How to Find Your County Sheriff in Michigan (MSA directory)

Tracking down the right sheriff's office - whether you're calling about a county jail, records, or something time-sensitive - can mean a lot of back-and-forth if you start with the wrong number. The MSA's "Find Your Local Sheriff" tool cuts through that. Pick your county, get the contact info. The Michigan Sheriffs' Association has been around since 1877, over 146 years. That matters because you're pulling from a maintained, official source - not some outdated list floating around the internet.

If you ever need to confirm you’re in the right place or reach the association directly, the MSA lists its street address as 620 S Capitol Ave Suite 320A, Lansing, MI 48933.

Head to the Michigan Sheriffs' Association website and look for "Find Your Local Sheriff." You'll find it under the Contact section. Select your county, and the directory gives you the sheriff's name and contact information.

The directory does one thing well: it helps you find the sheriff for your county along with their office's contact information. That's usually all you need when you're trying to figure out who handles county-level law enforcement and jail operations.

Hit a dead end? Not sure which county you need, or can't find the right contact? Call the Michigan Sheriffs' Association directly at (517) 485-3135. Their fax number is (517) 485-8016 if you need to send paperwork.

1. Find your county in the MSA “Find Your Local Sheriff” resource - use it to identify your county’s sheriff and pull the listed contact information.
2. Call the sheriff’s office contact you found - this is usually the fastest way to get answers for county-level questions.
3. Call MSA if you still can’t get pointed to the right place - the Michigan Sheriffs’ Association office phone number is (517) 485-3135.
4. If you need a physical point of contact, use MSA’s listed address - 620 S Capitol Ave Suite 320A, Lansing, MI 48933.