Holland Police, County Jail and 58th District Court Record Search
A Holland arrest can create separate police, jail and court records. Holland Department of Public Safety maintains the city incident or arrest file, the receiving county jail maintains current custody information, and the Holland location of the 58th District Court handles the local criminal case.
Holland crosses the Ottawa–Allegan county line, which creates an important search difference. Police should be contacted first to confirm the receiving jail. However, the Holland 58th District Court’s jurisdiction includes the entire City of Holland—even the portion located in Allegan County.
ROUTE SET
What to do immediately after a Holland arrest
A newly arrested person may remain in the Holland Public Safety booking or lockup process before being released, taken to court, medically cleared or transferred to a county jail.
Call Holland Public Safety first
Call 616-355-1100. Provide the person’s full legal name, date of birth, approximate arrest time and incident location.
Ask for the present custody stage
Ask whether the person remains in the city lockup, was released, entered medical care or was transferred to Ottawa County, Allegan County or another agency.
Search the county named by police
Both Ottawa and Allegan counties publish current-in-custody inmate searches. Do not assume the receiving jail from the person’s home address.
Save the inmate and booking identifiers
Record the inmate ID, booking date, jail, charges, bond, arresting agency and court before the online entry changes.
Check the Holland 58th District Court
The Holland court location handles cases arising throughout the City of Holland, including the Allegan County portion of the city.
Confirm arraignment and bond
Ask whether a complaint was authorized, whether arraignment occurred and whether the judge changed the charge, bond or release conditions.
Report urgent health information
Contact the current custodial facility directly for dangerous withdrawal, self-harm risk, pregnancy, disability, essential medication or another serious concern.
Identify legal representation
Ask whether private counsel appeared or whether the appointed-attorney process has started. Avoid discussing evidence during a routine inmate call.
Check every case and hold
One arrest can involve several warrants, charges or counties. Paying one bond may not produce release.
Recheck before paying or traveling
Custody and housing can change after arraignment, court transport, medical clearance or an intercounty transfer.
“I am trying to locate [full legal name], date of birth [date], who may have been arrested in Holland on [date and approximate time]. Can you confirm whether the person remains in city custody, was released or was transferred—and which county or facility received the person?”
Holland’s Ottawa–Allegan county split explained
Holland Public Safety
Holland Department of Public Safety handles city police incidents and maintains the related police report regardless of which side of the county line the city address occupies.
Confirm the receiving county
Use the county identified by Holland Police. If transfer is confirmed but the Ottawa search is blank, check Allegan and call the receiving jail.
58th District Court in Holland
The Holland location of the 58th District Court includes the part of Holland City located in Allegan County. Do not automatically switch to the 57th District Court merely because an address is south of the county line.
| Question | Correct starting point | What to verify |
|---|---|---|
| Who made the arrest? | Holland Public Safety | Police incident number, custody stage and receiving agency. |
| Where is the person held? | Ottawa or Allegan inmate lookup | Current inmate ID, booking date, charge, bond and jail. |
| Where is the city case filed? | 58th District Court — Holland | Case number, complaint, arraignment, bond and hearing date. |
| Where does a felony go later? | District-court register of actions | Which circuit court received the bound-over felony case. |
Choose the office that holds the record you need
| Information needed | Correct office | What it provides | Important limitation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate custody | Holland Public Safety | Whether the person remains in city processing, was released or was transferred. | The police desk may not have the final court charge. |
| Police incident or arrest report | Holland Public Safety Records Bureau | Available city police reports, audio, video, photographs and related records through FOIA. | Active-investigation and privacy exemptions may apply. |
| Current county booking | Ottawa or Allegan County Jail | Current inmate identity, booking date, listed charge, bond and custody status. | Both online systems display current in-custody inmates rather than every historical booking. |
| Filed city criminal case | 58th District Court — Holland | Case number, complaint, arraignment, bond, attorney and court events. | The court does not maintain the police investigative file. |
| Felony after bindover | Receiving circuit court | Later felony hearings, pleas, trial, sentencing and judgment. | Use the district-court transfer entry to identify whether the case went to Ottawa’s 20th Circuit or Allegan’s 48th Circuit. |
| Historical jail record | County sheriff records or FOIA unit | Available booking, incarceration, release and sheriff-created records. | The sheriff does not replace the city police report or court judgment. |
| Statewide Michigan history | Michigan State Police ICHAT | Publicly available reportable Michigan criminal-history information. | ICHAT is not a live jail, warrant or certified court search. |
Request a Holland police or arrest report
Holland Department of Public Safety
89 W. 8th Street
Holland, MI 49423
Police: 616-355-1100
Fax: 616-355-1109
Emergency: 911
Lobby hours are Monday–Friday, 7 a.m.–5 p.m. A 24-hour entrance buzzer is available outside regular lobby hours.
Police reports use the city FOIA process
The city directs people seeking a police report to complete its police FOIA request form. The form may be emailed, faxed, mailed or delivered to the Public Safety Records Bureau.
FOIA email: HCPOLICEFOIA@cityofholland.com
Police-record request micro-steps
- Download the police FOIA form from the official city page.
- Enter your contact information clearly.
- Provide the police incident number when known.
- Identify the incident date, time, address and involved person.
- List each requested record separately.
- Request electronic delivery when practical.
- State a maximum fee amount requiring further approval.
- Email the form to HCPOLICEFOIA@cityofholland.com, fax it to 616-355-1109 or deliver it to 89 W. 8th Street.
- Save the submission and follow-up date.
Incident or arrest report
Request the written police narrative, arrest information and available supplements using the report number and narrow incident details.
Audio, video and photographs
Identify the body-camera footage, dash-camera footage, dispatch audio or photographs by officer, date and time whenever possible.
Towing and evidence records
Ask which tow company received a vehicle, whether a police release is required and whether any item remains held as evidence.
“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 report number is [number]. Please provide an itemized estimate before costs exceed $[amount].”
Search Ottawa and Allegan county jail records
Start with the county identified by Holland Public Safety. Both official searches require a complete last name and display only people currently in custody.
Current inmate lookup
- Enter the complete last name.
- Add at least one first-name character when needed.
- Use booking date or gender only to narrow results.
- Open the matching current booking.
- Save the inmate ID, charges, bond and booking date.
Ottawa County Jail
12130 Fillmore Street, West Olive, MI 49460
Inmate information: 616-738-4650
Current inmate lookup
- Use the complete last name.
- Add a first name or booking date when necessary.
- Confirm the identity with age and booking details.
- Save the inmate number and listed bond.
- Call the Corrections Center if the transfer is too recent to appear.
Allegan County Corrections Center
640 River Street, Allegan, MI 49010
Corrections: 269-673-0500
Why a Holland inmate search may show no result
| Possible reason | What may have happened | Best next step |
|---|---|---|
| Still in Holland lockup | Local identification, interview, warrant review or paperwork is incomplete. | Call 616-355-1100. |
| County booking pending | Transport, fingerprinting, medical screening or data entry has not finished. | Call the receiving jail and search again later. |
| Wrong county searched | The person entered Allegan custody rather than Ottawa custody, or the reverse. | Ask Holland Police which county accepted the person. |
| Released locally | The person received a citation, posted bond or was released before county admission. | Search the Holland 58th District Court case. |
| Medical treatment | The person may remain under police authority outside the jail. | Ask whether transfer is pending after medical clearance. |
| Name variation | The booking uses a maiden name, alias, suffix or alternate spelling. | Try fewer filters and verify the date of birth by telephone. |
| Transferred elsewhere | An outside warrant, federal matter or court order changed the receiving facility. | Ask which agency currently holds the person. |
| Sent to MDOC | An older county booking ended after a state-prison transfer. | Search MDOC OTIS. |
Search the Holland 58th District Court case
58th District Court — Holland
85 W. 8th Street
Holland, MI 49423
Main: 616-392-6991
Probation: 616-355-4314
Criminal email: holcrim@miottawa.org
Fax: 616-392-5013
Monday–Thursday: 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Friday: 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Why this is the correct Holland court
The 58th District Court assigns cases among Holland, Grand Haven and Hudsonville based on where the incident occurred.
The Holland court’s jurisdiction specifically includes the portion of Holland City located in Allegan County. This makes Holland different from a normal city located entirely inside one county.
MiCOURT and docket search steps
- Select the 58th District Court.
- Choose the criminal case category.
- Enter the case number for the most precise result.
- Otherwise enter the defendant’s full legal name.
- Check the Holland location and courtroom.
- Open the register of actions.
- Verify the filed charge, arraignment, bond, attorney and next hearing.
- Call or email the Holland criminal division when a new case is not visible.
Arraignment
The court advises the defendant of the charge, addresses counsel and determines release or bond conditions.
Misdemeanor path
A misdemeanor generally remains in district court through pretrial proceedings, plea, trial and sentencing.
Felony path
The district court handles arraignment, probable-cause proceedings and the preliminary examination before any bindover to circuit court.
How to interpret Holland police, jail and court results
| Record field | What it means | What to verify next |
|---|---|---|
| Police report number | Holland Public Safety’s identifier for the incident. | Use it in the city FOIA request and all police follow-up. |
| Inmate ID | The receiving jail’s identifier for the incarcerated person. | Use it for calls, visits, deposits, mail and jail inquiries. |
| Booking date | The date county jail admission was processed. | Do not confuse it with the incident or arraignment date. |
| 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 prosecutor’s filed complaint. |
| Bond | The release amount or type connected to a case. | Confirm the current court order and every separate hold. |
| Hold or detainer | Another court, county, probation office or agency may require continued custody. | Ask whether the hold prevents release after local bond payment. |
| Register of actions | The court’s chronological event list. | Request the complaint, order or judgment when more detail is needed. |
| Released | The person left the listed jail booking. | Determine whether release was to the community, another jail or MDOC. |
Verify bond before making a payment
Personal recognizance
The defendant may be released on a promise to appear and comply with all court conditions.
Unsecured bond
No upfront deposit may be required, but the stated amount can become due after a violation.
Cash or 10% bond
The judge may require the full amount or permit a stated percentage deposit.
Bond agent
An authorized bond agent may execute the bond when the court permits a surety bond.
Bond verification checklist
- Confirm which jail currently holds the defendant.
- Copy every court case number and listed hold.
- Ask whether arraignment is complete.
- Confirm the current bond amount and type.
- Ask whether another county, probation or warrant hold blocks release.
- Confirm the correct payment location.
- Ask which payment methods are accepted.
- Request a receipt identifying the defendant and case.
- Ask who receives any refund at the end of the case.
- Expect additional processing time after payment.
Ottawa County jail bond payments
Ottawa County processes jail bond payments through the eXpress Command lobby kiosk, online through eXpress Account or by telephone at 866-422-6833.
The kiosk accepts cash, Visa, Mastercard and American Express. It does not accept coins, checks or money orders. Vendor service fees apply.
What family should do after locating the inmate
Save all identifiers
Keep the police report number, inmate ID, court case number, booking date and jail in one note.
Confirm the next court date
Check MiCOURT and the Holland public docket, then call the clerk when the online entry is incomplete.
Identify the attorney
Ask whether retained counsel appeared or whether appointed representation is being arranged.
Report medical and safety concerns
Give the current facility the medication, pharmacy, prescriber, diagnosis and immediate risk information.
Create the correct calling account
Ottawa County uses Smart Communications. Allegan County may use different services, so follow the receiving jail’s official page.
Complete visitor approval
Use the current county visitation route, submit identification and schedule before traveling.
Use the correct inmate-money account
Verify the inmate name and ID before making any trust-account, phone or commissary payment.
Follow the jail’s mail format
Ottawa County personal mail goes through Smart Communications MailGuard rather than directly to the jail.
Handle property and vehicle issues
Ask the jail about property-release authorization and ask Holland Police which tow company received a vehicle.
Prepare for release or transfer
Confirm pickup, transportation, housing, medication, no-contact orders, testing and any new receiving facility.
Ottawa County calls, visits, money, mail and commissary
| Family task | Official route | Key detail | Common mistake |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phone calls | Ottawa inmate contact | Smart Communications offers Prepaid Collect and PIN Debit calling accounts. | Funding commissary instead of the telephone account. |
| Calling support | 727-349-1561 | Customer care is listed seven days a week, 7 a.m.–midnight Eastern. | Using a telephone number received from an unknown message. |
| Scheduled visitation | Ottawa visitation rules | Reservations must generally be made at least 24 hours ahead and may be scheduled up to three weeks in advance. | Traveling before confirming custody and appointment approval. |
| Video visitation | SmartJailMail through the county visitation page. | The visitor creates an account, connects with the inmate and uploads valid identification plus a current self-photo. | Assuming account creation equals visitor approval. |
| Trust-account deposit | Ottawa money deposits | Use eXpress Account online, call 866-422-6833 or use the 24-hour lobby kiosk. | Depositing to the wrong inmate or wrong account type. |
| Credit-card deposit | eXpress Account | The published limit is $200 per transaction and $300 within 14 days. | Splitting payments without checking the rolling limit. |
| Commissary order | Canteen Services or eXpress Account through the official county page. | Eligible inmates may receive commissary once weekly with a published $125 maximum. | Missing the weekly vendor deadline. |
| Personal mail | Smart Communications MailGuard | Regular mail goes to the offsite Seminole, Florida address and is scanned for tablet viewing. | Mailing a personal letter directly to the West Olive jail. |
Ottawa County personal-mail format
Ottawa County Adult Correctional Facility
Inmate Full Name and ID Number
P.O. Box 9155
Seminole, FL 33775-9137
The inmate’s name and ID must be clearly printed on the envelope. Personal correspondence sent directly to the West Olive facility is returned.
Legal mail uses the jail address
Inmate Full Name and ID Number
C/O Ottawa County Adult Correctional Facility
12130 Fillmore Street
West Olive, MI 49460
Legal mail and court documents follow a different route from ordinary family correspondence.
Medical, mental-health and inmate safety concerns
Information to prepare
- Full legal name
- Inmate ID
- Current jail
- Medication and dose
- Pharmacy
- Prescribing clinician
- Withdrawal risk
- Self-harm statements
- Pregnancy or disability
- Immediate assault concern
Who to contact
- Call Holland Public Safety if the person remains in city custody.
- Call the receiving jail after transfer.
- Ask for the medical unit, mental-health team or shift supervisor.
- Give concise and specific health information.
- Document the date, time and staff member contacted.
Ottawa County’s 24-hour inmate-information and shift-supervisor line is 616-786-4140.
What happens after release or transfer?
The inmate result may disappear
Current-only county searches may remove the entry after release. Save the booking details and use the court or records process for later proof.
Services may change
A receiving jail may assign a different inmate ID and use different phone, visitation, money and mail providers.
Switch to MDOC OTIS
After an MDOC transfer, use OTIS and the assigned prison’s communication and visitation procedures.
Release-day checklist
- Confirm release is final
- Ask about remaining holds
- Confirm pickup location
- Expect processing time
- Arrange transportation
- Bring suitable clothing
- Confirm medication return
- Read no-contact conditions
- Check testing or tether rules
- Save the next court date
Find an older Holland arrest after release
Holland Public Safety
Submit the city police FOIA form for the incident report and available related records.
Receiving sheriff
Request available booking, incarceration and release records from Ottawa or Allegan County.
58th District Court
Search the case and request the complaint, register of actions, bond order and disposition.
Michigan ICHAT
Use ICHAT when publicly available statewide Michigan criminal-history information is needed.
Historical booking request language
“Under the Michigan Freedom of Information Act, I request available nonexempt booking and incarceration records for [full name and date of birth], including the booking sheet, admission date, release date, listed charges and transfer information for [date range]. Please provide an itemized fee estimate before costs exceed $[amount].”
- Send the request to the county that operated the jail.
- Include a narrow date range.
- Include the inmate ID or booking number when known.
- Ask for electronic copies.
- Request court documents separately from the court clerk.
Correct or update inaccurate arrest information
| Problem | Office to contact | Helpful proof |
|---|---|---|
| Wrong city police detail | Holland Public Safety Records or assigned investigator | Documents, photographs, video or a written supplemental statement. |
| Wrong booking identity | Ottawa or Allegan sheriff records | Government ID, birth date, fingerprints and booking information. |
| Wrong court disposition | 58th District or receiving circuit 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, application forms and sentence-completion information. |
| Stale commercial report | Consumer-reporting company | Dismissal, acquittal, set-aside order or corrected official record. |
Holland arrest, jail and court contacts
Holland Public Safety
89 W. 8th Street, Holland, MI 49423
Police: 616-355-1100
FOIA: HCPOLICEFOIA@cityofholland.com
58th District Court — Holland
85 W. 8th Street, Holland, MI 49423
Court: 616-392-6991
Criminal: holcrim@miottawa.org
Ottawa County Jail
12130 Fillmore Street, West Olive, MI 49460
Inmate information: 616-738-4650
24-hour line: 616-786-4140
Ottawa 20th Circuit Records
414 Washington Avenue, Room 320, Grand Haven, MI 49417
Records: 616-846-8315
Holland police, court and jail maps
Common Holland arrest-search mistakes
Ignoring the county line
Holland extends into both Ottawa and Allegan counties, so custody must be confirmed.
Using the 57th District Court automatically
The Holland 58th District Court includes the Allegan County portion of Holland City.
Searching the county jail too soon
The person may still be in Holland Public Safety processing.
Calling the court for a police report
Holland Public Safety maintains the incident and arrest file.
Treating the booking charge as final
The prosecutor’s complaint may contain different charges or counts.
Paying bond without checking holds
Another warrant or county detainer may prevent release.
Using the wrong inmate account
Telephone, commissary, trust and visitation payments may be separate.
Mailing directly to Ottawa Jail
Regular family mail goes through the offsite MailGuard address.
Discussing evidence on calls
Routine inmate calls and video visits may be recorded or monitored.
10 essential answers about Holland arrest records
These title-specific answers cover Holland police reports, Ottawa and Allegan inmates, the 58th District Court, bond and family next steps.
1. How do I find someone arrested in Holland, Michigan?
2. Is Holland located in Ottawa County or Allegan County?
3. Where are Holland inmates held?
4. How do I obtain a Holland police or arrest report?
5. Which court handles Holland criminal cases?
6. How do I search a Holland court case?
7. Why does the county inmate search show no result?
8. How can family verify bond?
9. How do I contact or send money to an Ottawa County inmate?
10. How do I find an older Holland arrest after release?
Official Holland arrest-record resources
Holland police and court
- Holland Police Operations — verify the police address, telephone number and lobby access.
- Holland Police Records and FOIA — download and submit the police-record request form.
- 58th District Court — access criminal, traffic, records and payment services.
- Holland Court Hours and Contacts — confirm the current court schedule and criminal email.
- MiCOURT Case Search — search available district and circuit criminal cases.
Jail and family services
- Ottawa County Inmate Lookup — search current in-custody inmates.
- Allegan County Inmate Lookup — search current Allegan custody.
- Contact an Ottawa County Inmate — review phone and MailGuard instructions.
- Ottawa County Visitation — create an account, seek approval and review visit rules.
- Ottawa Commissary, Deposits and Bond — verify current money and bond procedures.
- Michigan MI-VINE — register for qualifying custody-status notifications.