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Arrest Records in Wayne County, MI

Arrests booked by county sheriffs and local police, compiled in the state criminal-history repository. An arrest is not a conviction. Below is how to obtain arrest records in Wayne County, Michigan — starting with the official government sources.

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Where to get them

Official government sources

The authoritative record holders — straight from the source, no middleman. Many are free; where a standard government fee applies, it’s shown.

  • Search Wayne County, MI jail and inmate records through the county Sheriff's Office — Wayne County Sheriff inmate inquiry with name/booking search.

  • Search Wayne County, MI criminal court cases — charges, dispositions, and sentencing — through the county court's public case search — Third Judicial Circuit Odyssey public access case search (accept terms to reach search).

  • Search or request a name-based criminal history record check showing felony and serious misdemeanor arrests and convictions through the state's online ICHAT system for a $10 fee with instant results. Records are provided by the Michigan State Police, the official state criminal history repository.

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What’s included

What you can find

  • Booking records
  • Charges filed
  • Arrest date & agency
  • Bail status