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Find a Macomb County Jail Inmate and Verify Custody Details
If you are trying to find someone arrested in Macomb County, start with the Macomb County Sheriff’s Office inmate locator. The county links to its JailTracker system for current jail searches, so you do not need to pay a private inmate-search website just to begin.
Have the inmate’s full legal name ready. An inmate number, approximate arrest date or case number can make later bond and court checks much easier.
How to Search the Macomb County Jail Roster
- Open the Sheriff’s official Locate an Inmate page. Use the county page linked above rather than an advertisement or people-search service.
- Select the JailTracker inmate-search link. This opens the public custody-search system currently linked by the Sheriff’s Office.
- Enter the inmate’s name. Start with the legal last name and add the first name when needed to narrow the results.
- Compare the matching records carefully. Check available booking, charge, bond, court or custody information so you do not confuse two people with similar names.
- Write down the inmate number and case number. These details are especially useful if you need to post bond, send funds, ask about a court case or contact the jail.
- Verify time-sensitive information before paying or traveling. Custody, bond, court and release information can change after the roster record was viewed.
What Information Can the Inmate Search Help You Find?
The exact JailTracker display can change, but a current inmate record may provide information needed to identify the correct booking and continue with jail services.
| Information | How it helps |
|---|---|
| Inmate name / identifier | Confirms the custody record and is needed for many jail services. |
| Booking information | Helps distinguish a new arrest from an older case. |
| Charges | Shows allegations connected with the current jail record. |
| Bond information | Helps determine whether a bond is listed and what information is needed to post it. |
| Court or case information | Can help you move from the jail record to the correct court case. |
| Custody status | Helps determine whether the person is still being held, released or otherwise no longer in the same custody status. |
Important: an arrest, booking entry or jail charge is not proof that a person was convicted. Use the court record when you need the legal status or outcome of the case.
If the Inmate Does Not Appear
Do not assume a missing result means the person was never arrested. Use the system that matches the situation:
| Situation | Best next step |
|---|---|
| Arrest happened very recently | Allow time for booking, then search JailTracker again or call 586-469-5151. |
| Name may be different | Try the legal booking name, alternate spelling, hyphenated surname or a shorter name search. |
| You need a court date or formal case status | Use Macomb County Court Records / CourtView. |
| Person was transferred to Michigan state custody | Use the Michigan DOC OTIS offender search. |
| You need broader Michigan criminal-history information | Use the Michigan State Police ICHAT system rather than treating a jail roster as a complete criminal history. |
Macomb County JailTracker is for local county-jail custody. Michigan DOC’s OTIS is a different system covering prisoners, parolees and probationers under MDOC jurisdiction. OTIS specifically does not serve as the county-jail inmate roster.
How to Check Bond and Release Information
Macomb County instructs users to check the inmate locator first. Before posting bond, collect:
- Inmate’s name
- Inmate number
- Case number for each relevant charge
- Bond or fine amount
During court hours, most bonds are posted with the appropriate court. Macomb County notes exceptions for Circuit Court and Friend of the Court cases. Outside applicable court hours, bonds can be handled through the Sheriff’s Office, and the county also provides an approved online/telephone payment route.
Current in-person payment methods published by the county include cash, cashier’s check payable to Macomb County Prisoner Information, major credit cards subject to a fee and approved surety-bond agents.
Bond information phone: 586-307-9612
The Sheriff’s Office warns that release processing can take several hours depending on jail activity and the inmate’s housing location.
Macomb County Jail Visitation
Friends and family visits are conducted by video. The county currently publishes these core rules:
- Inmates generally receive two visits per week.
- The first visit of the week is free; later visits may have a fee.
- Up to three visitors may participate in a visit.
- Visits are approximately 30 minutes.
- Visitors must register at least 24 hours in advance and no more than two weeks ahead.
- A visitor may visit up to five inmates individually.
- Proper attire is required.
- Non-professional visits are non-contact and recorded.
Macomb County uses ICSolutions for family visitation and inmate phone services. Current scheduling or account questions can be handled through ICSolutions at 888-506-8407.
Send Money to a Macomb County Jail Inmate
Confirm that the person is still in Macomb County Jail and copy the correct inmate number before depositing money.
| Method | Current county information |
|---|---|
| TouchPay | Online or by phone at 866-232-1899. Macomb County facility locator number: 748043. |
| JPay | Online or by phone at 800-574-5729. |
| Jail lobby kiosk | Cash or credit-card deposits are available through the kiosk. |
| Do not mail money. |
The county currently states that an inmate account may hold a maximum of $400 at one time.
Inmate funds questions: 586-307-9542, Monday-Friday, 6 a.m.-2 p.m.
Phone Calls, Tablets, Messages and Care Packages
- Phone service: ICSolutions, 888-506-8407.
- Phone account: Friends and family can establish an ICSolutions account for calls and available voice-message services.
- Tablet funds: The Sheriff’s inmate-services page links to the approved tablet funding service.
- Messages and photos: The county currently links to GettingOut for this service.
- Care packages: The official inmate-services page links to MyCarePack.
Use the Sheriff’s current inmate-services page before paying because vendors, fees and service options can change.
How to Send Mail
The Sheriff’s dedicated jail-mail page currently gives this mailing format:
P.O. Box 2308
Mount Clemens, MI 48043-2308
Important mail rules include:
- Include the inmate number with the inmate’s name.
- Personal mail is inspected for prohibited items.
- Do not include postage stamps, food, checks, bills, receipts, extra envelopes, labels, oversized cards, Polaroids, magnets, stickers or ribbon.
- Inmate-to-inmate mail within the facility is prohibited.
- Soft-cover books must be ordered by the inmate through the commissary program.
- Publisher-direct prepaid magazine or newspaper subscriptions may be permitted under current rules.
- Reading material is subject to a five-item maximum.
- Mail is not forwarded or held after the inmate is no longer available to receive it.
Inmate Property and Records
Property release: The Sheriff’s current inmate-services page lists property-release hours as Sunday through Thursday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. An inmate in custody may elect to release valuable property such as keys, a phone, wallet or jewelry. Clothing is handled differently.
Transfer to prison: When an inmate is transferred to prison, the county states that remaining property is boxed and held for 14 days for an authorized pickup before disposal.
Proof of incarceration: The Sheriff’s Records Office currently offers proof of incarceration during normal business hours. Photo identification is required and the published fee is $4.
FOIA/public records: Written Sheriff’s Office FOIA requests can be submitted to the Records Office. If you only need current custody, use JailTracker first rather than filing a records request.
Macomb County Jail Contact Information
| Facility / agency | Macomb County Sheriff’s Office / Macomb County Jail |
|---|---|
| Address | 43565 Elizabeth Road, Mt. Clemens, MI 48043 |
| Sheriff main line | 586-469-5151 |
| Bond line | 586-307-9612 |
| Inmate funds | 586-307-9542, Monday-Friday 6 a.m.-2 p.m. |
| Phone / visitation provider | ICSolutions: 888-506-8407 |
Use the Right Record for What You Need
| You need | Use |
|---|---|
| Current Macomb County jail custody | Macomb County JailTracker |
| Bond details | JailTracker + Sheriff’s bond instructions |
| Felony Circuit Court case | Macomb County CourtView / Circuit Court records |
| Michigan state prisoner, parolee or probationer | Michigan DOC OTIS |
| Broader Michigan public criminal history | Michigan State Police ICHAT |
A jail roster answers a custody question. It should not be treated as a complete criminal-history report, and a booking does not establish guilt.
Related Jail Search Guides
If you are checking custody outside Macomb County, these verified guides on our site may also help:
- Cook County Jail Inmate Search & Roster
- Lake County Jail Inmate Search & Roster
- Marion County Jail Inmate Search & Roster
Macomb County Jail Inmate Search FAQs
1. How do I search for an inmate in Macomb County Jail?
Open the Macomb County Sheriff’s official Locate an Inmate page, follow the JailTracker link, search using the person’s legal name and review the matching booking record carefully.
2. Is there an official Macomb County Jail roster?
Yes. The Macomb County Sheriff’s Office links to its JailTracker program as the public inmate-search system for Macomb County Jail custody information.
3. Why can’t I find someone who was just arrested?
The person may still be going through transport, identification or booking. Check the name spelling, search again later and call the Sheriff’s Office at 586-469-5151 if you need direct confirmation.
4. What information should I have before searching?
Start with the person’s full legal first and last name. An inmate number, approximate arrest date or case number can help confirm the correct person and complete later jail or court steps.
5. How do I check an inmate’s bond in Macomb County?
Search the inmate first and note the inmate number, case number and listed bond amount. Then follow the Macomb County Sheriff’s official bond instructions or call the bond information line at 586-307-9612.
6. How do I find a Macomb County inmate’s court date?
Use available case information from the jail record, then check Macomb County CourtView or the appropriate trial court. Jail custody records and formal court records serve different purposes.
7. What if the person was transferred to a Michigan state prison?
Use the Michigan Department of Corrections OTIS offender search. OTIS covers MDOC prisoners, parolees and probationers and does not replace the Macomb County Jail roster.
8. How does Macomb County Jail visitation work?
Friends and family visits are conducted by video. Inmates generally receive two visits per week, the first weekly visit is free, visits are about 30 minutes and visitors must register at least 24 hours in advance.
9. How do I send money or mail to a Macomb County inmate?
Money can currently be deposited through approved TouchPay or JPay options or the jail lobby kiosk; money is not accepted by mail. Personal mail requires the inmate’s name and inmate number and should follow the Sheriff’s current jail-mail rules.
10. Does appearing in the Macomb County Jail roster mean someone was convicted?
No. A jail booking or custody record documents detention and related allegations or processing. It does not by itself prove guilt or show the final outcome of the criminal case.
Official procedures checked against Macomb County Sheriff’s Office, Macomb County Clerk/Circuit Court and Michigan Department of Corrections public resources. Jail procedures, vendor services, fees and custody information can change, so verify a time-sensitive action immediately before submitting payment, mail or a visitation request.