Hillsdale County Booking Records
Hillsdale County recent bookings are managed by the sheriff's office in the city of Hillsdale, near Michigan's southern border with Indiana and Ohio. The jail uses the JailTracker system for real-time inmate data, which makes it easy to look up who is in custody right now. You can check current bookings online, set up video visits, and even post bond payments through the county's online systems. The jail holds about 80 people between general population and holding cells. For older records, the sheriff handles FOIA requests by mail.
Hillsdale County Overview
Hillsdale County Jail Details
The Hillsdale County Jail is at 165 West Fayette Street in Hillsdale. The phone number is 517-437-7317. The jail has 67 beds in general population and 13 holding cells for pre-arraignment inmates. That gives a total capacity of about 80 people. Holding cells are used for people who have just been arrested and are waiting to see a judge. Once arraigned, they move to general population or get released on bond.
Hillsdale County sits in the south-central part of the state. It borders Indiana and Ohio. About 46,000 people live here. The jail sees a mix of local arrests from the city of Hillsdale, the surrounding townships, and smaller communities throughout the county. All law enforcement agencies in the area bring people to this one facility for booking.
The Hillsdale County Jail Services page shows current inmate information and jail resources.
From this page you can access the JailTracker link for real-time inmate data, visitation info, and deposit options.
| Facility | Hillsdale County Jail |
|---|---|
| Address | 165 West Fayette Street, Hillsdale, MI 49242 |
| Phone | 517-437-7317 |
| Capacity | 67 general population + 13 holding cells |
Search Hillsdale County Bookings
The fastest way to check Hillsdale County recent bookings is through the JailTracker system. Go to the jail services page and click on "JailTracker (Current Inmates)" for real-time updates. The system shows who is in custody, their charges, bond amounts, and booking dates. It updates as new bookings come in throughout the day.
Video visitation is available through CPC Jail. Family members can schedule visits online. Bond payments can also be made through eXpressAccount, either online or by phone at 866-422-6833. A lobby kiosk at the jail also accepts deposits for inmate accounts. Inmate phone services run through the same eXpressAccount system.
For statewide searches, the VINELink system covers Hillsdale County. You can look up inmates by name and get release alerts. The ICHAT criminal history tool costs $10 and covers all 83 Michigan counties for felony and serious misdemeanor convictions. The MDOC OTIS database shows state prison inmates who may have started in the Hillsdale County Jail before being transferred. Under MCL 15.231, these public records are available to anyone.
Hillsdale County Records Access
FOIA requests for Hillsdale County booking records go to the sheriff's office at 165 W Fayette Street, Hillsdale, MI 49242. The Michigan Freedom of Information Act requires a response within 5 business days. You can ask for booking logs, arrest reports, mugshots, and other documents tied to jail bookings.
Fees run about $0.10 per page for copies. Labor is billed in 15-minute increments for longer searches. Indigent requesters get the first $20 waived. Under MCL 15.243, the sheriff can hold back information that would put jail security at risk. But the core booking data is public. Mugshots, names, charges, and dates are all available under Michigan's FOIA law. The Michigan Supreme Court confirmed that booking photos are public records in the Patterson v. Allegan County Sheriff ruling.
Note: Hillsdale County's JailTracker provides real-time data, which may be more current than what a FOIA response can provide for recent bookings.
Hillsdale County Jail Services
The Hillsdale County Jail offers several services for inmates and their families. Video visitation through CPC Jail lets people connect remotely. You can deposit money into an inmate's account online, by phone at 866-422-6833, or at the lobby kiosk inside the jail. These deposits cover commissary purchases and phone time.
The Statewide Records Management System connects Hillsdale County law enforcement with other agencies across the state. The Michigan Sex Offender Registry is free to search by name or county. Both tools are run by the Michigan State Police from Lansing. For questions about statewide criminal records, call the Criminal Justice Information Center at (517) 284-6057.
Cities in Hillsdale County
Hillsdale County includes the city of Hillsdale, Jonesville, Litchfield, and Reading. None meet the population threshold for their own page. All arrests in these communities are processed at the Hillsdale County Jail.
Nearby Counties
Hillsdale County sits in Michigan's southern tier. These counties are nearby. The Indiana and Ohio state lines are also close.