Farmington Hills Criminal History

Farmington Hills criminal history records are available through the city's police department, the 47th District Court, and the Oakland County court system. About 80,000 people live in this Oakland County city. Police records can be requested through the Farmington Hills PD records division. Court case files go through Oakland County. State databases like ICHAT and MiCOURT cover criminal cases from across Michigan, including those filed in Farmington Hills. This page breaks down each method for searching and getting criminal history records here.

Farmington Hills Police Records

The Farmington Hills Police Department is at 31655 W Eleven Mile Rd. The main line is 248-871-2600. For records specifically, call 248-871-2720. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm. The records division handles requests for police reports, accident reports, and other law enforcement documents tied to criminal history in Farmington Hills.

Accident reports cost $5 each. They are usually available 48 to 72 hours after the incident. You do not need to file a FOIA request for a basic accident report. Just call the records line or stop by during business hours. For other types of records, like arrest reports or incident documentation, you will need to submit a formal FOIA request under MCL § 15.231. The department has five business days to respond to your FOIA request.

Record clearance letters cost $10. These letters confirm whether or not someone has a criminal record with the Farmington Hills Police Department. They only cover cases handled by this department. A record clearance from Farmington Hills does not mean someone has a clean record statewide. For that, you would need an ICHAT search from the Michigan State Police.

Fingerprinting Services in Farmington Hills

The Farmington Hills Police Department offers fingerprinting for Oakland County residents. This is by appointment only. Hours are Monday through Friday, 9am to 4pm. The cost is $20 for the first two fingerprint cards. Each additional card is $5. LiveScan digital fingerprinting costs $63.25. LiveScan is used when fingerprints need to go directly to the Michigan State Police or FBI for processing.

Only Oakland County residents can use the Farmington Hills fingerprinting service. If you live outside the county, check with your local police department for fingerprinting options. The fingerprints taken at Farmington Hills PD go to the state police for a criminal history check under MCL § 28.241a. Results come back from the state, not from the local department. Processing times vary depending on the type of check requested.

The Farmington Hills Police Department CLEMIS portal is shown below. This system lets you access accident reports and other records from Farmington Hills law enforcement.

47th District Court Criminal Cases

The 47th District Court handles misdemeanor cases from Farmington Hills. It is at 31605 W Eleven Mile Rd, next to the police station. The court phone number is (248) 871-2900. Misdemeanor criminal charges, traffic violations, and preliminary hearings for felony cases are all handled here. If a felony case is bound over for trial, it goes to the Oakland County Circuit Court.

You can search for Farmington Hills criminal cases filed in the 47th District Court through MiCOURT. This free online tool lets you search by name or case number. Results include case type, charges, hearing dates, and the final outcome. MiCOURT covers most Michigan courts, so you can also check for cases the same person might have in other jurisdictions.

Oakland County also runs Court Explorer, which covers all courts in the county. You need to make a free account to use it. Court Explorer shows more detail than MiCOURT in some cases, including party names and scheduled events. Between these two tools, you can find most Farmington Hills criminal history records that went through the court system.

CLEMIS for Farmington Hills Records

Farmington Hills is part of the CLEMIS network. CLEMIS connects courts and law enforcement agencies across southeast Michigan. Through the CLEMIS payment portal, you can search for and purchase accident reports from Farmington Hills PD online. The system accepts credit card payments and delivers reports electronically in most cases.

While CLEMIS mainly handles accident reports, the network ties into the broader criminal justice system in Oakland County. If an accident involved criminal charges (like OWI or reckless driving), the CLEMIS report will have the incident details. You can cross-reference the report number with court records to find the criminal case that came out of the incident. This is useful when you know about an accident but need to find the criminal case that followed.

Michigan Criminal History Databases

Several statewide tools cover Farmington Hills criminal history records. ICHAT from the Michigan State Police costs $10 and searches the entire state criminal history database. It is the most thorough single search for Michigan criminal records. MiCOURT is free and covers court cases. OTIS tracks people in state prison or on parole. The Sex Offender Registry shows registered offenders by location.

For FOIA requests at the state level, the Michigan State Police have their own portal. You can request state police records, lab reports, and other documents through the MSP FOIA page. This is separate from a Farmington Hills PD FOIA request. State-level requests cover things like state police investigations, lab analysis from criminal cases, and records from the state trooper posts. If a case in Farmington Hills involved state police assistance, the state may have records the local department does not.

Expungement of Farmington Hills Records

Criminal records from Farmington Hills may be eligible for expungement. Michigan's Clean Slate law, codified at MCL § 780.621, allows people to petition for certain records to be set aside. Misdemeanors may qualify after three years. Felonies typically need five years to pass. The law also includes automatic expungement for eligible offenses, where the state clears records without requiring a petition.

To file for expungement, petition the court that handled your case. For Farmington Hills misdemeanors, that is the 47th District Court. For felonies, go through the Oakland County Circuit Court. You will pay a filing fee and may have a hearing. If the judge grants the petition, the criminal record is sealed from public databases. ICHAT, MiCOURT, and Court Explorer will no longer show the case.

Note: Violent felonies and certain sex offenses cannot be expunged under Michigan law.

Oakland County Criminal History

Farmington Hills is in Oakland County. Felony trials, circuit court files, and the county clerk's records are all managed at the county level. For the full breakdown of Oakland County criminal history resources, see the county page.

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