Macomb Township Arrest Records Lookup
Macomb Township arrest records are filed through the Macomb County Sheriff's Office, which provides contracted law enforcement services for the township. If you need to search arrest data, find an inmate, or check a criminal record connected to Macomb Township, this page walks you through the tools available at the local, county, and state levels. From the sheriff's inmate locator to Michigan's ICHAT system, here is what you need to know to search effectively.
Macomb Township Overview
How to Search Macomb Township Arrest Records
Macomb Township does not have its own police department. The township contracts with the Macomb County Sheriff's Office for law enforcement. Deputies handle all calls, arrests, and reports. That means all Macomb Township arrest records flow through the sheriff's office and into the county and state systems.
You have a few main options. The Macomb County Sheriff has an online inmate locator for current jail status. The Michigan courts case search gives you 41A District Court filings. ICHAT pulls statewide conviction data. And a FOIA request to the sheriff gets you copies of actual reports. Start with the inmate locator for recent arrests. Use ICHAT or the court search for older cases or cases that moved through the courts.
Each tool shows different information. The inmate locator shows who is in jail right now. ICHAT shows convictions. Court records show what charges were filed and how each case ended. For the full picture, you may need all three.
Macomb County Sheriff Coverage in Macomb Township
The Macomb County Sheriff's Office handles all law enforcement in Macomb Township under a service contract. Deputies respond to calls, conduct patrols, and process arrests the same way they do in other unincorporated parts of the county. Arrest records from Macomb Township are filed under the Macomb County Sheriff and stored in county and state databases.
The screenshot below shows the Macomb Township website, which provides contact information for township services and links to county resources including the sheriff's office.
The township's main site is at macomb-mi.gov. For law enforcement contacts, the township points residents to the Macomb County Sheriff. The Macomb County government site is at macombgov.org.
| Agency | Macomb County Sheriff's Office |
|---|---|
| Non-Emergency Phone | 586-469-5151 |
| Website | macombgov.org/departments/sheriffs-office |
| Inmate Search | Locate an Inmate |
| Township Website | macomb-mi.gov |
The screenshot below shows the Macomb County Sheriff's Office website, which is the main resource for law enforcement information and records related to Macomb Township.
To reach the sheriff for non-emergency matters, call 586-469-5151. In-person visits to the sheriff's main office in Mount Clemens are also an option for record requests and questions about specific cases.
FOIA and Police Records Request Process
Michigan's Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), MCL 15.231, gives anyone the right to request public records from a Michigan government body. For Macomb Township arrests, the agency that holds the records is the Macomb County Sheriff's Office. That is where you send your request.
You can submit a FOIA request by mail, email, or in person at the sheriff's office. The agency has five business days to respond. They must either provide the records, deny the request in writing with a reason, or ask for more time. A fee may apply to cover copying and processing costs, but the law limits what agencies can charge.
Be specific when you submit. Include the name of the person, the date of the incident, and what kind of record you need. Vague requests take longer and may cost more. If you need records involving the Michigan State Police, use the MSP FOIA portal at michigan.gov/msp/services/foia.
Inmate Search for Macomb Township
People arrested in Macomb Township are booked into the Macomb County Jail. The sheriff's office runs an inmate locator at macombgov.org/departments/sheriffs-office/locate-inmate. It is free to use. You search by first and last name.
Results show booking date, charges filed, and bond status. The locator only displays people currently in custody. Once someone is released, they are removed from the active list. For past bookings or released inmates, you need to submit a FOIA request to the sheriff or use ICHAT for conviction history.
For cases that resulted in a state prison sentence, the Michigan Department of Corrections has its own offender search. The Macomb County inmate locator only covers people held at the county jail level.
41A District Court for Macomb Township
The 41A District Court handles misdemeanor cases, traffic violations, civil infractions, and preliminary hearings for felonies in Macomb Township (partially) and Sterling Heights. Court records here are public and searchable through the Michigan courts system.
| Court Name | 41A District Court |
|---|---|
| Phone | 586-446-2500 |
| Jurisdiction | Macomb Township (partial), Sterling Heights |
| Case Search | courts.michigan.gov/case-search |
The Michigan courts online case search at courts.michigan.gov/case-search lets you search by name or case number. Filter by Macomb County to narrow results. Case records show the charge, hearing dates, and final outcome. They are a good complement to arrest records because they show the full arc of a case from filing through resolution.
Felony cases that start in the 41A District Court move to Macomb County Circuit Court after the preliminary exam. If you are tracking a serious case, you may need to search both courts to follow the full record.
ICHAT Criminal History Search
ICHAT is Michigan's Internet Criminal History Access Tool, run by the Michigan State Police. Access it at apps.michigan.gov. Under MCL 28.241, each name search costs $10. You pay online and get instant results.
ICHAT covers criminal conviction records from courts across Michigan. A Macomb Township arrest that led to a conviction anywhere in the state will appear. This makes ICHAT one of the most thorough tools for checking criminal history in Michigan without needing to know exactly which county or court handled the case.
The tool shows convictions, not just arrests. If an arrest did not lead to a charge or conviction, it may not appear. For current cases or arrests without a court outcome yet, use the court case search or the inmate locator instead. ICHAT is best for historical records and checking across multiple counties at once.
Results may also be incomplete if a record was expunged or if data was not properly submitted to the state system. For the most accurate record, cross-check ICHAT with the court case search when possible.
FOIA Law and Clean Slate in Michigan
Michigan FOIA (MCL 15.231) is broad but has limits. Some records are exempt from disclosure. That includes records tied to active investigations, certain personnel matters, and juvenile files. Agencies must tell you in writing which exemption applies when they deny a request. You can appeal a denial.
Michigan's Clean Slate law, MCL 780.621g, lets eligible people apply to have certain convictions expunged from their record. If a court grants the expungement, the conviction is removed from public-facing systems like ICHAT. The general public cannot see an expunged record. In limited cases, law enforcement may still access it.
Expungement is not automatic. A person must file a petition with the court, meet eligibility criteria, and wait for a hearing. Some serious offenses do not qualify. If you search for someone and find nothing, it may mean no record exists, or it may mean a record was expunged. It could also mean the case is in a different county or under a different name. Running multiple searches helps rule out these possibilities.
For the full text of any Michigan statute, visit legislature.mi.gov. The site lets you search by statute number or keyword.
Sex Offender Registry for Macomb Township
Michigan's Public Sex Offender Registry (PSOR) is available at mspsor.com. It is governed by MCL 28.721 and lists people convicted of sex offenses who are required to register. The registry is free to search by name or location.
PSOR is not the same as an arrest record database. It only shows people with sex offense convictions who are registered. For Macomb Township registrants, use the address or zip code search on the PSOR site. Results include offense details, registration address, and in most cases a photo.