Clinton Township Inmate Population
Clinton Township is one of Michigan's largest townships, with about 100,000 residents in Macomb County. The inmate population for Clinton Township is held at the Macomb County Jail in Mt. Clemens, which serves all of Macomb County. You can search the inmate population using the Macomb County Sheriff's online locator, by phone, or through Michigan OTIS for anyone sentenced to a state prison. This page explains how to find inmates, access public records, and use notification services.
Clinton Township Overview
Macomb County Inmate Locator
Clinton Township does not run its own jail. People arrested by Clinton Township Police or Macomb County Sheriff's deputies are booked into the Macomb County Jail at 43565 Elizabeth Road in Mt. Clemens. The Macomb County Sheriff's Office operates the online inmate locator at macombgov.org, which allows name-based searches for anyone currently in county custody. Results typically show booking date, charges, and bond status.
You can also call the Macomb County Sheriff at 586-469-5151 to ask about a specific inmate. Phone is a good option when you need a quick answer or when the online system isn't available. Staff can confirm whether someone is in custody and provide general booking information.
| Contact | Details |
|---|---|
| Macomb County Jail | 43565 Elizabeth Road, Mt. Clemens, MI 48043 |
| Sheriff Phone | 586-469-5151 |
| Online Locator | Macomb County Inmate Locator |
| Sheriff Website | Macomb County Sheriff |
Jail Process for Clinton Township Arrests
When someone is arrested in Clinton Township, they go through the Macomb County Jail for booking and detention. The county jail holds people who are awaiting trial, serving short sentences, or waiting for transfer to a state facility. This is standard across Macomb County -- none of the townships operate their own jails.
If someone was convicted of a felony and got more than one year, they move to a state prison. In that case, search Michigan OTIS instead of the county locator. If neither shows a record, the person may have been released, transferred to another county, or is in federal custody. Federal inmates are tracked through the Federal Bureau of Prisons, which is a separate system.
Michigan OTIS for State Prison Inmates
The Michigan Department of Corrections Offender Tracking Information System (OTIS) is available at mdocweb.state.mi.us. It covers all MDOC-supervised offenders, including people in state prisons and those on parole or probation. Search by name or MDOC number. Results show current facility, offense summary, and projected release dates where available. OTIS also includes people under community supervision, so a result doesn't always mean the person is locked up right now. Check the custody status field to confirm. More background on the system is at michigan.gov/corrections.
VINELink Notification Service
Macomb County is connected to VINELink, the statewide inmate notification network. If you need to be alerted when someone's custody status changes, register at vinelink.com or call 1-800-770-7657. The service is free. Alerts are sent by phone, text, or email when an inmate is released, transferred, or has a bond change. Anyone can register. You don't need to be a crime victim to use the service. Once you're signed up, notifications go out automatically.
Public Records and FOIA Requests
Michigan's Freedom of Information Act at MCL 15.231 gives you the right to request records from public agencies. You can submit a FOIA request to the Macomb County Sheriff's Office for booking logs, incident reports, and jail records related to Clinton Township arrests. Requests must be in writing. The agency has five business days to respond. Fees may apply based on the volume and type of records. Basic custody status is available for free through the online locator without filing a formal request.
Court Records Through MiCOURT
Cases from Clinton Township arrests appear in the Michigan court case search at courts.michigan.gov/case-search. Clinton Township cases are heard in Macomb County's 16th Circuit Court for felonies and the 41-B District Court for misdemeanors. Search by name or case number to find charges, hearing dates, bond amounts, and outcomes. Court records are maintained by the court system, separate from the county jail. They're useful when you need to understand the legal status of a case and what to expect next.
Michigan State Police Tools
The Michigan State Police Internet Criminal History Access Tool (ICHAT) at michigan.gov/msp/services/ichat provides statewide criminal conviction records for a small fee. It covers Michigan convictions broadly and is most useful when you need more than just current custody status. The Michigan Sex Offender Registry at michigan.gov/msp/services/sex-offender-registry is free and searchable by name or map location. Neither tool shows whether someone is currently in jail. Use the Macomb County inmate locator or OTIS for current custody information.
Visiting Inmates at Macomb County Jail
Visits to the Macomb County Jail must be scheduled in advance. The facility uses video visitation. Call the Macomb County Sheriff at 586-469-5151 to get the current schedule and to find out how to be approved as a visitor. You need valid ID to visit. Remote video visits through a third-party service may be available for an extra fee. On-site visits may be free. Policies can change, so it's worth calling ahead before you drive to Mt. Clemens. Walk-in visits without approval are not accepted.
County Jail vs. State Prison
County jails hold people who are newly arrested, waiting for trial, or serving short sentences. The Macomb County Jail is the county jail for Clinton Township. State prisons hold people with felony convictions serving over one year. Under MCL 801.1, county jails are run by the county sheriff. Under MCL 800.31, MDOC manages state prisons. When you search for someone, start with the county locator. If they're not there, try OTIS. Use both systems to cover county and state custody.
The screenshot below shows the Michigan OTIS search tool, the statewide database for Michigan prison inmates including those from Clinton Township and Macomb County who are serving time in state facilities.
OTIS is maintained by the Michigan Department of Corrections and covers all MDOC-supervised offenders from Clinton Township and across the state.
Macomb County Inmate Population
Clinton Township is part of Macomb County. The Macomb County Sheriff's Office handles all county jail operations, including bookings from Clinton Township. The county page has full information on the jail system, court contacts, and records request procedures.
Nearby Cities
Other qualifying cities near Clinton Township with inmate population pages are listed below.