Inmate Search 🔍 | Detroit Jail

Detroit Jail is low security jail which falls under jurisdiction of Detroit, MI. The jail is maintained and operated by officers at Detroit Police department. It is mainly used to temporarily hold new detainees before moving them to nearest county Jail. Usually it houses inmate for short period of time but in some cases it can also house inmates serving less than a year jail term. Most of the inmates are convicted for misdemeanor offenses like driving under the influence, fighting, assault, minor drug offenses, etc. Detroit Jail provides basic amenities to the inmates like bathroom facility and 3 meals daily. Sometimes detainees from nearby municipality or county are also housed in the Jail.

Location

1300 Beaubien
Detroit, Michigan 48226

Fax Number

313-596-1450

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q. How do I find out if someone is currently detained at Detroit Jail?

Detroit Jail maintains an online inmate list where one can find the list of detainees. The list is updated usually fairly frequently. To check the inmate roster please visit Detroit Jail Sheriff Department website. If that doesn't work, another good way to find someone is to call the Detroit police department at 313-596-1300 and find out about the inmate directly.

Q. What if you are not able to find the inmate in Detroit Jail?

It means the inmate is transferred to nearby county jail or state prison facility or is released from jail. Check Michigan inmate search page for more details on how to search for an inmate in Michigan.

Q. What are the visitation rules of Detroit Jail?

Any individual with valid government ID and who isn’t on felony probation is allowed to visit an inmate. Children below 18 years, must be accompanied by a legal guardian.
For more information one can call 313-596-1300.

Detroit Jail Visitation Hours

Sunday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.	5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Monday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Tuesday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Thursday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Friday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.	5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Saturday	9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.	5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.