Macomb County Criminal Records

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Where to Find Macomb County Criminal Records

There are a few key places to look for these files. Each place holds different kinds of facts. You must know where to check. This helps you find the right data.

Macomb County Clerk/Register of Deeds

The County Clerk holds many court files. This is a main source for case data. They keep records for the main trial court. They also keep files for lower courts. You can find records for big crimes (felonies). You can find files for small crimes (misdemeanors). Traffic cases and small money suits are here too. The Clerk’s office provides ways to view these files. Some are online. Some need a visit.

The main office for court files is part of the Clerk's office. Macomb County Clerk's Office - Court Section

• Address: 40 North Main Street, Mount Clemens, MI 48043

• Phone: (586) 469-5351

• Fax: (586) 469-5364

• Email: courtclerk@macombgov.org 

• Hours: Check the county site for current hours. They are often 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM on week days. But it is best to check first.

You can ask for files in person at this place. You can also mail or fax requests. They have online ways too. The county uses a system called CourtView for Circuit Court cases. You can search CourtView online. Look for case details by name or case number. Use this link: Macomb County Circuit Court Case Look Up. For District Court cases, you might use the MiCourt system or check the specific District Court's site. Some courts have free search spots (kiosks) inside the court house. Using these can save you cash. There are fees for copies. A search costs $2 if you do not know the case code. Mail asks need a check or money order. You also need an envelope with your own address on it.

Macomb County Sheriff's Office

The Sheriff deals with arrests and jail. They keep files on people booked into the county jail. They write reports on crimes they handle. The Sheriff’s Office Records Division is the place to ask. They have facts on arrests made by deputies. They can give proof someone was in jail. They also give local police clearance forms. These show if you have a local record with them.

Macomb County Sheriff's Office - Records Division

• Location: Inside the County Administration Building, 1 South Main Street, Mount Clemens, MI 48043 (Check if Records moved to main Sheriff address below).

• Main Sheriff Address: 43565 Elizabeth Road, Mount Clemens, MI 48043

• Phone (Main): (586) 469-5151

• Phone (Records - listed at Admin Bldg): (586) 469-5100

• Email (General): sheriff@macombsheriff.com 

• Email (Records): records.mcso@macombcountymi.gov 

• Email (FOIA): foia@macombgov.org 

• Hours: Usually 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday to Friday. Call first to be sure.

To get records like police reports, you often need to ask in writing. This is done through a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request. You can email FOIA asks. Some records need you to go in person. Bring photo ID. There are fees for some items. A police clearance form is $6 if you have a record. It is free if you do not. Proof of being in jail costs $4. The Sheriff also has an online jail inmate search. This lets you check who is now in the Macomb County Jail. You can search by name. This is a free tool. It shows current inmates only.

Local Police Departments

Cities in Macomb County have their own police. Places like Warren or Sterling Heights have police forces. They keep records of arrests they make. They write reports for crimes in their town. If the crime or arrest was in a city, check with that city's police. For instance, the Warren Police Department keeps its own files.

Warren Police Department - Records Bureau

• Address: 29900 South Civic Center Boulevard, Warren, MI 48093

• Phone (Records): (586) 574-4760

• Hours: Check with the department. Often normal work day hours.

You will need to call or visit the right local police unit. Ask for their Records Office or Bureau. They can tell you how to ask for reports or arrest data. Fees and rules may change by city.

Michigan State Police (MSP)

For a full state check, use the MSP. They run the main criminal history file for all of Michigan. This file includes felony and misdemeanor convictions. It does not just cover Macomb County. It covers the whole state. The main tool is called ICHAT.

Internet Criminal History Access Tool (ICHAT)

• Website: Michigan State Police ICHAT

• Cost: $10 per name search (paid by credit card).

• What it shows: Michigan conviction criminal history. Arrests without convictions may not show up here.

ICHAT is an online search you do by name. The results show up right away online. You can print them. They are saved for seven days. This check may not be enough for all jobs or licenses. Some places need a check using fingerprints. A fingerprint check gives a more full record. You must mail this request to MSP. Get prints taken at a local police place or the Sheriff. Use the right form (RI-008 for MI folks, FD-258 for out of state). Send it with a $30 fee. Mail it to the MSP Criminal Justice Information Center (CJIC). The address is on the MSP site and in their forms. This takes much more time, like 3 to 5 weeks. If you find a wrong fact on your MSP record, you can ask them to fix it. Michigan Legal Help has guides on this. See: Fixing Mistakes on Your Criminal Record - Michigan Legal Help.

Michigan Department of Corrections (MDOC)

MDOC tracks people in state prison. They also watch parolees and some probationers. They have an online tool called OTIS.

Offender Tracking Information System (OTIS)

• Website: MDOC OTIS Search

• Cost: Free.

• What it shows: Info on current state prisoners, parolees, probationers under MDOC watch. It also shows those let go in the past three years.

OTIS shows the person's MDOC number. It shows their status and where they are housed (if in prison). It lists their crimes and sentence facts. Note that OTIS does not show all crimes. It only shows people MDOC watches or watched recently. It will not show county jail inmates or those off watch for more than three years. For older data, use ICHAT.

Types of Macomb County Criminal Records

Records hold different kinds of details. What you find depends on the source.

• Court Records: These show what happened in court. Find names of the accused (defendant) and lawyers. See the charges filed. Look at hearing dates and what happened. Check the final ruling (judgment) and sentence. Court dockets list all actions in a case. You get these from the County Clerk or court websites like CourtView or MiCourt.

• Arrest Records: These show when police detain someone. Find the person's name and look (sex, race). See the date and place of the arrest. Note the police force involved. See the charges at the time of arrest. Find booking data. Get these from the Sheriff or local police. Note that an arrest does not mean the person was found guilty.

• Criminal History Records: These list actual convictions. This means a court found the person guilty or they pled guilty. The MSP ICHAT is the main source for state convictions. It lists felonies and serious misdemeanors.

• Inmate Records: These show who is in jail or prison now. Find the person's name and ID number. See where they are held. Check their status (inmate, parolee). Get county jail data from the Sheriff's inmate search. Get state prison data from MDOC OTIS.

How to Request Records

The way you ask for records depends on the type and source. Plan your search before you start.

• Online: Many records can be found online now. Use CourtView for Macomb Circuit Court cases. Use MiCourt for many District Court cases. Use the Sheriff's site for current jail inmates. Use ICHAT for state criminal history checks. Use OTIS for MDOC inmate/parolee data. These are often the fastest ways.

• In Person: You can visit offices during work hours. Go to the County Clerk for court files. Go to the Sheriff's Records Division for arrest reports or clearances. Visit local police for their reports. Go to a court house to use public search kiosks. Bring ID and be ready to pay fees if needed.

• By Mail/Fax: Some requests can be mailed. The County Clerk takes mail requests for court file copies. MSP takes mail requests for fingerprint based checks. Check the agency's site for forms and address details. Always include payment if needed. Include a self addressed stamped envelope (SASE) if they ask for it.

• FOIA Request: For some police reports or government files, you must file a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request. This must be in writing. Email is often okay. Check the agency's site for FOIA contact info. They can charge fees for search time and copies. Macomb County has a FOIA email: foia@macombgov.org. The Sheriff also has one.

Public Access and What is Not Public

Most Macomb County Criminal Records linked to adult court cases and convictions are public. Michigan law supports public access. See the Michigan Court Rules (Rule 8.119) and the Michigan Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

But some records are not public:

• Records sealed or expunged by a court.

• Juvenile court records (usually kept private).

• Some details in police reports if release could harm a case or person.

• Information made private by law.

• Records older than three years after release from MDOC watch (on OTIS).

Be aware that online searches may not be official. Names can be the same. Always check facts if needed for legal or job reasons.

Costs for Records

Getting records can cost money. Fees vary by agency and type of record.

• Online Searches: ICHAT ($10), OTIS (Free), CourtView/MiCourt (Viewing dockets often free, copies may cost), Sheriff Inmate Search (Free).

• County Clerk: Copy fees (per page), Search fee without case number ($2), Fax fees ($10 + $2/page), Expedited service ($24).

• Sheriff: Local Clearance ($6 if record found, $0 if clear), Proof of Jail Time ($4), FOIA fees (vary based on work time and copies).

• MSP Fingerprint Check: $30 State fee (plus local agency fee for taking prints).

• Local Police: Fees vary by city for reports or searches.

Always check the agency’s website or call them. Ask about current fees before you order. Some fees can be waived if you prove you cannot pay (indigency), especially for FOIA requests.