Jackson County, MI Arrests & Jail Records

To request arrest records from the Jackson County Michigan Sheriff's Office, individuals may submit a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Request online. Alternatively, they may contact the Sheriff's Office Records Division directly for assistance at:

Jackson County Sheriff's Office

212 W Wesley Street

Jackson, MI 49201

Phone: (517) 768-7921

Fax: (313) 224-2367

Additionally, information about individuals currently held in Jackson County jails may be obtained by contacting the Wesley Street Jail at (517) 768-4833 or the Chanter Road Jail at (517) 768-160.

Access to Jackson County arrest records is available through local law enforcement agencies. Requesters may contact the appropriate police department, with the individual's name, and if available, the arrest date. Many Jackson County Police Departments provide online access to arrest and incident logs for public searches. For example, the City of Jackson Police Department offers a County Crime Viewer, allowing users to explore reported crimes by location, type, or date. The following are other major Police Departments in the county:

• Summit Township Police Department
• Napoleon Township Police Department
• Spring Ardor Township Police Department
• Springport Township Police Department

Individuals seeking fingerprint-based criminal history records in Jackson County may contact the Criminal Justice Information Center (CJIC) of the Michigan State Police (MSP). The CJIC serves as the state repository for all arrests, charges, and convictions of serious crimes committed in Michigan. For inquiries about criminal records or the fingerprint-based search process, requesters may contact the CJIC at (517) 241-0606.

Alternatively, for name-based criminal history searches, the MSP offers the Internet Criminal History Access Tool (ICHAT), which allows for name-based searches of public criminal history information. Users may register on the platform or perform a one-time search as a guest.

The 4th Judicial Circuit Court in Jackson County handles felony cases, while the 12th District Court manages traffic violations and misdemeanor offenses. The public may access criminal court records from various Michigan counties, including Jackson County through the MiCOURT Case Search platform. For further inquiries or to obtain court records, individuals may contact the Jackson County Clerk's Office at:

Jackson County Clerk's Office

312 South Jackson Street

Jackson, MI 49201

Phone: (517) 788-4268

In addition, the Michigan Department of Corrections (MDOC) provides public access to arrest records online via its Offender Search Portal, allowing searches by last name, MDOC number, and optional filters like first name, sex, race, age, or offender status.

Alternatively, persons interested in Jackson County arrest records may use reliable third-party websites like InfoTracer to access them. These platforms typically provide more convenient access. They are also not limited by jurisdiction allowing for a wider search.