Livonia Criminal Court Records

Livonia criminal court records are filed at the 16th District Court on Five Mile Road for misdemeanor matters and at the Wayne County 3rd Circuit Court in Detroit for felony cases. You can search Livonia criminal cases online through MiCOURT, visit the 16th District Court in person, or contact the Wayne County Clerk for circuit court felony records.

Courts That Handle Livonia Criminal Cases

The 16th District Court at 32765 Five Mile Rd. is Livonia's local court and handles all criminal cases from the city. The phone is (734) 466-2500. This court handles all misdemeanor charges from arraignment through sentencing and also handles the early stages of felony cases, including arraignments and preliminary examinations. A felony case that gets bound over after the preliminary exam moves to the Wayne County 3rd Circuit Court in Detroit.

The 3rd Circuit Court handles all felony prosecutions from Wayne County, including Livonia. It is at 1441 St. Antoine St. in Detroit. The Wayne County Clerk maintains the circuit court criminal case files. Call (313) 224-5523 for the Wayne County Clerk. Felony case files held here include the charging documents, pretrial motions, plea or trial records, sentencing orders, and any post-conviction filings. These records are public under MCR 8.119 unless a judge has sealed them.

Livonia City Hall is at 33000 Civic Center Dr., Livonia, MI 48154, and the main number is (734) 466-2200. The Livonia Police Department is at (734) 466-2470. Court records come from the court clerk, not from the city or the police department. Police incident reports and arrest records are separate from court records and are available through the police department or FOIA process.

16th District Court Records

The 16th District Court holds case files for all criminal matters it handles in Livonia. Court records are public under MCR 8.119 unless sealed. A typical case file contains the complaint or citation, bond order, docket entries, plea or verdict, and sentencing records. The 16th District Court serves only the City of Livonia. Cases from neighboring communities like Westland or Canton Township go to different courts.

To get copies, visit the clerk's window at 32765 Five Mile Rd. during business hours. Bring the case number or the full name of the defendant. Staff can search and pull the file. Standard copies are about $1.00 per page. Call (734) 466-2500 before visiting to confirm the fee schedule. Mail requests are accepted at the same address. Send a check or money order and include the case details and a description of the documents you need.

MiCOURT at micourt.courts.michigan.gov is the best free tool to search for a case before visiting the court. Search by name or case number and you will see case status, charges, and docket entries. The system covers both the 16th District Court and the Wayne County 3rd Circuit Court. It does not provide the actual documents but confirms the case exists and gives you the case number to use when requesting records.

How to Search Livonia Criminal Court Records

Use MiCOURT at micourt.courts.michigan.gov to search Livonia criminal court records online for free. It covers the 16th District Court and the Wayne County 3rd Circuit Court. Search by name or case number to see case status, docket entries, charges, and party information. Most cases from recent years are in the system.

For in-person access, visit the 16th District Court at 32765 Five Mile Rd. in Livonia. For felony circuit court records, contact the Wayne County Clerk at (313) 224-5523 or visit the Frank Murphy Hall of Justice in Detroit. Mail requests for circuit court records go to the Wayne County Clerk, 1441 St. Antoine St., Detroit, MI 48226. For district court mail requests, use 32765 Five Mile Rd., Livonia, MI 48154.

Livonia Police Department records are separate from court records. Contact the police at (734) 466-2470 or submit a FOIA request to the City of Livonia for police incident reports and arrest records. The city website at livonia.gov has department contacts and FOIA information. Court case files must be requested from the court clerk, not the city or police department.

The City of Livonia website at livonia.gov has police department contacts, FOIA resources, and other city department information for public records requests in Livonia.

Livonia Police Records and FOIA

The Livonia Police Department at (734) 466-2470 handles local police records. Incident reports, arrest records, and other law enforcement documents are available through FOIA requests under MCL 15.231. Submit a written request to the Livonia City Clerk or Police Department FOIA Coordinator. Michigan requires a response within 5 business days, with possible extensions of up to 10 more days for complex requests.

Copy fees for FOIA requests are between $0.10 and $1.00 per page plus labor charges. 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 have 10 days to appeal. FOIA covers police and government records but not court case files. Always go to the court clerk directly for criminal case documents.

ICHAT at michigan.gov/ichat is the Michigan State Police statewide criminal history search. It costs $10 per name and returns arrest and conviction records from across Michigan, including Livonia courts. This is useful for a broad background check but does not give you the case-level court documents. Use MiCOURT for case-level information and contact the court for actual file copies.

Record Fees and Request Procedures

Standard copy fees at the 16th District Court are around $1.00 per page. Certified copies carry a higher fee. Call (734) 466-2500 to confirm the current fee schedule. Payment is accepted by cash, check, or money order. For Wayne County Circuit Court records, call (313) 224-5523 for a fee estimate before mailing a request. Wayne County also charges $1.00 per page for standard copies with higher fees for certified documents.

Mail requests to the 16th District Court at 32765 Five Mile Rd., Livonia, MI 48154. For circuit court records, mail to the Wayne County Clerk, 1441 St. Antoine St., Detroit, MI 48226. Always include a check or money order. Do not send cash. Include the case number or name, the approximate year, and a description of what documents you need. Processing by mail takes longer than in-person visits.

Michigan Legal Help at michiganlegalhelp.org has guides on expungement that explain the Clean Slate law eligibility requirements and how to file a petition in Wayne County. Expungement removes or seals eligible convictions from public criminal records under MCL 780.621.

Online Tools for Livonia Records

MiCOURT at micourt.courts.michigan.gov is the free tool for searching Livonia criminal cases. ICHAT at michigan.gov/ichat provides statewide criminal history for $10 per search. Michigan's MiFILE e-filing system may offer online document access for the 16th District Court and 3rd Circuit Court. Check the available courts list to see current participation. Michigan Legal Help at michiganlegalhelp.org has free guides for all Wayne County courts.

Legal Resources for Livonia Residents

The State Bar of Michigan's Lawyer Referral Service at (800) 968-0738 can connect Livonia residents with licensed attorneys in Wayne County. Michigan Legal Help at michiganlegalhelp.org has free guides on court records, expungement, and how to navigate the 16th District Court and Wayne County 3rd Circuit Court. The Michigan Courts website at courts.michigan.gov has official court forms available for download.

Wayne County Criminal Court Records

Livonia is in Wayne County. Felony cases from Livonia go to the Wayne County 3rd Circuit Court in Detroit. The county page has full details on the circuit court, county clerk's office, and how to access the complete range of Wayne County criminal court records.

View Wayne County Criminal Court Records

Nearby Cities

These cities near Livonia in Wayne County also have criminal court records pages on this site.