Find Wyoming Released Inmates

Wyoming released inmates records are available through the Kent County Web Jail Viewer and state databases. This Kent County city has about 77,000 residents and is the 16th largest community in Michigan. The Wyoming Department of Public Safety handles all law enforcement, and the Kent County Jail in Grand Rapids holds people arrested here. You can search current and recent inmates online through the Kent County system. For local arrest records, the Wyoming Records Unit at (616) 530-7314 processes requests during business hours. State tools like OTIS and ICHAT give you broader search options for released inmates who went through the Michigan corrections system.

Wyoming Public Safety and Released Inmates

The Wyoming Department of Public Safety was formed in 2014 when the police and fire departments merged into one agency. It covers law enforcement, fire suppression, EMS, rescue, inspections, and training. The main office is at 2300 DeHoop Avenue SW, Wyoming, MI 49509. Non-emergency calls go to (616) 530-7300. The Chief's Office is at (616) 530-7309.

The Records Unit handles requests for police reports, arrest records, and background checks. Reach them at (616) 530-7314 or email dpsrecords@wyomingmi.gov. They are open Monday through Thursday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM for in-person visits. Phone hours run 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM those same days. A local background check costs $10 and you must show up in person with a valid photo ID. Wyoming does not do fingerprinting. For that, go to the Kent County Sheriff's Department at 701 Ball Ave NE, Grand Rapids.

The Wyoming Records Unit page has full details on how to get copies of reports. The screenshot below shows that page.

That page spells out the fees, hours, and types of records available from the Wyoming Department of Public Safety.

The Wyoming city homepage below shows the main portal for city services.

From there you can reach the Public Safety department and other city offices.

Here is the police department main page with an overview of Wyoming's public safety operations.

The department page links to the Records Unit, patrol info, and community programs.

Search Wyoming Released Inmates at Kent County

Wyoming does not have its own jail. People arrested in the city go to the Kent County Correctional Facility at 703 Ball Avenue NE in Grand Rapids. The jail holds about 1,400 inmates and averages around 1,157 on any given day. The main phone is (616) 632-6400. For inmate information, call (616) 632-6300 and choose option 1.

The Kent County Web Jail Viewer lets you search for inmates online. You can look up people by name or booking number. The system shows a mugshot, charges, booking date, and custody status. Information only appears after the arraignment process, so newly booked inmates may not show right away. The data updates regularly but is not guaranteed current at all times. True identity can only be confirmed through fingerprints.

The Kent County Inmate Lookup page also helps find released inmates tied to Wyoming. The screenshot below shows that portal.

This tool lets you search for current and recently released inmates from Kent County Jail, including people arrested in Wyoming.

For crash reports, you can order them online through LexisNexis for $12 each. The screenshot below shows that service.

You need to be a party to the crash and have a report number and credit card to use the LexisNexis system.

Wyoming Released Inmates FOIA Process

Michigan's Freedom of Information Act under MCL 15.231 gives you the right to request records from the city. The FOIA coordinator for Wyoming is the City Clerk at City Hall, 1155 28th St SW, Wyoming, MI 49509. Phone is (616) 530-7296. Email: clerk_info@wyomingmi.gov.

For police records specifically, start with the Records Unit. They handle most routine requests. If the record involves a serious incident like a death, aggravated assault, or criminal sexual conduct, it has to go through a formal FOIA request. Your request must be in writing. Include your full name, address, phone number, and a clear description of the records. Put "FOIA" in the subject line for email requests.

The city must respond within five business days. A ten-day extension is allowed for complex requests. Standard copy fees are up to $0.10 per page. Labor gets charged at the hourly rate of the lowest-paid employee who can do the work. If the total goes past $50, they may ask for a 50% deposit. The first $20 is reduced for indigent requesters. There is no fee for records already posted on the city website.

The Wyoming FOIA request page walks through the steps. Here is what that page looks like.

That page covers how to file your public records request with the city.

The City Clerk's office page also has FOIA coordinator details. The screenshot below shows that page.

The clerk's office handles the formal FOIA process while the Records Unit at DPS handles routine report requests.

If your request is denied, submit a written appeal to the City Commission's Committee on FOIA Appeals. Use the word "appeal" in your letter. They respond within ten business days. After that, you can go to circuit court within 180 days.

State Resources for Wyoming Released Inmates

For state prison records, the OTIS system from the Michigan Department of Corrections is free. Search by name, MDOC number, or offense category. OTIS covers current inmates, parolees, and anyone discharged within three years. If someone from Wyoming went to state prison and got out, OTIS is how you confirm that.

VINELink lets you check custody status and sign up for release alerts. You get a notification by call, email, or text when a status changes at Kent County Jail. For a full criminal history beyond just jail records, the ICHAT system from Michigan State Police costs $10 and runs around the clock. It covers arrests and convictions across the whole state of Michigan. Traffic tickets from Wyoming go to District Court 62A. The criminal division is at (616) 257-9814.

The About Wyoming page gives community context and links to city departments. The screenshot below shows that page.

That page covers the community profile and links to all city departments including Public Safety.

Kent County Records

Wyoming is in Kent County. All jail bookings for the city go through the Kent County Correctional Facility in Grand Rapids. For more on county-level released inmates records, visit our county page.

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