases. This tool is free and covers all Michigan courts that participate in the system.

The Michigan Sex Offender Registry lets you search for registered offenders by name or by location in Saginaw County. The registry is run by Michigan State Police and updated regularly. Offenders must register under MCL 28.721 through 28.736. You can look up offenders near a specific address or see all registered offenders in the county.

Saginaw County Jail Contact

The Saginaw County Sheriff handles all jail operations in the county. Visits, mail, and phone calls for inmates go through the jail. Check with the sheriff's office for visiting hours and rules.

Nearby Counties

These counties sit near Saginaw County. If you are not sure where someone was booked, check the neighboring jail rosters too.