Monroe County Jail Mugshots

Jail mugshots and booking records in Monroe County are managed by the Sheriff's Office on East Second Street in Monroe. This southeast Michigan county borders Ohio and Lake Erie. Sheriff Troy Goodnough leads the department. The Sheriff's Office posts some arrest information online, including "Most Wanted" photos, but does not maintain a full mugshot database on the web. For current inmate info, call the jail or check the limited online tools. For copies of booking photos, file a FOIA request.

Monroe County Sheriff's Office

The Monroe County Sheriff's Office operates the jail and manages all booking records. The office is at 100 E. Second Street in Monroe. Call 734-240-7401 for the Sheriff's main line or 734-240-7430 for inmate information. The law enforcement division can be reached at 734-240-7700. Staff take mugshots at booking and store them as part of each arrest record.

Monroe County does not have a full online inmate roster. However, the Sheriff's Office has posted arrest lists in the past. Current arrest data may be available through limited online tools. The office also posts "Most Wanted" photos to help identify people with outstanding warrants. These are different from standard booking mugshots but serve a similar public safety purpose.

The county sits south of metro Detroit along the Ohio border. It processes arrests from Monroe, Dundee, Temperance, and many other communities. Both city police and the Sheriff's patrol bring bookings into the county jail.

How to Get Monroe County Mugshots

Booking photos from the Monroe County Jail are public records. Michigan's FOIA law at MCL 15.231 gives you the right to request copies. Submit a written request to the FOIA coordinator at 100 E. Second Street, Monroe, MI 48161. Include the person's full name, approximate arrest date, and any other details you know.

The office responds within five business days. Standard fees apply for copies and search time. You get a cost estimate before any work starts. If you need inmate info that is less than a formal FOIA request, calling the inmate information line at 734-240-7430 may be enough. Staff can tell you custody status, charges, and bond amounts over the phone.

To send money to an inmate, you need the person's full name and jail-assigned Perm Number. The facility code for Monroe County Jail is D92. The pay location code is 5500. Contact the jail for current deposit methods and procedures.

Monroe County Jail Resources

Third-party sites compile jail data for Monroe County. The Monroe County Jail info page covers facility details and contact info.

This site pulls public data about the jail into one place. It can help you find phone numbers and basic policies. Verify anything you find with the Sheriff's Office.

Statewide tools add more search options. The OTIS offender search covers state prison inmates and parolees. ICHAT costs $10 for a criminal history search. VINELink is free and shows custody status across all Michigan counties.

Monroe County Statewide Search Options

Michigan offers several databases for criminal records that cover Monroe County. OTIS from the Department of Corrections shows state prison inmates and people on parole. It does not include county jail detainees. ICHAT from the State Police costs $10 and provides a person's criminal history from across Michigan. You need an account to use it.

VINELink is free and covers all 83 Michigan counties. Search by the offender's name and the system shows their current custody status. You can register for email or phone alerts when someone is released or moved. The Michigan Courts case search lets you look up criminal case filings in Monroe County courts.

Using these tools together gives you a broader view than the county jail alone. OTIS handles state inmates, ICHAT handles history, VINELink handles custody alerts, and the court search handles case details.

Cities in Monroe County

Monroe County includes Monroe (the county seat), Dundee, Temperance, and several other communities. All fall under the Monroe County Sheriff's Office for jail and booking records. None are large enough for a dedicated page on this site.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Monroe County in southeast Michigan.