Clinton Township Criminal Court Records
Clinton Township criminal court records are filed at the 41-B District Court for misdemeanor matters and at the Macomb County 16th Circuit Court for felony cases. Clinton Township is one of the most populated townships in Michigan and sits in central Macomb County. You can search Clinton Township criminal cases through MiCOURT online, visit the courts in person, or contact the Macomb County Clerk for circuit court records.
Clinton Township Overview
Courts That Handle Clinton Township Criminal Cases
The 41-B District Court serves Clinton Township and handles all misdemeanor criminal cases as well as arraignments and preliminary exams for felony matters. This is the first court for any criminal case that originates in Clinton Township. For misdemeanor charges, the case stays in the 41-B District Court through final disposition. Felony charges, after a preliminary exam, are bound over to the Macomb County 16th Circuit Court in Mount Clemens.
The Macomb County 16th Circuit Court handles all felony criminal cases from Clinton Township and the rest of Macomb County. The circuit court clerk's office is at 40 N. Main St., Mount Clemens, MI 48043. The Macomb County Clerk at (586) 469-5351 or clerksoffice@macombgov.org maintains records for all 16th Circuit Court felony cases. The full case file for a felony prosecution includes charging documents, motions, any plea agreement or trial transcript, and the sentencing order.
Clinton Township does not have a separate municipal court. All criminal proceedings start in the 41-B District Court. The township's administrative office is at 40700 Romeo Plank Rd., Clinton Township, MI 48038, and the general phone is (586) 286-9300. The township website at clintontownship.com has department contacts and links to police department information. For court records specifically, you need to contact the appropriate court clerk directly, not the township office.
| District Court | 41-B District Court |
|---|---|
| Circuit Court | Macomb County 16th Circuit Court |
| Circuit Court Address | 40 N. Main St., Mount Clemens, MI 48043 |
| Macomb County Clerk | (586) 469-5351 |
| Township Office | 40700 Romeo Plank Rd., Clinton Township, MI 48038 |
| Township Phone | (586) 286-9300 |
41-B District Court Records
The 41-B District Court keeps the original record for all misdemeanor cases from Clinton Township. These records are public under MCR 8.119 unless sealed by a judge. The case file includes the complaint, bond records, docket entries, plea or verdict, and any sentencing order. Certified copies and plain copies are both available from the court clerk. Call the court to confirm business hours and current copy fees before you visit.
MiCOURT at micourt.courts.michigan.gov gives you free online access to case status and docket information for the 41-B District Court. Search by name or case number to see what charges were filed, what happened at each court date, and what the final disposition was. This is the best first step before making a records request. For the full case documents, you need to contact the court directly.
For felony cases bound over to the 16th Circuit Court, the original district court record stays at the 41-B District Court and a new case file is opened at the circuit court. You may need records from both courts depending on what stage of the case you are researching. MiCOURT shows both sets of records when you search by name, which makes it easy to identify the relevant case numbers for each court.
How to Search Clinton Township Criminal Court Records
Use MiCOURT at micourt.courts.michigan.gov as your starting point. It covers both the 41-B District Court and the Macomb County 16th Circuit Court. Search by full name or case number to see docket entries, case status, party information, and hearing schedules. The system is free and covers most cases from the last decade or more. Some older records may not appear and require a direct request to the clerk.
To get copies of court records, visit the appropriate court in person or send a written request by mail. For district court records, contact the 41-B District Court. For circuit court felony records, contact the Macomb County Clerk at 40 N. Main St., Mount Clemens, or call (586) 469-5351. Bring the case number or the full name of the person. Staff can locate the file and provide copies at the standard fee of $1.00 per page.
Clinton Township police records are separate from court records. The Clinton Township Police Department handles incident reports and arrest records maintained at the department level. Submit a FOIA request under MCL 15.231 to the Township Clerk's Office at 40700 Romeo Plank Rd. for police department records. Court case files must be requested from the court clerk, not the township. The Macomb County Clerk's email clerksoffice@macombgov.org handles circuit court records requests by email.
The Clinton Township website at clintontownship.com has police department information and links to township services, including contacts for records requests.
Clinton Township Police Records and FOIA
The Clinton Township Police Department maintains incident reports, arrest records, and other law enforcement documents. These records are available through FOIA requests under MCL 15.231. Submit your request in writing to the Township Clerk at 40700 Romeo Plank Rd., Clinton Township, MI 48038. Include a description of what you are looking for, the date range, and any case numbers or names you have. The township must respond within 5 business days.
Copy fees for FOIA requests are typically between $0.10 and $1.00 per page. Labor charges apply when staff must spend time searching for records. The first $20 in fees is waived for indigent requesters who file a written affidavit under MCL 15.234. If your request is denied, you can appeal the decision within 10 days. FOIA applies to police records and administrative township records but not to court case files, which are governed by MCR 8.119.
For a statewide criminal history search, ICHAT at michigan.gov/ichat costs $10 per name and returns records from the Michigan State Police database. This covers arrests and convictions from Clinton Township and other Michigan agencies and is useful for a broad background check. It does not give you the specific court documents from a case.
Record Fees and Request Procedures
Court copy fees at Michigan district and circuit courts are typically $1.00 per page for standard copies. Certified copies cost more. For the 41-B District Court, call ahead to confirm current fees before visiting. For Macomb County Circuit Court records, call (586) 469-5351 or email clerksoffice@macombgov.org for a fee estimate. Payment at the courthouse is accepted by cash, check, or money order.
Mail requests to the Macomb County Clerk at 40 N. Main St., Mount Clemens, MI 48043. Include a check or money order made out to Macomb County Clerk, the case number or full name, the approximate year of the case, and a description of the documents you need. Do not send cash. Mail requests take longer than in-person visits. For urgent requests, calling or emailing first to confirm availability is the best approach.
Michigan's MiFILE e-filing system at mifile.courts.michigan.gov/availablecourts lists which courts offer electronic document access. Check this list to see if the Macomb County courts participate before making a physical trip or mailing a request.
Legal Resources for Clinton Township Residents
Michigan Legal Help at michiganlegalhelp.org has free guides on criminal court records, expungement under Michigan's Clean Slate law, and understanding the court process in Macomb County. The Michigan Courts website at courts.michigan.gov has official forms and statewide court resources. The State Bar of Michigan's Lawyer Referral Service at (800) 968-0738 can connect you with an attorney in Macomb County.
Under MCL 28.241a, criminal history records in Michigan include personal identifiers and reported arrests, charges, and convictions. These records are maintained by the Michigan State Police and can be accessed through ICHAT. For expungement of eligible convictions, the Michigan Legal Help expungement guide explains the eligibility requirements and filing process for Macomb County courts.
Macomb County Criminal Court Records
Clinton Township is in Macomb County. Felony cases from Clinton Township go to the Macomb County 16th Circuit Court. The county page covers the circuit court, county clerk's office, and the full range of Macomb County criminal records access options.
Nearby Cities
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