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Welcome to the most complete and up-to-date directory of police detention and holding facilities in Michigan. This page lists every active police-operated jail, holding facility, and lockup currently operating across Michigan, giving families, attorneys, bail bondsmen, and the general public fast and reliable access to accurate information about police-level detention. When a loved one is arrested by a local or municipal police department in Michigan, they are typically taken to a police-operated facility first — before being transferred to a county jail. This directory helps you find exactly where they are being held and what steps to take next.
What Are Police Detention Facilities?
Police detention facilities — commonly called police lockups, holding cells, or police jails — are short-term detention facilities operated by local or municipal police departments. They hold individuals for 24 to 72 hours immediately following arrest while booking is completed, charges are filed, and bail arrangements are made.
Unlike county jails or state prisons, police facilities are not designed for long-term incarceration. If searching for a recently arrested loved one, they may still be at the police facility rather than a county jail, especially in the first 24 to 48 hours after arrest.
How Police Facilities Differ From Other Facilities
- Police Detention Facilities: Operated by local police. Hold individuals for 24-72 hours during booking and initial processing only.
- City Jails: Operated by municipal authorities for slightly longer-term detention including pretrial holding and short sentences.
- County Jails: Operated by the county sheriff's office for pretrial detainees and sentences under one year.
- State Prisons: Operated by Michigan's DOC for felony offenses with sentences over one year.
- Federal Prisons: Operated by the Federal Bureau of Prisons for federal crimes.
What Happens After Arrest in Michigan
- Arrest and Transport: Individual is arrested and transported to the nearest police detention facility.
- Booking and Intake: Photographing, fingerprinting, health screening, belongings search, warrant review (takes several hours).
- Initial Holding: Placed in holding cell while charges are filed and case is reviewed by prosecutors.
- Arraignment/Bail Hearing: Within 24-72 hours, brought before a judge who sets bail or releases them.
- Transfer or Release: Either released or transferred to county jail to await trial.
Finding Someone in Police Detention in Michigan
Browse the directory below to find the police facility in the area where the arrest took place and contact them directly. You can also use our free US inmate locator tool to search by name once booking is complete. Knowing the arrest location and the person's full legal name will help speed up your search.
Getting Bail
For minor charges, bail may be posted directly at the police facility using a standard bail schedule. For serious charges, bail is set at arraignment (within 24-72 hours). A bail bondsman can post bail for a 10-15% non-refundable fee.
Hiring a Lawyer
The period immediately following arrest is one of the most critical windows in the legal process. A criminal defense attorney can advise on rights during questioning, attend bail hearings, and begin building a defense strategy from day one.
Calling a Detainee
Phone access at police facilities is typically limited during initial booking. Once intake is complete, detainees can usually make a limited number of collect calls to notify family members or contact an attorney.
Visitation
Visitation at police detention facilities is typically very limited during the initial holding period. Most police lockups do not offer standard visitation. Regular visitation becomes available once transferred to a county jail.
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Police Station by County in Michigan
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Michigan has Police Station spread across dozens of counties, and finding the right one quickly can be challenging without the right tools. Use the county list below to instantly narrow results and view only the Police Station in a specific county within Michigan. This is particularly helpful if you are trying to locate someone who was recently arrested in a specific area, or if you are planning a visit and need to find the closest facility to your location.
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Browse the Complete List of Police Detention Facilities in Michigan
The full directory of police detention and holding facilities in Michigan is displayed below. Every active police-operated lockup, holding cell, and short-term detention facility is included. Each entry includes the facility name, operating police department, city, county, address, and contact information. Police detention facilities are the first point of contact in the criminal justice system — where booking, processing, and initial detention occur before any further transfer.
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Lincoln Charter Township Police Jail
5599 Cleveland Ave, Stevensville, MI 49127
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Berrien | View Details |
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Michiana MI Police Jail
4000 Cherokee Drive, Michiana, MI 49117
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Berrien | View Details |
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Niles MI Police Detention
1600 Silverbrook Ave, Niles, MI 49120
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Berrien | View Details |
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Three Oaks MI Police Jail
14 East Maple St, Three Oaks, MI 49128
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Berrien | View Details |
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Village of Grand Beach Jail
48200 Perkins Blvd, Grand Beach, MI 49117
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Berrien | View Details |
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Watervliet MI City Police Jail
158 West Pleasant St, Watervliet, MI 49098
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Berrien | View Details |
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Bronson MI Police Jail
124 South Matteson St, Bronson, MI 49028
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Branch | View Details |
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Coldwater MI Police Jail
57 Division St, Coldwater, MI 49036
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Branch | View Details |
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Union City MI Police Jail
123 Hammond St, Union City, MI 49094
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Branch | View Details |
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Battle Creek MI Police Jail
20 North Division St, Battle Creek, MI 49014
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Calhoun | View Details |
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Homer MI Police Jail
130 East Main St, Homer, MI 49245
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Calhoun | View Details |
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Marshall MI Police Jail
323 West Michigan Ave, Marshall, MI 49068
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Calhoun | View Details |
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Oak Park Department of Public Safety - Police Jail
13600 Oak Park Blvd, Oak Park, MI 48237
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Calhoun | View Details |
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Cassopolis Police Jail
117 South Broadway St, Cassopolis, MI 49031
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Cass | View Details |
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Dowagiac MI Police Jail
241 South Front St, Dowagiac, MI 49047
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Cass | View Details |
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Ontwa Township - Edwardsburg Police Jail
26296 East Main St, Edwardsburg, MI 49112
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Cass | View Details |
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Pokagon Tribal Police Jail
58155 M-51 South
PO Box 180, Dowagiac, MI 49047
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Cass | View Details |
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Boyne City MI Police Jail
319 North Lake St, Boyne City, MI 49712
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Charlevoix | View Details |
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Charlevoix MI Police Jail
210 State St, Charlevoix, MI 49720
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Charlevoix | View Details |
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City of East Jordan Police Jail
326 Main St, East Jordan, MI 49727
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Charlevoix | View Details |
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Tuscarora Township Police Jail
3546 Sturgeon Ave
PO Box 208, Indian River, MI 49749
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Cheboygan | View Details |
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Bay Mills Indian Community Police Jail
12099 West Lakeshore Drive, Brimley, MI 49715
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Chippewa | View Details |
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Kinross MI Police Jail
4884 West Curtis St, Kinross, MI 49788
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Chippewa | View Details |
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Sault Saint Marie MI Police Jail
325 Court St, Sault Saint Marie, MI 49783
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Chippewa | View Details |
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Sault Tribe Police Detention
2175 Shunk Road
PO Box 925, Sault Saint Marie, MI 49783
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Chippewa | View Details |
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