Grand Rapids Jail Mugshots
Grand Rapids jail mugshots are held by the Kent County Sheriff's Office, which runs the Kent County Correctional Facility. As the second largest city in Michigan, Grand Rapids generates a significant number of arrests each year. The police department handles initial arrests, but booking and mugshot storage happen at the county jail. Residents and the public can search for current inmate mugshots through the Kent County Web Jail Viewer, a free online tool that shows booking photos and charge details.
Grand Rapids Overview
Kent County Jail and Grand Rapids Arrests
People arrested in Grand Rapids are taken to the Kent County Correctional Facility. The Grand Rapids Police Department makes the arrest, but the Kent County Sheriff handles jail operations. This is how it works across most of Michigan. Cities rely on county jails for inmate housing and booking.
The Kent County Correctional Facility holds inmates from Grand Rapids and all other cities in the county. When someone is brought in, jail staff take a mugshot, log personal details, and record the charges. The booking record becomes a public document. Family and attorneys can call the sheriff's office at 616-632-6100 to ask about an inmate's status, bond, or court dates.
| Facility | Kent County Correctional Facility |
|---|---|
| Sheriff Phone | 616-632-6100 |
| Inmate Search | Kent County Web Jail Viewer |
| Alternative Lookup | Kent County Inmate Lookup |
Booking usually takes a few hours. After that, the inmate's record and mugshot appear in the online system. The jail also handles bail payments and court scheduling for people awaiting trial.
How to Search Grand Rapids Mugshots
The Kent County Web Jail Viewer at eisjailviewer.kentcountymi.gov is the best free tool for finding mugshots from Grand Rapids arrests. It shows current inmates with their booking photo, charges, bond amount, and booking date. No account is needed. Just type in a name and search.
Kent County also has an alternative inmate lookup page at kentcountymi.gov. Both tools pull from the same database. Use whichever one loads faster for you. Results are the same.
For older records that are no longer in the active system, you will need to file a FOIA request. Contact the Kent County Sheriff's Office or the Grand Rapids Police Department to ask for past booking records. Standard FOIA fees apply, which are $0.10 per page plus any labor costs for big searches.
The Web Jail Viewer updates regularly throughout the day as new bookings come in. Check back if you do not see a recent arrest right away.
The Kent County jail viewer is shown below. This is the main tool for looking up current inmates booked through Grand Rapids and other Kent County jurisdictions.
You can also search the homepage of the Grand Rapids city website for links to police services and record request forms.
Grand Rapids Police FOIA Records
Michigan's Freedom of Information Act gives you the right to request public records from the Grand Rapids Police Department. This includes arrest reports, incident reports, and mugshots. Requests go to the police department's Records Division.
You can reach the Grand Rapids Police Department at 616-456-3400. The department is at 701 Ball Avenue NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503. Submit FOIA requests in writing. Include the name of the person, the date of the incident, and as much detail as you can. Standard fees are $0.10 per page. The city must respond within 5 business days under Michigan law.
For records held by the county sheriff rather than city police, contact the Kent County Sheriff's Office directly at 616-632-6100. Some records may be held by both agencies, so it helps to check with each one if you are not sure who has what you need.
Michigan Statewide Records Search
If someone arrested in Grand Rapids is sent to state prison, their record moves to the Michigan Department of Corrections. Use the OTIS system at mdocweb.state.mi.us to search for state-level offenders. OTIS shows photos, case info, and release dates. It covers prison, parole, and probation records going back three years after discharge.
Michigan VINE at vinelink.com is a free notification service. Victims of crime can register to get alerts when an offender is released, transferred, or escapes. Call 800-770-7657 for phone access to the VINE system. It works for both county jail and state prison inmates.
Note: Juvenile records, sealed cases, and records tied to ongoing investigations may not be available through public search tools or FOIA requests.
Kent County Jail Mugshots
Grand Rapids is in Kent County. The Kent County Sheriff's Office runs the correctional facility that holds all inmates from Grand Rapids arrests. For more on the county jail, inmate lookup tools, and records request details, visit the Kent County page.
Nearby City Jail Mugshots
These nearby cities also have jail mugshot records you can search: