Wyoming Booking Release Records

Wyoming booking releases are created when the Wyoming Police Department makes an arrest and transfers the individual to the Kent County Jail. Wyoming is a city in Kent County, directly adjacent to Grand Rapids. When someone is arrested in Wyoming, the booking process happens at the county level, where records are created and stored. This page shows you how to find those records, which agencies hold them, and how to request them under Michigan law.

How Booking Releases Work in Wyoming

Wyoming, Michigan, is one of the most populated cities in Kent County. It sits just south and west of Grand Rapids. The Wyoming Police Department handles law enforcement in the city. When officers make an arrest, the person is taken into custody and transported to the Kent County Correctional Facility. The booking process begins when the person arrives at the jail. It captures their identity, the charges filed, and other details that make up the formal record.

The Kent County Correctional Facility is the only adult county jail in Michigan with national accreditation through the American Correctional Association. That distinction reflects a commitment to professional standards in inmate processing and records management. All Wyoming arrests go through this facility. The records created during that process are what most people mean when they ask about Wyoming booking releases.

A booking record is a snapshot of what is known at the time of arrest. The charges on the booking record may change later. The case may go to trial, be dismissed, or be resolved through a plea. None of that changes the original booking record, which stays in the system as a public document unless sealed by a court order.

Kent County Jail Booking Records

The Kent County Sheriff's Office manages all booking records for people held at the Kent County Correctional Facility. You can search for current inmates using the inmate lookup tool at kentcountymi.gov/1280/Inmate-Lookup. The tool lets you search by name and returns booking dates, charge information, and bond status for people currently in custody.

The Kent County Records Unit also processes records requests. Their hours are Monday, Thursday, and Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. You can reach the Records Unit at (616) 632-6020. They handle incident reports, records requests, and FOIA inquiries. If you need a record that does not appear in the online system, the Records Unit is the right contact.

The Wyoming Police Department's own records are separate from the county jail system. The Wyoming Police handle initial arrest paperwork and incident reports. For police records, visit wyomingmi.gov/departments/police-department to find contact and records request information.

Wyoming Police Department

The Wyoming Police Department website at wyomingmi.gov/departments/police-department gives access to department information, records requests, and contact details for officers and staff.

The department page outlines the services available to residents, including how to request reports and where to direct questions about arrests and booking records.

Requesting Wyoming Booking Releases via FOIA

Michigan FOIA under MCL 15.231 lets any person request public records from a government body. Wyoming booking releases can be requested from either the Wyoming Police Department or the Kent County Sheriff's Office, depending on which records you need. Police reports come from the city. Booking and jail records come from the county.

To request records from the Kent County Sheriff, visit kentcountymi.gov/1343/Records. The Records Unit accepts requests by appointment, and scheduling is available online. For incident-level records from the Wyoming Police Department, start at their department page and follow their records request process. Both agencies are required to respond within 5 business days. If they need more time, they must tell you in writing and give a new deadline.

Note: FOIA requests do not require you to identify yourself or explain your reason. Describe the record, give the name and date of arrest if you have it, and submit the request to the right agency.

OTIS and State Booking Records

The state-level database for Michigan prisoner records is OTIS, the Offender Tracking Information System run by the Michigan Department of Corrections. It is available at mdocweb.state.mi.us/OTIS2/otis2.aspx. OTIS covers individuals in state prison or under MDOC supervision. It is not connected to the Kent County Jail system.

For Wyoming arrests that stay at the county level, OTIS will not return results. The county and state systems are separate. If a person convicted in Kent County was later sent to state prison, they would appear in OTIS. But most local bookings involving misdemeanor or lower-level felony charges never reach the state system. County records remain the primary source for those cases.

VINELink Victim Notification

VINELink tracks inmate custody status at participating Michigan county jails. You can search for a person by name or ID number and register to get alerts when their status changes. Kent County participates in the VINELink network, so Wyoming arrests that result in Kent County Jail detention can be tracked through the service.

Visit vinelink.com to search for an inmate or sign up for notifications. The service is free and available at all hours. Alerts go out by phone, email, or text. It supports both English and Spanish. The service is widely used by victims, family members, and legal professionals who need timely updates on custody status.

Additional Resources

These links cover the main sources for Wyoming booking releases and related records in Kent County.

• Wyoming Police Department - City arrests and police records
• Kent County Sheriff - County jail and booking records
• Kent County Inmate Lookup - Search current inmates online
• Kent County Records Unit - Submit records requests
• MDOC OTIS - State prisoner and parolee search
• VINELink - Inmate status and victim notification

Nearby Cities

Grand Rapids is the largest city in Kent County and has its own booking releases page. Use the link below for Grand Rapids records or to compare resources between the two cities.