Kalamazoo County Jail Mugshots
Jail mugshots and arrest records in Kalamazoo County are managed by Sheriff Richard C. Fuller III and Undersheriff Michelle Greenlee. The Sheriff's Office is at 1500 Lamont Avenue in Kalamazoo, and the jail houses about 400 inmates daily. The county provides an online inmate search tool that is updated daily, though it does not display mugshot photos. Jail Division Captain Stephen Beers oversees the facility. You can search by name, subject number, booking number, or date range. Phone inquiries go to 269-488-8911 for the jail or (269) 383-8821 for the main line.
Kalamazoo County Overview
Kalamazoo County Inmate Search
The Kalamazoo County Inmate Search page lets you look up inmates by name, subject number, booking number, custody status, date range, or housing facility. The search is updated daily. Results include charges, booking details, and facility assignment. Mugshots are not shown in the online tool. You can filter results by housing facility or custody status to narrow down your search. The date range filter is useful if you know roughly when someone was booked.
Call 269-488-8911 for the jail or (269) 385-6173 for the Sheriff's Office. Staff can confirm custody status and provide basic booking information. The main county line at (269) 383-8821 can direct you to the right department. VINELink also covers Kalamazoo County for free online searches and custody notifications.
The jail information page has details about the facility, programs, and contact numbers. The Sheriff's Office at kalcounty.gov/sheriff is the main hub for all law enforcement and corrections information.
The Kalamazoo County Sheriff's Office website provides access to inmate search, jail info, and records services.
Kalamazoo County Booking Records
FOIA requests for booking records go to the Kalamazoo County Sheriff's Office at 1500 Lamont Avenue, Kalamazoo, MI 49048. Include the person's name, dates, and any identifying numbers. Copy fees are about $1.00 per page, and certified copies cost $10.00 per document. These are higher than some other Michigan counties, so keep that in mind when making your request.
The office follows standard Michigan FOIA timelines. You will get a response within five business days. If they need more time, they can take a 10-day extension for complex requests. Ask for a cost estimate upfront so you know what to expect. You can narrow your request to reduce the total cost. Michigan law, MCL 15.234, says the county must give you a detailed fee breakdown before charging you. The Kalamazoo County Courts handle case records separately from the jail. The 9th Circuit Court covers felony cases and the 8th District Court handles misdemeanors.
Kalamazoo County charges $1.00 per page for copies. Get a cost estimate before your request is processed.
Kalamazoo County Jail Programs
The Kalamazoo County Jail runs several programs for inmates. These include education, rehabilitation, mental health services, ministry, health care, and work crews. The Jail Division is one of three divisions in the Sheriff's Office, alongside the Operations Division and the Support Division. The programs are designed to reduce recidivism and help inmates prepare for release.
The jail processes arrests from the city of Kalamazoo, Portage, Parchment, Galesburg, and the surrounding townships. With about 400 inmates on any given day, it is one of the busier facilities in southwestern Michigan. The 9th Circuit Court handles felonies, and the 8th District Court covers misdemeanors. Both courts serve Kalamazoo County.
The inmate search page lets you look up current inmates by name, booking number, or date range.
The inmate search is updated daily. For real-time custody checks, call the jail at 269-488-8911.
Kalamazoo County is home to Western Michigan University and several major employers. The mix of college students and a large metro population means the jail sees a wide range of cases. DUI, drug charges, domestic violence, and property crimes are among the most common booking reasons. The jail information page has more details about facility operations, inmate programs, and how to contact specific jail staff members.
Contact Kalamazoo County Sheriff
| Address | 1500 Lamont Avenue, Kalamazoo, MI 49048 |
|---|---|
| Main Phone | (269) 383-8821 |
| Sheriff's Office | (269) 385-6173 |
| Jail Phone | 269-488-8911 |
| Sheriff | Richard C. Fuller III |
| Copy Fees | $1.00/page, Certified: $10.00/document |
Cities in Kalamazoo County
Kalamazoo County includes the city of Kalamazoo, Portage, Parchment, Galesburg, and several townships. Arrests from all these areas go through the county jail.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Kalamazoo County in southwestern Michigan.