Shiawassee County Inmate Population

Shiawassee County, Michigan holds its inmate population at the county jail in Corunna, operated by the Shiawassee County Sheriff's Office. The jail processes bookings from local law enforcement, holds pre-trial detainees, and houses people serving short sentences. Michigan law makes most booking and custody records publicly available. This page explains how to find current inmate status, use Michigan's statewide search tools, and access records through the county or state systems.

Shiawassee County Sheriff's Office and Jail

The Shiawassee County Sheriff's Office at 201 E. McArthur St., Corunna, MI 48817 manages the county jail and all inmate population records. The main phone number is (989) 743-3411. Deputies handle intake, classification, housing assignments, and release for everyone booked into the facility.

Under MCL 15.231, Michigan's Freedom of Information Act, most booking data and jail roster information is public. You can call the jail to check basic custody status. For printed records or more detailed information, a written FOIA request may be needed. The office must respond within five business days.

Shiawassee County sits in mid-Michigan, surrounded by Livingston, Ingham, Clinton, Gratiot, Saginaw, and Genesee counties. The county is served by the 35th Circuit Court for felony cases. The jail handles a mix of local charges and holds for neighboring jurisdictions, so the population changes regularly.

OTIS Statewide Inmate Search

Michigan's Offender Tracking Information System (OTIS) covers people in state prison. Anyone sentenced to more than a year in Shiawassee County will be sent to a Michigan Department of Corrections facility and searchable in OTIS. Use the free search at https://mdocweb.state.mi.us/OTIS2/otis2.aspx.

Enter a name or MDOC number to find current facility, expected release date, and custody status. OTIS does not include people at the county jail level. For Shiawassee County jail inmates, contact the sheriff's office at (989) 743-3411.

People sentenced from the 35th Circuit Court will pass through MDOC intake before appearing in OTIS. There can be a short delay of a day or two while the system updates. Note: if someone was recently sentenced and does not appear in OTIS yet, try again after 48 hours or call the county jail to check their current location.

VINELink Victim and Family Notification

VINELink is a free service that sends alerts when an inmate's custody status changes. You can register to be notified of releases, transfers, and escapes for both county and state inmates in Michigan. Sign up at https://www.vinelink.com/ or by calling 1-800-770-7657.

You'll need the inmate's name or ID to register for alerts. Notifications go out by phone, text, or email depending on your preference. The system runs continuously and draws from official custody data, making it faster and more reliable than calling the jail each day.

VINELink is widely used in mid-Michigan counties like Shiawassee, where court proceedings can take months and custody status may change several times before a case is resolved. Staying registered allows you to track changes without repeated calls to the jail or court clerk.

Michigan Public Records and Inmate Access

The Freedom of Information Act under MCL 15.231 gives the public the right to request most government records, including jail records. The Shiawassee County Sheriff's Office must respond to written FOIA requests within five business days.

Submit a written request by mail to 201 E. McArthur St., Corunna, MI 48817, or in person. Be specific about what records you want. Fees may apply for copying, but basic booking records are often provided at little or no cost. The office must provide a written reason if any portion of a request is denied.

Certain records are exempt from disclosure. These include investigative records, juvenile proceedings, and some medical records. If a denial seems improper, you can file an appeal with the agency or take the matter to circuit court. Note: the exemption being claimed must be identified in the denial letter, which gives you a basis to challenge it if needed.

Court Records for Shiawassee County

The 35th Judicial Circuit Court handles felony cases in Shiawassee County. District court covers misdemeanors. Both are searchable at the Michigan One Court of Justice portal: https://courts.michigan.gov/case-search/.

MiCOURT shows case filings, charges, hearing dates, and outcomes. If someone is in the county jail, their case will likely appear in this system. You can check what charges they face and when their next court date is. Court records are separate from jail records, so always use both sources for a complete picture. Someone may have a pending case but be out on bond, or be in custody on a hold that doesn't appear as a local charge.

Michigan Sex Offender Registry

The Michigan State Police maintains a public Sex Offender Registry covering all registered offenders across the state. Search by name, address, or zip code at https://www.michigan.gov/msp/services/sex-offender-registry. The registry shows current addresses, offense history, and registration status.

The registry does not tell you if someone is currently in jail. For current custody status, use OTIS for state inmates or contact the Shiawassee County Jail. Shiawassee County residents who fail to maintain their sex offender registration face separate criminal charges. Contact the sheriff's office to report suspected violations.

ICHAT for Criminal History

ICHAT, the Internet Criminal History Access Tool at https://www.michigan.gov/msp/services/ichat, provides public access to Michigan criminal conviction records. The tool covers felonies and misdemeanors statewide. There is a small per-search fee.

ICHAT shows convictions, not pending charges or arrests. It does not reflect current custody status. Use it to check whether someone has prior convictions in Michigan, not to find out if they are currently in jail. For that, contact the Shiawassee County Sheriff's Office or use OTIS. Note: ICHAT draws from court-reported data and may not reflect very recent convictions immediately.

Michigan Department of Corrections

People sentenced to more than a year from Shiawassee County are transferred to the Michigan Department of Corrections. The MDOC oversees all state prisons and parole. Their main website is at https://www.michigan.gov/corrections, and their prison list is at https://www.michigan.gov/corrections/Prisons.

After sentencing from the 35th Circuit, a person is transported to an MDOC receiving facility for intake and classification before receiving a permanent facility assignment. Visit, mail, and phone policies vary by prison. Check the MDOC site for the specific facility to get current details before attempting contact.

The OTIS search portal, hosted by the Michigan Department of Corrections, is the primary public tool for finding state inmates from Shiawassee County. Anyone sentenced from the 35th Circuit Court to more than a year will appear in this system once MDOC intake is complete.

Cities in Shiawassee County

No cities in Shiawassee County meet the population threshold for a dedicated inmate population page. Communities including Owosso, Corunna, and Perry are served by the county jail system. For any address in Shiawassee County, use the state search tools or contact the sheriff's office directly. Browse qualifying Michigan cities at the cities directory.

Nearby Counties

Shiawassee County borders six Michigan counties, each with its own jail and court operations. Click any county below for inmate population details.