Warren Criminal History Lookup
Warren criminal history records can be searched through the 37th District Court, the Macomb County Circuit Court, and the Warren Police Department. Warren is the third largest city in Michigan with about 140,000 residents. It sits in Macomb County just north of Detroit. The 37th District Court handles misdemeanor cases and felony arraignments, while felony trials go through the Macomb County Circuit Court. Police records are available through FOIA requests or the Next Request online portal. This page explains each option for searching Warren criminal history records and what costs are involved.
Warren Criminal History Overview
37th District Court Criminal Records
The 37th District Court is where Warren misdemeanor cases are handled. The courthouse is at 8305 E 12 Mile Rd, Warren MI 48093. Call (586) 574-4940 for general information. This court covers misdemeanor charges, traffic offenses, and felony arraignments for the city of Warren. Preliminary exams for felonies also happen here before cases get sent up to circuit court.
The 37th District Court has a case search page that links to the MiCOURT system. You can search Warren criminal history cases by name or case number. The search is free. The system shows charges, hearing dates, and case status. One thing to know is that cases filed before January 1, 2022 may not appear in the online system. For older cases, you need to contact the court directly or visit in person.
The Warren Police Department's records page provides details on how to request police records and criminal history information from the city.
You can also search 37th District Court cases directly through MiCOURT for the 37th District. This is the same data, just accessed through the statewide portal. Some people find the MiCOURT interface easier to use.
Warren Criminal Cases at Circuit Court
Felony cases from Warren go to the Macomb County Circuit Court. The 16th Circuit Court sits at 40 N Main St in Mount Clemens. All serious criminal cases from Warren end up here for trial and sentencing. The Macomb County Clerk handles records for the circuit court.
You can search Warren criminal history from the circuit court through the Macomb County online records system. The Macomb County court records page has information on how to access case files. MiCOURT also covers the Macomb County Circuit Court. Search by name or case number to find felony cases from Warren.
The 37th District Court case search shows Warren criminal cases through the MiCOURT portal, covering misdemeanors and felony arraignments.
Copies from the circuit court cost $1.50 per page. Certified copies are $10 plus $1 per additional page. You can get copies by mail or in person at the Macomb County Clerk's office in Mount Clemens.
Warren Police Department Records
The Warren Police Department keeps arrest records, incident reports, and other law enforcement files. The Technical Services and Records Division is at 500 W Big Beaver Rd, Warren MI 48084. The phone number is (248) 524-3476. This division handles all record requests for Warren criminal history from the police side.
Warren uses the Next Request online portal for FOIA requests. You can submit requests online and track their status. Under MCL 15.231, the department has five business days to respond. They can extend that by ten more days with written notice. Copy fees are $0.10 per page, plus labor costs for search time.
The 37th District Court in Warren also appears in the MiCOURT system, which lets you search cases across the statewide database.
Warren also offers fingerprinting services at the police department. This is for Warren residents only. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 to 11:30 am and 1:00 to 3:30 pm. Call (586) 574-4751 for questions about fingerprinting. This service is for people who need their own prints for background checks or other purposes. It is not a criminal history search tool.
Statewide Search Tools for Warren
Several state databases cover Warren criminal history. ICHAT from Michigan State Police costs $10 per search. It checks the statewide criminal history database and shows felony convictions and serious misdemeanors. Results come back fast. You need a name and date of birth.
The OTIS system tracks people in Michigan prisons or on parole. It is free. If someone from Warren was sentenced to state prison, OTIS will show it. The Michigan Public Sex Offender Registry is also free and lets you search by name or location for registered offenders in the Warren area. MiCOURT covers all Macomb County courts in one free search tool. It is the best starting point for Warren criminal history from the courts.
Note: Cases filed at the 37th District Court before January 1, 2022 may not be available in the online MiCOURT system.
Warren Criminal History and Michigan Law
Warren follows Michigan state law for criminal records. Under MCL 28.241a, criminal history records include arrest data, conviction records, and disposition information. These records are maintained by both law enforcement and the courts. 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 can affect Warren criminal history searches. Certain misdemeanors are automatically expunged after seven years. Some felonies qualify after ten years. Assaultive crimes and sex offenses are excluded. Once a record is set aside, it drops out of ICHAT, MiCOURT, and clerk searches. Juvenile records are sealed under MCL 712A.28 and are not part of any public search.
Getting Warren Records In Person
You can visit the 37th District Court at 8305 E 12 Mile Rd in Warren to search and copy criminal records. Bring a valid photo ID. The court clerk can help with case lookups and provide copies. You can also visit the Warren Police Department's records division at 500 W Big Beaver Rd for police records. In-person FOIA requests are accepted during business hours.
For circuit court records, you need to go to the Macomb County Clerk's office in Mount Clemens. That is where the felony case files are kept. It is about a 15-minute drive from Warren. The clerk's office can pull records, make copies, and certify documents while you wait for most cases.
Warren Records in Macomb County
Warren is in Macomb County. All felony criminal cases from the city flow through the Macomb County Circuit Court system. For more about county-level resources, the Macomb County Clerk, and court fees, see the Macomb County criminal history page.