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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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Bad Axe MI Police Jail
100 South Hanselman St, Bad Axe, MI 48413
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Huron | View Details |
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Elkton MI Police Jail
57 North Main St, Elkton, MI 48731
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Huron | View Details |
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Harbor Beach MI Police Jail
766 State St, Harbor Beach, MI 48441
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Huron | View Details |
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Pigeon MI Police Jail
29 South Main St, Pigeon, MI 48755
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Huron | View Details |
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Sebewaing MI Police Jail
215 West Main St, Sebewaing, MI 38749
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Huron | View Details |
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Ubly MI Police Jail
2272 Bingham St, Ubly, MI 48475
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Huron | View Details |
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Village of Port Austin MI Police Detention
The Village Hall
17 West State St
PO Box 336, Port Austin, M...
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Huron | View Details |
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City of Leslie MI Police Jail
106 East Bellevue St, Leslie, MI 49251
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Ingham | View Details |
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East Lansing MI Police Jail
409 Park Lane, East Lansing, MI 48823
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Ingham | View Details |
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Lansing MI Police Jail
120 West Michigan Ave, Lansing, MI 48933
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Ingham | View Details |
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Lansing Township Police Detention
3209 West Michigan Ave, Lansing, MI 48917
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Ingham | View Details |
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Mason MI Police Jail
201 West Ash St, Mason, MI 48854
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Ingham | View Details |
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Meridian Township Police Jail
5151 Marsh Road, Okemos, MI 48864
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Ingham | View Details |
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Michigan State Police Detention
333 South Grand Ave
PO Box 30634, Lansing, MI 48909
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Ingham | View Details |
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Williamston MI Police Jail
1500 West Grand River, Williamston, MI 48895
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Ingham | View Details |
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City of Belding MI Jail
120 South Pleasant St, Belding, MI 48809
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Ionia | View Details |
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Lake Odessa MI Police Jail
839 4th Ave, Lake Odessa, MI 48849
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Ionia | View Details |
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Portland MI City Jail
773 East Grand River, Portland, MI 48875
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Ionia | View Details |
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Tawas MI Police Jail
810 West Westover St, Tawas, MI 48730
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Iosco | View Details |
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Caspian MI Police Jail
One Museum St, Caspian, MI 49915
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Iron | View Details |
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Crystal Falls MI Police Jail
401 Superior Ave, Crystal Falls, MI 49920
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Iron | View Details |
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Iron River MI Police Jail
106 West Genesee St, Iron River, MI 49935
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Iron | View Details |
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Mt. Pleasant MI Police Jail
804 East High St, Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858
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Isabella | View Details |
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Saginaw Chippewa Tribal Police Jail
6954 East Broadway, Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858
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Isabella | View Details |
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Sherman Township MI Marshal's Holding
3550 North Rolland Road, Weidman, MI 48893
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Isabella | View Details |
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