Search Wayne County Jail Roster

The Wayne County jail roster tracks inmates held across four jail facilities in the Detroit area. Wayne County runs the largest county jail system in Michigan, with a daily population between 1,700 and 2,200 people. You can search the roster online through Sheriff Connect, call the jail for inmate status, or use VINELink to get custody alerts. The jail roster shows names, charges, bond amounts, booking dates, and which facility holds each person. Wayne County handles bookings from Detroit and dozens of other communities across the county.

Wayne County Sheriff Jail Roster

The Wayne County Sheriff's Office runs all four jail facilities. The main office is at 5301 Russell Street in Detroit. Under MCL 800.7, the sheriff has full charge and custody of the county jail. That gives the Wayne County Sheriff control over who gets booked, where they are held, and how records are kept. The jail system holds pretrial detainees and people serving sentences under one year.

Wayne County operates more jail space than any other county in Michigan. Jail I sits at 570 Clinton Street with room for 867 inmates. Jail II is next door at 525 Clinton Street and holds up to 770. The biggest facility is Jail III at 3501 Hamtramck Drive in Hamtramck, which can house 896 inmates. There is also a juvenile detention center at 1326 St. Antoine Street with 194 beds. Each facility runs at medium security. Most adults go through the booking process at one of the three main jails.

Call (313) 224-8426 to reach the Wayne County Sheriff's Office. For inmate info, try (313) 224-0797. Staff can check custody status and tell you which facility holds a specific person.

Search Wayne County Inmates Online

The fastest way to find someone in the Wayne County jail is through the Sheriff Connect inmate search. Go to the site and type in a last name, first name, subject number, or booking number. The system pulls up all matching inmates across all four facilities. Each result shows the person's name, booking date, charges, bond amount, housing location, and next court date if one is set. There is also a 48-hour release roster that shows people who were recently let go.

You can also check VINELink for Wayne County inmates. VINELink is free and lets you sign up for alerts. If an inmate gets moved or released, you get a call, text, or email. This is useful if you need to track someone's status over time. The system covers most of the major county jails in Michigan, and Wayne County is one of the participating facilities.

For people who end up in state prison after leaving the Wayne County jail, use OTIS from the Michigan Department of Corrections. OTIS shows state prisoners, parolees, and those on probation. It does not cover county jail inmates. So if you are looking for someone held locally on a misdemeanor or waiting for trial, the Sheriff Connect system or VINELink is what you need.

Note: Sheriff Connect data updates throughout the day, but there can be a short lag between a booking and when it shows up online.

Wayne County Jail Booking Process

When someone gets arrested in Wayne County, they go through intake at one of the jail facilities. Staff log the person's name, date of birth, and physical description. A booking photo gets taken. Charges are recorded along with the arresting agency. The court sets bond based on the charge type and any prior history. All of this goes into the jail roster and becomes part of the public record.

MCL 800.13 says the sheriff must keep a record of each person put in the jail. The law requires the inmate's name, the date and reason for commitment, who sent them there, and when they get out. These records stay on file and can be requested through FOIA. Under MCL 15.233, anyone can ask for copies of public records by sending a written request to the FOIA coordinator. The Wayne County Sheriff's office has five business days to respond and can take up to ten more if they need extra time.

The Wayne County jail mainly holds people who are waiting for trial or serving short sentences. Most inmates face charges in Wayne County Circuit Court or one of the district courts in the area. After arraignment, the judge decides on bond. Cash bond, surety bond, and personal recognizance are the most common types you will see in Wayne County.

Visiting Inmates in Wayne County

Visits at the Wayne County jail must be set up at least one day ahead of time. Each inmate gets one non-contact visit per week. Visits last 30 minutes and are limited to two visitors at a time. Only people on the inmate's approved visitor list can come. Visits happen Monday through Friday during set time slots. You need a valid government-issued photo ID if you are 17 or older. Anyone under 17 has to come with an adult.

Attorneys can schedule professional visits by emailing attorneyvisits@waynecounty.com. They need to bring a valid bar card and photo ID. Attorney visits happen in a professional booth and allow limited contact. All visitors go through a security check at the door. You cannot bring phones, pagers, or other electronic devices into the facility. The jail enforces a dress code, and they will turn you away if you show up in revealing clothing or under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

Wayne County Inmate Money and Services

There are three ways to put money on an inmate's account in Wayne County. You can do it online using a credit or debit card. You need the 10-digit booking number and the facility number, which is 248211. Funds show up in 24 to 48 hours. You can also use the kiosk in the jail lobby, which takes cash and cards. That posts right away in most cases. The third option is to mail a money order to the facility address. Make it out to the inmate and include the booking number. Do not send cash or personal checks.

The jail provides medical care and mental health services on site. Programs include residential mental health treatment, electronic monitoring, education, and substance abuse treatment. If you need to reach someone about inmate services, call the administration office at 313-833-0864 or email info@sheriffconnect.com.

Court and Criminal Records in Wayne County

After someone is booked into the Wayne County jail, their case moves through the courts. You can track court cases through MiCOURT, the state's online case search tool. It shows hearing dates, charges, plea entries, and outcomes for circuit and district court cases in Wayne County. The 36th District Court in Detroit handles most arraignments and misdemeanor cases from the city.

The ICHAT system from Michigan State Police gives criminal history records for a $10 fee. This covers arrests and convictions across the state. It can show past Wayne County cases even after someone has left the jail. The Michigan Sex Offender Registry lists registered sex offenders by name or by location. You can search for offenders near any address in Wayne County. Offenders must register under MCL 28.721 through 28.736.

Wayne County Jail Contact Info

Wayne County is the most populous county in Michigan. It covers Detroit and many suburbs. The jail facilities are spread across Detroit and Hamtramck. If you are not sure which facility holds a specific inmate, the Sheriff Connect search shows the housing location for each person.

Michigan's OTIS system helps you track offenders who move from Wayne County jail to state prison. While OTIS does not list county inmates, it picks up once someone enters the state corrections system.

Cities in Wayne County

Wayne County includes Detroit and several large suburbs. Arrests in these cities go to the Wayne County jail. Here are the major cities with their own pages.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Wayne County. If you are not sure where someone was booked, check the neighboring jails as well.