Terms of Service

Nature of the Site

Washtenaw County Busted Mugshots is an independent reference site with no ties to a government office. It does not store official records, confirm custody, release anyone, or submit filings for users.

The site points readers toward Washtenaw County inmate and jail-record resources and selected third-party research tools. A public-record request to a government body is subject to Michigan law, including the request procedures in MCL 15.235, rather than these site terms.

Acceptable Use

• Use the site only in a lawful manner.
• Do not use any information here to stalk, harass, intimidate, or threaten another person.
• Do not rely on site information for hiring, housing, lending, or insurance decisions.
• Do not seek unauthorized access to the site, its systems, or any linked service.
• Do not use bots, scrapers, or comparable automated collection tools.
• Do not interfere with the site’s availability or another visitor’s use of it.

Fair Credit Reporting Act Restriction

We are not a consumer reporting agency under the Fair Credit Reporting Act. The site does not provide background checks, credit reports, consumer reports, or screening services, and neither do its advertising partners through this site. You agree not to use site information for any FCRA-regulated purpose, including:

• Hiring, firing, or other employment decisions
• Tenant or housing screening
• Evaluating creditworthiness or setting insurance premiums
• Decisions about licenses, permits, or government-program eligibility
• Any other use covered by the FCRA

External Resources

The site may link to jail and booking resources, sheriff or corrections websites, government portals, legal-aid organizations, and outside search services. Those links are offered for convenience, not as an endorsement. We do not control their content, privacy practices, data handling, availability, or terms, so review their policies before using them.

Information Provided Without Warranties

All site content is provided “as is” and “as available,” without a guarantee of:

• Accuracy, completeness, or current status
• Uninterrupted access
• Freedom from errors, defects, or security vulnerabilities
• The completeness of results supplied by a partner search tool

Custody status and public records can change quickly. Nothing on this site is an official statement from the Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office or another government agency.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, we are not liable for any loss or damage arising from use of, or inability to use, this site or an outside resource reached through it.

Your Responsibility for Claims

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold this site and its operators harmless from claims, losses, liabilities, and reasonable legal fees arising from your use of the site or your violation of these terms.

Ownership of Site Materials

The site’s text, graphics, logos, and code belong to Washtenaw County Busted Mugshots or its content partners. You may not copy, distribute, or modify them without prior written permission.

Revisions to These Terms

We may update these terms at any time. Revised terms take effect when they are posted on this page.

Ending or Limiting Access

We may restrict or end access to the site at any time, for any reason, without notice.

Michigan Law

These terms are governed by the laws of the State of Michigan. Any dispute must be brought in a court located within Michigan.

Severability

If a court finds any provision of these terms invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions continue in effect. The affected provision will be adjusted only as necessary to make it enforceable.

Questions About These Terms

Questions about these terms may be sent through the Contact Us page.