Find Dearborn Released Inmates

Dearborn released inmates records can be found through several sources in Wayne County. The city sits just west of Detroit and has close to 98,000 people. If someone was held at the Wayne County Jail after a Dearborn arrest, the Sheriff Connect site is where you check their status. The Dearborn Police Department keeps its own arrest and booking data too. You can get those files through a FOIA request sent to their records unit. State tools like OTIS and ICHAT give you more ways to search for released inmates tied to Dearborn or anywhere in Michigan.

Dearborn Released Inmates and Wayne County Jail

Dearborn does not run its own jail. People arrested by Dearborn police get taken to one of the Wayne County Jail sites in the Detroit area. The Wayne County Sheriff runs three adult jail buildings with a total capacity of more than 2,500 beds. That means anyone booked on a Dearborn charge ends up in the county system. To check if someone has been released, the Sheriff Connect inmate search is the main tool. You can look up a person by name, booking number, or subject number. The results show charges, custody status, and court dates.

The three jail sites are Jail Division I at 570 Clinton Street in Detroit, Jail Division II at 525 Clinton Street, and Jail Division III at 3501 Hamtramck Drive in Hamtramck. Division III is the largest with 896 beds. Each one holds people from across Wayne County, not just one city. So a person arrested in Dearborn could be at any of these spots. The Wayne County Sheriff's Office sits at 5301 Russell Street in Detroit and can be reached at (313) 224-0797. Office hours run from 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM on weekdays.

Under MCL 791.230a, some inmate details stay private. Medical records and certain personal data are not public. But the basic facts like charge type, booking date, and release date are available through the jail search or by calling the sheriff office.

Dearborn Police Department Records

The Dearborn Police Department has over 300 staff members, with more than 180 sworn officers. Chief Issa Shahin leads the department from its main building at 16099 Michigan Avenue. The department uses the CLEMIS system for records management. CLEMIS stands for Courts and Law Enforcement Management Information System. It covers more than 242 law enforcement agencies across 11 counties. About one third of Michigan's population lives in areas where CLEMIS is used. This system tracks arrests, bookings, mug shots, and dispatch logs for Dearborn released inmates and other records.

The Dearborn Police Department homepage provides contact details and general info about the agency. The department earned accreditation from the Michigan Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission in 2020. For records requests, the FOIA unit handles all public records inquiries.

The Dearborn Police site shown above has links to report forms, contact numbers, and public safety info for the city.

Dearborn Released Inmates FOIA Requests

You have the right to ask for released inmates records from the Dearborn Police Department under Michigan's Freedom of Information Act. The law is found at MCL 15.231. This covers booking logs, arrest reports, and release data. The FOIA email for police records is Police-FOIA@dearborn.gov. You can also fax a request to 313-943-3048 or mail it to the department at 16099 Michigan Ave, Dearborn, MI 48126.

Dearborn also runs an online FOIA portal through NextRequest. The portal is at cityofdearbornmi.nextrequest.com where you can create an account, submit a request, and track its progress. You need to give your name, contact info, and a clear description of the records you want. Pick "Police Department" as the department when you submit. The standard response time is five business days. If the request is complex, you may get an extension letter with a new deadline. Be specific in what you ask for. Vague requests that say "any and all records" tend to get denied or hit with large deposit requirements.

Fees depend on the work involved. Labor is charged at the rate of the lowest-paid city worker who can do the task, plus 35% for benefits. Copies run about $0.10 per page. A 50% deposit may be required up front. Cash or checks payable to "The City of Dearborn" are the accepted payment forms. Documents released through the portal stay valid for one month.

The FOIA office has set hours for in-person pickup. Monday and Wednesday they are open from 12:30 PM to 4:00 PM. Tuesday and Thursday hours are 8:00 AM to 11:30 AM and then 12:30 PM to 4:00 PM. Friday hours are 8:00 AM to 11:30 AM only.

State Tools for Dearborn Released Inmates

The OTIS system run by the Michigan Department of Corrections is a free search tool. It shows current state prisoners, parolees, and people discharged within the past three years. If someone from Dearborn served time in a state prison, OTIS is the fastest way to confirm their release. You can search by name, MDOC number, or offense type. OTIS does not cover county jail holds, only state facilities.

For a broader look, the ICHAT system from the Michigan State Police costs $10 per search. ICHAT gives you a criminal history check that includes arrests and convictions from across the state. It is more complete than OTIS for overall criminal background. The 19th District Court in Dearborn handles misdemeanor cases, traffic matters, and felony preliminary exams. You can search court records through MiCOURT to find case outcomes tied to Dearborn arrests. Some records are restricted under MCL 333.7411 for first-time drug offenses and under HYTA for young offenders.

VINELink at vinelink.com lets you check custody status and sign up for release alerts. You get a call or email when a Dearborn inmate's status changes. This is useful if you need to know right away when someone gets out.

19th District Court and Dearborn Cases

The 19th District Court sits at 16077 Michigan Avenue, right next to the police station. The court phone number is (313) 943-2060. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Chief Judge Sam Salamey leads the bench along with Judge Gene Hunt and Judge Mark Somers. The court handles misdemeanor criminal cases, traffic violations, and civil disputes up to $25,000. Felony cases get a preliminary exam here and then move to Wayne County Circuit Court at Frank Murphy Hall of Justice in Detroit.

The court runs a Sobriety Court program for repeat DUI offenders. There is also a Veterans Treatment Court. Both programs can affect sentencing and release conditions for Dearborn released inmates. If you need court records from a Dearborn case, the MiCOURT system is a good starting point for online searches. Drug charges handled under MCL 333.7411 and HYTA cases will not show up in public search results.

Wayne County Records

Dearborn is in Wayne County. The county page has more details about the sheriff office, jail system, and county-level records access.

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