Search Livingston County Mugshots

Jail mugshots and booking records in Livingston County are handled by the Sheriff's Office in Howell. This growing county northwest of Ann Arbor processes a fair number of arrests each year. The Sheriff's Office takes mugshots during booking and stores them as part of the arrest file. Online inmate search options are limited here. To get copies of booking photos or arrest records, you will need to file a FOIA request or contact the jail by phone.

Livingston County Sheriff's Office

The Livingston County Sheriff's Office runs the county jail and keeps all booking records. The office is at 150 S. Highlander Way in Howell. Staff process arrests, take mugshots, and manage inmate housing. You can call 517-546-2445 for questions about inmates or records.

Livingston County does not have a comprehensive online inmate roster. This means you can't just go to a website and look up who is in jail. To check on someone, call the jail directly. Give staff the person's full name and date of birth. They can confirm custody status, charges, and bond amounts over the phone.

The county sits between Lansing and Ann Arbor and has seen steady population growth in recent years. Brighton and Howell are the largest communities. The jail processes bookings from local police departments as well as the Sheriff's own patrol units.

How to Get Livingston County Mugshots

Booking photos taken at the Livingston County Jail are public records under Michigan's FOIA law at MCL 15.231. You can request them by submitting a written FOIA request to the Sheriff's Office. Mail it to 150 S. Highlander Way, Howell, MI 48843. Include the full name of the person, approximate arrest date, and any other details that might help the search.

The office has five business days to respond. They can grant the request, deny it with an explanation, or ask for more time. Copy fees and search fees may apply. The FOIA coordinator will give you a cost estimate before they start pulling records so there are no surprises on the bill.

You can also try statewide tools. The OTIS offender search covers state prison inmates and parolees but not county jail detainees. The ICHAT system from Michigan State Police costs $10 per search and shows criminal history. Neither tool displays mugshots, but they can confirm if someone has a criminal record in the state.

Livingston County Jail Resources

The Livingston County Sheriff's website has contact info and general details about the office.

From the Sheriff's page you can find phone numbers, office hours, and info about other services the office provides to county residents.

You can also check custody status through VINELink, a free tool that covers all Michigan counties.

VINELink lets you search by name and sign up for alerts when an inmate is released or transferred. It does not show mugshots.

Livingston County Records Process

Michigan's Freedom of Information Act covers all public records held by county agencies. Mugshots, arrest reports, booking logs, and incident reports from the Livingston County Jail are all subject to FOIA. When you file a request, be clear about what records you want. Vague requests take longer to process and may cost more in search fees.

The FOIA coordinator at the Sheriff's Office handles all requests. You can submit by mail, email, or in person during business hours. The law requires a response within five business days. If the request is complex, the office can ask for a 10-day extension. They must tell you in writing if they need more time.

Fees are based on the actual cost of finding and copying records. This typically includes a per-page copy charge plus labor if the search takes time. You get a cost estimate before any work starts. You can narrow your request to lower the cost if the estimate seems high.

Cities in Livingston County

Livingston County includes Howell (the county seat), Brighton, Fowlerville, and several townships. All fall under the Livingston County Sheriff's Office for jail and booking records. None of these communities are large enough for a dedicated page on this site.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Livingston County. Each one operates its own jail and keeps separate booking records.