Washtenaw County Jail Mugshots
Washtenaw County jail mugshots and booking records are kept at the Sheriff's Office Service Center in Ann Arbor. The county offers online inmate lookup, an automated phone line, and a staffed reception desk for checking on inmates. This medium-security facility holds up to 500 inmates. Under Michigan's FOIA law, mugshots and basic booking information are public records that anyone can request.
Washtenaw County Overview
Washtenaw County Inmate Lookup
Washtenaw County provides online inmate lookup through the county website. You can check on anyone currently held at the jail. The automated information line at (734) 585-7247 also gives custody status by phone. If you prefer to talk to someone in person, the reception desk takes inquiries from 8 am to 8 pm, seven days a week.
Under Michigan's Freedom of Information Act (Act 442 of 1976), Washtenaw County makes several types of inmate records available to the public. These include the current inmate roster, basic booking information, charges, mugshots, bond and bail amounts, expected release dates, and current housing facility information. That is a lot of data available without needing to file a formal request.
Some records are exempt from public disclosure. Medical and mental health information stays private. Social Security numbers are not released. Information that could compromise facility security is restricted. Juvenile records are sealed. Ongoing investigation details are protected. Everything else is fair game under FOIA.
Washtenaw County provides free online inmate lookup, automated phone info at (734) 585-7247, and reception desk help from 8 am to 8 pm daily.
Washtenaw County Jail Facility
The Washtenaw County jail is at 2201 Hogback Road in Ann Arbor. It is a medium-security facility that can hold about 500 inmates. The main phone is 734-971-8400. The jail phone is 734-585-7247. The fax is 734-973-4624. Email goes to sheriffinfo@washtenaw.org.
The Correctional Services division is staffed by civilian employees and volunteers. Their programming aims to reduce recidivism through classes, support groups, and mental wellbeing services. The idea is to help people avoid coming back to jail after they get out. Contact visitation is now available for eligible incarcerated individuals, which is a step up from video-only visits.
Attorney visits use a non-contact booth and can happen at any time, as long as there is no jail emergency or lockdown in progress. Attorneys need a valid bar card and ID. Video visitation is fully automated through Securus Technologies. The eXpress Account system provides a way to deposit funds for commissary or mandated payments.
| Jail Address | 2201 Hogback Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48105 |
|---|---|
| Main Phone | 734-971-8400 |
| Inmate Info | 734-973-4500 (automated) |
| Visitation | (734) 973-4487 |
| sheriffinfo@washtenaw.org | |
| Trial Court | 101 E. Huron Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48107 - 734-222-3270 |
Washtenaw County Court Records
The 22nd Circuit Court and District Courts serve Washtenaw County. The Clerk and Register's Office is at 200 N. Main Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48104. Call 734-222-6720 for information. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. Court records cover the legal proceedings that follow an arrest.
The MiCOURT Case Search provides statewide access to court records from all Michigan courts, including Washtenaw County. This portal lets you search by name or case number. It is a separate system from the jail's inmate lookup but connects to the same cases. Bond information is available through the county's bonding page. For 10% bonds, the court keeps 10% of the posted amount. Bond gets released to the person who posted it when the case finishes, or earlier by judge order.
Phone calls and voicemail for inmates go through Securus Technologies. Inmates can receive calls and leave voicemails for people on their approved contact list. Property release requires the inmate to send a kite (written request) to ITR. The property staff then arranges pickup.
Washtenaw County Records Resources
The Washtenaw County inmate information page is the most complete local resource for finding people held at the county jail.
The Correctional Services page provides details about jail programs, visitation policies, and reentry support.
Cities in Washtenaw County
Washtenaw County includes Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti, Saline, Chelsea, Dexter, and Milan. Ann Arbor is the county seat and home to the University of Michigan. All arrests in the county are processed at the jail on Hogback Road.
Nearby Counties
These counties share borders with Washtenaw County in southeastern Michigan.