Ann Arbor Mugshot Records
Ann Arbor jail mugshots are stored at the Washtenaw County Jail, run by the Washtenaw County Sheriff's Office. Home to the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor has a population of about 123,000. The Ann Arbor Police Department makes arrests in the city, but booking and mugshot photos happen at the county level. These records are public and can be accessed through FOIA requests and county resources.
Ann Arbor Overview
Washtenaw County Jail and Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor relies on the Washtenaw County Jail for inmate housing. The county sheriff's office operates the jail and handles all booking. When someone is arrested in Ann Arbor, the police department transports them to the county facility. A mugshot is taken during intake along with fingerprints and personal data.
The Washtenaw County Sheriff's Office keeps all booking records. These include the mugshot, charges, bond information, and court dates. Booking records are public under Michigan law. You can contact the sheriff's office to ask about a specific inmate or to request copies of booking documents. The jail handles inmates from Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti, and all other parts of Washtenaw County.
| Facility | Washtenaw County Jail |
|---|---|
| County | Washtenaw County Sheriff's Office |
| Non-Emergency | 734.994.2911 |
After booking is done, the inmate appears in county records. Bond can be posted at the jail. Court appearances for Ann Arbor cases go through the 15th District Court or the Washtenaw County Circuit Court depending on the severity of the charge.
How to Search Ann Arbor Mugshots
Start by contacting the Washtenaw County Sheriff's Office. They hold all booking records and mugshots for people arrested in Ann Arbor. You can ask about an inmate by name or booking number. The county may also have an online inmate lookup tool on their website.
For statewide searches, the OTIS database at mdocweb.state.mi.us tracks everyone in Michigan state prison or under MDOC supervision. If someone from Ann Arbor was sentenced to state prison, their mugshot and case details are in this system. OTIS is free and open to the public. It keeps records for three years after an offender is discharged.
The Ann Arbor Police Department also has records you can request. Call the front desk at 734.794.6920 or email police@a2gov.org. The department is one of only 12 agencies in Michigan with CALEA accreditation, which speaks to its record-keeping standards. Officers can point you to the right place for the records you need.
The Ann Arbor Police Department offers online crime reporting and maintains a Security Camera Registry (SCRAM) program. These are separate from mugshot records but may be useful for related searches.
The Washtenaw County corrections page provides details on jail operations and inmate services for people booked from Ann Arbor.
The Ann Arbor Police Department homepage offers links to records requests, crime reports, and department contact information.
Ann Arbor FOIA Records Requests
Under Michigan's Freedom of Information Act (Act 442 of 1976), you can request public records from the Ann Arbor Police Department. This covers arrest reports, incident reports, and booking photos. Submit your request in writing to the police department at police@a2gov.org or call 734.794.6920.
Include the person's full name, the date of the incident, and any case numbers you have. Standard FOIA fees are $0.10 per page. The city must respond within 5 business days. If your request involves complex records or a large search, fees may include labor costs.
For media inquiries about arrests or police activity, contact Chris Page at 734.794.6900 ext 49108 or cpage@a2gov.org. For anonymous crime tips, call 734.794.6939 or email tips@a2gov.org. Crime Stoppers is also available at 800-SPEAK-UP.
Michigan Statewide Record Tools
Several statewide systems can help you find mugshots and criminal records beyond what the county and city hold. The OTIS offender search covers state-level inmates and supervised offenders. Michigan VINE lets crime victims track offender status and get alerts. Call 800-770-7657 for VINE by phone.
The National Sex Offender Public Website searches sex offender registries across all states. This is useful if you need to check on registered offenders in the Ann Arbor area or elsewhere in Michigan. Court records for Ann Arbor cases go through the Washtenaw County courts and can sometimes be searched through the Michigan courts online system.
Note: Juvenile records and sealed cases are not available through public search tools. Some FOIA requests may be denied based on legal exemptions.
Washtenaw County Jail Mugshots
Ann Arbor is in Washtenaw County. All jail bookings from Ann Arbor go through the Washtenaw County Sheriff's Office. For more on the county jail and how to search for inmates, visit the Washtenaw County page.
Nearby City Jail Mugshots
Other cities near Ann Arbor with jail mugshot records: