Saginaw County Jail Mugshot Search
Saginaw County jail mugshots and booking records are managed by Sheriff William L. Federspiel's office in Saginaw, Michigan. The county uses a JailTracker system that lets the public search for inmates by last name. The jail runs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and classifies inmates into maximum, medium, or minimum security levels. Multiple divisions within the Sheriff's Office handle everything from road patrol to corrections.
Saginaw County Overview
Saginaw County Inmate Search System
Saginaw County uses the JailTracker system for inmate searches. You enter a last name and the system pulls up matching results. The search shows booking date, charges, physical details like hair color, eye color, race, sex, height, and weight, plus the arresting agency with its address and zip code. Mugshots are not displayed online through this system.
The Saginaw County Court Case Search is another resource. It lets you look up court cases by name, case number, or other details. This covers court proceedings rather than jail bookings, but it can help you track what happens after an arrest. The court system and the jail system are separate but connected.
VINE at vinelink.com also covers Saginaw County inmates. VINE is free and lets you search for custody status and register for release alerts. Between JailTracker, the court search, and VINE, Saginaw County offers several ways to find information about arrested individuals.
Saginaw County Sheriff's Office
Sheriff William L. Federspiel heads the Saginaw County Sheriff's Office. The office is at 111 S. Michigan Ave, Saginaw, MI 48602. The jail is at a separate address: 311 S. Harrison Street, Saginaw, MI 48602. The Sheriff's Office has multiple divisions including Road Patrol, Detective Bureau, Records Bureau, Corrections Division, and a Support Division with 80 to 100 support officers.
The Corrections Division runs the jail and handles all booking operations. When someone gets arrested in Saginaw County, they come to the Harrison Street jail for processing. Staff take a mugshot, record charges, and classify the person into a security level. Classification is based on current charges, previous convictions, and behavior. Three meals are served daily. Programs at the jail include substance use treatment, GED services, clergy services, and a trustee program.
| Sheriff's Office | 111 S. Michigan Ave, Saginaw, MI 48602 |
|---|---|
| Jail Address | 311 S. Harrison Street, Saginaw, MI 48602 |
| Sheriff Phone | (989) 790-5456 |
| Sheriff Fax | (989) 790-5429 |
| Sheriff Email | wfederspiel@saginawcounty.com |
Saginaw County Records Requests
FOIA requests in Saginaw County can be made verbally or in writing. A FOIA form is available on the Saginaw County website. When you submit a request, it gets forwarded to the FOIA coordinator and then to the appropriate department head or elected official. If your request is denied, you can appeal the decision.
Include enough detail about the incident or person so staff can locate the right records. The more specific your request, the faster it gets processed. For mugshots, provide the person's full name and approximate date of arrest. Under Michigan law, the county has five business days to respond.
The Saginaw County public records page has more information about what records are available and how to request them.
Saginaw County Jail Visitation and Deposits
Visitation at the Saginaw County jail happens Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 5 pm. Each inmate gets two 30-minute visits per week. You need to schedule 24 hours in advance by calling the Sheriff's Office. Proper attire is required. Minors must come with a parent or legal guardian.
Communication with inmates happens through InmateSales, which offers phone calls, voicemail, video visits, and emails. Money deposits go through Express Account online, by phone at (866) 422-6833, or via money order dropped in the red deposit box at the jail or mailed to the Inmate Trust Account Administrator with the inmate's name and IB number. A kiosk in the Sheriff's Office lobby is available 24/7 for cash or credit deposits.
When mailing a money order to Saginaw County jail, address it to "Inmate Trust Account Administrator" and include the inmate's name and IB number.
Saginaw County Records Tools
InmateSales at inmatesales.com provides communication tools for families of Saginaw County inmates, including phone, voicemail, video, and email options.
Express Account at expressaccount.com handles money deposits for inmates at the Saginaw County jail.
Cities in Saginaw County
Saginaw County includes the city of Saginaw along with smaller communities like Saginaw Township, Bridgeport, Birch Run, Chesaning, and Frankenmuth. All local arrests are processed at the county jail on Harrison Street.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Saginaw County in east-central Michigan.