Clinton Township Criminal History
Clinton Township criminal history records are managed by the 41B District Court, the Macomb County Circuit Court, and the Clinton Township Police Department. The township has about 100,000 residents and sits in Macomb County north of Detroit. Misdemeanor cases go through the 41B District Court, while felony cases are tried at the Macomb County Circuit Court. Police records are available through FOIA requests. You can search court cases online through MiCOURT and the Macomb County court records system. This page covers each way to access Clinton Township criminal history records, with details on fees, processing times, and what is available online.
Clinton Township Criminal History Overview
41B District Court Criminal Records
The 41B District Court handles Clinton Township misdemeanor cases. The courthouse is at 40700 Romeo Plank Rd, Clinton Twp MI 48038. The phone number is (586) 465-7500. This court covers misdemeanor charges, ordinance violations, traffic crimes, and felony arraignments for Clinton Township.
You can search Clinton Township criminal history from the 41B District Court through the MiCOURT system. MiCOURT is free and open to anyone. Enter a name or case number to find charges, hearing dates, case status, and disposition. The system covers current and closed cases. Preliminary exams for felony charges also take place at the 41B District Court. If the judge finds probable cause, the case moves to the Macomb County Circuit Court for trial.
The 41B District Court processes a steady flow of criminal cases from Clinton Township and surrounding areas. For copies of court documents, contact the court clerk at the courthouse. Standard copies run $1.50 per page. Certified copies are $10 plus $1 for each additional page. You can get copies in person or request them by mail.
The Michigan State Police ICHAT system is another way to check Clinton Township criminal history at the state level.
ICHAT costs $10 per search. It covers the whole state. Results show felony convictions and serious misdemeanors. It does not show pending cases or minor misdemeanors.
Clinton Township Cases at Macomb Circuit
Felony cases from Clinton Township go to the Macomb County 16th Circuit Court. The circuit court sits at 40 N Main St in Mount Clemens. This is where all serious criminal cases from Clinton Township are tried and sentenced. The Macomb County Clerk handles records for the circuit court.
The Macomb County court records page has information about how to access criminal case files from the circuit court. You can also search through MiCOURT for Macomb County Circuit Court cases. Both tools cover Clinton Township criminal history from the felony side. Copies from the circuit court cost $1.50 per page. Certified copies are $10 plus $1 per additional page.
The Macomb County court records page shows how to request Clinton Township criminal history from the circuit court system.
If you visit in person, the Macomb County Clerk's office in Mount Clemens can pull records and make copies while you wait. Bring a valid photo ID. You can also search the public access terminals at the courthouse for free.
Clinton Township Police Records
The Clinton Township Police Department is at 37985 Groesbeck Hwy, Clinton Twp MI 48036. The phone number is 586-493-7810. The department keeps arrest records, incident reports, and other law enforcement files. These are separate from court records and cover the police side of Clinton Township criminal history.
To get police records, file a FOIA request. Email FOIA@clintontownship-mi.gov or send a written request to the department. Under MCL 15.231, the department has five business days to respond. They can extend by ten more days with written notice. Copy fees are $0.10 per page plus labor costs for search time. Include the name of the person, the date of the incident if known, and a clear description of what records you need.
Clinton Township criminal history from the police department gives you details that may not appear in court records. Not every arrest leads to criminal charges. Some cases get dropped or dismissed before they reach the court. Police records capture that full chain of events from the initial call through the arrest, even if no prosecution follows.
Note: Clinton Township FOIA requests can be extended up to 10 additional business days beyond the initial 5-day response period.
Online Tools for Clinton Township Records
MiCOURT is the best free tool for Clinton Township criminal history from the courts. It covers the 41B District Court and the Macomb County Circuit Court. You can search by name or case number across all courts in Macomb County. ICHAT from Michigan State Police costs $10 and checks the statewide criminal history database. It shows felony and serious misdemeanor convictions.
The OTIS system from the Michigan Department of Corrections is free. It tracks people in state prison or on parole. If someone from Clinton Township went to prison, OTIS shows the offense, sentence length, and release date. The Michigan Public Sex Offender Registry lets you search for registered offenders in Clinton Township by name or zip code. Both OTIS and the sex offender registry are free tools that anyone can use.
Criminal Record Laws in Clinton Township
Clinton Township follows Michigan state law for criminal records. The definition of a criminal history record is found in MCL 28.241a. It covers arrest data, conviction records, and disposition information from both law enforcement and the courts.
Michigan's Clean Slate law under MCL 780.621 can remove some Clinton Township criminal history from public view. Certain misdemeanors are automatically expunged after seven years. Some felonies qualify after ten years. Assaultive crimes, sex offenses, and offenses punishable by ten or more years are excluded. Juvenile records are sealed under MCL 712A.28 and never appear in public criminal history searches.
Once a record is set aside, it drops out of ICHAT, MiCOURT, and court clerk records. The Michigan State Police handle the automatic expungement review. Not all convictions qualify, so check the Clean Slate guidelines if you want to know whether a specific case in Clinton Township might be eligible.
Getting Clinton Township Records by Mail
For court records by mail, write to the 41B District Court at 40700 Romeo Plank Rd, Clinton Twp MI 48038. Include the full name, case number if available, and what copies you need. Send a check or money order for the fees. For circuit court records, write to the Macomb County Clerk at 40 N Main St, Mount Clemens MI 48043.
For police records, send a written FOIA request to the Clinton Township Police Department at 37985 Groesbeck Hwy, Clinton Twp MI 48036. You can also email FOIA@clintontownship-mi.gov. Include your return address, the details of your request, and any identifying information that helps staff locate the right files. Staff will process your request and notify you of any fees before releasing the records.
Clinton Township in Macomb County
Clinton Township is in Macomb County. All felony cases from the township go through the Macomb County Circuit Court. For more about county-level resources, court fees, and the Macomb County Clerk, visit the Macomb County criminal history page.