Ottawa County, Michigan Inmate Search

Ottawa County inmate search is a process that allows individuals to find information about people currently housed in a local detention facility, such as the Ottawa County Jail. This search may be conducted online through the Ottawa County Sheriff’s Office Corrections Division Inmate Lookup tool. The search results typically reveal inmates’ details, including their full names, booking information, custody status, and physical descriptions.

At the state level, the Michigan Department of Corrections (MDOC) provides the Offender Tracking Information System (OTIS), which contains information about individuals who are or were housed in MDOC facilities. These include prisoners, parolees, and probationers under the jurisdiction or supervision of the MDOC within the last 3 three years. Similarly, the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) provides an Inmate Locator tool that provides information about federal inmates incarcerated between 1982 and the present.

It is important to note that there are no MDOC or BOP facilities situated in Ottawa County. Furthermore, most municipal police departments in Ottawa County also do not maintain independent local jails. The Ottawa County Jail and the Ottawa County Juvenile Detention Center are the county’s major detention facilities.

How to Find an Inmate in Ottawa County Jail

The most convenient way to find Ottawa County Jail inmates is to search online through the Ottawa County Sheriff’s Office Corrections Division Inmate Lookup tool. It only provides information about inmates who are currently in custody. Interested persons may also visit the Corrections Division to make in-person inquiries about inmates in the county jail. Regardless of whether the search is conducted online or in person, individuals must provide a subject’s name to facilitate the search for information about Ottawa County Jail inmates. Generally, the Ottawa County Sheriff’s Office and Jail is located at:

Ottawa County Sheriff’s Office

12220 Fillmore St

West Olive, MI 49460

Ottawa County Jail

12130 Fillmore Street

West Olive, MI 49460

How to Use the Ottawa County Jail Roster

The inmate lookup portal provided by the Ottawa County Sheriff’s Office Corrections Division serves as the county jail roster. The portal is accessible through the Corrections Division’s official website. It provides information about current inmates of the county jail. Users may search for inmates on the portal by name or booking date, and they may also specify the inmate’s gender. Searches conducted through the portal are completely free. It is worth noting that an individual’s inclusion on the portal does not imply that they have been convicted of a crime or civil infraction.

What Information is Included in the Ottawa County Inmate Roster

Under Michigan’s Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), members of the public have the statutory right to access certain records of public bodies. Ottawa County inmate records are subject to the provisions of this Act. As a result, inmates’ details are typically public. Notwithstanding, some exemptions exist in certain cases. For instance, inmate mugshots are public, but are not always available online. Generally, inmate details available through the Ottawa County Inmate Lookup portal search results include:

• The inmate’s full name
• Inmate’s physical features: height, weight, gender, eye color, and hair color
• Status: This indicates whether an inmate is currently in custody or has been released
• Booking number: A distinct series of numbers assigned to an inmate booking for identification purposes.
• Booking date: The specific date an individual was admitted to the detention facility for holding.
• Charges: Details about the offense the inmate was formally accused of committing. In some cases, this information may not be available on the portal, and individuals may call the jail at 616-786-4140 to retrieve it.

Contact Details for Ottawa County Jail or Sheriff’s Office

Individuals may obtain official information about the Ottawa County Jail by contacting the appropriate staff of the County Sheriff’s Office Correction Division. The division has numerous staff members responsible for handling different roles in the county jail, and they may be contacted at:

• Inmate Information: (616) 738-4650
• Jail Chaplain: (616) 786-4183
• Corrections Administration: (616) 738-4090
• Court Security/Transportation : (616) 738-4085 or (616) 738-4066
• Community Mental Health Liaison: (616) 738-4091

Generally, the address and main phone number of the Ottawa County Jail and Sheriff’s Office are listed below:

Ottawa County Jail

12130 Fillmore Street

West Olive, MI 49460

Phone: (616) 786-4140

Ottawa County Sheriff’s Office

12220 Fillmore St

West Olive, MI 49460

Phone: (616) 738-4000

Phone: (888) 731-1001 (Toll-free In Ottawa County)

Fax: (616) 738-4062

Jail Facility Overview in Ottawa County

In Ottawa County, there are two detention facilities: the Ottawa County Jail and the Ottawa County Juvenile Detention Center. The Ottawa County Jail is the county’s largest detention facility, with a capacity of over 500 inmates. It is overseen by the county Sheriff’s Office Corrections Division and houses both male and female adults.

On the other hand, the Ottawa County Juvenile Detention Center is an American Correctional Association (ACA) accredited single-story facility. It can hold up to 40 male and female pre- and post-adjudicated juveniles (individuals between the ages of 9 and 17). The facility consists of five (5) individual eight (8) bed pods and houses administrative offices, an intake area, four (4) classrooms, a medical office, a locked medication room, and a visitor lobby.

Agency	Office and Mail Address	Phone Number	Office Hours	Email
Ottawa County Sheriff’s Office	12220 Fillmore St West Olive, MI 49460	(616) 738-4000	8.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. Mondays through Fridays	sheriffs.office@miottawa.org
Ottawa County Jail	12130 Fillmore Street West Olive, MI 49460	(616) 786-4140	24 hours a day, full week	jfaught@miottawa.org (jail administrator)
Ottawa County Juvenile Detention Center	12110 Fillmore Street West Olive, MI 49460	(616) 786-4130	24 hours a day, full week	nill

How to Send Money to an Inmate in Ottawa County Jail?

Interested persons can send money to an Ottawa County Jail inmate by depositing funds in the inmate’s trust account. To facilitate a deposit, they may need the inmate’s full name or booking number. Deposits may be made in person using cash or a credit card at the 24/7 kiosk in the jail’s public lobby. Deposits made with credit cards are subject to a $200 per transaction limit and a maximum of $300 in total transactions within 14 days.

Although not encouraged, cash may also be sent to an inmate via mail. In such cases, the money will be credited to the inmate’s trust account if received, and provided the inmate is clearly identified. Individuals may also send money online through a third-party website (www.expressaccount.com) or by calling 1.866.422.6833. Note that all deposits are subject to transaction fees, regardless of how the deposit was made (i.e, in person, by mail, or online).

Inmate Search by Jail Facility

There are mainly two (2) detention facilities in Ottawa County: the Ottawa County Jail and the County Juvenile Detention Center. Interested persons may use the county Sheriff’s Office Corrections Division Inmate Lookup portal to search for inmates of the County Jail. They may also call the Corrections Division’s dedicated inmate information phone number at (616) 738-4650 or visit the Division’s physical address to inquire about or request an inmate’s details.

On the other hand, individuals must contact the Ottawa County Juvenile Detention Center to obtain information about juveniles in their custody. They may visit or contact the center by phone at:

12110 Fillmore Street

West Olive, MI 49460

Phone: (616) 786-4130

PO Box 9155

Seminole, FL 33775-9137

Ottawa County Visitation Rules and Schedules

Ottawa County Jail permits three types of inmate visitation: in-person, professional, and video visits.

In-person visits

In-person visits must be scheduled 24 hours in advance and may be scheduled up to three (3) weeks beforehand. Prospective visitors can schedule an in-person visit by calling (616) 738-4650 during regular business hours. On their scheduled visitation date, visitors must arrive 15 minutes before their scheduled visitation time, or they risk forfeiting or reducing their visitation privileges.

Generally, inmates are allowed only one 45-minute face-to-face visit per week, and only two (2) adults and two (2) children may visit them at a time. All minors (children under 18) must be accompanied by an adult. All adult visitors must present a valid form of identification, such as a state-issued photo ID, a valid driver’s license, or a passport. Minors must also present a valid ID, such as a birth certificate, Social Security Card, or other acceptable photo ID. It is important to note that inmates who have not been placed into general housing areas are ineligible for visitations.

In-person professional visits

Only the following professionals are allowed to make these types of visits:

• Attornies
• Clergies
• Law enforcement officers
• Parole and probation officers
• Psychologists and psychiatrists
• Social workers.

These professionals must also schedule their visits 24 hours in advance by calling (616) 738-4650. However, an attorney of record may visit their client in person without advance scheduling. Notwithstanding, the Ottawa County Jail is closed to all visitors during specific hours (11:00 am to 1:00 pm, 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm, and 10:00 pm to 6:00 am). Professional visitors are also required to present a valid ID, specifically one related to their profession, during their visit. Those who cannot provide an appropriate ID must get prior approval from the jail administrator. It is worth noting that attorney visits are prioritized over all other professional visits.

Video visitation

Interested persons may schedule a video visitation online through the facility’s third-party service provider (SmartJailMail.com). Video visits are usually subject to a per-minute fee and may be scheduled in 15-minute increments. Prospective video visitors must create an account with the provider to use their video visitation service.

Generally, all visits (in-person, professional, and video visits) are subject to the facility’s visitation code of conduct rules, which include but are not limited to:

• All visitors must be professionally dressed. Revealing and suggestive clothing is not permitted.
• Visitors must properly conduct themselves. Disorderly, disruptive, or vulgar behavior is not to be condoned.
• Personal properties, besides keys and identification, are not allowed in the visitation area
• All types of weapons are not allowed in the visitation room.
• Professional visitors are not allowed to give or receive gifts of money, property, or food from an inmate.
• Bringing prescription drugs, alcoholic drinks, controlled substances, weapons, or items that an inmate may use to facilitate their escape is a felony
• Professional visitors must sign in and out
• Visitors who request contact visits are subject to searches before entry and when leaving the facility.
• A visitor or inmate’s visitation privileges may be suspended or revoked if they violate applicable rules and regulations.

Mailing and Commissary Information

Ottawa County Jail contracted with a third-party electronic mail service provider (MailGuard) to provide an efficient way for inmates to receive letters and photos electronically. Interested persons may visit the provider’s third-party website (www.mailguardtracker.com) and create an account to use the electronic mailing services.

Interested persons may also send regular postal mail (such as postcards, greeting cards, and letters) to an inmate. The mail must have the inmate’s name and ID number clearly printed on the outside of the envelope or postcard and should be sent to:

Ottawa County Adult Correctional Facility

John Doe #123456 (example inmate)

Meanwhile, legal mail and court documents should be sent to:

Joe Sample #123456

c/o Ottawa County Adult Correctional Facility

12130 Fillmore Street

West Olive, MI 49460

New, unused, and soft-covered books ordered from approved internet vendors, including Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Hamilton Books, Schuler Books, and Walmart, may also be mailed to inmates. Additionally, Braille books must be obtained from approved Braille publications (such as American Printing House for the Blind). Note that books containing prohibited materials will be rejected. These include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Sexually explicit content
• Contents that glorify, incite, or advocate for crimes or violence against children.
• Materials that encourage ethnic, religious, or racial hatred.
• Materials promote or show the use of narcotics, weapons, or other unlawful activities.
• Contents that violate the inmate guidebook
• Materials that may facilitate security breaches.

Once books are sent to inmates, they become the property of the facility and are stamped with "Property of the Ottawa County Jail". Subsequently, relevant inmates will be allowed to access them from the facility’s library book cart(s). Books should be sent to:

Inmate Name Inmate ID#

Ottawa County Jail

12130 Fillmore St.

West Olive, MI 49460

On the other hand, eligible inmates may receive commissary once every week. The maximum amount of commissary they may order is $125.00. Family, friends, and other interested persons may order a commissary on an inmate’s behalf through any of the facility’s third-party commissary providers (canteenservices.com and expressaccount.com) or by calling 1-866-422-6833.