Access Canton Township Criminal History

Canton Township criminal history records come from the 35th District Court, the Wayne County 3rd Circuit Court, and the Canton Township Police Department. The township has about 90,000 residents and sits in Wayne County west of Detroit. Misdemeanor cases go through the 35th District Court in Plymouth, while felonies are handled by the Wayne County Circuit Court. Police records are available through the Canton Township Records Bureau. This page explains how to search Canton Township criminal history records, including online tools, in-person options, FOIA procedures, and the costs you can expect at each step.

35th District Court Criminal Records

The 35th District Court handles Canton Township misdemeanor cases. The court is in Plymouth, not Canton, which sometimes confuses people. You can reach them at 734-459-8400 or visit the 35th District Court website. The court covers misdemeanor charges, traffic crimes, ordinance violations, and felony arraignments for Canton Township and surrounding communities.

You can search Canton Township criminal history from the 35th District Court through the MiCOURT system. MiCOURT is free. Enter a name or case number and the system shows charges, hearing dates, and case status. It covers current and closed cases. Preliminary exams for felony cases happen at the 35th District Court before cases move to the Wayne County Circuit Court.

For copies of court documents, contact the 35th District Court clerk. Standard copies are $1.50 per page. Certified copies cost $10 plus $1 for each page after the first. You can get copies in person at the courthouse or by mail. Include a check or money order payable to the 35th District Court.

The Michigan State Police OTIS system is a free tool that tracks offenders from Canton Township and across the state.

OTIS shows people in state prison or on parole. It includes offense details, sentence length, and expected release dates.

Canton Township Cases at Wayne County Circuit

Felony cases from Canton Township go to the Wayne County 3rd Circuit Court in Detroit. The Frank Murphy Hall of Justice at 1441 St. Antoine handles criminal matters. Call (313) 224-5261 for records questions. The 3rd Circuit Court is the largest in Michigan and handles felony cases from across Wayne County.

Search Canton Township criminal history from the circuit court through the Odyssey Public Access portal or MiCOURT. Both are free. Digital records go back to 1983 in the 3rd Circuit Court system. Older cases are on paper at the courthouse. The Wayne County Clerk at 2 Woodward Ave in Detroit handles record copies. Standard copies cost $1.50 per page and certified copies are $10 plus $1 per additional page.

Canton Township is a good distance from the Wayne County courthouse in Detroit. If you need circuit court records, mail requests may be more practical than driving to downtown Detroit. Include the full name, case number if known, and payment for the copy fees.

Canton Township Police Records Bureau

The Canton Township Police Department runs a Records Bureau that handles all record requests. The department is at 1150 S Canton Center Rd, Canton MI 48188. Call 734-394-5410 for questions. The Records Bureau processes incident reports, arrest records, and other police files related to Canton Township criminal history.

Incident reports from the Canton Township police have no charge. You do need a valid photo ID to pick them up in person. For other types of records, a FOIA request may be needed. Under MCL 15.231, the department has five business days to respond. They can extend by ten more days if they send written notice. Copy fees are $0.10 per page plus labor charges for search time.

For accident reports, Canton Township uses the CLEMIS payment portal. Crash reports cost between $10 and $19. You can order and pay for them online. CLEMIS is not a criminal history tool, but if a crash led to criminal charges like drunk driving, the crash report can provide useful details about the incident.

Statewide Databases for Canton Township

Several Michigan databases cover Canton Township criminal history. ICHAT from Michigan State Police costs $10 per search. It checks the statewide criminal history database and shows felony and serious misdemeanor convictions. You need a name and date of birth. Results are fast.

The OTIS system from the Department of Corrections is free. It tracks people in state prison or on parole from Canton Township and everywhere in Michigan. The Michigan Public Sex Offender Registry is also free and lets you search by name or zip code. MiCOURT covers all Wayne County courts including the 35th District Court. It is the best free option for searching Canton Township criminal history online.

Canton Township Criminal History Laws

Canton Township follows Michigan state law for criminal records. Under MCL 28.241a, criminal history records include arrest data, conviction records, and case dispositions. Court records are public under Michigan Court Rule 8.119, with exceptions for sealed and expunged cases.

The Clean Slate law under MCL 780.621 affects Canton Township criminal history. Certain misdemeanors are automatically expunged after seven years. Some felonies qualify after ten. Not all crimes are eligible. Assaultive crimes, sex offenses, and offenses carrying ten or more years are excluded from automatic expungement. Juvenile records are sealed under MCL 712A.28 and do not appear in public searches.

Once a Canton Township criminal record is set aside, it drops from ICHAT, MiCOURT, and clerk records. The Michigan State Police manage the automatic review process through the Clean Slate program. If you are unsure whether a specific conviction qualifies, talk to a legal aid attorney or check the guidelines on the MSP website.

Requesting Canton Township Records by Mail

For court records by mail, write to the 35th District Court in Plymouth. Include the full name, case number if known, and what copies you need. Enclose payment for the fees. For circuit court records, write to the Wayne County Clerk at 2 Woodward Ave, Detroit MI 48226.

For police records, send a FOIA request to the Canton Township Police Department at 1150 S Canton Center Rd, Canton MI 48188. Be specific about what you need. Include the date of the incident, the names of the people involved, and your return address. The department will let you know about any fees before releasing the records.

Canton Township in Wayne County

Canton Township is in Wayne County. All felony cases from the township go through the Wayne County 3rd Circuit Court. For more about county-level resources, court fees, and the Wayne County Clerk, see the Wayne County criminal history page.

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