Kentwood Arrest Records: Jail, Inmate & Court Search

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Kentwood, Michigan local arrest guide

Kentwood Police, Kent County Jail and 62-B District Court Search

A Kentwood arrest can produce records in several different systems. Kentwood Police keeps the incident and arrest report, Kent County Correctional Facility provides current booking and inmate information, and the 62-B District Court maintains local misdemeanor cases and the first stages of felony proceedings.

This guide explains exactly where to search, which number to call, how to verify bond and charges, how to request police or jail records, and what family members should do next for medical needs, phone calls, visitation, commissary, mail, legal representation, vehicle recovery, release or transfer.

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An arrest is not a conviction. A jail viewer may display an allegation supplied by the arresting agency. The prosecutor can amend, add, dismiss or decline charges. Use the court record to confirm what was formally filed and how the case ended.

Choose the office that holds the record you need

Question or record Correct office What it provides What it does not replace
Was the person arrested? Kentwood Police or Kent County Jail Immediate custody routing or current county booking information. The formal court complaint or final disposition.
Police narrative or crash report Kentwood Police Records Bureau Available police, arrest and traffic-crash reports. The jail file or court record.
Body-camera, dispatch or investigation material Kentwood Police FOIA Available nonexempt records identified in a written request. Discovery supplied through a criminal attorney.
Current jail status Kent County Correctional Facility Booking, inmate ID, listed charges and custody-related services. The prosecutor’s filed charge.
Misdemeanor or new felony case 62-B District Court Arraignment, bond order, attorney, hearings and district-court case events. The police investigative report.
Felony after bindover Kent County 17th Circuit Court Circuit-court felony filings, hearings, plea, trial and sentencing records. The earlier 62-B file.
Historical jail record Kent County Sheriff Records Unit Available inmate records, mugshots, fingerprints and retained sheriff files. Kentwood Police records.
Statewide Michigan history Michigan State Police ICHAT Publicly available reportable Michigan criminal-history information. Live custody, warrants or nonpublic records.

Get a Kentwood police or arrest report

KPD

Kentwood Police Department

4742 Walma Avenue SE
Kentwood, MI 49512

Front desk and non-emergency: 616-698-6580
Records fax: 616-698-6460

Records Bureau hours and fee

Police Records is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The city currently lists a $6 fee for an ordinary police report, traffic-crash report or a person’s own Kentwood arrest-record check. The published payment method is cash or check.

Report-copy micro-steps

Open› Kentwood Police Records ›Confirm report type ›Call front desk ›Visit Records
  1. Find the Kentwood Police incident or crash-report number when available.
  2. Call 616-698-6580 and ask whether the report is completed and releasable.
  3. Confirm the current fee and accepted payment method.
  4. Ask whether identification or written authorization is required.
  5. Visit 4742 Walma Avenue SE during Records Bureau hours.
  6. Review the copy for missing pages, supplements, photographs or attachments.
  7. Use FOIA when the requested material is not available as a standard counter copy.
Police report

Incident narrative

May include the call type, officer observations, involved people, alleged conduct, property and other releasable details.

Local background

Kentwood arrest-record check

A person may request their own Kentwood arrest record, but the result covers City of Kentwood Police records rather than every Michigan jurisdiction.

Crash report

Traffic collision file

A person involved in a Kentwood crash can request the report at the Police Department under the city’s current copy procedure.

Do not confuse a Kentwood local record check with ICHAT. The police check covers Kentwood records. Michigan State Police ICHAT is the separate route for publicly available reportable criminal history from across Michigan.

Request Kentwood body-camera, dispatch or investigative records

Use a written Police Department FOIA request when you need records beyond an ordinary report copy, such as body-camera video, dash-camera footage, dispatch logs, photographs or a defined investigative file.

Official Kentwood Police FOIA steps

Open› Kentwood Police FOIA ›Review procedure ›Submit online, in person or by fax
  1. Identify the incident using the report number, date, time and exact location.
  2. Provide the full name and date of birth of the arrested person when relevant.
  3. List each record separately instead of requesting “everything.”
  4. Request electronic copies when available.
  5. State a maximum fee amount before additional approval is required.
  6. Submit through the city’s online route, in person at Police Records or by fax to 616-698-6460.
  7. Save the completed request and proof of transmission.

Records commonly identified in a request

  • Incident report
  • Arrest report
  • Dispatch or CAD log
  • Body-camera footage
  • Dash-camera footage
  • Scene photographs
  • Property inventory
  • Use-of-force report
  • Supplemental reports
  • Available audio recordings

Possible limits

Kentwood states that it does not release information from cases that are actively under investigation. Other exemptions may protect private information, confidential sources, juvenile material, medical details, investigative methods or information that would interfere with enforcement proceedings.

A partial denial should explain the legal basis for withheld material and provide the nonexempt portion when reasonably separable.

“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 Kentwood Police report number is [number]. Please provide an itemized fee estimate before costs exceed $[amount].”

Response timing: Michigan public bodies generally issue an initial FOIA response within five business days and may provide written notice of an extension of up to ten additional business days. A response may be an approval, partial approval, denial, fee notice or extension rather than immediate delivery.

Why a recent Kentwood arrest may not appear in jail search

Possible reason What may have happened Best next step
Still in local processing Kentwood Police may still be completing identification, interview or paperwork. Call 616-698-6580.
Booking not entered yet Transport, fingerprinting, medical screening or database entry remains pending. Call 616-632-6300, option 1 and search again later.
Released before county booking The person may have received a citation, posted a local bond or been released pending court. Search the 62-B District Court records.
Medical clearance The person may remain under law-enforcement authority at a medical facility. Ask Kentwood Police whether county transfer is pending.
Name mismatch The booking uses a maiden name, alias, suffix, hyphenated form or different spelling. Search the complete last-name variants and compare birth date.
Another county or agency An outside warrant, federal matter or another jurisdiction may control custody. Ask which agency accepted the person.
Released or transferred The public booking can change after release, court movement or another transfer. Check VINELink, the court and any receiving facility.
Transferred to MDOC A later sentence may move the person into state-prison jurisdiction. Search MDOC OTIS.

Follow a Kentwood felony into 17th Circuit Court

When to switch courts

A felony typically starts in the 62-B District Court. If the defendant waives or completes the preliminary examination and the case is bound over, later proceedings continue in the Kent County 17th Circuit Court.

Search both courts when a felony arrest is no longer visible in the district-court calendar or several weeks have passed.

17CC

Kent County Courthouse

180 Ottawa Avenue NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Court: 616-632-5220
Criminal case information: 616-632-5480
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.

17th Circuit Court search steps

Open› Kent Circuit Court Search ›Criminal case search ›Enter full name and birth date
  1. Use the defendant’s complete legal name.
  2. Enter the date of birth when the system requests it.
  3. Open the criminal case that matches the district-court bindover.
  4. Confirm the circuit case number, assigned judge and hearing schedule.
  5. Call the clerk when online criminal records are unavailable or formal copies are required.

How to read Kentwood arrest, jail and court results

Record field What it means What to verify next
Kentwood police report number The city police identifier for the incident or investigation. Use it with Kentwood Police Records and FOIA.
Booking/ID number Kent County’s identifier for the jail admission. Use it on mail, deposits, visits and inmate-service questions.
62-B case number The district-court judicial file number. Use it for court searches, copies and payment questions.
17th Circuit case number The later felony case number after bindover. Do not assume it is identical to the earlier district number.
Booking charge The allegation or warrant supplied during booking. Compare it with the prosecutor’s formal complaint.
Bond amount The amount or release type listed for a case. Confirm the bond type, payment method, conditions and other holds.
Hold or detainer Another court, county, probation authority or agency may require continued custody. Ask whether it prevents release after the local bond is paid.
Register of actions A chronological summary of court filings, hearings and orders. Request the underlying document when the summary is insufficient.
Released The person left the listed jail booking. Determine whether release was to the community, another county, federal custody or MDOC.

Verify and post bond at Kent County Jail

Court release

Personal recognizance

No money deposit is required, but the defendant must appear and comply with every condition.

Money deposit

Cash bond

The full amount is paid, subject to later court deductions, refund rules or forfeiture.

Percentage option

10% bond

When specifically ordered, ten percent is paid. Kent County states that ninety percent of that deposit may be returned after compliance, less applicable court amounts.

Private agreement

Surety bond

An approved bonding company guarantees appearance and charges a generally nonrefundable private fee.

Kent County bond-payment steps

Official route› Kent County Inmate Bonding ›Verify booking ›Choose permitted payment ›Keep receipt
  1. Search the inmate and copy every case, charge and hold.
  2. Call the jail or 62-B District Court to confirm the current bond order.
  3. Ask whether it is full cash, 10% or surety.
  4. Confirm whether another warrant or detainer prevents release.
  5. Choose one accepted payment method.
  6. Use the 24/7 Jail Processing Office next to the visitor entrance when paying in person.
  7. Obtain a receipt showing the inmate and case.
  8. Allow additional time for release processing after payment.

Accepted in-person methods

  • Cash;
  • Credit card, with applicable processing fees;
  • Cashier’s check payable to Kent County Sheriff’s Office;
  • Money order payable to Kent County Sheriff’s Office.

Personal checks are not accepted, and the county states that split payments are not allowed.

Remote payment route

The county publishes TouchPay options for eligible payments, including telephone service at 866-232-1899.

Confirm that you selected bond rather than an ordinary inmate-account deposit before submitting payment.

Bond scam warning: verify instructions independently through Kent County Jail or the court. Do not send gift cards, cryptocurrency or a person-to-person payment because someone claims a warrant or immediate release depends on it.

What family should do after locating the inmate

Save all three record numbers

Keep the Kentwood Police report number, Kent County Booking/ID number and court case number separately labeled.

Confirm the next court appearance

Check the 62-B calendar and call the Criminal Division when the online entry is unclear.

Locate legal counsel

Ask whether an attorney has appeared or whether appointed-counsel screening is pending.

Report medication and mental-health risks

Give the jail the medication name, dose, pharmacy, prescriber and immediate concern. Do not send medication to the facility without instructions.

Create the correct SmartInmate account

Use the current booking ID and distinguish telephone, messaging and visitation funds.

Register for visitation

Upload a valid government ID and current facial photograph before selecting a visit.

Use the new mail address

Personal mail is scanned by Smart Communications and is not sent directly to the Ball Avenue jail address.

Handle property and vehicle issues

Ask the jail about inmate property authorization and Kentwood Police about an impounded or evidence-held vehicle.

Monitor bond and custody

Recheck after arraignment, a bond hearing, preliminary examination, plea, sentence or transfer.

Prepare for release

Arrange transportation, housing, medication and compliance with no-contact, testing, tether or probation conditions.

Recorded communication warning: ordinary jail calls, messages, images and visits may be monitored or recorded. Do not discuss evidence, witness contact, passwords, alleged victims or instructions to hide or delete information.

Kent County inmate phone, tablet and mail rules

Telephone

Outgoing calls only

  • Available daily from 8 a.m.–10 p.m.;
  • Outgoing collect calls;
  • Current published rate: $0.09 per minute;
  • Provider: Smart Communications;
  • Calls may be monitored or recorded;
  • The facility does not accept incoming inmate calls or messages.
Tablet

Messages and images

  • Tablets available daily from 8 a.m.–10 p.m.;
  • Incoming message: $0.50;
  • Incoming picture: $1;
  • Other paid tablet content: $0.05 per minute;
  • Messages and images are monitored;
  • Nudity, violence and image collages are prohibited.
Personal mail

Send to the scanning center

Smart Communications
[Inmate Name and Booking/ID Number]
PO Box 9216
Seminole, FL 33775-9195

Clearly print the inmate’s full name and current Booking/ID number.

Mail change: since April 1, 2025, Kent County no longer accepts personal mail, books or magazines sent directly to inmates at the correctional facility. Personal letters are opened and scanned, then made available on the inmate tablet, usually within 24–72 hours after reaching the processing center.

Legal mail

Legal mail remains accepted directly at the Kent County Correctional Facility under the facility’s legal-mail procedure. Clearly identify the legal sender and inmate.

Books and magazines

The ordinary personal-mail center does not accept books or magazines. Follow the facility’s current approved publisher or distributor procedure rather than sending an Amazon package directly to the jail.

Read current call and mail rules

Schedule a Kent County inmate visit

Visitor-registration steps

Open› Kent County Inmate Visitation ›SmartInmate ›Upload ID ›Schedule
  1. Create a SmartInmate visitor account.
  2. Upload a valid government-issued photo ID.
  3. Upload a recent, clear photograph of your face.
  4. Wait for the profile to be approved.
  5. Select onsite, online or available on-demand visitation.
  6. Save the date, time, visit type and confirmation.
  7. Check in at least 20 minutes early for an onsite visit.
  8. Reconfirm custody and lockdown status before traveling.
Visit type Current hours Current cost or allowance Key rule
Onsite video Daily, 8–11 a.m. and 1–5 p.m. First weekly onsite visit is free for a general-population inmate. Additional visits are $0.14 per minute for up to 30 minutes. Onsite personal visits are no longer available from 7–10 p.m. as of April 6, 2026.
Remote video Daily, 8–11 a.m., 1–5 p.m. and 7–10 p.m., excluding lockdown periods. $7.50 for a 25-minute visit. Use a private, well-lit location and keep all approved participants visible.
On-demand Subject to inmate and system availability. Follow the portal’s displayed charge. Sessions last up to 15 minutes and do not guarantee a specific start time.
Working trustee Scheduled outside work assignments. Up to three free onsite visits per week. Eligibility depends on current status and facility operations.

Visitor and child limits

Adult visitors must be at least 18 with valid photo ID. A visitor under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. The county permits a maximum of two visitors per visit, and a child counts toward the total.

Why a visit may be canceled

Lockdown, court transport, release, medical isolation, suicide watch, discipline, housing changes or other safety issues can delay or cancel a visit without advance notice.

Recording devices are prohibited. Cell phones, cameras, smart glasses and devices capable of recording, livestreaming or AI-assisted capture are prohibited in the personal visitation area.

Commissary, care packages and inmate deposits

Commissary

Weekly purchases

Inmates may purchase up to $150 per week in approved food and personal items. Commissary is made available in housing units at least once per week.

Care packages

Approved online items

Family and friends may order approved care packages of up to $150 per week. Available package choices may be limited when the inmate has an outstanding account balance.

New booking

Pre-arraignment restriction

A pre-arraigned inmate cannot order commissary until assigned to a regular housing unit. The facility provides a basic admission kit after housing placement.

Inmate-account deposit steps

Official route› Kent County Inmate Support Services ›Inmate Account Deposits ›TouchPay
  1. Search the current inmate and copy the Booking/ID number.
  2. Confirm the account is an inmate trust deposit rather than bond or SmartInmate credit.
  3. Choose an electronic lobby kiosk, cashier’s check, money order, telephone or TouchPay online.
  4. Review the transaction fee before confirming.
  5. Save the receipt and verify the inmate name and number.

Deposit telephone: 866-232-1899
Current limits: $500 per transaction, three transactions per day and $1,500 total daily deposits.

Separate balances matter. An inmate trust deposit, SmartInmate communication balance, visitation charge, care package and bail payment are different transactions. Paying one does not automatically fund the others.

Medical, mental-health and immediate safety help

Medical care

Kent County states that nursing staff is available 24 hours a day through the facility’s correctional health-care provider.

Call 616-632-6400 and request the appropriate medical or shift-supervisor route for an urgent concern.

Mental-health concern

Jail Mental Health Services Hotline: 616-632-6222

Inmate Information: 616-632-6300

Report depression, suicidal statements, psychosis, severe anxiety, recent attempts or other immediate risks.

Information to provide

  • Full name and Booking/ID number;
  • Diagnosis or observed symptoms;
  • Medication and dose;
  • Pharmacy and prescriber;
  • Last known dose;
  • Immediate self-harm, withdrawal or medical risk.
Do not wait for a visit or ordinary message. Report dangerous withdrawal, suicidal behavior, pregnancy complications, seizures, insulin needs, serious wounds or other urgent conditions directly to correctional staff.
Medical privacy: jail staff can receive information from family but may be unable to release protected medical information without the inmate’s authorization.

Recover inmate property or an impounded vehicle

Inmate property

  1. Call Kent County Correctional Facility.
  2. Ask whether the inmate must sign a release authorization.
  3. Confirm which property is eligible for pickup.
  4. Ask for the pickup location and available hours.
  5. Bring valid government-issued identification.
  6. Do not travel until staff confirms the property is ready.

Vehicle towing or evidence hold

Call Kentwood Police at 616-698-6580 with the police report number, vehicle description and license plate.

Ask which tow company has the vehicle, whether a police release is required, whether fees are accumulating and whether the vehicle is being retained as evidence.

What happens after release or transfer?

Community release

Follow the court order

Confirm the next hearing, no-contact order, testing, tether, travel limit, address requirement and attorney contact before leaving the facility.

Another county

Restart family services

The receiving jail may issue a new inmate number and use different telephone, visitation, money and mail systems.

State prison

Switch to MDOC OTIS

After an MDOC transfer, locate the prisoner by name or MDOC number and follow the assigned state facility’s family rules.

Release-day checklist

  • Confirm release is final
  • Ask about remaining holds
  • Confirm pickup entrance
  • Expect processing time
  • Arrange transportation
  • Bring suitable clothing
  • Confirm medication return
  • Review no-contact terms
  • Save the court date
  • Keep bond receipts
Check VINELink custody notifications Search MDOC OTIS

Find an older Kentwood arrest after release

Incident record

Kentwood Police

Request the arrest or incident report from Police Records or use Police FOIA for additional material.

Jail record

Kent Sheriff Records

Request available jail records, mugshots, fingerprints or incarceration documentation.

Court record

62-B or Circuit Court

Search the district case and any later circuit felony case for formal charges and disposition.

State history

MSP ICHAT

Use ICHAT for publicly available reportable Michigan criminal-history information beyond Kentwood.

KCSO

Kent County Sheriff Records Unit

701 Ball Avenue NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Phone: 616-632-6200
Fax: 616-632-6217
Hours: Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.

The Records Division handles Sheriff FOIA requests and inmate records, including available mugshots, fingerprints and personal details. Check the current appointment notice before visiting on Wednesday around the noon period.

Kent County jail-record request steps

Open› Kent Sheriff Records ›Records Request ›Identify inmate and date ›Submit
  1. Provide the inmate’s full name and date of birth.
  2. Include the Booking/ID number when known.
  3. Give the Kent County incarceration date range.
  4. Identify the exact document, such as a booking sheet or incarceration verification.
  5. Request electronic copies and a fee estimate.
  6. Use Kentwood Police—not the Sheriff—for the city incident narrative.

Dismissals, incorrect records and Clean Slate

Dismissed or acquitted case

An arrest or historical booking may exist even when charges were dismissed or the defendant was acquitted. Verify and preserve the final court disposition.

Wrong police or booking data

Contact Kentwood Police for incident-record errors and Kent County Sheriff for jail-record identity or booking errors.

Wrong court disposition

Contact the 62-B District Court or 17th Circuit Court with the case number and documentation supporting the requested correction.

Wrong state criminal history

Use Michigan State Police criminal-history correction procedures and provide fingerprints or certified court documents when required.

Set-aside eligibility

A qualifying conviction may be automatically set aside or may require an application to the sentencing court under Michigan law.

Commercial background report

Dispute stale or inaccurate information directly with the reporting company and provide the dismissal, acquittal, correction or set-aside order.

Open MSP criminal-history resources Review 62-B set-aside information

Kentwood arrest, jail and court contacts

KPD

Kentwood Police

4742 Walma Avenue SE, Kentwood, MI 49512

Front desk: 616-698-6580
Records hours: Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

KCCF

Kent County Jail

703 Ball Avenue NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Inmate information: 616-632-6300
Facility: 616-632-6400

Kentwood police, court and Kent County Jail maps

Do not drive to the wrong building. Kentwood Police and 62-B District Court are on Walma Avenue in Kentwood. The correctional facility, visitation entrance, bond-processing office and inmate services are on Ball Avenue in Grand Rapids.

Common Kentwood arrest-search mistakes

Searching the jail immediately

The person may still be in Kentwood Police processing or awaiting transportation.

Calling the court for a police report

The incident narrative is maintained by Kentwood Police, not the 62-B clerk.

Using the police number in court search

The police report, jail booking and court case numbers are different identifiers.

Treating the booking charge as final

The formal complaint can include amended, added or dismissed counts.

Paying bond without checking holds

A second warrant or detainer can keep the person in custody.

Sending personal mail to the jail

Kent County personal mail must use the Smart Communications scanning address.

Funding the wrong account

Bond, trust, phone, tablet, visitation and care-package payments are separate.

Discussing evidence on jail calls

Ordinary calls, messages and visits may be monitored or recorded.

Using OTIS for a new arrest

MDOC OTIS does not list people held only in Kent County Jail or local police custody.

10 essential answers about Kentwood arrest records

These ten title-specific answers cover Kentwood Police reports, Kent County inmates, the 62-B District Court, bond and family next actions.

1. How do I find someone arrested in Kentwood?
Call Kentwood Police at 616-698-6580 to ask whether the person was released or transferred. If transferred, search the official Kent County Web Jail Viewer using the complete last name or call inmate information at 616-632-6300, option 1.
2. Where are people arrested by Kentwood Police held?
A person may remain temporarily with Kentwood Police during processing. Individuals kept in county custody are generally searched through the Kent County Correctional Facility at 703 Ball Avenue NE in Grand Rapids.
3. How do I obtain a Kentwood arrest or police report?
Visit Kentwood Police Records at 4742 Walma Avenue SE during weekday records hours or call 616-698-6580 first. The city currently lists a $6 standard report fee payable by cash or check.
4. How do I request Kentwood body-camera footage?
Submit a focused Police Department FOIA request online, in person or by fax to 616-698-6460. Include the report number, incident date, time, location and the specific body-camera, dash-camera, dispatch, photograph or other record requested.
5. Which court handles Kentwood criminal cases?
The 62-B District Court at 4740 Walma Avenue SE handles Kentwood misdemeanors and the early stages of felony cases. A felony bound over for trial or plea continues in the Kent County 17th Circuit Court.
6. How do I search a 62-B District Court criminal case?
Use the official 62-B case-search system and enter the case number for the most accurate result. When the number is unknown, search the defendant’s legal name and filter by criminal case type and filing date.
7. Why is a recent Kentwood arrest missing from the jail viewer?
The person may still be in police processing, awaiting medical clearance or transport, recently released, booked under another name or not yet entered in the public system. Call both Kentwood Police and Kent County inmate information.
8. How can family verify and pay bond?
Copy every case and hold from the inmate record, then confirm the current bond with the jail or 62-B District Court. Kent County accepts qualifying bond payments 24 hours a day at the Processing Office using its published cash, credit-card, cashier’s-check or money-order procedures.
9. How do I arrange Kent County calls and visitation?
Use Kent County’s official inmate pages to create the correct Smart Communications or SmartInmate account. Use the current Booking/ID number, upload valid visitor identification and schedule within the published onsite or remote visitation hours.
10. How do I find an older Kentwood arrest after release?
Request the city police report from Kentwood Police, request available jail or inmate records from the Kent County Sheriff Records Unit, search the 62-B and 17th Circuit Court cases, and use Michigan State Police ICHAT when statewide public criminal history is needed.

Official Kentwood arrest-record resources

Kent County jail and records

Accuracy, privacy and legal notice: This page is a public-record and family assistance guide, not legal advice or a complete criminal-background report. Arrest, booking, charge, bond, court, visitation, mail, telephone, release and office-hour information can change. An arrest does not establish guilt. Verify important legal, safety, payment and release decisions directly with Kentwood Police, the 62-B District Court, Kent County Correctional Facility or another responsible agency.

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