Warren Criminal Record Lookup

Warren criminal records are managed by the Warren Police Department's Records Division and the Macomb County 16th Circuit Court. Warren is Michigan's third-largest city with about 134,000 residents. The city's police department runs an online NextRequest portal for public records requests, making it easier to get copies of incident reports and arrest records without visiting the station. This guide explains how to search Warren criminal records through every available channel.

Macomb County Court Records for Warren

Warren sits in Macomb County, and felony criminal cases from the city go through the 16th Circuit Court. The circuit court is the main trial court for serious criminal matters in Warren and the rest of Macomb County. Misdemeanor cases are heard at the 37th District Court, which has jurisdiction over Warren. Both courts create public records that you can access through MiCOURT or by visiting the clerk's office in person.

You can search for Warren criminal cases on MiCOURT free of charge. The system covers the 16th Circuit and 37th District courts and shows party names, charges, hearing dates, and case outcomes. Search by full name or case number. Under MCL 15.231, these court records are public, and the clerk must make them available on request. For certified copies, you need to contact the Macomb County Clerk's office directly.

Warren Police Department Records Division

The Warren Police Department's Technical Services Records Division handles all public records requests for police reports, arrest records, and related documents. Their office is at 29900 Civic Center Drive, Warren, MI 48093. Call (586) 574-4760 to reach the Records Division directly. Email requests go to recordsrequest@warrenpd.org. The preferred method is the online NextRequest portal at cityofwarrenmipolice.nextrequest.com.

The Warren Police Department Technical Services Records Division page explains what records are available and how to request them.

The NextRequest system lets you create an account, submit your request online, and track its status from start to finish. You can attach documents if needed and communicate with records staff through the portal. Mail requests go to: Warren Police Department, Attention Records, 29900 Civic Center Dr., Warren, MI 48093. The department has five business days to respond, with a possible 10-day extension.

Fingerprinting services for residents are available at the Warren Police Department Monday through Friday, 8:30 to 11:30 am and 1:00 to 3:30 pm. Only Warren residents are eligible for this service. Call (586) 574-4751 for the Identification Desk. Fingerprint records are used for criminal history checks required by some employers and licensing agencies.

Warren's NextRequest online portal lets you submit and track police records requests from any device, 24 hours a day.

Searching Warren Criminal Records Online

The Michigan State Police ICHAT system at apps.michigan.gov/ichat is the most direct way to get a statewide criminal history that includes Warren cases. Each ICHAT search costs $10 and returns conviction data from courts across Michigan. The system is name-based, so results may include others with the same name. For a verified fingerprint-based search, contact MSP Central Records at 517-241-0606.

Crash reports for Warren accidents go through the CLEMIS system, the Courts and Law Enforcement Management Information System used by Macomb County. If you need a motor vehicle accident report, CLEMIS provides access online. For court case lookups, use MiCOURT to search Warren cases in both the 16th Circuit and 37th District courts.

The Michigan Department of Corrections OTIS database at mdocweb.state.mi.us shows current and past inmates who served sentences in state facilities. Warren felony convictions that result in prison time will appear there. The Michigan Sex Offender Registry at michigan.gov/psor is publicly searchable by name or zip code and covers registered offenders living in Warren.

FOIA Requests in Warren

Warren's police FOIA process follows MCL 15.231. You must submit a written request with enough detail for staff to identify the record. Include your name, address, phone, email, and a clear description of what you need. Incident date, address, and any case or report number you have will help. If you don't know the report number, a date and location is usually enough to start.

The FOIA request form for the Warren Police Department is available at cityofwarren.org. For non-police city records, FOIA requests go through the Warren Communications Department. The general FOIA page for city records is at cityofwarren.org. If your estimated costs top $50, a deposit is required before processing begins. People with low income may submit an Affidavit of Indigency to waive the first $20 in fees under Michigan law.

Legal Resources for Warren Residents

Macomb County legal aid organizations serve Warren residents who need help with criminal records and expungement. The Clean Slate Act under MCL 780.621 lets many Michigan residents apply to have criminal convictions set aside. This can remove older convictions from your public record and improve your access to housing and work opportunities.

Michigan Legal Help at michiganlegalhelporg has step-by-step guides on how to apply for expungement in Michigan. The State Bar of Michigan Lawyer Referral Service can connect you with a local attorney for an affordable first consultation. Macomb County Circuit Court also has a self-help center for people filing court documents without a lawyer. Call 2-1-1 for referrals to legal aid, housing help, and other services in Warren and Macomb County.

Macomb County Criminal Records

Warren is the largest city in Macomb County. All felony cases from Warren go through the Macomb County 16th Circuit Court. For county-level resources, courthouse details, and the full Macomb County guide, visit the county page below.

View Macomb County Criminal Records

Nearby Macomb County Cities

Other qualifying cities in Macomb County also have criminal records pages with local information.