Wayne County Jail Mugshots

Wayne County jail mugshots and arrest records are managed by the Wayne County Sheriff's Office, the largest county law enforcement agency in Michigan. Wayne County includes Detroit and is home to nearly 1.8 million people. The jail system has a total capacity of approximately 2,727 inmates across multiple facilities. Sheriff Raphael Washington leads the department from 5301 Russell Street in Detroit. Online inmate searches are available through sheriffconnect.com and the WCSOGA inmate inquiry system.

Wayne County Online Inmate Search

Wayne County offers two ways to search for inmates online. The primary tool is at sheriffconnect.com. You can search by the offender's name, booking number, booking date, or housing facility. Results show the person's full name (including any aliases), booking number, arrest date, general charge description, housing and unit location, custody or release status, and court date.

An alternative search tool is the WCSOGA inmate inquiry system. This provides similar information and may be easier to use depending on what you have. Both systems show basic custody information only. For specific charges, court case details, or bond type, you need to contact the court of jurisdiction directly.

Keep in mind that only basic custody information is available publicly online. The Sheriff's Office makes every effort to keep the online data accurate and up to date. If you find any discrepancies, they ask you to notify the office immediately. For more detailed records, a FOIA request is needed. The inmate search systems do not display mugshot photos.

Wayne County Jail Facilities

Wayne County runs four separate jail facilities with a combined capacity of about 2,727 inmates. All are medium-security facilities. This is by far the largest county jail system in Michigan. The main Sheriff's Office address is 5301 Russell Street, Detroit, MI 48211. You can call (313) 224-8426 for general inquiries or email info@sheriffconnect.com.

Jail I, the Andrew C. Baird Detention Facility, is at 570 Clinton Street in Detroit. It holds 867 offenders and has about 25 staff members. Phone: (313) 967-6672. Hours are 7:30 am to 9:00 pm, Monday through Friday. Jail II, the Established Facility at 525 Clinton Street, dates back to 1929 and uses linear supervision. It holds 770 inmates. Phone: (313) 224-2247.

Jail III, the William Dickerson Detention Facility, is the largest at 3501 Hamtramck Drive in Hamtramck. It holds 896 inmates and uses direct supervision, meaning corrections officers are stationed inside the housing units rather than watching from a booth. Phone: (313) 224-2222. The Juvenile Detention Facility at 1326 St. Antoine Street in Detroit has a capacity of 194 and operates from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm. Phone: (313) 967-2040.

Additional housing units include the Adult Detention Facility, an Electronic Monitoring Unit, and Residential Mental Health Treatment Programs. Sheriff Raphael Washington can be reached at 313-224-2222. For legal documents, contact administration at 313-833-0864.

Wayne County Jail Visitation Rules

Personal visits at Wayne County jails are non-contact and last 30 minutes. Each inmate gets one visit per week. Visits must be scheduled at least one day ahead of time. Days are Monday through Friday, during three time slots: 7:30 am to 10:30 am, 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm, and 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm.

Visitors 17 and older need a valid ID. Minors under 17 must stay in the lobby with an adult. A maximum of 2 visitors can see the same inmate at one time. Each visitor can see the same prisoner only once per week. The jail screens visitors for reasonable suspicion of contraband. All belongings get inspected when you enter the facility. Visits may be canceled for security or operational reasons.

Attorney visits are separate from personal visits. Schedule them through attorneyvisits@waynecounty.com. Attorneys need a valid bar card and ID. These visits use limited contact visitation. No electronic devices are allowed during attorney visits. Standard visiting hours do not apply to attorney visits, which can be arranged outside normal times.

Wayne County Records and FOIA

The Wayne County Sheriff's Office posts a disclaimer on their inmate search: "Every effort is made to keep information provided over the internet accurate and up-to-date. If you discover any discrepancies regarding these records, please notify the Sheriff's Office immediately." This tells you that the data is generally reliable but not perfect.

For detailed records beyond what the online search shows, submit a FOIA request. Michigan's Freedom of Information Act under MCL 15.231 gives the public the right to request government records, including jail booking records and mugshots. The county must respond within five business days. Contact the Sheriff's Office for the FOIA process. Bond information is handled by the court of jurisdiction, not the jail.

Online deposits for inmate commissary accounts go through a third-party service. Processing takes 24 to 48 hours. You need the inmate's 10-digit booking number and Wayne County facility number #248211. Personal mail is now digitized and delivered through inmate tablets via the "Facility Messages" app. Mail goes to: Inmate First and Last name (Booking Number), P.O. Box 247, Phoenix, MD 21131.

The jail does not accept personal mail at the WSCO-ADF address. It will be returned to sender. Books, packages, checks, money orders, pornographic material, and anything promoting disorder or ethnic intimidation are also not accepted through the mail.

Wayne County Inmate Search Tools

The WCSOGA inmate inquiry system is the backup search tool for Wayne County inmates when the main sheriffconnect.com site is unavailable.

For general information about the Wayne County jail system, visit sheriffconnect.com. The site covers inmate search, jail information, contact details, and other resources. The jail information page has details about each facility, policies, and how to get in touch with staff.

Wayne County is the most populous county in Michigan and handles the highest volume of bookings. The jail system's four facilities process thousands of inmates every year. Because of this volume, online tools are especially useful for checking on someone's status without having to call or visit in person. The email inbox at info@sheriffconnect.com is for non-emergency contact only. It should not be used to submit legal pleadings or documents. No one authorized to accept legal process monitors that email.

Cities in Wayne County

Wayne County is the most populous county in Michigan and includes Detroit, the state's largest city. Several major cities and townships within Wayne County have their own police departments, but all county-level jail bookings go through the Wayne County Sheriff's Office facilities.

Other communities in Wayne County include Redford Township, Taylor, Inkster, Wayne, Romulus, Wyandotte, Lincoln Park, Allen Park, Northville, Plymouth, and Garden City. Local police handle their own arrests, but the county jail system processes bookings for many of these communities.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Wayne County in southeastern Michigan. If you are not sure where someone was booked, check with neighboring sheriff's offices.