Ypsilanti Arrest Records: Jail, Inmate & Court Search

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Ypsilanti, Michigan local records guide

Ypsilanti Police, Washtenaw County Jail and 14A-2 Court Search

A Ypsilanti arrest can create separate records at the city police department, county jail and district court. Ypsilanti Police maintains the incident or arrest report, Washtenaw County Jail provides custody, charge and bond information, and the 14A-2 District Court handles City of Ypsilanti criminal misdemeanor and traffic cases—including cases arising at Eastern Michigan University.

This guide shows how to locate a recently arrested person, determine whether the incident occurred in the city or township, request police and jail records, search the correct court, verify bond and holds, and arrange calls, visits, money, mail, property, medical help, release planning or custody notifications.

Find a recently arrested person Request a police report
Ypsilanti Police Records Washtenaw County custody help 14A-2 District Court cases
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An arrest is not a conviction. A police report or jail entry records an allegation and custody event. The prosecutor may decline, replace, reduce or dismiss the charge. Confirm the filed case and final disposition through the court.

Ypsilanti city, township and EMU arrests use different offices

City of Ypsilanti

Ypsilanti Police and 14A-2

Incidents inside city limits are generally investigated by Ypsilanti Police. City misdemeanor and traffic cases are handled by the 14A-2 District Court.

Ypsilanti Township

Washtenaw Sheriff and 14B

Ypsilanti Township is a separate government area. Sheriff deputies commonly provide police services, and township court cases are handled through the 14B District Court.

EMU campus

Eastern Michigan University Police

EMU Police can investigate and make arrests on campus. The 14A-2 District Court includes Eastern Michigan University within its criminal misdemeanor and traffic jurisdiction.

Do not choose the court by ZIP code alone. City and township addresses can both use “Ypsilanti, MI 48197.” Use the exact incident location and arresting agency.
Area or agency Police-record source Likely district court Useful contact
City of Ypsilanti Ypsilanti Police Records Bureau 14A-2 District Court 734-483-9510
Ypsilanti Township Washtenaw County Sheriff Records 14B District Court 734-994-2911 dispatch
EMU campus EMU Department of Public Safety 14A-2 District Court for covered misdemeanor matters 734-487-1222
Compare Washtenaw County courts Open EMU Public Safety

Choose the office that holds the record you need

Information needed Correct office What it can provide Important limitation
Immediate custody Arresting agency or Washtenaw County booking Whether the person remains locally held, was released or entered county-jail custody. Custody staff may not provide the complete investigation narrative.
Ypsilanti police report Ypsilanti Police Records Bureau Available incident, arrest, theft, damage and crash reports. Active or legally protected information may be withheld or redacted.
Current jail details Washtenaw County Jail Charge, bond, visitation and incarcerated-person information by telephone. The county does not provide a conventional public name-search roster on its main information page.
Filed misdemeanor case 14A-2 District Court Case number, filed charge, arraignment, bond, attorney and court dates. The court does not maintain the police investigative file.
Felony after bindover Washtenaw County Trial Court Circuit-court felony filings, hearings, pleas, trial and sentencing records. The district-court and circuit-court case numbers may differ.
Historical sheriff or jail file Washtenaw Sheriff Records Office Available sheriff reports, booking records and proof-of-incarceration letters. Ypsilanti Police reports remain with the city.
Statewide Michigan history Michigan State Police ICHAT Publicly available reportable Michigan criminal-history information. ICHAT is not a live jail, warrant or complete national search.

Obtain a Ypsilanti police or arrest report

YPD

Ypsilanti Police Department

505 W. Michigan Avenue
Ypsilanti, MI 48197

Administration: 734-483-9510
Records: 734-483-8777
Fax: 734-483-7060
Emergency: 911

Lobby and records hours

The Police Department lists lobby hours of Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m., excluding weekends and holidays.

Two official city pages currently differ on Friday Records Bureau availability: the Records Bureau page lists Monday–Friday, while the main Police Department page lists Monday–Thursday. Call 734-483-8777 before making a Friday trip.

Direct police-report request steps

Official path› Ypsilanti Records Bureau ›Call ›Confirm report status ›Bring identification
  1. Locate the police incident or report number when possible.
  2. Call the Records Bureau before visiting.
  3. Provide the incident date, location and involved person.
  4. Ask whether the report is complete and releasable.
  5. Ask whether photo identification or written authorization is required.
  6. Confirm the current copy fee.
  7. Ask whether body-camera footage, dispatch audio or photographs require FOIA.
Report timing

Allow processing time

Crash, private-property, theft and damaged-property reports are generally available about five to seven business days after filing. Arrest or investigative records can require longer review.

Police clearance

City residents only

The Records Bureau provides local police clearances for City of Ypsilanti residents. This is not the same as a statewide ICHAT criminal-history search.

Call logs

Useful but limited

The city publishes 24-hour police call logs. A call-log entry can confirm a police response, but it does not prove that an arrest or criminal charge occurred.

Ypsilanti crash and traffic-report options

Police counter copy

  1. Call Records to confirm the crash report is ready.
  2. Bring the accident report number when available.
  3. Bring a driver’s license or state identification.
  4. The city currently publishes a $15 crash-report fee.

Online crash services

Ypsilanti Police uses more than one crash-reporting system. A report may appear in CLEMIS or DocView, but not necessarily both.

Search CLEMIS Search DocView
Crash report versus arrest report: use the city Records Bureau or FOIA portal for an arrest narrative, dispatch record, body-camera footage or other criminal-investigation material.

Submit a City of Ypsilanti FOIA request

Use FOIA when the normal police-report counter cannot provide the record or when you need video, audio, photographs, dispatch information or a defined group of historical records.

Official online FOIA route

Open› Ypsilanti FOIA page ›Online portal ›Create request ›Track response
  1. Choose the city’s online records-request portal.
  2. Identify the police case number, person, date, time and location.
  3. List each requested record separately.
  4. Request electronic delivery when practical.
  5. State a maximum cost requiring your approval.
  6. Save the portal confirmation and request number.
Open Ypsilanti FOIA Portal Open written request form

Mail or fax option

City of Ypsilanti FOIA Coordinator
350 South Main Street, Suite 400
Ann Arbor, MI 48104-2131

Fax: 734-761-9001

Request details that reduce delay

  • Police case number
  • Exact incident date
  • Approximate time
  • Street or location
  • Full involved name
  • Date of birth
  • Specific video requested
  • Narrow time window

“Under the Michigan Freedom of Information Act, I request available nonexempt records concerning the arrest or incident involving [full name and date of birth] on [date] at [location], including the incident report, arrest report, dispatch log, body-camera footage, dash-camera footage, photographs and property inventory. The case number is [number]. Please provide an itemized fee estimate before costs exceed $[amount].”

Do not request court records through city FOIA. Obtain complaints, registers of actions, bond orders, judgments and other court filings from the court clerk.

Why you may not find a recently arrested person

Possible reason What may have happened Best next step
Still with Ypsilanti Police Local identification, interview, warrant review or paperwork is incomplete. Call 734-483-9510.
EMU Police arrest The report and initial custody information may be with university police. Call 734-487-1222.
Township incident The location was outside city limits and handled by Washtenaw County Sheriff. Call Metro Dispatch at 734-994-2911.
County booking pending Transport, fingerprinting, medical screening or data entry is incomplete. Call booking again after a reasonable interval.
Released after processing The person posted bond, received a citation or was released before county admission. Search the 14A-2 court docket.
Medical treatment The person may remain under guard outside the jail. Ask the arresting agency whether transfer is pending.
Different name The booking uses an alias, maiden name, suffix or spelling variation. Provide the date of birth and alternate names by telephone.
Other county or federal custody A warrant or federal matter changed the receiving facility. Ask which agency accepted custody.
Transferred to MDOC An older jail booking ended after a state-prison sentence. Search MDOC OTIS.

How to interpret police, jail and court results

Record field What it means What to verify next
Police incident number The arresting agency’s identifier for the reported incident. Use it with Records, detectives and FOIA requests.
Inmate ID The jail identifier connected to the incarcerated person. Use it for deposits, mail and jail-service questions.
Court case number The judicial file number for the criminal proceeding. Use it in MiCOURT and when contacting the clerk.
Booking charge The allegation or warrant associated with jail admission. Compare it with the filed court complaint.
Bond amount The release amount or type assigned to a case. Confirm the bond type, current amount and all separate holds.
Hold or detainer Another court, county, probation office or agency may require continued custody. Ask whether it prevents release after the local bond is posted.
Register of actions The court’s chronological event list. Request the underlying complaint, order or judgment when needed.
Dismissed The court ended the listed charge without a conviction. Check whether another count or separate case remains.
Released The person left the listed jail custody. Determine whether the person entered the community, another jail or MDOC custody.

Verify bond before making a payment

No cash deposit

Personal recognizance

The person may be released on a promise to appear and comply with court conditions.

Conditional liability

Unsecured bond

No upfront deposit may be required, but the stated amount can become due after a violation.

Court deposit

10% bond

The court order may allow a percentage deposit. Washtenaw County states that the court retains 10% of the posted amount under its published 10% bond process.

Full amount or surety

Cash or bond agent

The court may require the full amount or permit an authorized surety agent, depending on the order.

Bond verification checklist

  1. Obtain every court case number.
  2. Ask whether arraignment is complete.
  3. Confirm the current amount and bond type.
  4. Ask whether another hold prevents release.
  5. Confirm the correct payment location.
  6. Ask which payment forms are accepted.
  7. Ask whose name will appear as the bonder.
  8. Request a receipt tied to the defendant and case.
  9. Ask how any refund will be handled.
  10. Expect additional release-processing time.
Review Washtenaw bonding information
Payment scam warning: independently call the court or jail using its published number. Do not send gift cards, cryptocurrency or person-to-person payments to an unsolicited caller claiming to arrange release.

What family should do after locating the inmate

Save every identifier

Keep the police case number, inmate ID, court case number, booking date and facility in one note.

Confirm the next hearing

Check the 14A-2 calendar and call the court when the online record is incomplete.

Identify the attorney

Ask whether retained counsel appeared or whether court-appointed representation is being arranged.

Report medical information

Provide the jail with medication, diagnosis, pharmacy, prescriber and urgent safety information.

Set up Securus calls

Washtenaw County uses Securus Technologies for incarcerated-person calls and voicemail services.

Check visitation eligibility

The jail offers video visitation and contact visitation for eligible incarcerated people, subject to scheduling and facility restrictions.

Use the correct money account

Washtenaw County uses eXpress Account deposits. Confirm the inmate ID and facility number before paying.

Address mail correctly

Use the person’s proper full name with no nickname, the jail address and a complete return address.

Handle property through ITR

The incarcerated person must notify Intake, Transfer and Release property staff through the jail’s internal kite process.

Prepare for release or transfer

Confirm pickup, medication, transportation, housing, no-contact conditions and whether another agency will take custody.

Recorded-call warning: ordinary jail calls and video visits may be recorded or monitored. Do not discuss witnesses, evidence, passwords, alleged victims or instructions to remove information.

Washtenaw County calls, visits, money, mail and property

Family task Official route Key detail Common mistake
Phone calls and voicemail Washtenaw phone information Calls and voicemail services are provided through Securus Technologies. Discussing case facts or assuming the call is private.
Video visitation Washtenaw video visitation Visitors can schedule online and may use front-lobby visiting booths for onsite visits. Traveling without confirming the appointment and current custody.
Contact visitation Contact visitation information Contact visits are available only to eligible incarcerated individuals. Assuming every housing unit or inmate qualifies.
Money deposit Money and accounting Use eXpress Account, inmate ID and facility number 248105. Depositing for the wrong person or using an unverified payment link.
Deposit by telephone 866-422-6833 The jail also provides an eXpress kiosk in the lobby. Failing to save the receipt or confirmation number.
Personal mail Washtenaw mail rules Use the proper full name with no nickname and include a valid return address. Using an alias or adding prohibited material.
Property release Property release rules The incarcerated person must send an internal kite to ITR property staff naming the pickup person. Contacting the visiting officer or arriving before authorization.

Money-deposit micro-steps

  1. Call booking and confirm the inmate ID.
  2. Open the county money-and-accounting page.
  3. Choose online, telephone or lobby kiosk.
  4. Use facility number 248105.
  5. Verify the displayed inmate name.
  6. Review the fee before payment.
  7. Save the receipt.

Correct mail format

Incarcerated Individual’s Proper Full Name
C/O Washtenaw County Jail
2201 Hogback Road
Ann Arbor, MI 48105

Add the inmate ID when the jail instructs you to do so and place a valid sender return address on the envelope.

Medical, mental-health and inmate safety concerns

Information to prepare

  • Full legal name
  • Inmate ID
  • Medication and dose
  • Pharmacy
  • Prescribing clinician
  • Recent treatment
  • Withdrawal risk
  • Self-harm statements
  • Pregnancy or disability
  • Immediate assault concern

Who to contact

  1. Call Ypsilanti Police if the person remains locally held.
  2. Call Washtenaw booking at 734-973-4770 after jail admission.
  3. Ask for the medical unit, mental-health team or shift supervisor.
  4. Give concise, specific medical information.
  5. Document when and to whom the information was provided.
Medical privacy: staff may accept information from family but may be unable to disclose the incarcerated person’s protected health information without authorization.

Vehicle towing and personal-property recovery

Towed vehicle

Call Ypsilanti Police Records or the arresting agency with the incident number, vehicle description and license plate.

  1. Ask which tow company received the vehicle.
  2. Ask whether a police release is required.
  3. Confirm ownership and identification documents.
  4. Ask whether the vehicle is being held as evidence.
  5. Confirm storage fees before pickup.

Jail property

The incarcerated person must use the internal kite process to tell Intake, Transfer and Release property staff who is authorized to collect eligible property.

Do not arrive until the authorization and pickup procedure have been confirmed.

What happens after release or transfer?

Released locally

Custody information may change

Save the inmate ID and booking dates before release. Use court, police or sheriff records when later verification is needed.

Another jail

Accounts may not transfer

A receiving facility may assign a different inmate number and use different call, visit, money and mail systems.

State prison

Switch to MDOC OTIS

After an MDOC prison transfer, search OTIS and follow the assigned correctional facility’s rules.

Release-day checklist

  • Confirm release is final
  • Ask about other holds
  • Confirm pickup location
  • Expect processing time
  • Arrange transportation
  • Bring appropriate clothing
  • Confirm medication return
  • Read no-contact conditions
  • Check testing or tether rules
  • Save the next hearing date
Custody notifications: MI-VINE is a free, confidential 24-hour service that can provide participating custody and court-status information and notifications involving release, transfer or escape.
Register with MI-VINE Call 800-770-7657 Search MDOC OTIS

Find an older Ypsilanti arrest after release

City police file

Ypsilanti Police

Request the incident report through Records or use the city FOIA portal for additional material.

Sheriff or jail file

Washtenaw Records

Request an available sheriff report, booking record or proof-of-incarceration letter.

Court file

14A-2 or Circuit Court

Search the case and request the complaint, register of actions, bond orders and disposition.

State history

Michigan ICHAT

Use ICHAT when publicly available statewide Michigan criminal-history information is needed.

WCSO

Washtenaw Sheriff Records Office

2201 Hogback Road
Ann Arbor, MI 48105

Phone: 734-222-3024
Email: records@washtenaw.org
Fax: 734-222-3089

Hours: Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Proof of incarceration

Washtenaw County lists proof-of-incarceration letters as a provided correctional service and currently lists the service as free of charge.

Provide the full name, date of birth, approximate incarceration dates and inmate ID when known.

Open Sheriff Records Request Open MSP Criminal History

Correct or update inaccurate arrest information

Problem Office to contact Helpful proof
Wrong city police detail Ypsilanti Police Records or assigned investigator Documents, photographs, video or a written supplemental statement.
Wrong sheriff or booking identity Washtenaw Sheriff Records Government ID, date of birth, fingerprints and booking information.
Wrong court disposition 14A-2 or Washtenaw Trial Court Dismissal, judgment, amended order or certified register of actions.
Wrong state history Michigan State Police Fingerprint-based personal record and certified court documents.
Eligible conviction Sentencing court or Michigan Clean Slate process Eligibility review, required application and sentence-completion information.
Stale commercial report Consumer-reporting company Dismissal, acquittal, set-aside order or corrected official record.
Review MSP correction procedures Review Michigan Clean Slate

Ypsilanti arrest, court and jail contacts

Ypsilanti police, court and Washtenaw County Jail maps

Local routing tip: Ypsilanti Police and 14A-2 District Court are both on West Michigan Avenue but are separate offices. The county jail is several miles west on Hogback Road in Ann Arbor.

Common Ypsilanti arrest-search mistakes

Confusing city and township

Ypsilanti Township cases generally use the sheriff and 14B District Court.

Ignoring EMU Police

An incident on campus may be investigated by the university police department.

Looking for an online jail roster

Washtenaw County directs specific inmate inquiries to its booking telephone number.

Calling the court for a police report

The incident narrative remains with the arresting law-enforcement agency.

Treating the jail charge as final

The prosecutor’s complaint may contain different charges or counts.

Depositing without an inmate ID

Verify the inmate and facility number before using eXpress Account.

Paying bond without checking holds

A separate warrant or detainer may prevent release.

Discussing evidence on calls

Routine calls and video visits may be monitored or recorded.

Using OTIS for a new arrest

MDOC OTIS does not list people held only in city or county custody.

10 essential answers about Ypsilanti arrest records

These title-specific answers cover Ypsilanti Police reports, Washtenaw County inmates, 14A-2 court cases, bond and urgent family actions.

1. How do I find someone arrested in Ypsilanti?
Call Ypsilanti Police at 734-483-9510 for a city arrest. If the person was transferred to Washtenaw County Jail, call booking at 734-973-4770 and provide the full legal name, date of birth and approximate arrest date.
2. Is Ypsilanti Township the same as the City of Ypsilanti?
No. They are separate jurisdictions. City incidents are generally handled by Ypsilanti Police and 14A-2 District Court. Township incidents are commonly handled by Washtenaw County Sheriff and 14B District Court.
3. Where are Ypsilanti inmates held?
A recently arrested person may remain with Ypsilanti Police, EMU Police or another arresting agency during processing. People admitted to county custody are generally held through Washtenaw County Jail at 2201 Hogback Road in Ann Arbor.
4. How do I obtain a Ypsilanti arrest report?
Call the Ypsilanti Police Records Bureau at 734-483-8777 and ask whether the report is complete and releasable. For body-camera footage, dispatch audio, photographs or additional records, use the city’s online FOIA portal.
5. Which court handles City of Ypsilanti criminal cases?
The 14A-2 District Court at 415 W. Michigan Avenue handles City of Ypsilanti criminal misdemeanor and traffic cases, including covered cases arising at Eastern Michigan University. Felony cases may later move to Washtenaw County Circuit Court.
6. Why can’t I find a Washtenaw County online inmate roster?
The county’s official incarcerated-person page directs users to call 734-973-4770 for specific inmate, charge, bond and visitation information instead of displaying a conventional public name-search roster.
7. How can family verify bond?
Obtain every case number and hold, then call the 14A-2 District Court or Washtenaw County booking. Confirm the current amount, bond type, payment location, accepted method, refund rules and whether another detainer prevents release.
8. How do I send money to a Washtenaw County inmate?
Use the county’s approved eXpress Account service online, by telephone at 866-422-6833 or through the jail-lobby kiosk. You need the correct inmate ID and Washtenaw County Jail facility number 248105.
9. How do I arrange calls or visits?
Washtenaw County uses Securus Technologies for calls and voicemail. Video visits can be scheduled online, and front-lobby booths may be available for onsite video visits. Contact visitation is limited to eligible incarcerated individuals.
10. How do I find an older Ypsilanti arrest after release?
Request the city police file from Ypsilanti Police, request available jail or sheriff records from the Washtenaw Records Office, search the 14A-2 or circuit-court case and use Michigan State Police ICHAT when statewide public history is needed.

Official Ypsilanti arrest-record resources

Accuracy, privacy and legal notice: This page is a public-record and family assistance guide, not legal advice or a criminal-background report. Arrest, booking, bond, court, visitation, release, office-hour and service-provider information can change. An arrest does not establish guilt. Verify important legal, medical, safety, payment and release decisions directly with Ypsilanti Police, EMU Police, Washtenaw County Sheriff, 14A-2 District Court or another responsible agency.

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