Ingham County, Michigan Inmate Search

An inmate search is an inquiry process done to locate or find out whether an offender is in custody of federal, state, or local law enforcement agencies. These searches may be performed online, via digital platforms or mail requests, or by physically visiting law enforcement agencies in custody of the inmate records. Inmate Records for Ingham County are documents maintained by the Ingham County Sheriff’s Office, and they focus on the incarceration history of inmates in the Ingham County Jail.

Ingham County has a central county jail, which is managed by the Ingham County Sheriff’s Office. Offenders arrested and detained by officers of city police departments like the East Landing Police Department or the Mason Police Department are also placed in holding at the Ingham County Jail. While Police Departments may keep their records of arrests, the county maintains a central online inmate locator.

Performing an inmate search helps the public access the following information: the incarcerated person’s name, aliases, inmate number, date of birth, date of incarceration, visiting schedule, fines and fees, charges (sentenced and unsentenced), court dates, release or transfer information, among others.

How to Find an Inmate in Ingham County Jail

To find an inmate in Ingham County Jail, use the Ingham County Inmate Locator. The search tool allows individuals to search for inmate information by first or last name or by inmate number. One can also contact the Ingham County Jail at (517) 676-2431. In some cases, an incarcerated person may be transferred to another correctional facility. In such a case where transfer information is not available online, interested persons may visit the Sheriff’s Office to request transfer information or look up the Michigan Offender Tracking Information System.

Ingham County Correctional Facility

630 North Cedar Street

Mason, MI 48854

Phone: (517) 676-2431 (General Information)

How to Use the Ingham County Jail Roster

The Ingham County Inmate Locator is an online search tool that can be accessed on any mobile device. To use this search site:

• Visit the Ingham County Corrections (Jail) homepage, scroll down, and click the highlighted text "Click for the Inmate Locator".
• There are two search options: by name and by inmate number. Select either option.
• Enter the first or last name or both if known (Example: "Jhonny Simpsons" or "Jhonny")
• Next, complete the verification requirement below the name box correctly and click the search button
• Choose the search result that best matches the records sought after
• If multiple results have similar names, look through each of them to find the exact record needed.

What Information is Included in the Ingham County Inmate Roster

The Ingham County Inmate Locator contains all the following information:

• The name of the incarcerated person: The first name, middle name, and last name of the offender
• Aliases: Other names the offender is known as and the dates of discovery.
• Date of birth
• Gender
• Inmate number
• Visitation Details: Visitation restrictions and link to schedule visitation appointment
• Fees: Fines, bonds, holds, and warrant fees.
• Sentenced Charges: Charge, case number, court name, fines and costs, outdated and eligible sheriff tether.
• Un-sentenced charges
• Release dates

Release dates and transfer information are public records, but oftentimes they appear as "yet to be determined" online and are therefore unavailable. Interested persons may contact the Ingham County Sheriff’s Office for general information on an inmate’s release date or whether or not the inmate has been transferred to a different facility (especially federal pre-trial detainees).

Personal information like home address, social security numbers, financial information, and records that may cripple the inmate’s right to a fair hearing may not be public information, as these constitute exceptions under the Michigan Freedom of Information Act. Additionally, an inmate’s criminal history record information may, in some circumstances, only be accessed by law enforcement agencies and courts.

Contact Details for Ingham County Jail or Sheriff’s Office

The Ingham County Sheriff’s Office and County Jail share the same address. Both facilities are in the same location. Visits to the Ingham County Jail can be scheduled online (video visitations), at the Smart Communications website, and at the Lobby of the Ingham County Correctional Facility or the Human Services Building. Members of the Public may contact or visit the establishment using the address and contact information below.

Ingham County Sheriff’s Office / Ingham County Jail

630 North Cedar Street

Mason, MI 48854

Phone: (517) 676-2431 (General Information)

Facility	Address	Phone Number	Website	Visitation Times
Ingham County Sheriff’s Office	630 North Cedar Street, Mason, MI 48854	General: (517) 676-2431 Central Records Division: 517-676-8224	https://sh.ingham.org/courts_and_sheriff/sheriffs_office/index.php	Office Hours Only: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM on Mondays to Fridays
Ingham County Jail	630 North Cedar Street, Mason, MI 48854	(517) 676-2431	https://sh.ingham.org/courts_and_sheriff/sheriffs_office/corrections.php	8:00 AM to 10:00 AM and 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM, Mondays to Fridays

Jail Facility Overview in Ingham County

Ingham County has one major correctional center serving the county: the Ingham County Jail has a 420-inmate capacity. This facility houses both male and female offenders, consisting of pre-trial detainees, sentenced offenders, and federal inmates for the Bureau of Prisons for short terms. The Ingham County Youth Center is another correctional facility in the county that provides temporary custody and care for juveniles in a detention program. Unlike the County Jail, the Youth Center has a 24-bed capacity for juveniles who have violated the law, failed to comply with court orders, and/or are awaiting court-ordered placements.

How to Send Money to an Inmate in Ingham County Jail?

Family and friends of inmates can send money to an inmate’s commissary account online at Expressaccount.com, by phone call to the Express Account at (866) 422-6833, or in person at the kiosk in the visitors’lobby at the Ingham County Jail. The kiosk is open for visitors to deposit funds 24/7. However, in-person services and phone orders are subject to a convenience fee.

The Ingham County Jail also allows family and friends to purchase or order care packages for inmates (ICARE). ICARE orders can also be placed online or by phone call through Express Account. Inmates are allowed only two orders per day (one placed by the inmate with their commissary funds and one ICARE order), and are limited to a maximum of $100.

Inmate Search by Jail Facility

An inmate search at the Ingham County Jail may be performed online using the county inmate locator or by visiting the Central Records Division of the Ingham County Sheriff’s Office to obtain paper records. The Ingham County Youth Center, on the other hand, does not provide access to its juvenile records, as such records are exempt from public disclosure under state and federal laws.

To conduct an inmate search in Ingham County, the searcher must know the first or last name of the inmate (or full name for an in-person search request) or the inmate number (number assigned to the inmate during booking). An inmate search can only give the searcher access to public information. For example, juvenile records are not public records and, as such, cannot be retrieved through an online search.

Ingham County Visitation Rules and Schedules

Families, friends, loved ones, and even professionals (attorneys, medical professionals, social services, and law enforcement personnel) may visit or interview inmates during permitted hours. Visits from families, friends, and loved ones are strictly video visits. Inmates are only allowed 1 free on-site video visit per week. Inmates are allowed to receive video visits daily, but this depends on the class of offender, visitation restrictions, and availability of terminals.

Visitors are encouraged to schedule visits in advance, as priority will be given to those who have appointments and others who arrive early.

On-site visits can occur from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM and 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM Mondays to Fridays, with the exception of county and national holidays. Visits may be scheduled online, at the Ingham County Jail Lobby, or at the County Human Services Building. Generally, the charge for remote video visitations is 50 credits per minute (50 cents per minute), and it increases at 15-30 minute intervals, although this may vary per facility.

Visitors must provide the following information or documents at check-in:

• Home address
• Phone number
• Valid driver’s license or other government-issued identification card.

It is important to comply with the Ingham County Jail’s visitation rules; any inappropriate conduct or violation of the rules will result in sanctions for the inmate. Please note that taking photos is prohibited during visitation. If any pictures are discovered, both the inmate and visitors will have their visiting privileges suspended.

Mailing and Commissary Information

The Ingham County Jail allows members of the public to send mail and books to inmates and also deposit funds into the inmate’s commissary account. Individuals can send letters or greeting cards to their relatives, loved ones, or friends held at the Ingham County Correctional Facility.

All mail must be sent to the county’s mail processing center at the address below. Those sent to the Facility’s address would be returned to the sender.

Inmate Name - Inmate Number

C/O Mail Processing Center

P.O. Box 9175

Seminole, FL 33775-9175

The rules regarding books and reading materials are different. Books must be paperback and mailed directly from the publishers with their address imprinted clearly on the package or mailing label. They must not promote or contain any depictions of violence, explosives, drugs, poisons, insurrection, or sexual and explicit material. Books and newspapers can only be sent from approved publishers and recognized distributors (Amazon, Barnes and Noble) and should be mailed to the address below.

Inmate Name - Inmate Number

Ingham County Correctional Facility

640 North Cedar Street

Mason, MI 48854