Livonia Criminal History Database

Livonia criminal history records are managed by the 16th District Court, the Wayne County 3rd Circuit Court, and the Livonia Police Department. The city has about 95,000 residents and sits in Wayne County between Detroit and Ann Arbor. Misdemeanor cases go through the 16th District Court, while felonies are tried at the Wayne County Circuit Court. Police records come through FOIA requests to the Livonia Police Department. You can search court cases online through MiCOURT for free. This page covers the main ways to find Livonia criminal history records, what fees to expect, and where to submit requests.

16th District Court Records in Livonia

The 16th District Court handles all Livonia misdemeanor cases. The courthouse is at 32765 Five Mile Rd, Livonia MI 48154. The phone number is (734) 466-2500. This court covers misdemeanor charges, traffic crimes, ordinance violations, and felony arraignments. If someone gets arrested in Livonia, the case starts at this court.

You can search Livonia criminal history from the 16th District Court through MiCOURT. The system is free and open to everyone. Enter a name or case number to pull up charges, hearing dates, case status, and disposition. The search covers both current and closed cases. Preliminary exams for felony charges also happen at the 16th District Court. If the judge finds probable cause, the case goes to the Wayne County Circuit Court.

You can also search the Wayne County 3rd Circuit Court through MiCOURT for the 3rd Circuit. This covers felony cases from Livonia and the rest of Wayne County. Both search tools are free. MiCOURT is the best starting point for any Livonia criminal history research through the courts.

For copies of court documents from the 16th District Court, contact the court clerk. Standard copies cost $1.50 per page. Certified copies run $10 plus $1 per page after the first. You can get copies in person or request them by mail with a check or money order.

Livonia Criminal Cases at Wayne County Circuit

All felony cases from Livonia go to the Wayne County 3rd Circuit Court. The court is at 2 Woodward Ave in Detroit. Criminal matters are handled at the Frank Murphy Hall of Justice at 1441 St. Antoine. Call (313) 224-5261 for records questions. The 3rd Circuit is the largest circuit court in Michigan.

The Odyssey Public Access portal lets you search 3rd Circuit Court cases online for free. Digital records go back to 1983. MiCOURT also covers the 3rd Circuit Court. Both tools show charges, hearing dates, and case outcomes. For full documents, you need to contact the Wayne County Clerk's office or visit the courthouse. Copies are $1.50 per page and certified copies are $10 plus $1 per additional page.

Livonia is about a 30-minute drive from the Wayne County courthouse in Detroit. Mail requests may be more convenient for getting copies of felony case files. Write to the Wayne County Clerk at 2 Woodward Ave, Detroit MI 48226. Include the case number if you have it, the full name, and payment.

Livonia Police Department Records

The Livonia Police Department is at 15050 Farmington Rd, Livonia MI 48154. Call 734-466-2470 for general questions. You can also email law@livonia.gov. The department keeps arrest records, incident reports, crash reports, and other law enforcement files tied to Livonia criminal history.

Livonia police records are FOIA-based. That means you need to file a formal request for arrest logs, crash reports, police files, and other records. Under MCL 15.231, the department has five business days to respond. They can take ten more days if they send written notice. Copy fees are $0.10 per page plus labor costs for search and review time. Write to the department or email law@livonia.gov with your request.

The Michigan State Police FOIA portal is another way to get criminal history records that cover Livonia at the state level.

The MSP FOIA portal handles requests for state-level records including criminal history information maintained by Michigan State Police. This is separate from local Livonia police records and covers the statewide ICHAT database and other MSP files.

Online Search Tools for Livonia Records

MiCOURT is the best free tool for Livonia criminal history from the courts. It covers the 16th District Court and the Wayne County 3rd Circuit Court. Search by name or case number. ICHAT from Michigan State Police costs $10 and checks the statewide criminal history database. It shows felony and serious misdemeanor convictions. You need a name and date of birth to run a search.

The OTIS system from the Michigan Department of Corrections is free. It tracks people in state prison or on parole. If someone from Livonia was sentenced to prison, OTIS shows the offense, sentence, and release date. The Michigan Public Sex Offender Registry lets you search for registered offenders in Livonia by name or zip code. The CLEMIS portal handles crash reports and some incident reports from Livonia. Crash reports cost $10 to $19 through CLEMIS.

Livonia Criminal Record Laws

Livonia follows Michigan state law on criminal records. The definition of a criminal history record is in MCL 28.241a. It includes arrest data, conviction records, and disposition information held by courts and law enforcement.

Michigan's Clean Slate law under MCL 780.621 can affect Livonia criminal history searches. Certain misdemeanors are automatically expunged after seven years. Some felonies qualify after ten years. Assaultive crimes, sex offenses, and crimes with penalties of ten or more years are excluded. The Michigan State Police handle the automatic expungement review.

Juvenile records in Livonia are sealed under MCL 712A.28. They are not part of the public record. Once any record is expunged in Livonia, it drops out of ICHAT, MiCOURT, and court clerk searches. The conviction is treated as if it did not happen.

Getting Livonia Records by Mail

For court records by mail, write to the 16th District Court at 32765 Five Mile Rd, Livonia MI 48154. Include the full name, case number if available, and what copies you need. Enclose a check or money order 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 written FOIA request to the Livonia Police Department at 15050 Farmington Rd, Livonia MI 48154. You can also email law@livonia.gov. Be specific about what records you need. Include the date of the incident, the names involved, and your return address. The department will process your request and let you know about any fees before releasing the files.

Livonia Records in Wayne County

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

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