Terms of Use

Nature of the Website

This site is a private reference resource. It does not hold official jail records, court files, booking photos, warrants, or custody records, and it cannot confirm custody, release anyone, or file documents with a court or agency.

The site points visitors toward Branch County inmate and jail-record resources, Michigan court and corrections systems, and third-party research tools.

Acceptable Use

• Do not use the site in violation of any law.
• Do not use information from the site to stalk, harass, threaten, or intimidate anyone.
• Do not rely on site content for hiring, firing, housing, lending, insurance, or similar eligibility decisions.
• Do not try to access systems, data, or areas without permission.
• Do not use bots, scraping tools, or automated extraction methods.
• Do not interfere with the site's operation or other visitors' access.

Not a Consumer Reporting Agency

Branch County Inmate Population is not a consumer reporting agency under the Fair Credit Reporting Act. It does not provide background checks, credit reports, consumer reports, or screening services. By using the site, you agree not to use any information found here or through linked tools for FCRA-covered purposes.

• Employment decisions, including hiring, retention, or termination.
• Tenant screening or housing eligibility.
• Credit, lending, insurance, or premium decisions.
• Licensing, permits, benefits, or government-program eligibility.
• Any other use regulated by the FCRA.

Outside Links

The site links to sheriff pages, Branch County FOIA materials, court portals, MDOC OTIS, Michigan VINE, federal locators, legal resources, and third-party search providers. Those sites are not endorsed or controlled by this site, and their content, data practices, availability, and terms are their own responsibility.

As-Is Information

All content is provided as is and without warranties. No promise is made about the following points.

• Accuracy, completeness, or current status of any record detail.
• Uninterrupted access or uptime.
• Freedom from errors, bugs, malware, or security vulnerabilities.
• Completeness or usefulness of partner search results.

Custody, charges, court status, and public-record availability can change quickly. Nothing on this site is an official statement from Branch County, a court, MDOC, or any law-enforcement agency.

Liability Limits

To the fullest extent allowed by law, Branch County Inmate Population and its operators are not liable for damages, losses, claims, or decisions arising from use of the site, linked resources, search tools, or unavailable information.

Indemnification

You agree to hold the site, its operators, and content partners harmless from claims, losses, liabilities, and legal fees resulting from your use of the site or your violation of these terms.

Intellectual Property

Text, design elements, logos, graphics, and code on Branch County Inmate Population belong to the site operator or its content partners. They may not be copied, modified, republished, or distributed without written permission except as allowed by law.

Changes to Terms

These terms may be changed at any time. Updated terms take effect when posted on this page.

Access Limits

Access to the site may be limited, suspended, or revoked at any time, for any reason, and without advance notice.

Michigan Law

These terms are governed by Michigan law. Any dispute must be brought in a court with proper jurisdiction in Michigan.

Severability

If one part of these terms is found invalid or unenforceable, the remaining terms stay in effect. The invalid part will be adjusted only as far as needed to make it enforceable.

Questions

Questions about these terms may be routed through the Contacts page.