Van Buren County Mugshot Search

Van Buren County jail mugshots are recorded at the corrections facility in Paw Paw, Michigan. Sheriff Daniel E. Abbott and Undersheriff Kevin Conklin lead the department. The jail holds up to 213 inmates and operates under Michigan Department of Corrections Administrative Rules. An online inmate roster is available, and the corrections division offers many programs including AA counseling, GED services, and work release.

Van Buren County Corrections Division

The Van Buren County Corrections Division manages the jail at 205 S Kalamazoo Street in Paw Paw. The main phone is 269-657-2006. Fax is 269-657-5161. The jail can house 213 inmates and follows state guidelines from the Michigan Department of Corrections.

The corrections division runs an extensive list of programs. AA counseling and substance abuse treatment help inmates deal with addiction. Adult basic education and GED services provide academic support. Mental health services are available. Religious services and studies offer spiritual support. The Alternative Work Program (AWP) has been running for 29 years and lets qualifying inmates serve their time through community service work. A work release program is also available by court order.

The Michigan Crime Victim Notification Network is accessible at 800-770-7657 for victims who want updates on inmate status. One full-time corrections and court transport officer plus one full-time court deputy handle getting inmates to their court appearances.

Van Buren County Inmate Lookup

Van Buren County has an online inmate roster available on the jail and inmate information page. You can check current inmates and see basic booking details. This is a good first step before filing a formal records request.

FOIA requests are available through the county's services section. Under Michigan's Freedom of Information Act, jail records including mugshots are public. Submit your request to the Sheriff's Office with enough detail for them to locate the right records. The county must respond within five business days.

Fingerprinting services are also available at the Sheriff's Office. Live Scan costs $65, wet ink is $20, and extra cards are $10 each. Cash only, exact change required. Hours are Monday through Thursday, 7:30 am to 4:30 pm. Closed on holidays. Bring a valid government-issued photo ID and verify ahead of time that no court order is needed.

Visitation and Communication

Van Buren County offers remote video visits. Each inmate gets one free 15-minute visit per week. There is one terminal in the lobby for those who want to visit in person via video. Phone calls and mail continue as normal. This setup gives families a way to stay connected without the cost of paid video visits.

Phone and tablet video visitation goes through InmateSales. The phone number for InmateSales is 1-702-829-3001. The platform handles communication between inmates and people on the outside. It covers phone calls, video visits, and messaging.

Van Buren County Records Resources

InmateSales at inmatesales.com manages phone, video, and messaging services for inmates at the Van Buren County jail.

The Michigan State Police ICHAT system provides statewide criminal history checks that include convictions from Van Buren County and all other Michigan counties. The OTIS system covers state prison inmates. Together with the local jail's inmate roster, these tools cover most types of criminal records searches.

Cities in Van Buren County

Van Buren County includes South Haven, Paw Paw, Hartford, Bangor, Gobles, Lawrence, and Decatur. All are small communities. Every arrest in the county gets processed at the jail in Paw Paw.

Nearby Counties

These counties share borders with Van Buren County in southwestern Michigan.