Monroe County Jail Inmate Search

Visitation Hours

Video visits are allowed Sunday through Saturday from 8 am to 9 pm. All visits may be monitored or recorded. Visitors over 17 must have a valid state-issued ID, whereas visitors under the age of 17 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Visits must be scheduled 48 hours in advance. Any visitors who violate jail rules during visits may have their visiting rights revoked. Inmates are permitted two onsite visits per week, and unlimited offsite visits. Offsite visits cost $7 each for a total of 30 minutes per visit.

Additional Jail Information

The jail roster is available online and allows the public access to inmate information including name, age, race, and sex. The inmate’s arrest date is visible along with information about their warrants. Charges are visible for some inmates. If the inmate has been given a bond, the bond amount is listed.

Inmate information
(734)240-7430

Monroe County Sheriff Information

The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office operates and maintains its own jail for pretrial detainees and sentenced offenders. The Sheriff’s Office strives to respect the Constitutional Rights of all people. The goal of the Sheriff is to work with the community to prevent crime and disorder in the community. Enforcing the law without prejudice is a priority. The Sheriff’s Office seeks to conduct its duties while upholding professional and ethical standards.

Sheriff
Troy Goodnough

Sheriff’s Office Address
100 E Second Street
Monroe, MI 48161

Phone
(734)240-7400

Monroe County was founded in 1817. Both the largest city and county seat is Monroe. According to 2020 U.S. Census data, the population was 154,809. The total area of the county is 680 square miles with 549 miles being occupied by land.

Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)

Monroe County violent crime is 14.6. (The US average is 22.7)
Monroe County property crime is 24.8. (The US average is 35.4)

Monroe County Public Records Information

The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) grants all individuals access to public records; this includes information on the affairs of government agencies and its officials. FOIA forms are available on the Sheriff’s website, however, they are not mandatory as requests only need to be made in writing. Requests must be submitted online on the Sheriff’s website, or in-person at one of three locations listed below. Events must be specific enough to allow the administrator to locate the file in connection to the event. The fee associated with the FOIA request depends on labor costs, costs of copying and duplication, cost of materials, and cost to transmit the record. FOIA requests must include the individual’s name, address, and contact information.

Monroe County Sheriff’s Office
FOIA Coordinator
Attn: Major of Jail Operations and Captain of Uniformed Services
100 East Second Street
Monroe, MI 48161

Central Dispatch
FOIA Coordinator
Attn: Director and Assistant Director Central Dispatch
987 South Raisinville Rd.
Monroe, MI 48161

Prosecuting Attorney’s Office
FOIA Coordinator
Attn: Prosecuting Attorney, Chief Assistant Prosecuting Attorney, and Office Manager
125 East Second Street
Monroe, MI 48161