Hillsdale County 24 Hour Booking Lookup
Hillsdale County 24 hour booking records are available through the JailTracker system on the sheriff's office website. The county jail holds 67 inmates in the general population plus 13 holding cells for people waiting on arraignment. You can click on any inmate's name in the system to see full booking details, charges, and court appearances. Video visitation is also available for people recently booked into the facility. This page explains how to search for Hillsdale County booking records online and by phone, how to file a FOIA request, and what state databases can help.
Hillsdale County Jail Overview
Hillsdale County 24 Hour Booking Info
| Agency | Hillsdale County Sheriff's Office |
| Sheriff Phone | (517) 437-7317 |
| Bond Payments | 866-422-6833 (live agent) |
| Location | Hillsdale, MI 49242 |
| Corrections Commander | Lt. Jason Stiverson |
The Hillsdale County Sheriff's Office runs the jail and handles all 24 hour booking operations. Call (517) 437-7317 for the sheriff's office. Lieutenant Jason Stiverson commands the corrections division. The jail holds 67 inmates in its general population area. An additional 13 holding cells are used for people who have not yet been arraigned. Pre-arraignment holds are short-term. Once the court sets charges and bond, inmates move to the main population or get released.
The facility offers several programs for people who are booked in. These include church services, pastor visits, religious studies, mental health programs, substance abuse programs, and video arraignments. No one under 17 can visit without a parent or guardian present. Under Michigan law at MCL 801.1, the county jail holds people awaiting trial, serving short sentences, or waiting for transfer to a state facility. Each person who goes through the Hillsdale County booking process gets a record created in the JailTracker system that tracks their time in the facility.
Search Hillsdale County Booking Records
Hillsdale County uses the JailTracker system for online inmate searches. You can access it through the Hillsdale County website. The system lists current inmates with their basic information. Click on a person's name to see full booking details, charges, bond amounts, and upcoming court appearances. Mugshots are available through the system.
The county website homepage is shown in the screenshot below. From here you can navigate to the jail services section.
Look for the sheriff's office section to find links to the JailTracker system and other jail-related resources.
The jail services page is where you will find the JailTracker link along with info about visitation, bond payments, and inmate deposits. The screenshot below shows this page.
The jail services page lists everything you need to look up an inmate or send money to their account.
Video visitation at Hillsdale County is available online at cpcjail.com and through a kiosk at the sheriff's office lobby. Bond payments can be made online at expressaccount.com. Inmate deposits also go through expressaccount.com or inmatesales.com.
24 Hour Booking FOIA in Hillsdale County
You can request detailed 24 hour booking records from Hillsdale County under Michigan's FOIA law at MCL 15.231. Contact the sheriff's office to learn their specific process. Written requests should include the inmate name, dates, and booking numbers if you have them.
The response time is 5 business days. Extended requests can take 10 additional days. Copy fees are typically $0.10 per page. The first $20 is waived if you qualify for public assistance or cannot pay. Under MCL 15.243, certain records may be exempt from disclosure, including juvenile records and active investigation materials. Basic adult booking data is public in most cases.
What Hillsdale County 24 Hour Booking Records Show
The JailTracker system shows several pieces of data for each inmate. You will see the person's name, booking details, current charges, and bond amounts. Click on any name to see full information including court appearances and booking history. Mugshots are available through the system for most inmates.
The 13 holding cells at the Hillsdale County Jail are for short-term holds before arraignment. People in these cells have fresh bookings and may not show full charge information yet. Once the court sets bail and formal charges, that data gets added to the JailTracker record. The 67 general population beds house inmates who are awaiting trial, serving short sentences, or waiting for transfer. Under Michigan law at MCL 801.1, county jails hold people for these purposes and must maintain booking records for each person who comes through intake.
Statewide Booking Search Tools
Several state-level databases supplement the Hillsdale County JailTracker system. The VineLink system tracks inmates across Michigan. It is free. You can sign up for custody change alerts by email, text, or phone call. MI-VINE is the Michigan-specific version of this victim notification service. It runs 24 hours a day and covers most jails in the state.
The ICHAT system from the Michigan State Police costs $10 per search and shows statewide criminal history. You need a full name and date of birth. ICHAT shows felony convictions, misdemeanors over 93 days, and pending charges. The MiCOURT Case Search is free and covers court records across Michigan. Both tools can show information tied to Hillsdale County arrests and 24 hour booking events.
The OTIS system tracks offenders in the state prison system. It covers people who have moved from county jails to MDOC custody. It does not show current county jail bookings. For those, use JailTracker on the Hillsdale County website or call (517) 437-7317.
Note: Hillsdale County uses video arraignment for many inmates, which means booking and initial court appearance can happen the same day.
Nearby Counties
Hillsdale County is in south-central Michigan near the Ohio and Indiana borders. These neighboring counties maintain their own 24 hour booking records.