Clinton County Arrest Records – Jail Inmate Search & Mugshots Lookup

1. Is the person physically in Clinton County custody?
2. Has booking been completed?
3. What is the inmate or booking number?
4. What charges are currently listed?
5. Has a judge or magistrate set bond?
6. What is the exact bond type and amount?
7. Are there other warrants, holds or detainers?
8. When and where is arraignment?
9. How are urgent medication details reported?
10. Which official provider handles visits and deposits?

Confirm whether the transaction is bond or inmate money

1. Confirm the person’s full booked name.
2. Obtain the inmate or booking number.
3. Select the correct Clinton County facility.
4. Select the correct transaction type.
5. Review the service fee before submitting.
6. Save the transaction number.
7. Call the jail to confirm the payment was credited.

Use Clinton County’s 2026 list

The 29th Circuit Court publishes an annual alphabetical list of bond agencies approved to post bonds in Clinton and Gratiot counties.

1. Open the current 2026 PDF from the county page.
2. Confirm the company and agent appear on the list.
3. Ask for the premium and collateral in writing.
4. Ask when collateral is returned.
5. Ask whether an outside hold remains.
6. Never accept a guarantee of release.

Use MiCOURT

1. Search Clinton County’s 65A District Court first.
2. Use the case number when available.
3. Otherwise enter the full legal name.
4. Open the complete register of actions.
5. Record charges, bond, hearings and disposition.
6. If the case is bound over, search the 29th Circuit Court.

Published search and copy fees

• Online Circuit Court records are available for cases after July 1996.
• A mailed ten-year name search is listed at $10.
• Ordinary copies are $2 per page for the first ten pages.
• Additional pages are listed at 50 cents per page.
• Certified copies add the published certification charge.

Prepare this medical note

• Full legal name
• Inmate or booking number
• Medication name and strength
• Dosage and schedule
• Last dose taken
• Prescriber and pharmacy
• Known allergies
• Diabetes, seizure or cardiac risk
• Withdrawal or suicide concern
• Mobility, hearing or communication needs

Costs and safety information

Clinton County states that inmates may be responsible for medical, dental and nursing charges incurred at the facility.

The jail also publishes a zero-tolerance policy for sexual abuse, assault and harassment under PREA.

Set up InmateSales

1. Create an account with accurate contact information.
2. Select Michigan.
3. Select the Clinton County facility.
4. Find the inmate using the verified name or number.
5. Review available on-site or remote options.
6. Select an available date and time.
7. Review the price before confirming a paid visit.
8. Test the microphone, camera and internet connection.

Confirm the current jail schedule

The county maintains a separate visitation-schedule page. Housing assignments, security restrictions and facility operations can change the available times.

1. Call 989-403-5090 for the person’s current visitation information.
2. Confirm that the inmate is eligible to receive a visit.
3. Confirm identification requirements.
4. Confirm whether minors may participate.
5. Confirm dress and behavior rules.
6. Connect early for a video appointment.

Express Account, phone or kiosk

• Online through Express Account
• Telephone at 866-422-6833
• Lobby kiosk at the jail

Clinton County states that service fees apply to bond and money transactions.

1. Verify the full booked name.
2. Verify the inmate number.
3. Select the Clinton County facility.
4. Choose inmate trust funds—not bond—unless paying bond.
5. Review the service fee.
6. Save the confirmation number.

Why the full deposit may not remain available

Clinton County’s jail operates commissary with Canteen Services. Approved purchases may include hygiene, writing, recreational and food items.

Sentenced inmates are currently listed as being charged $35 per day in housing fees. Medical and dental expenses may also be billed.

Request the correct record

1. Open the Sheriff’s Office page.
2. Select the Sheriff’s FOIA request or FOIA request form.
3. Include the incident number when known.
4. Provide the date, time and location.
5. Name the involved person.
6. Describe the specific records requested.
7. Keep a copy of the request and response.

A narrow request is easier to process

• Incident or arrest report
• Supplemental narrative
• Booking record
• Property receipt
• Releasable photographs
• Releasable body-camera footage
• Dispatch record

Before leaving 1347 E Townsend Road

• Written bond and release conditions
• Next court date
• Attorney contact
• No-contact restrictions
• Testing or reporting instructions
• Travel or curfew restrictions
• Pretrial supervision instructions
• Property-release information

First 24 hours after release

1. Read every condition aloud.
2. Add the court date to two calendars.
3. Call the attorney.
4. Report where ordered.
5. Restore medication and medical care.
6. Avoid all prohibited contact.
7. Preserve messages, documents and potential evidence.

Register for custody notifications

MI-VINE is a free and confidential service that can provide custody-status and release, transfer or escape notifications.

Phone: 800-770-7657

1. Continue to VINELink.
2. Search the legal name.
3. Confirm the person and facility.
4. Select a safe notification method.
5. Keep login or PIN information private.

Victim/Witness Assistance

Address:
100 E State Street, Suite 3100
St. Johns, MI 48879

Victim/Witness: 989-227-6424
Witness Hotline: 989-224-5279
Prosecutor: 989-224-5260

Before traveling to St. Johns

• Confirm whether you need the jail or courthouse.
• The jail is at 1347 E Townsend Road.
• The courts are at 100 E State Street.
• Call before bringing cash, medication, books or property.
• Ask which entrance to use.
• Bring government-issued identification.
• Confirm office or visitation hours.
• Check holiday closures.