Midland County Jail Roster Overview
The Midland County Sheriff's Office runs the Midland County jail and posts a public inmate roster online. Sheriff Scott Holzinger leads the office, which sits at the Law Enforcement Center. The current Midland County inmate list is powered by JailTracker, a Public Safety Cloud system linked straight from the Midland County jail page. It shows people booked into the local Midland County jail, not those held elsewhere in Midland County. The roster is the fastest free way to confirm that someone is in custody in Midland County.
The list reflects the Midland County jail population at a point in time. New bookings appear after intake is processed, and names drop off once a person is released or moved. Because updates depend on Midland County jail staff, timing can lag by a few hours. For that reason, treat the Midland County roster as a strong lead rather than a final legal record.
The Midland County roster only covers the local jail. It does not show federal detainees, people already sent to a Michigan state prison, or anyone in immigration custody. Those searches run through separate systems described later on this page. When a name is missing from the local list, one of those other channels usually holds the answer.
How to Use the Midland County Inmate Roster
The public roster opens from the Midland County jail page or from the direct JailTracker link. It loads as a live list of current inmates that you can scan or filter by name. A steady approach avoids missed matches, since spelling and nicknames often differ from the booking name. Work through the Midland County roster in order.
- Open the Midland County JailTracker roster from a phone or computer.
- Enter a last name, then add a first name only if the list is long.
- Review the results and match on the full legal name, not a nickname.
- Select an entry to open the booking profile and read the detail fields.
- Note the booking number, which speeds up any later call to the Midland County jail.
If no match appears, try a partial name or an alternate spelling. A person booked into the Midland County jail minutes ago may not be listed yet. When the Midland County roster still comes up empty, call the Midland County jail or check the statewide and federal tools further down.
Midland County Roster Search Fields
The Midland County JailTracker roster is a rendered web app, so the exact controls can shift between updates. In general it loads the full current list and lets you narrow it by name. The table below shows the fields the Midland County roster commonly accepts and what each one does.
| Field Label | Type | Required | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Inmate Roster | Link / list | No search needed if the list loads | Official county link opens the JailTracker roster |
| Name search | Text | Optional | Roster commonly supports last name filtering |
| Booking / profile link | Link | Optional | Opens current inmate detail for a selected person |
| Result fields | List / detail | Public only | Shows current inmate information for those on the list |
| Buttons | Search / Reset | Optional | Used to run or clear a name filter |
What a Midland County Inmate Profile Shows
Selecting a name opens that person's Midland County booking profile. The profile pulls together the core facts of a current stay in the Midland County jail. Fields vary by case, and some data stays private, but the Midland County roster and sheriff app describe the same basic set. Local reporting on the app says users can see whether someone is in jail and view bond details without calling. The table lists the fields to expect.
| Field | What It Shows |
|---|---|
| Full Name | The legal name used at booking, sometimes with aliases |
| Booking Number | The unique ID tied to this jail stay |
| Booking Date | When intake was processed at the Midland County jail |
| Charges | The offenses recorded for the current hold |
| Bond Amount | The amount set for release, when one applies |
| Housing / Location | The pod or unit, when that detail is public |
| Release Info | Release or transfer status, when shown |
Note: Charge and bond fields on a roster are a snapshot only, so the court of jurisdiction holds the official case status and any updates.
Midland County Sheriff App for Inmates
The Midland County Sheriff's Office launched a free mobile app that bundles inmate tools into one place. The Midland County Sheriff (MI) app, built with OCV, is offered on both major stores. County commissioners approved a three year app agreement in early 2025, and the sheriff has described it as a transparency tool. It eases access to inmate status, bond details, visitation scheduling, and account deposits.
Get it from Google Play for Android or from the Apple App Store for iPhone. Beyond inmate lookups, the Midland County app carries alerts, anonymous crime tips, a services directory, and community news. For many Midland County families it is the simplest way to check custody and bond without a phone call. The Midland County Sheriff's Office page also promotes the app and lists its records contact.
Call About Midland County Inmates
When the Midland County roster or app does not answer a question, reach the Midland County jail directly. Staff can confirm custody, explain bond, and route professional visit requests. The county's Central Dispatch FAQ says inmate questions go to the jail line or to an in person stop at the jail address. The card below gives the numbers and locations to use.
Midland County Sheriff's Office
Law Enforcement Center
2727 Rodd Street
Midland, MI 48640
Jail: (989) 832-6612
Sheriff Records: (989) 839-4630
Mon to Fri, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Inmate Questions In Person
Per Central Dispatch FAQ
101 Fast Ice Drive
Midland, MI 48640
Jail: (989) 832-6612 ext. 0
Non-emergency: (989) 839-6464
The Midland County Central Dispatch FAQ directs inmate and jail questions to that jail line. Use 9-1-1 only for an emergency. The Rodd Street center is the sheriff and law enforcement address, while the FAQ points in person inmate questions to the Fast Ice Drive location.
Midland County Jail Facility and Pods
The Midland County Jail holds up to 274 beds in a modern podular layout. Instead of long cell rows, the design groups inmates into pods by classification. Intake is open, and separate pods handle Trustees, Work Release, Females, Maximum Security, Medium Security, and Direct Supervision. This setup keeps groups apart based on risk and status.
An overview of the building appears on the Midland County Jail page, which links the Midland County roster, deposits, and visitation.
Each pod has its own classroom, a video visitation station, and an indoor and outdoor recreation room. That layout supports programs without moving inmates across the building. A newer recovery pod pairs accountability with counseling and peer support for people working toward sobriety. These local details shape where an inmate is housed and which services reach them.
Midland County Booking and Bond
Booking at the Midland County jail starts when a person is brought in after an arrest. Staff record the name, take a photo, log personal property, and enter the charges. That intake creates the booking number and puts the person on the current Midland County roster. Classification then assigns a Midland County housing pod based on the charges and risk level.
Bond decides whether someone waits in the Midland County jail or goes home before trial. A judge or magistrate sets the amount, and the Midland County roster may show it once entered. The underlying charges move through the courts, so the case record carries the fuller story. For how charges are filed and tracked, see the Midland County arrest and charge records page, and for warrants tied to a hold, the Midland County warrant search covers active listings.
Note: A roster bond figure can change at a hearing, so confirm the current amount with the court before paying anything toward release.
Midland County Jail Visitation
The Midland County jail handles all family visits electronically, and no on-site visitation is allowed. Midland County video visits run through Securus Video Visitation. A visitor first creates a Securus account, submits a name, address, and photo ID, and then requests access to the facility. Only after the Midland County jail approves the request can a visit be scheduled. The steps and contacts appear in the table below.
| Topic | Rule or Channel |
|---|---|
| Family visits | All handled electronically; no on-site visitation |
| Provider | Securus Video Visitation |
| Sign up | Create a Securus account and click Sign Up |
| Visitor info | Name, address, and photo ID required |
| Facility approval | Request access, then schedule after approval |
| Securus phone | 877-578-3658, support available 24/7 |
The full rules and account steps are posted on the Midland County jail visitation page.
Set up a free account at Securus Video Visitation before your first scheduled session. Approval by the Midland County jail is required for every visitor. Because rules can change, confirm current windows with the jail if a session will not schedule.
Midland County Inmate Deposits
Money in a Midland County inmate account pays for commissary items and some services. When a person is at the Midland County jail, funds can be added at the Canteen Kiosk in the main lobby. The Midland County sheriff app also supports deposits on inmate accounts, which local reporting describes as an easy way to add commissary money. Both are official Midland County channels tied to the jail.
Deposit options and instructions are posted on the Midland County inmate deposits page.
The county page does not publish a full fee schedule for kiosk or app deposits. Before sending money, check the current limits and any service fee on the official deposits page or in the app. Keep the Midland County inmate's full name and booking number handy, since both help route a deposit to the right account.
County Jail Versus MDOC OTIS
The Midland County roster and the state offender system serve different stages. The county jail holds people before trial and those serving short sentences. Once a person is sentenced to prison or placed on parole or probation, the Michigan Department of Corrections tracks them. That statewide record lives in the Offender Tracking Information System, known as OTIS.
OTIS is a free public search for MDOC prisoners, parolees, and probationers under current or recent supervision. Start at the MDOC OTIS page, or run a name directly through the OTIS search form. The search accepts the fields listed below.
| Field Label | Type | Required | Options / Format Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last Name | Text | Optional | State offender search |
| First Name | Text | Optional | State offender search |
| Offender Number | Text | Optional | MDOC number |
| Sex | Radio | Optional | Either, Male, Female |
| Race | Dropdown | Optional | All plus listed race categories |
| Age | Numeric | Optional | Search by age |
| Offender Status | Dropdown | Optional | Active, Prisoners, Parolees, Probationers, Discharged, Absconders |
| Marks, Scars, Tattoos | Text | Optional | Search physical descriptors |
If a Midland inmate leaves the local roster after sentencing, OTIS is the next place to look. It also lists offender status and physical descriptors that the Midland County roster does not.
VINELink and Custody Notifications
Waiting by the Midland County roster is not the only option. VINELink lets you register for automatic alerts about a person's custody status in Michigan. The free service can notify you of a release, a transfer, or other custody changes. Victims and concerned family members use it to stay informed without constant checks.
Register for alerts through the VINELink Michigan custody notification portal.
Sign up with a phone number or email, and confirm your contact details so alerts arrive. VINELink pulls from participating Michigan facilities, so pair it with the Midland County roster for a current picture. It works well alongside the Midland County sheriff app for people who want to be told the moment status changes.
Federal Inmate Custody Searches
Some people are held under federal authority, not by Midland County or the state. Midland County falls within the Eastern District of Michigan for federal cases. A person convicted of a federal crime may be held in a facility run by the Bureau of Prisons. Those names never appear on the Midland County jail roster.
For federal custody, use the Federal Bureau of Prisons inmate locator. It searches by name or by federal register number and is separate from both the Midland County roster and OTIS. Use it only when a case is federal. A criminal case file, whether local or federal, sits apart from the jail record and is kept by the court that handled the case.
Restricted Midland County Booking Records
The public Midland County roster shows current custody, but it does not expose everything in a booking file. Full arrest reports, some charge detail, and internal notes are not posted online. Attorney and professional visits also fall outside the family video system. Arrange those through the jail line or sheriff records, since the electronic family rules do not automatically apply to lawyers.
Do not rely on a roster entry as a complete or final record. Charges, bond, and release status can change fast, and only the jail and the court hold the official version.
Booking records that are not shown publicly can be sought through a records request. Michigan's Freedom of Information Act gives the public a right to inspect and copy government records, set out in MCL 15.233. File a request with the Midland County sheriff for booking documents, and follow the process the agency lists. For request methods and fee rules, the Michigan State Police FOIA page models how a law enforcement agency handles these requests.
Specific charge, bond, and case status often route back to the court of jurisdiction rather than the jail. When a booking detail is missing or unclear, the sheriff FOIA channel and the trial court together fill the gap.