Crime Statistics
According to the 2016 FBI Crime Reports for Michigan, Ionia County saw 39 violent crimes, with 21 rape cases and 18 cases of aggravated assault. There were also 150 property crimes reported, with 32 burglaries, 113 cases of larceny, and five cases of motor vehicle theft. Ionia County also saw one case of arson.
What are Ionia County Criminal Records?
Criminal records in Ionia County are the documentations of an individual’s criminal history in the particular county. These records contain all materials generated for every arrest, warrant, criminal charge, criminal conviction, and sentencing.
How Do I Get Ionia County Criminal Records?
The Michigan State Police Department (MSPD) serves as the central repository for criminal records and history checks. The Internet Criminal History Access Tool (ICHAT) allows inquirers to conduct searches of public criminal history by name or fingerprint. Felonies and severe misdemeanors in the state are searchable within the database. However, this system does not provide information about federal records and sealed juvenile records, traffic records, and criminal history from other states.
The state judiciary and law enforcement agencies, including the Police and Sheriff Departments on state and county levels, create and maintain criminal records. Parties can access these records by sending a request to the Sheriff's office in Ionia County. To access these records online or in person, the inquirer requires the following information for speedy retrieval of the records.
- Date, time and location of the incident/crime
- Name(s) of those involved
- Officer's name and rank
- Casefile number.
Records can also be accessed by mail from the Sheriff and County Clerk's offices at a fee. The sheriff's office can be contacted using the following information:
The Sheriff's Department:
133 E Adams St
Ionia, Michigan 48846
Phone: (616) 527-5737
Email: dmiller@ioniacounty.org
The county clerk's contact information is listed below:
The Office of the Clerk of Court:
P.O. Box 35
Ionia, Michigan 48846
Phone: (616) 527-5320
How To Find Ionia County Sex Offender Information
The Michigan Sex Offender Registry contains the names, location, employment information, personal data, contact information, and offenses of all registered sex offenders in Michigan, including Ionia County. The registry enables an inquirer to search for sex offender data using names or aliases and geographical locations.
The Michigan Department of Community Health, Crime Victim Services Commission created the Michigan Crime Victim Notification Network as a service through which victims of crime can keep tabs on their offender's status. The service provides registered crime victims with automated telephone notification in the event of the release, escape or discharge of a prisoner.
How do I Visit an Inmate in Ionia County Jail?
The Ionia County Jail is open for facility/on-site visitations from family and friends at:
Ionia County Jail
133 Adams Street
Ionia, MI 48846
Phone: (616) 527-5737
Email: jhess@ioniacounty.org
Regular visitations are allowed from 8:00 a.m. to 11:40 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 8:00 a.m. to 11:40 a.m. on Fridays. Visitation lasts for a maximum of 30 minutes, and each inmate gets only two visits per week. Requirements for visitors are as follows:
- Present a valid form of photo identification.
- A parent must accompany visitors under the age of 17
- All visitors will be searched
- Electronic devices are not allowed in the visitation area.
- Only five pre-approved visitors will be allowed to visit an inmate
The inmates are allowed video visitations from registered family and friends. Without registration, visitors may be unable to contact inmates using this program.
- One free 30-minute on-site visit is available to each inmate and must be scheduled
- Unlimited 30-minute off-site video visits are available, but these cost $10.50 per visit and must be scheduled
- All visits must be scheduled for 25 hours to 2 weeks in advance
- Registration is necessary to use this service, and it is free
Where And How To Find Ionia County Inmate Information
The Sheriff’s Office is in charge of maintaining and distributing jail inmate information in the county. The office can be visited or contacted at:
Ionia County Sheriff's Office
Address: 133 Adams St
Ionia, MI 48846
Phone: (616) 527-5383
Ionia County Sheriff
The Michigan Department of Corrections also manages the Michigan inmate and jail records through the Offender Tracking Information System (OTIS). The system contains information such as gender, name and aliases, race, age, identifying marks or scars, scars, and the Department of Correction (DOC) numbers. If the inquirer runs a name-based search, results may include parole or release date. An inquirer may also simply place a call to the county jail for inmate information at (616) 527-5390.
What are Ionia County Court Records?
Michigan courts in every county are responsible for creating, compiling, processing, and disseminating court records. With a party name, attorney name or docket number, an inquirer may be able to access court records using the Michigan Courts searchable database. The Michigan State Court Administrative office can also be contacted to gain access to court records. The courts where cases were heard are usually the custodians of these records and can be accessed by sending a request to the County Court Clerk or searching the court's online database.
Locations of all Courts in Ionia County
The contact information for all of the courts in Ionia County are as follows:
8th Circuit Court
Ionia County Courthouse
100 W Main St
Ionia, MI 48846
Phone: (616) 527-5322
Fax: (616) 527-8201
64A District Court
100 W Main St
Ionia, MI 48846
Phone: (616) 527-5346 (Traffic)
Fax: (616) 527-8249 (Traffic)
Phone: (616) 527-5349 (Civil)
Fax: (616) 527-5343 (Civil)
Ionia County Probate Court
Ionia County Courthouse
100 W Main St
Ionia, MI 48846
Phone: (616) 527-5326
Fax: (616) 527-5321
What are Ionia County Vital Records?
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services maintains and issues Michigan Vital Records, including birth, death, marriage and divorce records, with records dating back to 1867.
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services
Vital Records Request
P.O. Box 30721
Lansing, MI 48909
To request Vital records from the Ionia County Clerk's office,
- The Inquirer needs to submit a Vital Records Request Form
- For the return of request documents, a self-addressed postage-paid envelope
- Inquirer may call the office ahead to know the cost of records, then send a request form, check or money order and envelope to:
Ionia County Clerk's Office
100 W. Main St
Ionia, MI 48846 - Credit card payments are accepted as well.
Where And How To Get Ionia County Birth and Death Records
These records may be easily acquired at the County Clerk's office, and only certified copies may be purchased for $10.00 each with a $5 fee for each additional copy. Birth records can only be issued to the record's subject, to a parent named on the record, to an heir or child, or a legal guardian with proof of court order. Birth records are generally sealed and only open to the public 110 years after the day of documentation. However, certified copies may be issued to authorized individuals.
Valid photo identification is required to request birth and death records from the county office, in addition to filling out the request form. Death records may be issued to any applicant provided the local registrar determines a legitimate reason for the request, and the inquirer is authorized to receive it. The following is the required information to acquire death records:
- Full name of the decedent
- City or township where the death occurred
- Year of death
- Contact information such as full name, email, phone number, mailing information, street address with the city name and zip code
- Number of copies requested
In addition to government agencies, county public records may also be obtained from third-party websites. These non-government platforms come with intuitive tools that allow for expansive searches. Record seekers may either opt to use these tools to search for a specific record or multiple records. Users are able to search third-party websites remotely for multiple records at a time with just the name of the record subject and their last known location, including the city, county, or state. Third-party sites are not sponsored by government agencies. Because of this, record availability and results may vary.
Where And How To Get Ionia County Marriage Records
Marriage records on file in the Ionia County Clerk's Office go back as far as 1837. Personal information is required to procure marriage records from the county office. The following must be included in the mail or prepared in addition to filling the vital records request form:
- Applicant's full name before marriage
- Applicant's full name after marriage
- City, town, or county where the marriage took place
- Year of marriage
- Contact information such as; full name, email, phone number, mailing address, and street address
- Number of requested copies
Where And How To Get Ionia County Divorce Records
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services only maintains divorce records from 1897 as some divorces were not filed within the state. Unlike other vital records, divorce records in Ionia County are not restricted, meaning that anyone can request access or view the documents. The state office only has records of divorces, not certified divorce decrees. Divorce decrees are available in the court where the event was finalized. Records may be ordered by mail from:
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services
Vital Records Request
P.O. Box 30721
Lansing, MI 48909
(517) 335-8666
To request records from only the county, the inquirer must request the records from the County Clerk at:
Ionia County
P.O. Box 35
Ionia, MI 48846
Vital Records: (616) 527-5322
