Terms of Service

Nature of the Site

This is a private reference site, not a government office. It does not keep official records and cannot verify custody, release a person, or submit a document to a public agency.

Its purpose is to identify Traverse County sources such as the sheriff’s roster, public-record request route, court portal, and independent search tools. Those sources retain their own authority and rules.

Acceptable Use Rules

You must use the site lawfully and in a way that respects other people and the site’s systems.

• Do not violate a law while using information or tools on the site.
• Do not use information to stalk, harass, intimidate, or threaten another person.
• Do not use site content for hiring, housing, lending, insurance, or similar decisions.
• Do not attempt to access systems, accounts, or data without authorization.
• Do not use bots, scrapers, or automated collection tools without permission.
• Do not interfere with the availability or use of the site by others.

FCRA Use Is Prohibited

Traverse County Busted Mugshots is not a consumer reporting agency under the Fair Credit Reporting Act. It does not provide consumer reports, credit reports, background checks, or screening services, and neither do its advertising partners through this site. You agree not to use information obtained here for any purpose regulated by the FCRA.

• Hiring, firing, promotion, or other employment decisions.
• Tenant or housing screening decisions.
• Creditworthiness decisions or insurance pricing.
• Licensing, permit, or government-program eligibility decisions.
• Any other use covered by the FCRA or similar consumer-reporting rules.

Third-Party Destinations

The site links to jail rosters, booking sources, sheriff and corrections pages, public government portals, legal-aid resources, and independent search services. A link is not an endorsement. We do not control a destination’s content, privacy practices, data handling, or availability, so review its terms before using it.

No Warranties

The site and its content are provided “as is” without warranties or guarantees, including any guarantee of the following.

• Accuracy, completeness, or current status of any information.
• Uninterrupted access to the site or a linked tool.
• Freedom from errors, defects, or security vulnerabilities.
• Completeness or usefulness of a partner’s search result.

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

Liability Limits

To the fullest extent allowed by law, Traverse County Busted Mugshots is not liable for damages arising from access to, reliance on, or inability to use the site or a linked service.

Indemnity

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Traverse County Busted Mugshots from claims, losses, liabilities, and reasonable legal fees arising from your use of the site or breach of these terms.

Site Intellectual Property

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

Term Changes

We may update these terms at any time. A revised version takes effect when it is posted on the site.

Access Restrictions

We may limit, suspend, or revoke access to the site at any time, for any reason, and without prior notice.

Minnesota Law

These terms are governed by the laws of the State of Minnesota. Any dispute arising from them must be filed in courts located within Minnesota.

Severability

If a provision of these terms is found invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions continue in effect. The affected provision will be adjusted only to the extent needed to make it enforceable.

Questions About Terms

Questions about these terms may be sent through the Get in Touch page.