Washtenaw County Jail Roster

The Washtenaw County jail roster lists inmates held at the county jail in Ann Arbor. Sheriff Jerry Clayton runs the jail and corrections programs for Washtenaw County. You can search for inmates through the sheriff's website, call the automated info line at 734-585-7247, or use VINELink for custody alerts. The roster shows names, charges, housing location, and booking dates for everyone in the Washtenaw County jail system. The county runs three facilities with a combined capacity of about 500 beds at the main jail.

Washtenaw County Sheriff Jail Operations

The Washtenaw County Sheriff's Office is at 2201 Hogback Road in Ann Arbor, MI 48105. The main phone number is 734-971-8400. The sheriff has charge and custody of the county jail under MCL 800.7. That means all bookings, housing decisions, and record keeping go through the sheriff's office. The jail serves as the holding facility for all arrests made in Washtenaw County, from Ann Arbor police pickups to state police stops on the highway.

Washtenaw County runs three facilities. The main jail at 2201 Hogback Road holds up to 500 inmates across maximum, medium, and minimum security units. There are also special management and medical units for inmates who need extra care. The community corrections center at 4101 Washtenaw Avenue handles work release, electronic monitoring, day reporting, and substance abuse treatment. A juvenile detention center sits at 4125 Washtenaw Avenue for those under 18.

The sheriff also keeps a records division at the Hogback Road address. You can reach records staff at 734-973-4977. They are open Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.

Search Washtenaw County Inmates

The Washtenaw County Incarcerated Individual Information page is the main place to look up inmates online. The page shows people who are currently in custody. You can search by name and see basic case info, housing location, and charges. If you can't find someone online, call the automated information service at 734-585-7247. The phone system lets you search by name and get status updates around the clock.

The Washtenaw County jail roster page on the sheriff's website shows who is in the jail right now. It gets updated throughout the day as new bookings come in and people get released or transferred.

The Washtenaw County Sheriff's incarcerated individual information page gives you direct access to the current jail roster and inmate search tools.

VINELink also covers Washtenaw County. You can register for free alerts when an inmate's status changes. VINELink sends calls, texts, or emails so you don't have to keep checking back. This is helpful for victims and family members who need to know when someone gets released or moved to a different facility.

Washtenaw County Jail Visiting Rules

Washtenaw County offers several visit types. Contact visits are for general population inmates. Non-contact visits happen through glass for high-security inmates. Attorneys and clergy get professional visits. Some units also have virtual video visits. You must be on the inmate's approved visitor list before you can come. Call 734-973-4148 to schedule a visit and check hours.

Bring a valid photo ID to get in. Drivers licenses, state IDs, passports, and military IDs all work. If you bring a child, you need their birth certificate and a parent or legal guardian must be with them. The jail has a dress code. They will not let you in if you wear revealing clothes or show up under the influence. Former inmates who were recently released have to wait 90 days before they can visit. And if you are on probation or parole, you need written permission from your supervising officer before visiting anyone at the Washtenaw County jail.

Sending Money to Washtenaw County Inmates

There are four ways to put money on an inmate's books in Washtenaw County. The lobby kiosk at 2201 Hogback Road is open 24 hours and takes cash in $5, $10, $20, $50, and $100 bills. Funds post in one to two hours. The fee is $2.00 per transaction. You can also deposit online with a credit or debit card. Create an account through the inmate trust fund portal, pick the inmate, and enter your amount. Online funds show up within 24 hours.

Phone deposits work through an automated system at 866-345-1884. It runs 24 hours a day. Fees range from $2.95 to $9.95 depending on the deposit size. You can also mail a money order to Washtenaw County Inmate Trust Fund, 2201 Hogback Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48105. Write the inmate's full name and ID number on the money order. Mail deposits have no fee. Do not send cash, personal checks, or letters with the money order. The minimum deposit is $5.00 and the most you can send at once is $300.00, with a weekly cap of $500.00.

Washtenaw County Jail Records and FOIA

Michigan's Freedom of Information Act gives you the right to request jail records. Under MCL 15.233, you send a written request that describes the record you want. The FOIA coordinator for Washtenaw County is at 220 North Main Street, P.O. Box 8645, Ann Arbor, MI 48107. You can also call 734-222-6655. The office has five business days to respond and can extend that by ten more days if needed.

Under MCL 15.234, fees for copies are limited to actual costs. That means you pay for paper, postage, and labor after the first $20 of search time. Most basic jail roster lookups can be done online at no cost. But if you need specific booking records, incident reports, or other documents, a FOIA request is the way to go. Booking photos are public records in Michigan. The court ruled in Patterson v. Allegan County Sheriff that mugshots cannot be withheld under the privacy exemption.

Note: Medical and mental health records are generally exempt from disclosure under MCL 15.243.

Court and Criminal Records in Washtenaw County

Once someone is booked into the Washtenaw County jail, their case goes to court. You can track cases through MiCOURT, the state's court case search portal. It shows hearing dates, charges, plea entries, and dispositions for Washtenaw County circuit and district court cases. The ICHAT system from Michigan State Police offers criminal history records for $10 per search, covering arrests and convictions statewide.

For offenders who move from the Washtenaw County jail to state prison, OTIS tracks their status. It covers state prisoners, parolees, and people on probation. OTIS keeps records for three years after discharge. The Michigan Sex Offender Registry is run by Michigan State Police and lets you search by name or location for registered offenders in Washtenaw County.

Washtenaw County Sheriff Contact

Cities in Washtenaw County

Ann Arbor is the county seat and the largest city in Washtenaw County. Arrests in Ann Arbor go to the Washtenaw County jail on Hogback Road.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Washtenaw County. If you are not sure where someone was booked, try the neighboring jail rosters too.