Muskegon County, MI Arrests & Jail Records

To get arrest records, individuals can contact the Records Division of the Muskegon County Sheriff at:

Muskegon County Sheriff's Office

990 Terrace Street, 1st Floor

Muskegon, MI 49442

Phone: (231) 724-6351

Inmate records, which may include arrest details of detainees, may be accessible online via the Locate An Inmate tool maintained by the county sheriff.

Interested persons can get arrest reports at the following local police agencies in Muskegon:

• Muskegon Police Department
• Norton Shores Police Department
• Muskegon Heights Police Department
• North Muskegon Police Department
• Roosevelt Park Police Department

Requesters can look up the police department directory to find other local agencies within the county. Some departments provide arrest records only to mail and walk-in requesters, while others maintain online portals where users can view recent arrest reports or submit online requests.

The MSP Criminal History Record database contains arrest details, charges, and sentencing information of offenders. Interested persons can view these records online via the state police's Internet Criminal History Access Tool (ICHAT). To begin the online background check, requesters must set up new accounts on ICHAT. Afterward, log in with the registered email and password, then, click 'Search for Criminal History.' Before submitting the request, provide the subject's name, date of birth, gender, and other key identifying information. Each online search costs $10, which is payable by Visa, MasterCard, or Discover.

Only authorized agencies and record owners can get the MSP fingerprint-based criminal history. Eligible applicants must contact approved Livescan Vendors to schedule a fingerprinting appointment. After fingerprinting, submit a cover letter, Michigan Applicant Fingerprint Card, and a $30 money order/check to:

Michigan State Police - CJIC

PO Box 30266

Lansing, MI 48909-7766

The Muskegon County Clerk is the official record custodian for criminal court records, which contain offenders' arrest details. To get these records, interested persons can submit in-person or mail requests to:

Muskegon County Clerk's Office

990 Terrace, 6th Floor

Suite 600

Muskegon, MI 49442

Phone: (231) 724-6251

Include a self-addressed stamped envelope and copy fee of $1 per page, which is payable by money orders. To view case files online, visit the Online 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 Muskegon County arrest records.