Berrien County, MI Arrests & Jail Records

To get arrest records, requesters can contact the Records Division of the Berrien County Sheriff at:

Berrien County Sheriff's Office

919 Port Street

St. Joseph, MI 49085

Phone: (269) 983-7141

Inmate records, which may include arrest details of detainees, are available online via the Inmate Search portal maintained by the county Sheriff. To search the portal, requesters must enter the inmate's name and booking date.

Individuals interested in Berrien's arrest records can visit any of the following major Police agencies in the county:

• Niles Police Department
• St. Joseph Department of Public Safety
• Buchanan Police Department

Requesters can also visit the police department's websites to find online request forms, look up contact details, and find other information on how to get arrest reports.

Requesters can access arrest information, charges, and sentencing details of offenders on the Criminal History Record database created by the Michigan State Police. Anyone can conduct name-based checks online, while fingerprint-based records are available only to authorized agencies and record owners. To view limited criminal records online, members of the public should open the Internet Criminal History Access Tool (ICHAT) and create new accounts. Next, enter the login details, including the registered email and password. Once logged in, click 'Search for Criminal History' and enter the subject's name, date of birth, gender, and other required information. Name-based searches typically cost $10, which is payable by MasterCard, Visa, or Discover.

Eligible applicants can get fingerprint-based criminal records by contacting approved Livescan Vendors to book fingerprinting appointments. After fingerprinting, submit the Michigan Applicant Fingerprint Card, a cover letter, and the $30 processing fee payable by money order/check to:

Michigan State Police

Criminal Justice Information Center

P.O. Box 30266

Lansing, MI 48909-7766

The County Clerk also serves as the Clerk of the Circuit Court in Berrien. Criminal court records, including defendants' names, charges, and other details, are maintained by the Court Clerk. To get these records, interested persons can download and complete the copy request form. Afterward, submit in-person or by mail to:

Berrien County Clerk's Office

811 Port Street, First Floor

Room 123

Saint Joseph, MI 49085

Phone: (269) 983-7111

The court Clerk charges $10 per search, $11 for certified documents, and a copy fee of $1 per page. To view case files online, visit the MiCOURT Case Search and search by providing the subject's name, date of birth, or case number. Reputable third-party websites like InfoTracer also offer access to Berrien County arrest records.