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Inmate Records in Wayne County, MI

Current and former inmates located through the state Department of Corrections locator, county jail rosters, and the Federal Bureau of Prisons. Below is how to obtain inmate 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

  • Inmate locator
  • Booking & release dates
  • Facility
  • Custody status