Lansing Jail

To search for an inmate in the Lansing Jail, review their criminal charges, the amount of their bond, when they can get visits, or even view their mugshot, go to the Official Jail Inmate Roster, or call the jail at 517-483-4674 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up an offender's Criminal Court Case online for Ingham County or any county in Michigan.

Lansing Jail Inmate Search

The Lansing Jail maintains an average of 30 offenders in custody on any given day. The Lansing Jail has a monthly turnover of 40% of their inmate population, another 30% turnover every 90 days, another 20% every six months, and approximately 10% stay incarcerated between six and twelve months. Every year Ingham County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 10,080 offenders.

The following charts of Ingham County inmate population demographics are updated daily. The information shown is for today. For research purposes we have broken down the inmates by sex, age, ethnicity, and criminal charges.

The information is compiled from the Ingham County Corrections Department, the state of Michigan Department of Corrections, as well as the United States Department of Justice and Census Bureau records. It represents every person in custody in Ingham County.

For complete information on how to get directions, bond, visit, mail, send and receive email and texts, receive phone calls, and send money or commissary to an inmate, find arrest information for Ingham County and other counties surrounding this one, scroll down this page. We have a section for each.

We also provide photos of the jail that we have collected over the years.

How to handle bail after an arrest in Ingham County

If someone has been booked at Lansing Jail in Lansing, their next steps may include:

1. Release without posting bail, provided they agree to attend court.
2. Detainment until their trial.
3. Posting bail or bond to secure release. For the exact amount, call 517-483-4674.

There are a variety of payment methods available for bail.

• The usual way to post a cash bond is to pay the full amount at the jail bonding window or the clerk of court by cash, cashier's check or money order; many jails also offer card payment through a lobby kiosk or online bond vendor for a fee, and you should bring the inmate's full name and booking number (call 517-483-4674 for the jail).
• Assistance is available from licensed bail bond companies in Ingham County.
• Real property bonds are accepted in many courts: an owner may offer land or a home after showing clear title and equity of at least the bond, often double, with a deed and a recent tax or appraisal value, and the court that set bail approves it.

For a full guide to the bail process in Ingham County, Michigan, visit the Lansing Jail Bail Information Page.

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Lansing Jail? What is the Schedule?

Lansing Jail ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

120 West Michigan Avenue
Lansing, MI 48933
517-483-4674

• Visits are 30 minutes.
• You must be on the inmate's visitor list.
• The actual visitation times may depend on the inmate and their housing location. Call 517-483-4674 and get your inmate's times and make an appointment to visit.
• Inmates are allowed one visit per week.
• A maximum of 2 guests are allowed per inmate.
• Visitors must have a government issued photo ID.
• Dress professionally with non-revealing clothing.

ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 517-483-4674 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lansing Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 517-483-4674 for further assistance.

Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Lansing Jail?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lansing Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 517-483-4674 for further assistance.

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Lansing Jail?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lansing Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 517-483-4674 for further assistance.

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Lansing Jail?

How an Inmate Makes a Phone Call to You or Others from Lansing Jail

To set up a phone account so that your inmate can call you from Ingham County do the following:

1. Enroll in an account with Securus Technologies.

2. Choose one of three account types, Securus Debit, Advance Connect or Direct Bill.
3. Choose Lansing Jail, then connect with your inmate.
4. If you have any questions, call Securus: 972-734-1111 or 800-844-6591.

To find out fees, how to's, calling times, limits on phone calls and other systems Securus has do that you can communicate with your Ingham County inmate, check out our Inmate Phone Page.
NOTE: All of your inmate's phone calls are recorded and stored. It is advised not to discuss their pending case.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lansing Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 517-483-4674 for further assistance.

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Lansing Jail, and what can I send them?

Lansing Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
Ask the Lansing Jail whether it accepts postcards, and what size and type, before mailing one. Always include your name and return address.

Envelopes
The Lansing Jail also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates. It is best to only use blue or black ink.

Postcards and envelopes MUST HAVE the sender's full name and return address on the envelope. 

Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Lansing Police Jail
120 West Michigan Avenue
Lansing, MI 48933

Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Lansing Police Jail
120 West Michigan Avenue
Lansing, MI 48933

Newspapers
Newspapers may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher.

Magazines
News, special interest or sports magazines may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher. Any magazines that contain profanity, weapons, pornography or other content that is adult in nature will be confiscated by the jail staff and will NOT be delivered to the inmate.

Books
Ask the Lansing Jail whether books can be mailed in, and whether they must come straight from a publisher or retailer such as Amazon, Barnes & Noble or Books-A-Million. You can order them directly from your computer and have them shipped to the inmate at the address noted.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Lansing Jail standards will be disposed of. 
Ask the Lansing Jail whether hardcover books are accepted.

All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Lansing Police Jail
120 West Michigan Avenue
Lansing, MI 48933

Lansing Jail Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?

For inmates receiving mail in the Lansing Jail there are different addresses and policies depending on the inmate's status, as well as what type of mail they are receiving; personal mail, legal mail, subscriptions or books sent from a third-party such as Amazon.

All mail is to be shipped to the Lansing Jail:
Lansing Police Jail
120 West Michigan Avenue
Lansing, MI 48933

For complete information on mail policies, what you can send an inmate and what address to send them, check out our Inmate Mail page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lansing Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 517-483-4674 for further assistance.

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Lansing Jail, and what can I purchase?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lansing Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 517-483-4674 for further assistance.

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Lansing Jail using an Online Messaging Service?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lansing Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 517-483-4674 for further assistance.

Do Inmates in the Lansing Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lansing Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 517-483-4674 for further assistance.

What are the other City and County Jails in Ingham County?

Ingham County County Jails

Ingham County City Jails

Ingham County Juvenile Facilities

What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Ingham County?