Wyoming Criminal Court Records
Wyoming criminal court records are filed at the 61st District Court for misdemeanor matters and at the Kent County 17th Circuit Court in Grand Rapids for felony cases. Wyoming is the second-largest city in Kent County, directly south of Grand Rapids. You can search Wyoming criminal cases online through MiCOURT, visit the 61st District Court in person, or contact the Kent County Clerk for circuit court records.
Wyoming Overview
Courts That Handle Wyoming Criminal Cases
The 61st District Court serves the City of Wyoming and handles all misdemeanor criminal cases from the city plus arraignments and preliminary exams for felony matters. The Records Unit for the Wyoming Department of Public Safety is at 2300 DeHoop Ave SW, Wyoming, MI 49509, and can be reached at (616) 530-7314. The Records Unit is open Monday through Thursday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Misdemeanor cases are fully resolved in the 61st District Court. Felony cases, after a bound-over preliminary exam, move to the Kent County 17th Circuit Court in Grand Rapids.
The Kent County 17th Circuit Court in Grand Rapids handles all felony prosecutions from Wyoming and the rest of Kent County. The Kent County Courthouse is at 180 Ottawa Ave. NW in Grand Rapids. The Kent County Clerk maintains circuit court criminal case files and can be reached at (616) 632-7420. The full circuit court case file for a Wyoming felony includes charging documents, pretrial motions, any plea or trial record, victim impact statements if applicable, and the sentencing order. These records are public under MCR 8.119 unless a judge has ordered them sealed.
The Wyoming Department of Public Safety handles both police and fire for the city. For police records, contact the Records Unit at (616) 530-7314 during the weekday hours listed above. The city's website is at wyomingmi.gov, and there you can find department contacts and information on how to request records. Keep in mind that police records and court records are different. Police records come from the Records Unit. Court records come from the court clerk. You may need both, depending on what you are looking for.
| District Court | 61st District Court |
|---|---|
| Records Unit | 2300 DeHoop Ave SW, Wyoming, MI 49509 |
| Phone | (616) 530-7314 |
| Records Hours | Monday-Thursday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM |
| Circuit Court | Kent County 17th Circuit Court, Grand Rapids |
| Kent County Clerk | (616) 632-7420 |
61st District Court Records
The 61st District Court keeps records for all criminal cases originating in Wyoming. Court records are public under MCR 8.119 unless sealed. A typical case file contains the complaint or citation, bond records, docket entries for each court appearance, plea or verdict, and sentence. To get copies, visit the court during business hours with the case number or defendant's full name. Standard copies run about $1.00 per page. Call before visiting to confirm fees and hours.
MiCOURT at micourt.courts.michigan.gov provides free online access to case status and docket information for 61st District Court cases. Search by name or case number to confirm a case exists and see the basic case details and docket history. This is the best first step before requesting records. For the full case documents, you need to contact the court clerk directly. Older records may not appear in MiCOURT and require a direct request to confirm availability.
How to Search Wyoming Criminal Court Records
Use MiCOURT at micourt.courts.michigan.gov to search Wyoming criminal court records online for free. It covers both the 61st District Court and the Kent County 17th Circuit Court. Search by name or case number to see case status, charges, docket entries, and party information. No registration required. Most cases from recent years are in the system.
For in-person access, visit the 61st District Court for district court records. For felony circuit court records from Wyoming cases, contact the Kent County Clerk at (616) 632-7420 or visit the Kent County Courthouse at 180 Ottawa Ave. NW in Grand Rapids. Mail requests for Kent County Circuit Court records go to the Kent County Clerk, 180 Ottawa Ave. NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503. Call first to get a fee estimate before sending a mail request.
For Wyoming police records, contact the Department of Public Safety Records Unit at (616) 530-7314. The Records Unit is open Monday through Thursday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM; note the Thursday close is the last business day, as they do not keep Friday hours. Police incident reports and arrest records are separate from court records. For traffic accident reports, use the LexisNexis accident report service at policereports.lexisnexis.com, which charges $12 per report. Local background checks through Wyoming DPS cost $10 and must be done in person with a valid photo ID.
The Wyoming Department of Public Safety Records Unit at wyomingmi.gov handles police records requests and local background checks for the City of Wyoming.
Wyoming Police Records and FOIA
The Wyoming Department of Public Safety Records Unit at (616) 530-7314 handles police records requests for incidents and arrests in Wyoming. The unit is open Monday through Thursday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Note that the office is closed Fridays. For traffic accident reports, LexisNexis at policereports.lexisnexis.com provides reports online for $12. In-person local background checks cost $10 and require a valid photo ID.
FOIA requests for city records are submitted under MCL 15.231. Send a written request to the Wyoming City Clerk or the appropriate department. Michigan requires a response within 5 business days. Extensions of up to 10 more days are allowed. Copy fees range from $0.10 to $1.00 per page plus labor charges. Indigent requesters can apply for a waiver of the first $20 in fees by filing a written affidavit under MCL 15.234. FOIA covers city and police records but does not apply to court case files, which are governed by MCR 8.119.
ICHAT at michigan.gov/ichat provides a statewide criminal history search for $10 per name. The Michigan State Police database includes arrests and convictions from Wyoming courts and other Michigan agencies. This is a good starting point for a background check but does not give you the case-level court documents for any specific case.
Record Fees and Request Procedures
Standard copy fees at the 61st District Court are about $1.00 per page. Certified copies cost more. Call the court to confirm the current fee schedule before visiting. For Kent County Circuit Court records, the Kent County Clerk at (616) 632-7420 charges $1.00 per page for standard copies. Call for a fee estimate before mailing a request. Payment at the courthouse is accepted by cash, check, or money order.
Mail requests for circuit court records go to the Kent County Clerk, 180 Ottawa Ave. NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503. Include a check or money order payable to Kent County Clerk, the case number or defendant name, the approximate year, and a description of the documents you need. Do not send cash. Allow extra processing time for mail requests, especially for older archived cases.
Michigan's MiFILE system at mifile.courts.michigan.gov/availablecourts lists courts offering electronic document access. Check whether the 61st District Court or Kent County 17th Circuit Court participates before making a trip to the courthouse or mailing a request.
Legal Resources for Wyoming Residents
Michigan Legal Help at michiganlegalhelp.org has free guides on criminal court records, expungement under Michigan's Clean Slate law, and navigating Kent County courts. Legal Aid of Western Michigan serves the Grand Rapids and Wyoming area and provides free civil legal assistance to qualifying low-income residents. The State Bar of Michigan's Lawyer Referral Service at (800) 968-0738 can connect you with a licensed attorney in Kent County.
The Michigan Courts website at courts.michigan.gov has official forms and resources for people navigating the court system. The MSP FOIA portal at michigan.gov/msp/services/foia handles state police records requests, which are separate from city police records. Under MCL 28.241a, criminal history records in Michigan include personal identifiers and reported arrests, charges, and convictions maintained by the Michigan State Police.
Kent County Criminal Court Records
Wyoming is in Kent County. Felony cases from Wyoming go to the Kent County 17th Circuit Court in Grand Rapids. The county page covers the circuit court, county clerk's office, and the full range of Kent County criminal records access options.
Nearby Cities
These cities near Wyoming also have criminal court records pages on this site.