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Ottawa County Sheriff’s Office

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Ottawa County Sheriff’s Office is comprised of three main divisions:

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  • Law Enforcement: Patrol, Investigations, K-9 Unit, Marine Unit, Tactical Team, and more.
  • Corrections: Jail Operations, Court Services, and more.
  • Administrative Services: Records, Information Technology, Communications, and more.

The Sheriff's Office is dedicated to serving and protecting the residents of Ottawa County. They strive to provide the highest quality of law enforcement services while maintaining a professional and ethical work environment.

Responsibilities

  • Provide law enforcement services to the citizens of Ottawa County.
  • Investigate crimes and apprehend criminals.
  • Operate the Ottawa County Jail.
  • Provide court security and transport prisoners.
  • Issue concealed weapons permits.
  • Provide public safety education programs.
  • Collaborate with other law enforcement agencies.

Divisions

  • Law Enforcement Division

The Law Enforcement Division is responsible for patrolling Ottawa County and responding to calls for service. The division is divided into four districts, each of which is commanded by a captain. The districts are:

  • Allendale District
  • Holland District
  • Hudsonville District
  • Zeeland District
  • Corrections Division

The Corrections Division is responsible for operating the Ottawa County Jail. The jail is a 1,000-bed facility that houses both pre-trial and sentenced inmates. The division is commanded by a major.

  • Administrative Services Division

The Administrative Services Division provides support services to the Law Enforcement and Corrections Divisions. The division includes the following units:

  • Records Unit
  • Information Technology Unit
  • Communications Unit
  • Finance Unit
  • Human Resources Unit

Ottawa County Arrest Warrants Search

The Ottawa County Sheriff's Office provides an online tool for searching active arrest warrants. This tool allows you to search for warrants by name, date of birth, or case number.

How to Find a Warrant in Ottawa County

To search for a warrant in Ottawa County, follow these steps:

  1. Go to the Ottawa County Sheriff's Office website.

  2. Click on the "Warrants" tab.

  3. Select "Active Warrants."

  4. Enter the person's name, date of birth, or case number.

  5. Click "Search."

If there is an active warrant for the person, the results will include the person's name, date of birth, case number, and the issuing agency.

Additional Information

  • The Ottawa County Sheriff's Office does not provide information about warrants that have been served or are no longer active.
  • If you have any questions about an active warrant, you should contact the issuing agency.
  • If you are aware of someone who has an active warrant, you can report it to the Ottawa County Sheriff's Office by calling (616) 738-4000.

Other Ways to Find a Warrant

In addition to searching the Ottawa County Sheriff's Office website, you can also find a warrant by:

  • Contacting the Ottawa County Clerk's Office at (616) 738-4800.
  • Visiting the Ottawa County Courthouse in person at 12220 Fillmore Street West Olive, MI 49460.
  • Searching the Michigan State Police website.

Ottawa County Child Support Warrants


Ottawa County Mugshots

The Ottawa County Sheriff's Office does not release mugshots to the public. This is due to a Michigan law that prohibits the release of mugshots without a court order.

However, there are a few exceptions to this law. Mugshots may be released if:

  • The person has been convicted of a crime.
  • The person is a fugitive from justice.
  • The person is a registered sex offender.
  • The release of the mugshot is necessary for law enforcement purposes.

If you are interested in obtaining a mugshot, you can contact the Ottawa County Sheriff's Office and inquire about the possibility of obtaining it under one of the exceptions listed above.

Bond Information

What is a Bail Bond?

A bail bond is a type of surety bond that is used to secure the release of a person from jail while they await trial. The bail bond is typically purchased from a bail bondsman, who will charge a fee for their services.

How to Post a Bond in Ottawa County

To post a bond in Ottawa County, you will need to:

  1. Contact a bail bondsman.
  2. Provide the bail bondsman with the following information:
    • The name of the person who has been arrested.
    • The date of the arrest.
    • The charges against the person.
    • The amount of the bond.
  3. Pay the bail bondsman the fee for their services.
  4. Once the bail bond has been posted, the person will be released from jail.

Conditions of Release

When a person is released on bond, they will be subject to certain conditions of release. These conditions may include:

  • Appearing in court as required.
  • Not committing any new crimes.
  • Not contacting the victim or witnesses in the case.
  • Submitting to drug and alcohol testing.

If the person violates any of the conditions of their release, they may be arrested and returned to jail.

Forfeiting a Bond

If the person fails to appear in court as required, the bail bond will be forfeited. This means that the bail bondsman will keep the money that was paid for the bond.

Ottawa County Most Wanted List

The Ottawa County Sheriff's Office maintains a list of the county's most wanted fugitives. The list includes individuals who are wanted for serious crimes, such as murder, assault, and robbery.

The Sheriff's Office releases the most wanted list to the public in an effort to apprehend these dangerous criminals. The list is updated regularly, and the Sheriff's Office encourages the public to check the list and report any information they may have about the whereabouts of these fugitives.

To view the Ottawa County Most Wanted List, visit the Ottawa County Sheriff's Office website.

Sex Offender Registry

The Ottawa County Sheriff's Office provides a Sex Offender Registry for the county. The registry contains information about registered sex offenders who live, work, or attend school in Ottawa County.

The information in the registry is public record and is available to anyone who requests it. To search the registry, visit the Ottawa County Sheriff's Office website.

The registry includes the following information about each registered sex offender:

  • Name
  • Date of birth
  • Photograph
  • Physical description
  • Address
  • Conviction information
  • Risk level

The risk level of a sex offender is determined by a number of factors, including the nature of the offense, the offender's criminal history, and their likelihood to re-offend.

The Ottawa County Sheriff's Office uses the registry to track the whereabouts of registered sex offenders and to protect the public from these dangerous individuals.

Ottawa County Sex Offender Registry


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