Lansing Recent Arrests
Lansing recent arrests are processed by the Lansing Police Department and the Ingham County court system. As the state capital of Michigan, Lansing has a sizable police force that handles arrests across the city. The Ingham County Jail holds most people booked after arrest. You can search Lansing arrest records through the county jail lookup, statewide databases, or by filing a records request with the police department. This page covers the main methods for finding and accessing recent arrest records in Lansing.
Lansing Overview
Lansing Police Department Arrests
The Lansing Police Department is at 120 West Michigan Avenue in downtown Lansing. The main number is (517) 483-4600. The department has over 400 sworn officers and covers the entire city. Officers make arrests for crimes ranging from misdemeanors to felonies. After a Lansing arrest, the person is booked at the police station. Depending on the charge, they may be held at the Ingham County Jail or released on bond.
To get a copy of an arrest report from Lansing Police, submit a FOIA request under MCL § 15.231. Put the request in writing. Include the person's name and the date of the arrest if you know it. The department responds within five business days. Standard copy fees run about $1 per page. Certified copies cost more. If you can show you are on public assistance, the first $20 in fees may be waived. The Lansing Police also posts some arrest information on their website and social media accounts.
All Lansing arrests get reported to the state under MCL § 28.242. This feeds into the ICHAT database within 72 hours.
Lansing Police Department
| Address | 120 W. Michigan Ave, Lansing, MI 48933 |
| Phone | (517) 483-4600 |
Ingham County Jail and Lansing Bookings
The Ingham County Sheriff runs the county jail where many Lansing arrests end up. The jail has an online inmate search tool. You can look up people currently in custody by name. The tool shows booking dates, charges, and bond amounts. It updates through the day as bookings and releases happen. This is the quickest way to check on someone who was recently arrested in Lansing.
The Ingham County Jail serves all of Ingham County, not just Lansing. Other cities in the county send their arrestees here too. The online search only shows current inmates. If the person you are looking for was already released, they will not show up. For older booking records, contact the Ingham County Sheriff's office with a written request. Visit the Ingham County recent arrests page for a full look at county-level resources.
Lansing Court Records After Arrest
Criminal cases from Lansing arrests go to the 54A District Court. It handles misdemeanors, arraignments, and preliminary hearings for felony cases. The court is at 124 West Michigan Avenue in Lansing. Felonies move to the 30th Circuit Court after the preliminary exam. The circuit court is at 313 West Kalamazoo Street. Both courts keep public records under MCL § 600.1420.
You can search Lansing court cases on the MiCOURT portal for free. Enter a name or case number to see case status, hearing dates, and parties. For full documents, you may need to visit the clerk's office. The Michigan Courts website has links to both the 54A District Court and the 30th Circuit Court, along with forms and filing instructions.
Note: The 54A District Court in Lansing handles one of the higher volumes of arraignments in the mid-Michigan area.
Search Lansing Recent Arrests Online
ICHAT is the statewide criminal history tool from the Michigan State Police. It costs $10 per search. You need a name and date of birth. Lansing arrests show up in ICHAT after they are reported. It covers felonies and serious misdemeanors statewide. It does not include pending cases or minor traffic tickets.
OTIS is free from the Michigan Department of Corrections. It shows people in state prison or on parole. If someone arrested in Lansing ended up with a state sentence, OTIS has their record. Search by name or MDOC number. The tool also shows people discharged in the last three years.
The Lansing Police Department website at lansingmi.gov/police has department information and contact details.
From the Lansing Police site you can find out how to submit FOIA requests, get precinct contact info, and read about recent crime activity in the city.
VINELink sends free custody alerts. Register to be notified when someone held in the Ingham County Jail or a state prison is released or transferred. The service is open to anyone.
Expunging Lansing Arrest Records
Under MCL § 780.621, Michigan's Clean Slate law allows people to remove old convictions from their record. Two felonies can be set aside after 10 years and four misdemeanors after seven years. Some qualifying offenses get automatic expungement. The petition goes to the 30th Circuit Court in Lansing. The filing fee is $50 with waivers available.
Not every conviction can be expunged. Violent crimes, sex offenses, and sentences over 10 years are excluded. MCL § 28.243 covers arrest records that did not lead to a conviction. If charges were dropped or you were found not guilty, those records may be removed. Michigan Legal Help has free tools and guides to check eligibility. MCL § 445.1883 stops websites from charging to remove mugshot photos. Once a Lansing arrest is expunged, it gets cleared from ICHAT and other public databases over the next several months.
Ingham County Arrest Records
Lansing is the largest city in Ingham County. The county sheriff handles the jail and booking records for the entire county. For a complete look at Ingham County arrest records and resources, visit the county page.
Nearby Cities
These cities are near Lansing. Each has its own police department and arrest records.