Find Criminal Records in Wyoming, Michigan

Wyoming, Michigan criminal records are maintained by Kent County courts, the 62nd District Court, and the Michigan State Police. This page covers how to search criminal case files, access public records under state law, and request documents from local law enforcement in Wyoming, MI -- not the state of Wyoming.

Courts That Handle Wyoming Criminal Cases

Wyoming is in Kent County, so criminal cases from the city go through the Kent County court system. Felony charges are prosecuted in the 17th Circuit Court, which sits in Grand Rapids. Misdemeanor and local cases are handled by the 62nd District Court. Both courts keep public records you can access in person or online through MiCOURT.

The 62nd District Court covers Wyoming and handles misdemeanor cases, traffic violations, and civil infraction hearings. Search Wyoming cases in MiCOURT at micourt.courts.michigan.gov by entering the defendant's name or case number. No account is needed. Results show charges, hearing dates, and final dispositions. Felony case records at the 17th Circuit go back many years and are kept in the official Kent County court archive.

For certified copies of records, contact the clerk's office at the Kent County courthouse. Fees are set under state court rules. The Kent County criminal records page has full contact details and instructions for requesting documents by mail or in person.

Wyoming Police Department

The Wyoming Police Department is the primary law enforcement agency for the city. Officers respond to crimes, make arrests, and generate initial reports that feed into the criminal record system. Their records division handles public requests for incident reports, arrest logs, and related documents.

Wyoming borders Grand Rapids to the west and south. The two cities share some regional court infrastructure, but Wyoming maintains its own police and city government. Arrest records from Wyoming Police go into the MSP criminal history database after processing. Once a case enters the court system, it also shows up in MiCOURT under the Kent County filter.

How to Search Wyoming, MI Criminal Records

The Michigan State Police ICHAT system is the most direct way to pull a statewide criminal history. It covers arrests and dispositions recorded across Michigan, including Wyoming. You access it at apps.michigan.gov/ichat. There is a small per-search fee. Results show conviction records that agencies have submitted to MSP. Not every local arrest automatically appears there -- it depends on whether the reporting agency submitted the data on time.

MiCOURT is free and covers Wyoming court cases filed in the Kent County courts. Search by name at micourt.courts.michigan.gov. You can filter results by county to narrow to Kent. The database includes both circuit and district court cases. Sealed or expunged records do not appear there.

The Michigan Sex Offender Registry is a separate public database. Go to michigan.gov/psor to search by name or location for registered offenders in Wyoming. The registry is free and updated regularly.

OTIS, the Offender Tracking Information System run by the Michigan Department of Corrections, covers current and former state inmates and parolees. Search at mdocweb.state.mi.us/otis2 to find people with sentences served at a Michigan state facility. The system shows offense type, facility, and projected release dates.

The Michigan Sex Offender Registry at michigan.gov/psor is searchable by city and lets you check for registered offenders in Wyoming, MI.

FOIA Requests for Wyoming Records

Michigan's Freedom of Information Act at MCL 15.231 gives the public a right to request records from any government agency. Wyoming residents and outside researchers can file FOIA requests with the Wyoming Police Department, the City Clerk, or the Kent County Sheriff's Office. Agencies have 5 business days to respond and can extend that by 10 days with written notice.

To request police reports or arrest records from Wyoming, write a request to the Wyoming Police Department at 2300 DeHoop Ave. SW. Include the date of the incident, the name of the subject, and any known case or report number. The department may charge for labor and copy costs under MCL 15.234. Standard FOIA fees apply.

For state-level criminal history records, the Michigan State Police processes FOIA requests separately. Go to michigan.gov/msp/services/foia for forms and submission details. MSP holds the most complete statewide record because it receives data from all reporting agencies across Michigan.

Expungement and Legal Resources in Wyoming

Michigan's expungement law under MCL 780.621 lets people with certain criminal records apply to have those records cleared. The law was expanded in 2021, and some low-level offenses are now eligible for automatic expungement after a waiting period. Wyoming residents who want to clear a record can get guidance from legal aid groups in the Kent County area.

Legal Aid of Western Michigan serves Kent County and provides free or low-cost help for qualifying individuals. Grand Rapids-based legal nonprofits also offer expungement clinics from time to time. The Michigan Legal Help portal at courts.michigan.gov has step-by-step self-help guides for expungement.

Michigan's eFiling system at mifile.courts.michigan.gov allows electronic submission of court documents, including expungement petitions tied to Wyoming cases in Kent County courts.

Kent County Criminal Records

Wyoming is part of Kent County. Felony cases go to the 17th Circuit Court in Grand Rapids, and the county clerk keeps the official record archive. For full county court details, clerk contact information, and instructions on how to get certified copies, visit the Kent County criminal records page.

View Kent County Criminal Records

Nearby Michigan Cities

Wyoming borders Grand Rapids and shares the Kent County court system with its neighbor. Other qualifying cities in the region are listed below.