Clinton Township Arrest Records
Clinton Township arrest records are public documents maintained by the Macomb County Sheriff's Office and the 41B District Court. You can search these records online through several official state and county tools. This page explains how to find arrest data, request police reports, look up inmates, and check criminal history for people connected to Clinton Township, Michigan.
Clinton Township Overview
How to Search Clinton Township Arrest Records
Clinton Township does not have its own police department. The Macomb County Sheriff's Office handles law enforcement here. That means arrest records for Clinton Township are filed through the sheriff and stored in county and state systems.
There are a few ways to search. The Michigan Statewide Network of Agency Photos (SNAP) system and ICHAT give access to criminal history. The Macomb County Sheriff website has an inmate locator. The Michigan courts case search lets you pull up district court filings. Each tool gives you different information, so using more than one is often helpful.
For the most current arrest data, the sheriff's inmate locator is the fastest option. For older records and case histories, ICHAT and the court search are better.
Macomb County Sheriff Coverage in Clinton Township
The Macomb County Sheriff's Office provides all primary law enforcement services in Clinton Township. Deputies respond to calls, make arrests, and maintain local jail records. If someone was arrested in Clinton Township, their record will be with the Macomb County Sheriff.
| Agency | Macomb County Sheriff's Office |
|---|---|
| Non-Emergency Phone | 586-469-5151 |
| Website | macombgov.org/departments/sheriffs-office |
| Inmate Search | Locate an Inmate |
| Serves | Clinton Township, unincorporated Macomb County areas |
The sheriff's office is based in Mount Clemens. You can visit in person or call to ask about arrest records, request incident reports, or get booking information. The online inmate locator is updated regularly and is the quickest way to check jail status.
Below is a screenshot of the Macomb County Sheriff's inmate locator tool, which lets you search by name for anyone currently held in the county jail.
Use the inmate locator if you need to find out if someone is currently in custody. It shows the person's name, booking date, and charges. It does not show past arrests once a person is released, so for historical records you will need ICHAT or a FOIA request.
The screenshot below shows the main Macomb County Sheriff's Office page, where you can find contact information, services, and links to records tools.
The sheriff's site also has information about how to submit FOIA requests for incident reports and other records from the Clinton Township area.
FOIA and Police Records Request Process
Michigan's Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) is the main law that gives the public the right to get government records. Under MCL 15.231, anyone can request public records from a Michigan government agency. That includes police reports, incident logs, and arrest records held by the Macomb County Sheriff's Office.
To request records for a Clinton Township incident, you submit a FOIA request to the Macomb County Sheriff. You can do this by mail, email, or in person. The agency has five business days to respond. They can charge a fee to copy or process records, but the law limits how much they can charge.
The Michigan State Police (MSP) also handles some records requests for statewide data. Their FOIA page is at michigan.gov/msp/services/foia. If you need arrest data from multiple agencies or state-level records, MSP is the right contact.
Requests should be as specific as possible. Include the date of the incident, the person's full name, and the type of record you want. This speeds up the process and reduces costs.
Inmate Search for Clinton Township
People arrested in Clinton Township are typically held at the Macomb County Jail in Mount Clemens. The Macomb County Sheriff's Office runs an online inmate locator at macombgov.org/departments/sheriffs-office/locate-inmate. You can search by first and last name to find current inmates.
The locator shows booking information including charges, bond status, and the date of arrest. It only shows people currently in custody. Once someone is released, their record is removed from the active locator.
For older booking records or information on past arrests, you need to submit a FOIA request to the sheriff or use ICHAT. Both give access to records that are no longer in the live inmate search system.
41B District Court for Clinton Township
The 41B District Court handles misdemeanor cases, civil infractions, and preliminary hearings for felony cases in Clinton Township. It also serves Harrison Township and Mount Clemens. Court records from this court are part of the public record and can be accessed through the Michigan courts system.
| Court Name | 41B District Court |
|---|---|
| Address | 22380 19 Mile Rd, Clinton Township, MI 48036 |
| Phone | 586-869-6200 |
| Jurisdiction | Clinton Township, Harrison Township, Mount Clemens |
| Case Search | courts.michigan.gov/case-search |
The Michigan courts online case search lets you look up cases by name or case number. It covers district and circuit court filings across the state. For Clinton Township cases, search for 41B District Court records or Macomb County Circuit Court records depending on the charge type.
Case records include the charge, court dates, and case disposition. They do not always include full arrest details. For that you still need the sheriff's records or ICHAT.
ICHAT Criminal History Search
ICHAT stands for Internet Criminal History Access Tool. It is run by the Michigan State Police and gives access to criminal history records for anyone who has been convicted or had charges in Michigan courts. The tool is available at apps.michigan.gov.
ICHAT searches are governed by MCL 28.241. There is a $10 fee per name search. You pay online and get the results right away. The results show conviction records, not just arrests. An arrest that did not lead to a conviction may not show up.
ICHAT is one of the most reliable tools for checking someone's criminal background in Michigan. It pulls from statewide records, so it covers Clinton Township arrests that resulted in charges and convictions anywhere in the state. It is a good tool for cases that are a few years old or that moved to circuit court after arraignment.
Keep in mind that ICHAT does not show pending cases or arrests with no charges filed. For those, use the court case search or contact the sheriff directly.
FOIA Law and Clean Slate in Michigan
Michigan's FOIA law (MCL 15.231) gives the public broad access to government records. This includes most arrest and police records. But there are limits. Records tied to ongoing investigations, juvenile records, and sealed court files may be exempt.
Michigan also has a Clean Slate law under MCL 780.621g. This law allows people to petition courts to set aside or expunge certain convictions from their record. If a conviction is expunged, it is removed from public view in most systems, including ICHAT. That means an ICHAT search may not show a record that was expunged under Clean Slate.
Expungement is not automatic for most offenses. A person must apply to the court and meet certain criteria. Once granted, the record is sealed from public databases. Law enforcement can still access sealed records in some cases, but the general public cannot.
If you are searching for someone and finding no results, it is possible the record was expunged. Or it may have been filed in a different county or under a different name. Trying multiple search tools helps rule out these issues.
For more on Michigan statutes, visit legislature.mi.gov. You can search by statute number to read the full text of any law.
Sex Offender Registry for Clinton Township
The Michigan Public Sex Offender Registry (PSOR) lists people convicted of sex offenses who are required to register under MCL 28.721. You can search by name or location at mspsor.com. The registry is free to search and includes address and offense information.
This is a separate database from arrest records or ICHAT. Not everyone on PSOR has an active arrest record, but all listings reflect a sex offense conviction. If you are searching for Clinton Township-area registrants, use the address search on the PSOR site.