Find Arrest Records in Farmington Hills
Farmington Hills arrest records are maintained by the Farmington Hills Police Department and processed through Oakland County's courts and jail system. This guide covers how to search those records, find current inmates through the CLEMIS tool, look up court cases at the 47th District Court, and run a statewide background check through ICHAT for anyone with a Farmington Hills, Michigan arrest history.
Farmington Hills Overview
How to Search Farmington Hills Arrest Records
Arrest records in Farmington Hills can be found through several sources. For a recent arrest, the CLEMIS inmate locator is the first place to check. It shows current Oakland County Jail bookings in real time. For court case information, use the Michigan courts case search portal. For a complete criminal history, ICHAT is the right tool.
The Farmington Hills Police Department maintains its own arrest and incident records. These are subject to Michigan FOIA law and can be requested in writing. The department handles all arrests made within city limits. After processing, most individuals are transferred to the Oakland County Jail for holding until arraignment.
The 47th District Court serves Farmington Hills and the city of Farmington. That court handles arraignments, misdemeanor trials, and preliminary examinations. Felony cases move to Oakland County Circuit Court after the exam. Both court levels are searchable through the Michigan One Court of Justice portal at no cost.
If you cannot find a record online, the court clerk may have older paper records not yet digitized. For records going back more than 20 years, an in-person or written request to the court clerk is often needed. The CLEMIS tool and online court search are best for records from the past decade or so.
Farmington Hills Police Department
The Farmington Hills Police Department is a full-service law enforcement agency covering one of Oakland County's largest cities. The department processes all arrests made in Farmington Hills and maintains records of those events. It also handles public records requests for police reports, incident logs, and related documents.
| Address | 31655 W 11 Mile Rd, Farmington Hills, MI 48336 |
|---|---|
| Non-Emergency | 248-871-2600 |
| Emergency | 911 |
| Website | fhgov.com/police |
| City Website | fhgov.com |
The department's website includes links to public records request forms and department policies. For specific FOIA requests, you can submit in writing to the address above or through the department's online form if one is available.
Police Records and FOIA
Under MCL 15.231, Michigan's Freedom of Information Act, anyone can request records from a public agency. This includes Farmington Hills Police Department records such as arrest reports, booking records, incident logs, and police blotter entries. There is no requirement to explain why you want the records.
Submit your request in writing to the department's FOIA coordinator. Be as specific as possible. Include dates, names, case numbers, and the type of record you are looking for. The department must respond within five business days, though some requests take longer due to volume or complexity.
Fees apply for most FOIA requests. You will be charged for staff time spent searching and retrieving records, plus any copying costs. Michigan law sets limits on what agencies can charge, and you can ask for a fee waiver in certain circumstances. If you are denied, you can appeal to the FOIA coordinator or, if that fails, to the circuit court.
Some records are exempt. Active investigations, records involving minors, and personnel files are typically withheld. If your request comes back with heavy redactions, you can ask for an itemized explanation of what was withheld and why. The state FOIA guidance is at michigan.gov/msp/services/foia.
Inmate Search, Oakland County Jail via CLEMIS
Oakland County uses the CLEMIS inmate locator for public jail searches. CLEMIS, which stands for Courts and Law Enforcement Management Information System, connects Oakland County law enforcement agencies and provides real-time inmate data to the public.
The CLEMIS inmate locator entry page allows searches by name for individuals currently held in the Oakland County Jail system, including those arrested in Farmington Hills.
CLEMIS inmate locator entry page at apps.clemis.org, used for Oakland County jail searches including Farmington Hills arrests.
To search, go to apps.clemis.org/ClemisInmLoc/. Enter the person's name to find current booking information. Results include booking date, charges, and hold status. The system updates regularly, so new bookings typically appear within hours.
The CLEMIS all inmates view shows a current list of everyone held in Oakland County custody, which includes individuals arrested in Farmington Hills awaiting arraignment or serving sentences.
CLEMIS all-inmates view at apps.clemis.org, showing current Oakland County Jail population for public search.
If someone does not appear in CLEMIS, they may still be at the Farmington Hills Police Department holding area or may have been released. Call 248-871-2600 to check with dispatch if the CLEMIS search returns no results for a recent arrest.
47th District Court
The 47th District Court handles criminal and civil cases for Farmington Hills and the city of Farmington. For Farmington Hills residents and arrest cases, this court is the starting point for all criminal proceedings. Arraignments happen here, and most misdemeanor cases are resolved here.
| Address | 31605 W 11 Mile Rd, Farmington Hills, MI 48336 |
|---|---|
| Phone | 248-871-2900 |
| Case Search | courts.michigan.gov/case-search/ |
You can search 47th District Court cases online through the Michigan One Court of Justice portal. Case records show charge descriptions, court date history, plea information, and final outcome. Most records are free to view. Certified copies require a fee and must be requested from the clerk's office.
Felony cases that clear the preliminary examination at the 47th District move to Oakland County Circuit Court. At that stage, the circuit court clerk holds the case file. The same online portal at courts.michigan.gov covers both district and circuit court records, so one search covers both levels.
The clerk's office at 248-871-2900 can help with questions about case lookups, certified copies, and scheduling. For complex requests involving historical records, an in-person visit is often faster than trying to do it by phone.
ICHAT, Statewide Criminal History
ICHAT is Michigan's public-facing criminal history search tool run by the Michigan State Police. It covers fingerprint-confirmed felony and misdemeanor records from across Michigan, including Oakland County and Farmington Hills cases. The search costs $10 per name.
Access ICHAT at apps.michigan.gov. The tool is authorized under MCL 28.241 and returns official criminal history data. It is widely used by courts, attorneys, and individuals doing personal research. Results are considered reliable for legal purposes in Michigan.
ICHAT does not show arrests that did not lead to a conviction unless the record was not expunged. Juvenile records do not appear. Records set aside under Clean Slate law are also excluded. For someone with a long history, ICHAT gives you the confirmed conviction record, not every arrest.
If a name is common, you may get multiple results. Use date of birth and middle name if available to narrow results. ICHAT results come back quickly, usually within a few minutes of payment. Results can be printed or saved as a PDF.
Michigan Clean Slate Law
MCL 780.621g is Michigan's Clean Slate statute. It created a system of automatic expungement for certain eligible offenses after a set waiting period. When a record is set aside under this law, it is removed from public databases including ICHAT and most court search tools.
Qualifying offenses include some misdemeanors and lower-level felonies. The waiting period is three years for most misdemeanors and seven years for most felonies, measured from the date of sentencing or release from custody, whichever is later. Serious violent felonies, offenses with life sentences, and sex offenses do not qualify for automatic set-aside.
If your offense does not qualify for automatic expungement, you may still petition the court. The 47th District Court handles petitions for offenses within its jurisdiction. Oakland County Circuit Court handles felony petitions. Filing fees and waiting periods apply depending on the type of case.
The full text of MCL 780.621g is at legislature.mi.gov. Legal aid organizations in Oakland County can review your record and tell you whether you qualify and how to proceed. Some offer free or low-cost services for eligible residents.
Michigan also has a Sex Offender Registry under MCL 28.721. Records on that registry are maintained separately and are not affected by Clean Slate. You can search the registry at mspsor.com.