Rochester Hills Criminal Court Records

Rochester Hills criminal court records are filed at the 52nd District Court in Rochester for misdemeanor matters and at the Oakland County 6th Circuit Court for felony cases. An important note about Rochester Hills: the city does not have its own police department. Police services are provided by the Oakland County Sheriff's Office, and records requests for law enforcement records go through the Sheriff's Office rather than a city police department.

Courts That Handle Rochester Hills Criminal Cases

The 52nd District Court in Rochester serves Rochester Hills and handles all misdemeanor criminal cases as well as arraignments and preliminary exams for felony matters. The court is at 520 W. Avon Rd., Rochester, MI 48307. Misdemeanor cases are resolved here. Felony cases that are bound over after a preliminary exam move to the Oakland County 6th Circuit Court in Pontiac.

The Oakland County 6th Circuit Court in Pontiac is the felony court for all of Oakland County, including Rochester Hills. The Oakland County Clerk's office maintains circuit court criminal case files. The Oakland County Courthouse is at 1200 N. Telegraph Rd., Pontiac, MI 48341. The circuit court clerk handles certified copy requests for felony case files from Rochester Hills prosecutions. A complete felony case file includes the charging documents, motions, any plea or trial record, and the sentencing order.

As noted, Rochester Hills does not have a city police department. The Oakland County Sheriff's Office provides all police services for the city. The Sheriff's Rochester Hills Substation is at 5200 Dequindre Rd., Rochester Hills, MI 48307. The Sheriff's Office Records Unit in Pontiac can be reached at (248) 858-5011, and records requests can be sent to ocsorecords@oakgov.com. The Rochester Hills City Clerk's Office at 1000 Rochester Hills Dr. at (248) 656-4683 handles city administrative matters, including FOIA requests for city records.

52nd District Court Records

The 52nd District Court holds records for all criminal cases originating in Rochester Hills. Court records are public under MCR 8.119 unless sealed by a judge. A typical case file includes the complaint or citation, bond order, docket entries for each court date, plea or verdict, and sentence. To get copies, visit the court at 520 W. Avon Rd. during business hours. Bring the case number or the defendant's full name. Staff can search the system and provide copies at $1.00 per page.

MiCOURT at micourt.courts.michigan.gov is the best free tool to search for a case before visiting the court. It covers both the 52nd District Court and the Oakland County 6th Circuit Court. Search by name or case number to see case status, charges, and docket entries. This gives you the case number and confirms the case exists before you make a records request in person or by mail.

How to Search Rochester Hills Criminal Court Records

Start with MiCOURT at micourt.courts.michigan.gov. This free statewide system covers the 52nd District Court and the Oakland County 6th Circuit Court. Search by name or case number to see case status, docket entries, charges, and party information. Most recent cases are in the system. Older cases may require a direct request to the clerk.

For in-person court records access, visit the 52nd District Court at 520 W. Avon Rd. in Rochester. For Oakland County Circuit Court felony records from Rochester Hills cases, contact the Oakland County Clerk at (248) 858-0557 or visit the Oakland County Courthouse at 1200 N. Telegraph Rd. in Pontiac. The two courts are about 15 miles apart, so check which court has the records you need before making the trip.

For police incident reports and arrest records, contact the Oakland County Sheriff's Records Unit at (248) 858-5011 or email ocsorecords@oakgov.com. These records are separate from court records and are maintained by the Sheriff's Office, not the city. Submit a FOIA request under MCL 15.231 for police records. The city website at rochesterhills.org can help direct you to the right department for various types of records.

The Michigan Courts website at courts.michigan.gov provides access to MiCOURT for free online searches of Rochester Hills criminal court records at the 52nd District Court and Oakland County 6th Circuit Court.

Oakland County Sheriff Records and FOIA

Because Rochester Hills has no city police department, all law enforcement records for the city come from the Oakland County Sheriff's Office. The Sheriff's Records Unit at (248) 858-5011 handles requests for incident reports, arrest records, and other Sheriff's Office documents. You can also email ocsorecords@oakgov.com. The Oakland County Sheriff's Office website at oakgov.com/government/sheriff has information on records access and FOIA procedures.

FOIA requests for Oakland County Sheriff records are submitted under MCL 15.231. The Sheriff's Office must respond within 5 business days. Copy fees are between $0.10 and $1.00 per page plus labor. Indigent requesters can seek a waiver of the first $20 in fees under MCL 15.234 by submitting a written affidavit. Oakland County also has a CLEMIS accident report system at payments.clemis.org/extservices for traffic accident reports. For city administrative records, submit a FOIA request to the Rochester Hills City Clerk at (248) 656-4683.

ICHAT at michigan.gov/ichat provides a statewide criminal history search for $10 per name. Results from the Michigan State Police database cover arrests and convictions from Rochester Hills and other Michigan agencies. This is a useful overview but does not give you the specific case documents you need for a full records request.

Record Fees and Request Procedures

Court copy fees at the 52nd District Court are around $1.00 per page. Certified copies carry a higher fee. Call the court to confirm current fees before visiting. For Oakland County Circuit Court records from felony cases, the Oakland County Clerk charges $1.00 per page for standard copies. Call (248) 858-0557 for a fee estimate. Payment at the courthouse is accepted by cash, check, or money order.

Mail requests to the 52nd District Court at 520 W. Avon Rd., Rochester, MI 48307. For circuit court felony records, mail to the Oakland County Clerk, 1200 N. Telegraph Rd., Pontiac, MI 48341. Include a check or money order, the case number or defendant name, and a description of the documents needed. Do not send cash. Allow extra time for mail requests compared to in-person visits.

Michigan's MiFILE system at mifile.courts.michigan.gov/availablecourts lists courts that offer electronic document access. Check whether the 52nd District Court or Oakland County 6th Circuit Court participates before making a trip.

Legal Resources for Rochester Hills Residents

Michigan Legal Help at michiganlegalhelp.org offers free guides on criminal court records, expungement under Michigan's Clean Slate law, and navigating Oakland County courts. The State Bar of Michigan's Lawyer Referral Service at (800) 968-0738 can connect residents with licensed attorneys in Oakland County. The Michigan Courts website at courts.michigan.gov has official forms and self-help resources.

Oakland County Criminal Court Records

Rochester Hills is in Oakland County. Felony cases from Rochester Hills go to the Oakland County 6th Circuit Court in Pontiac. The county page covers the circuit court, county clerk's office, and the full range of Oakland County criminal records access options.

View Oakland County Criminal Court Records

Nearby Cities

These cities near Rochester Hills in Oakland County also have criminal court records pages on this site.