Ingham County Residents Directory

Ingham County is in central Michigan and has a population near 290,000. Mason is the county seat, but Lansing, the state capital, is the largest city in the county. This residents directory page gives you access to the public record tools and county offices that hold data on people in Ingham County. Court case files, property deed records, inmate look ups, and voter rolls are all covered here. Barb Byrum serves as county clerk. Whether you need to search for a court case or check on a property filing, you can use the links on this page or start with the search tool right below.

Ingham County Court Records Search

The 30th Judicial Circuit Court handles major cases in Ingham County. It is at 313 W Kalamazoo Street, Lansing, MI 48933. The phone number is (517) 483-6000. Criminal felonies, civil lawsuits, family cases, and appeals all come through this court. Case files are public records under MCL 15.233. You can search by party name or case number on the court website. The statewide MiCOURT tool also covers Ingham County courts and is free to use.

Three district courts serve different parts of Ingham County. The 54A District Court in Lansing handles cases in the city and can be reached at (517) 483-4450. The 54B District Court in East Lansing covers that city and nearby townships. Its phone number is (517) 319-9300. The 55th District Court in Mason takes cases from the rest of the county. Call (517) 676-8228 for that court. Each district court handles misdemeanors, traffic violations, small claims, and preliminary felony hearings.

Having the state capital in Ingham County means a high volume of court activity. Many state government workers, college students from Michigan State University, and long-time residents all show up in the case files here. The 30th Circuit Court processes thousands of cases each year.

Property Records in the Ingham County Directory

The Ingham County Register of Deeds is at 315 S Jefferson Street, Mason, MI 48854. Phone is (517) 676-7246. Fax is (517) 676-7255. You can reach them by email at rod@ingham.org. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The office records deeds, mortgages, liens, land contracts, and other property documents for all of Ingham County.

An online search tool is available on the Register of Deeds website. You can look up records by owner name, address, or document type. Document images are available for many filings. Property records are a valuable part of the Ingham County residents directory because they show ownership history, sale prices, and any liens on a piece of land. If you are trying to find who owns a specific property in Lansing or Mason, this is the place to start.

Ingham County Sheriff and Inmate Look Up

The Ingham County Sheriff's Office sits at 630 N Cedar Street, Mason, MI 48854. The phone number is (517) 676-8226. The sheriff runs the county jail at the same address. You can call the jail for information about current inmates.

Below is a screenshot from the Ingham County residents directory showing the sheriff's office page. This is where you can find information about inmate searches and other public safety resources for the county.

The jail search only covers people held right now. It does not include past bookings or state prison records. For state-level look ups, the OTIS search tool is free. It covers inmates in Michigan Department of Corrections facilities, parolees, and probationers under MDOC watch. Search by last name to get back the person's MDOC number, current facility, sentence dates, and release info.

Ingham County Residents Directory and FOIA Requests

Every office in Ingham County falls under the Michigan Freedom of Information Act. MCL 15.231 through 15.246 spell out the rules. Any person can ask for records that a county office makes, owns, or keeps. To file a FOIA request, write to the FOIA coordinator at the Ingham County department that has what you need. Be specific about the records you want. Include your name and a way to reach you.

The office has five business days to respond. Under MCL 15.235, they can take ten more days with a written notice. Fees for copies range from $0.10 to $1.00 per page. People who cannot pay can ask for a fee waiver under MCL 15.234. If your request is denied, the office must point to the specific exemption in MCL 15.243 that applies.

Criminal History Search for Ingham County

Run a criminal history check through the ICHAT system from the Michigan State Police. It costs $10. You need a full name and date of birth. ICHAT pulls data from all 83 counties and shows felony convictions and serious misdemeanors. For Ingham County cases, results come from the 30th Circuit Court and the three district courts that serve the area.

ICHAT does not cover juvenile records, traffic tickets, federal charges, or local misdemeanors under 93 days. The sex offender registry is free and lets you search by name or address. You can also set up email alerts for offenders near a specific location in Ingham County. Each profile shows a photo, address, offense, and registration tier.

Voter Data for Ingham County

The Michigan Voter Information Center lets you check if someone in Ingham County is on the voter rolls. Enter a first name, last name, date of birth, and zip code. Results show registration status, the date they signed up, and their precinct and district info. Michigan's Qualified Voter File has around 7.3 to 7.9 million records. Names, addresses, birth years, and voting history are included. Phone numbers and full birth dates stay private under MCL 168.509(q). The full file costs $23 through a FOIA request to the Department of State.

Ingham County Residents Directory Contacts

Cities in Ingham County

Lansing is the largest city in Ingham County and the state capital. East Lansing, home to Michigan State University, is also in the county. Mason, Williamston, and Leslie are smaller communities. Only cities that meet the population threshold have their own page in this residents directory.

Nearby Counties

If you need to widen your search, these counties border Ingham County or are close to it.