Search Livonia Jail Mugshots
Livonia jail mugshots are stored at the Wayne County Jail, managed by the Wayne County Sheriff's Office. Livonia is a city in western Wayne County with a population near 95,000. The Livonia Police Department handles local arrests, and inmates are booked at the county facility in Detroit. Booking records, including mugshots, are public under Michigan's Freedom of Information Act and can be accessed through several channels.
Livonia Overview
Wayne County Jail and Livonia Arrests
Livonia does not operate its own jail. People arrested by the Livonia Police Department are transported to the Wayne County Jail at 5301 Russell Street in Detroit. The Wayne County Sheriff's Office manages the jail and handles booking for all cities in the county.
When someone is booked at the county jail, staff take a mugshot and record all charges and personal information. Bond is set by the court. The Wayne County Jail serves a large number of communities including Livonia, Detroit, Dearborn, Canton Township, and many others. For inmate information, call the Wayne County Sheriff at (313) 224-0797.
| Facility | Wayne County Jail |
|---|---|
| Address | 5301 Russell Street Detroit, MI 48211 |
| Sheriff Phone | (313) 224-0797 |
| Inmate Search | sheriffconnect.com |
After booking, the inmate's record appears in the county system. Processing takes a few hours. Family members can then search online or call the jail to check on status, charges, and bond amounts.
Finding Livonia Arrest Mugshots
The Wayne County inmate search at sheriffconnect.com is the quickest way to find mugshots from Livonia arrests. Search by name or booking number. The tool shows booking photos, charges, and bond details. It is free and open to the public with no account needed.
For records that have cycled out of the active inmate system, file a FOIA request. You can send requests to the Wayne County Sheriff's Office for jail booking records, or to the Livonia Police Department for arrest reports and incident records. Both agencies keep their own files and respond to FOIA requests separately.
Statewide, the OTIS database at mdocweb.state.mi.us tracks everyone in Michigan state prison or under MDOC supervision. It includes photos, sentence details, and release dates. OTIS is free and keeps records for three years after an offender is discharged. Michigan VINE at vinelink.com provides custody status notifications. Call 800-770-7657 for VINE by phone.
If you are looking up someone who was just arrested, give it a few hours before searching. The booking process takes time, and the record may not show up in the online system right away.
The Wayne County inmate inquiry system is shown below. This is the primary tool for searching inmates booked from Livonia and all other Wayne County jurisdictions.
Livonia Police FOIA Requests
The Livonia Police Department handles FOIA requests at 15050 Farmington Road, Livonia, MI 48154. Call 734-466-2470 or email law@livonia.gov to submit your request. The department processes requests for arrest logs, crash sheets, police files, and other public records.
Requests must be in writing under Michigan law. Describe the record you need and include names, dates, and any case numbers you have. The city must respond within 5 business days. Standard FOIA fees are $0.10 per page for copies. If the search is extensive, the city can also charge for labor time.
For mugshots specifically, mention that in your request. The Livonia Police may have a copy from the arrest, or they may direct you to the Wayne County Sheriff's Office, which takes the official booking photo at the jail. Both agencies can help depending on what stage of the process the photo was taken.
Note: Some records may be exempt from FOIA under Michigan law, including juvenile records, open investigation files, and certain medical or personal information.
Michigan Statewide Databases
Several statewide tools can help with mugshot and criminal record searches. The OTIS offender search covers state-level inmates and people under MDOC supervision. The National Sex Offender Public Website searches sex offender registries across all states in one lookup.
Court records for Livonia cases are handled by the 16th District Court and the Wayne County Circuit Court. The Michigan courts have online search tools for some case types. For jail mugshots from Livonia arrests, the Wayne County inmate search at sheriffconnect.com is the fastest and most direct option.
Wayne County Jail Mugshots
Livonia is in Wayne County. All booking records from Livonia arrests are held at the Wayne County Jail. For full county jail information and search tools, visit the Wayne County page.
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