Ionia County, MI Arrests & Jail Records

The Ionia County Sheriff keeps arrest records and makes them accessible to the public. Anyone can get these records by submitting the FOIA Request Form via mail or in person at:

Ionia County Sheriff's Office

133 Adams Street

Ionia, MI 48846

Phone: (616) 527-5737

Arrest information involving inmates in Ionia's Correctional Center is accessible by calling the jail coordinator at (616) 527-5390.

Each police department in communities within Ionia County keeps records of individuals arrested within their jurisdiction. To access these records, requesters should locate the police department in charge of the arrest. Afterwards, submit formal requests in person, by phone, or by mail to the office. The following police departments offer online request forms and guidelines on their official websites.

• Ionia Police Department
• Belding Police Department
• Portland Police Department
• Lake Odessa Police Department

The MSP Criminal History Record database typically includes felony/misdemeanor arrests and charges. Anyone can view the records online via the state's Internet Criminal History Access Tool (ICHAT). To do so, new users must create new accounts on the ICHAT portal with their name, email, and address. Once registered, log in to the statewide database and click on 'Search for Criminal History.' Select the Search Reason and enter the subject's name, gender, and date of birth in the space provided. The search system will generate a list of results based on the provided details, allowing users to select the appropriate criminal record. To access the selected file, provide the credit/debit card details to pay the $10 search fee.

Fingerprint-based criminal records are available only to employers, authorized agencies, and individuals requesting their records. Applicants can get these records by scheduling an appointment with local law enforcement or approved Live Scan Vendors. Next, submit the Applicant Fingerprint Card, a cover letter of intent, contact details, a return address, and a $30 money order/check to:

Michigan State Police

CJIC

P.O. Box 30266

Lansing, MI 48909-7766

Requesters can find defendants' arrest details on criminal case files maintained by the Ionia Circuit Court Clerk. To view case files online, visit the Michigan Case Search and search by providing the subject's name, case number, case type, or attorney name. Individuals can also order criminal court records by mailing formal requests or visiting the clerk at:

Ionia County Clerk's Office

100 West Main Street

Ionia, MI 48846

Phone: (616) 527-5322

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