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Washtenaw County, Michigan court, custody, police, and statewide records are kept in separate systems. Start court research with Official Washtenaw County Trial Court divisions, jurisdiction, family, juvenile, probate, and specialty-court information. Check current custody through Official Sheriff's Office corrections, custody, court-security, and incarcerated-person information.

Court casesOfficial Washtenaw County Trial Court divisions, jurisdiction, family, juvenile, probate, and specialty-court information
Current custodyOfficial Sheriff's Office corrections, custody, court-security, and incarcerated-person information
Statewide recordsUse the Michigan state-level source described below when available.
Federal recordsFederal court and custody records are outside county systems and require a separate federal search.

Verified local details

These details were drawn from the official sources linked in this guide. Reconfirm addresses, contacts, schedules, fees, and other time-sensitive details with the responsible agency.

Washtenaw County's Trial Court includes civil/criminal, family, juvenile, probate, Friend of the Court, peacemaking, and problem-solving court divisions.
The county states that the civil/criminal division generally has original jurisdiction over civil cases involving more than $25,000 and felony or certain serious misdemeanor criminal cases.
Washtenaw County Sheriff's Office Community Corrections provides Michigan Public Act 511 and locally funded diversion and sanctioning programs.
The Sheriff's Office Court Security Unit has approximately 40 officers and bailiffs serving seven court facilities and nearly 20 judges and magistrates.
The county identifies four 14A District Court locations serving different combinations of cities, townships, and villages.
The county Sheriff's Office provides corrections information including video visitation, inmate mail, bonding information, and sending money to incarcerated individuals.

Washtenaw County official record-source actions
Record type	Agency or source	Scope	Action	Last checked
Court cases	Official Washtenaw County Trial Court divisions, jurisdiction, family, juvenile, probate, and specialty-court information	County or local	Open source	August 10, 2026
Jail and custody	Official Sheriff's Office corrections, custody, court-security, and incarcerated-person information	County or local	Open source	August 10, 2026
Official records	Official county directory of cities, townships, and villages	County or local	Open source	August 10, 2026
Court cases	Official county District Court locations and municipal or township court boundaries	County or local	Open source	August 10, 2026
Court cases	Washtenaw County official source (washtenaw.org)	County or local	Open source	August 10, 2026

How this guide is maintained: This matrix only republishes government and agency destinations supported by the researched guide or its reviewed county source registry. Page updated August 10, 2026. Agency sites and coverage can change, so confirm current rules with the source. Read our county source-review and correction policy.

A useful Washtenaw County records search depends on matching the record to the right custodian. Use the questions below for a fast orientation, then follow the linked court, jail, police, and statewide sources for the authoritative record. Washtenaw County has 370,214 residents (2025 estimate). The source map below identifies the relevant local courts and agencies. Offices and online systems change, so confirm details with the agency before relying on a record.

Quick facts

County-equivalent identity: 26-161
Population: 370,214 residents (2025 estimate)
Local detail: Washtenaw County's Trial Court includes civil/criminal, family, juvenile, probate, Friend of the Court, peacemaking, and problem-solving court divisions.
Local detail: The county states that the civil/criminal division generally has original jurisdiction over civil cases involving more than $25,000 and felony or certain serious misdemeanor criminal cases.
Local detail: Washtenaw County Sheriff's Office Community Corrections provides Michigan Public Act 511 and locally funded diversion and sanctioning programs.
Local detail: The Sheriff's Office Court Security Unit has approximately 40 officers and bailiffs serving seven court facilities and nearly 20 judges and magistrates.
Local detail: The county identifies four 14A District Court locations serving different combinations of cities, townships, and villages.
Local detail: The county Sheriff's Office provides corrections information including video visitation, inmate mail, bonding information, and sending money to incarcerated individuals.

What is specific about this local guide

Local detail: Washtenaw County's Trial Court includes civil/criminal, family, juvenile, probate, Friend of the Court, peacemaking, and problem-solving court divisions.
Local detail: The county states that the civil/criminal division generally has original jurisdiction over civil cases involving more than $25,000 and felony or certain serious misdemeanor criminal cases.
Local detail: Washtenaw County Sheriff's Office Community Corrections provides Michigan Public Act 511 and locally funded diversion and sanctioning programs.

Which Washtenaw County court handles a civil, criminal, family, juvenile, probate, or small-claims matter?

For Washtenaw County, start with Official Washtenaw County Trial Court divisions, jurisdiction, family, juvenile, probate, and specialty-court information and Official county District Court locations and municipal or township court boundaries, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. Which Washtenaw County court handles a civil, criminal, family, juvenile, probate, or small-claims matter depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The reviewed official county pages do not expose a single public live inmate-roster page with every current custody field.

Which 14A District Court has jurisdiction over a specific city, township, village, or address?

For Washtenaw County, start with Official Washtenaw County Trial Court divisions, jurisdiction, family, juvenile, probate, and specialty-court information and Official county District Court locations and municipal or township court boundaries, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. Which 14A District Court has jurisdiction over a specific city, township, village, or address depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The reviewed official county pages do not expose a single public live inmate-roster page with every current custody field.

How do I search Washtenaw County Trial Court records or request restricted records?

For Washtenaw County, start with Official Washtenaw County Trial Court divisions, jurisdiction, family, juvenile, probate, and specialty-court information and Official county District Court locations and municipal or township court boundaries, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I search Washtenaw County Trial Court records or request restricted records depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The reviewed official county pages do not expose a single public live inmate-roster page with every current custody field.

How can I obtain current Washtenaw County jail custody, bond, visitation, mail, or money information?

For Washtenaw County, start with Official Washtenaw County Trial Court divisions, jurisdiction, family, juvenile, probate, and specialty-court information and Official county District Court locations and municipal or township court boundaries, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How can I obtain current Washtenaw County jail custody, bond, visitation, mail, or money information depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The reviewed official county pages do not expose a single public live inmate-roster page with every current custody field.

What court-security or courthouse location applies to a Washtenaw County hearing?

For Washtenaw County, start with Official Washtenaw County Trial Court divisions, jurisdiction, family, juvenile, probate, and specialty-court information and Official county District Court locations and municipal or township court boundaries, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. What court-security or courthouse location applies to a Washtenaw County hearing depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The reviewed official county pages do not expose a single public live inmate-roster page with every current custody field.

What diversion, pretrial, or Public Act 511 programs are available through Washtenaw County Corrections?

For Washtenaw County, start with Official Washtenaw County Trial Court divisions, jurisdiction, family, juvenile, probate, and specialty-court information and Official county District Court locations and municipal or township court boundaries, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. What diversion, pretrial, or Public Act 511 programs are available through Washtenaw County Corrections depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The reviewed official county pages do not expose a single public live inmate-roster page with every current custody field.

Does an incident fall under the Sheriff's Office or a municipal police agency?

For Washtenaw County, start with Official Washtenaw County Trial Court divisions, jurisdiction, family, juvenile, probate, and specialty-court information and Official county District Court locations and municipal or township court boundaries, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. Does an incident fall under the Sheriff's Office or a municipal police agency depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The reviewed official county pages do not expose a single public live inmate-roster page with every current custody field.

How do Washtenaw County cities, townships, villages, and unincorporated areas divide local government responsibilities?

For Washtenaw County, start with Official Washtenaw County Trial Court divisions, jurisdiction, family, juvenile, probate, and specialty-court information and Official county District Court locations and municipal or township court boundaries, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do Washtenaw County cities, townships, villages, and unincorporated areas divide local government responsibilities depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The reviewed official county pages do not expose a single public live inmate-roster page with every current custody field.

Municipal courts and other local systems

Use Official county District Court locations and municipal or township court boundaries for a local or municipal court path. Custody: The Washtenaw County Sheriff's Office controls county corrections and provides jail-related custody information, court security, diversion programs, bonding information, and incarcerated-person services. Municipal: Local court and law-enforcement jurisdiction depends on the specific city, township, village, or unincorporated area. County materials identify Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti, Chelsea, Saline, Milan, Dexter, and other local jurisdictions across the District Court locations.

Local cities and separate court systems

The relevant local courts and agencies may serve different incorporated municipalities, so confirm the filing locality before relying on a record.

Washtenaw County court and felony records

Start with Official Washtenaw County Trial Court divisions, jurisdiction, family, juvenile, probate, and specialty-court information for the official Washtenaw County court path. County: Washtenaw County government operates countywide, while incorporated cities, townships, and villages retain local governmental responsibilities and may have their own police or ordinance-enforcement systems. Court: Washtenaw County courts include the 22nd Circuit Court, Washtenaw County Probate Court, and 14A, 14B, and 15th District Courts. The 14A District Court locations divide jurisdiction by listed cities, townships, and villages.

Police records and public-record requests

Request a police or incident record from the sheriff or municipal police agency that created it. District Court venue depends on the listed municipality or township and the type of case; address-level confirmation may require the clerk or court locator.

Washtenaw County custody and jail information

For current custody information, start with Official Sheriff's Office corrections, custody, court-security, and incarcerated-person information. The reviewed official county pages do not expose a single public live inmate-roster page with every current custody field.

Michigan state-level record sources

Statewide Michigan sources are separate from Washtenaw County local records. Do not treat a statewide search as a complete county docket, jail roster, or police-record database.

Nearby county coverage in Michigan

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Official Washtenaw County and Michigan record sources

For an official starting point, use Official county directory of cities, townships, and villages. Confirm current access rules, fees, contacts, and jurisdiction with the responsible agency.

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