East Lansing MI Police Jail

About East Lansing MI Police Jail

East Lansing MI Police Jail is a police department jail operating under the Ingham law enforcement authority in Michigan. Police station jails — also called lockups or holding cells — serve as short-term detention facilities for individuals who have been arrested but not yet transferred to a county or city jail. Individuals are typically held here for 24–72 hours pending arraignment, bail determination, or transfer.

Due to the short-term nature of police station detention, programming and long-term services are limited. The primary focus is on booking, classification, and processing before an individual is moved to a county or city facility. If your loved one has been recently arrested, they may be at this location temporarily.

Communication options at police station jails are more limited than at county or state facilities. Phone access may be restricted to brief calls immediately after arrest. Review the contact information below, and if your loved one is being held here, contact the facility immediately to confirm their status.

Facility Type and Security Level

East Lansing MI Police Jail operates as a police station lockup at a medium level of security. Lockups are short-term facilities managed directly by the local police department. Detainees are typically held for a maximum of 72 hours before being transferred to a larger facility.

Contact East Lansing MI Police Jail

Phone

Reach the station directly at 517-351-4220. Contact them to confirm an individual's custody status and current location.

Fax

Fax legal documents or correspondence to 517-337-7372.

Email

For non-urgent inquiries, contact the station at policeadmin@elpolice.com.

What to Do if Your Loved One Was Just Arrested

• Contact the police station immediately to confirm custody status.
• Request information about the charges and the expected transfer timeline.
• Contact a criminal defense attorney as soon as possible.
• Learn about the bail process — your loved one may be eligible for release pending trial.

Visitation Rules

• No cellphones or personal belongings are allowed within the premise, All cellphones must be turned off and handed over to the counter before entering here.
• Visitation to a person in custody can be approved by Police officer on duty.
• Adults must company any children under 17 years of age.
• Don't wear revealing clothes
• You should avoid visiting under influence of drug or alcohol.
• Visits with proper purpose or bail order will be generally approved.

Visitation Timings