Monroe County Recent Arrests
Recent arrests in Monroe County are processed by the sheriff's office and the court system in southeastern Michigan. The Monroe County Sheriff handles bookings at the county jail on South Custer Road. Criminal charges then go to the 38th Circuit Court or the 1st District Court, both in the city of Monroe. This county sits along the Ohio border and Lake Erie. You can look up Monroe County arrest records using state tools, the court portal, or by reaching out to the sheriff's office directly. Here is what you need to know.
Monroe County Quick Facts
Monroe County Sheriff and Arrest Records
The Monroe County Sheriff's Office is at 3600 S. Custer Road in Monroe. Call (734) 240-3220. The sheriff runs the jail and handles patrol in the unincorporated parts of the county. When someone is arrested, deputies create a booking record with charges, bond info, and personal details. The jail is at the same location as the main office.
Monroe County does not offer an online inmate search tool at this time. You will need to call the jail or visit in person to check on current inmates. For older arrest records, file a FOIA request in writing. Include the full name and date of birth of the person you are looking for. Under MCL § 15.231, the sheriff must respond within five business days. Fees are usually $0.10 per page for copies. The office can extend the response time by 10 more days if the request is large or complex.
Some people try calling the non-emergency line to ask about recent bookings. The staff can sometimes confirm if a person is in custody. But for detailed records, a written request is the way to go. Walk-in requests also work during regular hours.
| Agency | Monroe County Sheriff's Office |
|---|---|
| Address | 3600 S. Custer Road, Monroe, MI 48161 |
| Phone | (734) 240-3220 |
| Jail | 3600 S. Custer Road, Monroe, MI 48161 |
| Records | Arrest logs, booking records, incident reports |
Note: Under MCL § 28.242, Monroe County law enforcement agencies must report arrests to the state database within 72 hours of booking.
Court Records for Monroe County Arrests
Felony cases from Monroe County arrests are heard in the 38th Circuit Court. Misdemeanors go to the 1st District Court. Both are at 106 E. First Street in Monroe. The clerk's phone number is (734) 240-7300. Court files include charges, hearing dates, plea deals, and sentencing info.
Search Monroe County court records online at the MiCOURT portal. It is free. Enter a name or case number to find what you need. The Michigan Courts website also has links to forms and general court info. Under MCL § 600.1420, most court records in Michigan are public. Cases involving minors or those sealed by a judge are not available.
Certified copies of court records cost around $10. Regular copies are about $1 per page. You can get them at the clerk's window or send a request by mail with a check or money order.
| Court | 38th Circuit Court / 1st District Court |
|---|---|
| Address | 106 E. First Street, Monroe, MI 48161 |
| Phone | (734) 240-7300 |
| Online | MiCOURT Case Search |
Find Monroe County Recent Arrests Online
Several state databases cover Monroe County arrest and conviction records. The ICHAT system from the Michigan State Police is the main one. It costs $10 per search. You look up a person by name and date of birth. ICHAT pulls felony and serious misdemeanor convictions statewide. It does not show pending cases or arrests that did not lead to a conviction. The data rules come from MCL § 28.243.
The OTIS system from the Michigan Department of Corrections is free to use. It tracks people in prison, on parole, or on probation. If someone arrested in Monroe County ends up in state custody, OTIS will show their info. You can search by name or MDOC number. It also shows people who were discharged in the last three years.
The screenshot below shows the OTIS offender search page at the Michigan Department of Corrections website.
OTIS is useful for tracking people who have been sentenced and are in the state corrections system after a Monroe County arrest.
VINELink is another free tool. It lets you track inmates in the Monroe County jail and get alerts when they are released or moved. The Michigan Sex Offender Registry shows registered offenders in the county by name, zip code, or address. Both are free and open to the public.
Note: Since Monroe County does not have an online inmate lookup, VINELink is one of the best ways to check on current jail status.
Clearing Monroe County Arrest Records
Michigan's Clean Slate law under MCL § 780.621 allows many people to get old records cleared. Automatic expungement covers certain felonies after 10 years and misdemeanors after seven years. You can also file a petition with the 38th Circuit Court. Use Form MC 227. The filing fee is $50. Violent crimes and sex offenses do not qualify for expungement.
Michigan Legal Help has free tools and guides to check if you qualify. The site walks you through everything. Once the court grants an expungement, the record gets removed from ICHAT and state databases. It takes a few months for the changes to go through.
Under MCL § 445.1883, commercial websites cannot charge people money to remove their mugshots. This covers booking photos from Monroe County arrests. If a website demands payment to take down your photo, report it to the Michigan Attorney General.
Counties Near Monroe County
Check these nearby counties for additional arrest records in southeastern Michigan.