Macomb Township Booking Reports

Macomb Township booking reports are kept by the Macomb County Sheriff's Office in Mt. Clemens. The township does not run its own jail or booking facility. When the Macomb County Sheriff makes an arrest in the township, the person gets booked at the county jail. You can search for these booking reports online through the county's Inmate Locator or by calling the sheriff at (586) 469-5151. State tools like OTIS and ICHAT give you more ways to find arrest records tied to Macomb Township cases. This page walks through how to search for and get booking reports for people arrested in the township.

Macomb Township Arrest Records

The Macomb County Sheriff handles law enforcement for Macomb Township. There is no local police department in the township. All patrol, investigations, and arrests fall under the sheriff's authority. When a deputy makes an arrest, the person goes to the Macomb County Jail at 43565 Elizabeth Street in Mt. Clemens for booking. Staff at the jail create a booking report during intake. That report includes the person's name, date of birth, charges, arrest date, and booking number. It also lists the bond amount and next court date once those are set.

The Macomb County Inmate Locator is the best online tool for finding current booking reports. You need at least a last name to run a search. Adding a first name and date of birth helps narrow things down. Results show charges, bond info, housing assignment, and court dates. The system only covers people who are currently in custody at the county jail. For someone who has already been released, you would need to file a records request with the sheriff's office.

You can also call the jail inmate info line at 586-307-9474. Bond questions go to 586-307-9612.

Requesting Macomb Township Booking Reports

Michigan's Freedom of Information Act covers booking reports in Macomb Township. The law sits at MCL 15.231 through 15.246. Any person can file a FOIA request to get copies of booking records. You do not need to explain why you want them. Write a clear request that includes the person's full name, approximate date of arrest, and any case or booking numbers you have. Send it to the Macomb County Sheriff's Office at 1 South Main Street, 8th Floor, Mt. Clemens MI 48043. The office has five business days to respond once they get your request.

Fees can apply for search time and copies. But if you get public assistance or can prove that you cannot afford the fees, the first $20 is waived. That break covers up to two requests per year. The 1987 case Detroit Free Press v. Oakland County Sheriff established that booking photos are public records in Michigan. Agencies cannot use the privacy exemption to block them. MCL 750.491 also states that all official records made by state agencies are public property. If a public body willfully refuses to comply with FOIA, civil fines range from $2,500 to $7,500.

Macomb County Courts and Records

Macomb Township falls in the 16th Judicial Circuit. The circuit court handles felony cases. District courts cover misdemeanors and smaller charges. A booking report captures what happens at the jail during intake. Court records tell the rest of the story. They show arraignment dates, pleas, trial outcomes, and sentencing details. Together, both types of records give a full picture of a case from start to finish.

The Macomb County Clerk's Office is at 40 North Main Street, 1st Floor, Mt. Clemens MI 48043. Call them at 586-469-5351 or email courtclerk@macombgov.org for court record questions. The clerk's CourtView system lets you search case files online. The Michigan Courts website also lists contact details for all courts in the county. If you need both the booking report and the court file, start with the jail for the booking data and the clerk for everything that came after.

Macomb County Sheriff's Office

The Macomb County Sheriff's Office is the main law enforcement agency serving Macomb Township. They patrol the area, run the jail, serve warrants, and provide court security. The sheriff's main number is (586) 469-5151. Their website has info on programs, divisions, and how to reach various units within the department.

For mail to an inmate at the Macomb County Jail, send it to the person's name and inmate number at PO Box 2308, Mt. Clemens MI 48043. The jail screens all incoming mail, so check with staff about what is allowed before sending anything.

State Search Tools for Macomb Township

The OTIS database is free and tracks people in the state prison system. You can search by name or MDOC number. OTIS shows offense details, sentence length, facility, and projected release date. It keeps records for three years after supervision ends. But OTIS does not cover county jail inmates. For someone sitting in the Macomb County Jail right now, you need the Inmate Locator or a phone call to the jail directly.

The ICHAT system costs $10 per search. It covers felonies and serious misdemeanors across all of Michigan. ICHAT pulls records by name and date of birth. It will not show pending cases, traffic tickets, or juvenile records. The MI-VINE notification service is free and sends alerts when an inmate's status changes. You can sign up online or call 800-770-7657. Under MCL 28.721, people convicted of certain sex offenses must register with the state, and you can check the Sex Offender Registry for those records.

Michigan's Clean Slate program allows some people to have older convictions expunged. When that happens, the booking report tied to the arrest may also get sealed. If a search comes up empty, expungement could be the reason. The Michigan Legislature website has the full text of all statutes related to booking records and public access rights.

Nearby Cities

These cities are near Macomb Township and also fall under Macomb County or neighboring county jurisdictions. If the booking you need is not tied to the township, it may be under one of these nearby areas instead.