Find Washtenaw County Recent Bookings
Recent bookings in Washtenaw County are handled at the county jail on Hogback Road in Ann Arbor. The Washtenaw County Sheriff's Office runs the jail and processes all arrests for the area. You can look up current inmates through the county's online system, which lists incarcerated individuals and their booking details. The jail holds around 332 people but regularly exceeds that with a daily population between 350 and 400. For detailed records beyond what the online tool shows, a FOIA request to the sheriff's office or the county gives you access to arrest reports, mugshots, and booking logs.
Washtenaw County Overview
Washtenaw County Sheriff's Office
The Washtenaw County Sheriff's Office operates the main jail facility at 2201 Hogback Road in Ann Arbor. This is where all bookings happen for the county. The Corrections Commander oversees daily operations. When someone gets arrested in Washtenaw County, they come to this jail for processing. Staff logs the person's name, date of birth, charges, and booking number. A photo is taken. The whole process creates a record that becomes part of the public file.
The jail has a rated capacity of about 332 beds. But it regularly runs over that. On most days, the population sits between 350 and 400 people. This makes it one of the busier jails in this part of the state. Washtenaw County includes Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti, Saline, Chelsea, and several townships. All law enforcement agencies in the county bring their arrests to this one facility. You can reach the sheriff's office at (734) 971-8400 or the jail directly at (734) 585-7247.
| Office | Washtenaw County Sheriff's Office |
|---|---|
| Address | 2201 Hogback Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48105 |
| Phone | (734) 971-8400 |
| Jail Direct | (734) 585-7247 |
| Fax | (734) 973-4624 |
Search Washtenaw County Booking Records
Washtenaw County offers an online tool for looking up current inmates. The Incarcerated Individual Information page on the county website lets you search for people currently held at the jail. This is free to use. You can search by name and see who is in custody right now along with booking details.
The screenshot below shows the Washtenaw County inmate information page where you can search for recently booked individuals.
This online search covers current inmates only. If you need records for someone who has already been released, you will need to submit a FOIA request. The county also participates in the VINELink notification system, which lets you sign up for alerts when an inmate's custody status changes. VINE is free and works by phone, email, or text.
For broader searches, Michigan ICHAT provides criminal history checks at $10 per search. It pulls conviction data from all 83 Michigan counties. The MDOC OTIS system tracks people in state prisons and on supervision. Neither of these shows current county jail bookings, but they are useful for checking someone's full criminal background in Washtenaw County and beyond.
Washtenaw County Jail Visitation
The Washtenaw County Jail uses video visitation for all visits. Both on-site and remote options are available. This system replaced in-person contact visits. Visits last 30 minutes. You need to check in 15 minutes before your scheduled time.
The jail visitation page on the county site has the full schedule and rules. Here is the current visitation schedule for the Washtenaw County Jail.
The visitation hours are Tuesday through Friday from 12 PM to 8 PM, and Saturday from 9 AM to 5 PM. No visits on Sunday or Monday. If you plan to visit, bring a valid ID and arrive early. The 15-minute check-in rule is enforced, and late arrivals may lose their time slot.
Sending Money to Washtenaw County Inmates
There are several ways to put money on an inmate's account at the Washtenaw County Jail. A kiosk in the jail lobby works 24 hours a day. You can also deposit funds online through the Washtenaw County Inmate Trust Fund portal. Phone deposits are available at 866-345-1884. Money orders sent by mail are accepted too.
The minimum deposit is $5.00. The most you can send in a single transaction is $300. The weekly cap is $500. These limits apply across all deposit methods. Inmates use their account funds to buy items from the commissary and pay for phone calls. If you are not sure which method works best, the kiosk in the lobby is the simplest option for people who can visit in person.
Washtenaw County Booking Records Requests
Michigan's Freedom of Information Act under MCL 15.231 gives you the right to request booking records from Washtenaw County. You can submit a FOIA request by email at foia@ewashtenaw.org, by fax at 734-222-6758, or by mail to Washtenaw County ATTN: FOIA Coordinator, PO Box 8645, Ann Arbor, MI 48107-8645.
Washtenaw County charges 4 cents per page for black and white copies and 9 cents per page for color. These rates are lower than many other counties in Michigan. The office has five business days to respond to your request. Be specific about what records you want. Include the person's full name, any dates you have, and the type of document. Mugshots are public records in Michigan. The court ruling in Patterson v. Allegan County Sheriff confirmed that booking photos of arrested and charged individuals are available through FOIA.
Under MCL 15.243, some records are exempt. Medical and mental health information about inmates cannot be released. Records tied to open investigations may also be withheld if disclosure would interfere. But standard booking data like names, charges, and dates is almost always available to anyone who asks.
Note: Washtenaw County's FOIA copy fees are among the lowest in the state at 4 cents per page.
State Search Tools for Washtenaw County
Beyond the county's own inmate lookup, several state systems can help you find booking and criminal records tied to Washtenaw County. The Statewide Records Management System connects law enforcement agencies and jails across Michigan. It has more than 35 modules that help share data between local and state systems. Washtenaw County participates in this network.
The Michigan Sex Offender Registry is another free public tool. You can search by county and see registered offenders in Washtenaw County with their photos, addresses, and offense details. The registry uses a three-tier system based on the severity of the offense. All of this is free and open to the public without any account or login.
Cities in Washtenaw County
Washtenaw County is home to Ann Arbor, the county seat and largest city. All arrests in these communities are processed at the Washtenaw County Jail on Hogback Road.
Other communities in Washtenaw County include Ypsilanti, Saline, Chelsea, Dexter, and Milan. Arrests from these areas all go through the county jail for booking.
Nearby Counties
Washtenaw County borders several other counties in southeast Michigan. Each has its own jail and booking system. If you are unsure which county handled an arrest, check the location where it happened.