Find Arrest Records in Livonia
Livonia arrest records are created and maintained by the Livonia Police Department and processed through the Wayne County court system. You can search these records using a range of official tools, from the local police department's FOIA process to state-level databases like ICHAT and the Michigan courts case search portal. This page covers each method so you can find what you need quickly and without guesswork.
Livonia Overview
How to Search Livonia Arrest Records
Livonia has its own police department. All local arrests go through that department and into the Wayne County system. Records are stored at the city level and at the county and state levels.
There are several ways to search. The Wayne County inmate inquiry tool shows who is currently in the county jail. The Michigan courts case search shows 16th District Court filings. ICHAT gives you statewide conviction data. And a FOIA request to the Livonia Police Department gets you the actual incident or arrest report. You may need more than one of these tools depending on what you need and how recent the arrest is.
For a fresh arrest, start with the Wayne County inmate tool. For older cases, go to ICHAT or the court search. For the full written report, submit a FOIA request to Livonia PD.
Livonia Police Department
The Livonia Police Department is the main law enforcement agency for the city. They handle all local patrol, arrest, and investigation duties. The records unit processes FOIA requests for reports and logs.
The screenshot below shows the Livonia city website, which links to police department information, contact details, and city services related to public records.
The police department site at livonia.gov/police lists department contacts, news releases, and information about how to file a records request. The city's main site is at livonia.gov. For records specifically, the police department page is the right starting point.
| Agency | Livonia Police Department |
|---|---|
| Address | 15050 Farmington Rd, Livonia, MI 48154 |
| Non-Emergency | 734-466-2470 |
| Emergency | 911 |
| Website | livonia.gov/police |
Call the non-emergency line for questions about records, reports, or case status. Do not use 911 for records requests. In-person visits to the department are also an option if you need to speak with someone about a specific record.
FOIA and Police Records Request Process
Michigan's Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) is codified at MCL 15.231. It gives any person the right to request public records from a Michigan government body. For Livonia, that means you can request arrest reports, incident logs, and booking records from the Livonia Police Department.
Requests can be submitted in writing by mail, email, or in person. The agency has five business days to respond. They can fulfill the request, deny it with a written explanation, or ask for more time if the request is large or complex.
You may be charged a fee. The law limits how much an agency can charge, but copying and processing costs are standard. To reduce costs and speed things up, be as specific as possible. Include the date of the incident, the full name of the person involved, and the type of record you need.
If the records you need involve the Michigan State Police or a statewide incident, submit a FOIA to MSP at michigan.gov/msp/services/foia.
Inmate Search for Livonia
People arrested in Livonia are typically booked into the Wayne County Jail. You can search for current inmates using the Wayne County inmate inquiry system at inmateinquiry.waynecounty.com. The search is free and runs by name.
Results include the booking date, charges, and bond information. The tool only shows people who are currently in custody. Once released, the record is removed from the active search. For past bookings or release information, contact the Wayne County Sheriff's Office directly or submit a FOIA request.
If a Livonia arrest led to a sentence in a state prison, the Michigan Department of Corrections has a separate offender search. Wayne County's tool only covers the county jail level.
16th District Court for Livonia
The 16th District Court serves only the City of Livonia. It handles misdemeanor cases, traffic offenses, civil infractions, and preliminary hearings for felonies. Cases are part of the public record and can be searched online.
| Court Name | 16th District Court |
|---|---|
| Address | 32765 Five Mile Rd, Livonia, MI 48154 |
| Phone | 734-466-2500 |
| Jurisdiction | City of Livonia |
| Case Search | courts.michigan.gov/case-search |
The Michigan courts online case search at courts.michigan.gov/case-search covers district and circuit court cases statewide. Search by name or case number to find Livonia cases. Select Wayne County and the 16th District Court for the most targeted results.
Below is a screenshot of the Michigan courts case search tool, which you can use to look up district court records for Livonia and other Michigan cities.
Court records show the charge, case status, hearing dates, and final disposition. They are a good complement to arrest records because they tell you what happened after the arrest. Felony cases that begin in the 16th District Court will move to Wayne County Circuit Court after the preliminary exam, so check both if you are following a serious case.
ICHAT Criminal History Search
ICHAT is Michigan's statewide criminal history tool run by the Michigan State Police. It is available at apps.michigan.gov. You search by name and pay a $10 fee per search under MCL 28.241. Results are immediate after payment.
ICHAT shows conviction records from courts across Michigan. That means a Livonia arrest that led to a conviction anywhere in the state will appear in the results. It is one of the most comprehensive public tools for checking someone's criminal record in Michigan.
Keep in mind that ICHAT does not show arrests that did not lead to a conviction. It also does not show pending cases. For current or unresolved matters, the court case search or Wayne County inmate inquiry are better options. ICHAT works best for checking past convictions or for searching across multiple counties at once.
ICHAT results are based on what is in the state's records system. If there are errors or missing data, you may need to contact the originating court or law enforcement agency to get the full picture. Expunged records will not appear in ICHAT for general public searches.
FOIA Law and Clean Slate in Michigan
Michigan's FOIA law (MCL 15.231) is broad, but not everything is open to the public. Records tied to active investigations are often exempt. So are juvenile records, certain personnel files, and sealed court documents. When an agency denies a request, they must explain which exemption applies.
The Clean Slate law (MCL 780.621g) lets people apply to expunge certain convictions from their record. If a court grants the expungement, the conviction is removed from public databases including ICHAT. Law enforcement retains access in some situations, but the general public cannot see the record.
Expungement is not automatic. The person must apply and meet specific eligibility requirements. Certain serious offenses do not qualify. If you search for someone and find no record, it could mean they have no criminal history, or it could mean a prior record was expunged. Running multiple search tools helps rule out the possibility that a record exists elsewhere or under different search terms.
For the full text of Michigan laws, visit legislature.mi.gov. You can search by statute number to read exactly what the law says.
Sex Offender Registry for Livonia
Michigan's Public Sex Offender Registry (PSOR) is available at mspsor.com. Under MCL 28.721, people convicted of sex offenses must register. The registry is free to search by name or location.
PSOR is not an arrest record database. It shows people with sex offense convictions who are required to register. For Livonia-area registrants, use the address or zip code search on the site. Results include offense information, current address, and a photo in most cases.