The Clinton County jail roster is a public resource that lists individuals currently held at the Clinton County Jail in Michigan. ClintonMICourt.us can help you find publicly available information about current and recent inmates. You can also access jail roster information through the Clinton County Sheriff's Office website, by calling the jail directly, or by visiting the facility in person. A jail roster search allows the public to look up who is in custody, view booking details, and confirm an individual's status. The Clinton County Sheriff's Office maintains the roster, which is updated regularly and hosted through the sheriff's office systems.
Search Current Inmates in Clinton Jail
There are several ways to search for someone currently held at the Clinton County Jail:
Online Search
- Visit ClintonMICourt.us to search for publicly available inmate and court record information related to Clinton County.
- You can also use the MiCOURT Case Search to look up associated case information for individuals booked into the jail. Note that some courts only display criminal conviction information if sentencing occurred within seven years of the search date.
- If the individual has been transferred to state custody, the Michigan Department of Corrections Offender Search (OTIS) can help — though OTIS does not include county jail inmates.
To search the roster, you will typically need:
- The individual's full legal name (first and last)
- A booking number, if known
Juvenile offenders are not listed on the public jail roster.
By Phone
Call the Clinton County Jail directly to ask about a current inmate's custody status. Staff can confirm whether someone is currently booked.
In Person
You can visit the jail lobby during regular business hours to inquire about an inmate.
Clinton County Jail
For court-related filings in Clinton County, the 65A District Court in St. Johns handles cases at 100 E. State St., St. Johns, MI 48879 (phone: 989-224-5152).
Find Clinton Jail Booking Records Online
A booking record is created each time someone is processed into the Clinton County Jail. During booking, jail staff collect personal information and document the circumstances of the arrest. A typical booking record includes:
- Booking number
- Date and time of booking
- Charges at the time of arrest
- Arresting agency (e.g., Clinton County Sheriff's Office, St. Johns Police Department, Michigan State Police)
- Basic identifying information such as name, date of birth, and physical descriptors
Booking records for current inmates are generally available through the jail roster. If you need records tied to a specific court case, try searching the MiCOURT Case Search for associated filings and case details.
For older or more detailed booking records that are no longer on the active roster, you may need to submit a records request directly to the Clinton County Sheriff's Office. Michigan's Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) governs public access to government records, and requests can typically be submitted in writing to the sheriff's office.
Search the Clinton Jail Roster by Last Name or Booking Number
The Clinton County jail roster supports two primary search methods:
Search by Last Name
- Enter the individual's last name. You can add a first name to narrow results.
- Use the correct legal spelling — nicknames or shortened names may not return results.
- If the roster is displayed as a browsable list rather than a search field, use your browser's built-in find function (Ctrl+F on a PC or Command+F on a Mac) to locate a name quickly.
Search by Booking Number
- If you already have a booking number — from a court document, bond paperwork, or a prior search — enter it directly for faster results.
- Booking numbers are unique to each arrest event, so this method returns a single record.
If Your Search Returns No Results
- Double-check the spelling of the name. Try alternate spellings or hyphenated versions.
- The person may have already been released. The roster typically shows only those currently in custody.
- The individual may have been transferred to state prison. Use the Michigan OTIS offender search to check state-level custody.
- If you believe the person was recently arrested, there may be a processing delay. Call the jail at (989) 224-5200 to confirm.
Jail Roster Updates and Search Limitations in Clinton
The Clinton County jail roster is updated on a regular basis, but it is not always instantaneous. There can be a delay between the time someone is booked and when their record appears on the roster — this gap can range from a few minutes to several hours, depending on staffing and processing volume.
Key limitations to keep in mind:
- Processing delays: A newly arrested individual may not appear on the roster immediately after booking.
- Post-release removal: Once someone is released, bonded out, or transferred, their record is typically removed from the active roster. The roster reflects current custody status, not a historical archive.
- Data entry lags: Charge information or booking details may be updated after the initial record is posted.
- Not a complete history: The roster does not function as a searchable database of all past bookings. For historical records, contact the Clinton County Sheriff's Office directly or submit a FOIA request.
- State-level records: Individuals sentenced to state prison are tracked through the Michigan Department of Corrections OTIS system, not the county jail roster.
For additional background checks or criminal history information, the Michigan State Police maintains criminal history records and the Sex Offender Registry. These resources can supplement what is available through the county jail roster.