Clinton Township Felony Records
Clinton Township felony records are processed through the 41B District Court and the Macomb County Circuit Court in Mount Clemens. Clinton Township is one of the largest townships in Michigan and the most populous community in Macomb County. Felony preliminary examinations begin at the 41B District Court before cases move to the circuit court. The 41B District Court covers Clinton Township, Harrison Township, and Mount Clemens, and offers online case search capability for public access to court records.
Clinton Township Overview
41B District Court Clinton Township
The 41B District Court at 22380 Starks Drive in Clinton Township handles all felony preliminary examinations and misdemeanor criminal cases for Clinton Township, Harrison Township, and Mount Clemens. You can reach the court at (586) 469-9300, fax (586) 469-1651. The court's website at 41bdistrictcourt.com has forms, court schedules, and links to the online case search tool.
Online case search is available through the 41B District Court website and through the statewide MiCOURT portal. You can search by name or case number and see charges, court dates, and case status. For in-person access, visit the court at 22380 Starks Drive during regular business hours. Bring a photo ID and the name or case number you are searching. Copy fees apply for each page.
| Court | 41B District Court |
|---|---|
| Address | 22380 Starks Dr, Clinton Township, MI 48036 |
| Phone | (586) 469-9300 |
| Fax | (586) 469-1651 |
| Court Website | 41bdistrictcourt.com |
| Jurisdiction | Clinton Township, Harrison Township, Mount Clemens |
Note: The 41B District Court covers a multi-community jurisdiction. Make sure the case you are searching arose in Clinton Township and not in a neighboring area served by a different district court.
Macomb County Circuit Court
Felony cases from Clinton Township that are bound over after the preliminary examination go to the Macomb County Circuit Court at 40 N Main in Mount Clemens. The circuit court clerk can be reached at (586) 469-7171. The circuit court handles all felony trials, pleas, and sentencing for Clinton Township and all other Macomb County communities. The drive from Clinton Township to Mount Clemens is about 10 minutes, making in-person access straightforward.
Macomb County circuit court records are searchable through the MiCOURT portal by name or case number. For complete certified criminal history reports across all Michigan courts, use the Michigan State Police ICHAT system for $10 per search. For in-person visits to the circuit court, go to 40 N Main in Mount Clemens and bring a photo ID.
How to Search Clinton Township Felony Records
Finding felony records for Clinton Township cases is straightforward once you know which tools to use. The process is the same as for any Macomb County community.
Start with the free MiCOURT portal, which covers both the 41B District Court and the Macomb County Circuit Court. Search by name or case number to see charges, hearing history, and case status. The 41B District Court website at 41bdistrictcourt.com also links directly to the case search tool for that court's records specifically.
For a full statewide criminal history, use the Michigan State Police ICHAT system. It costs $10 per search and requires a full name and date of birth. ICHAT searches all Michigan courts and returns results for all felony convictions that were not expunged. This is the best tool when you need a complete picture rather than a single case lookup.
For in-person searches, visit the 41B District Court at 22380 Starks Drive for district-level records. For felony trial and sentencing records, go to the Macomb County Circuit Court in Mount Clemens. Call ahead before visiting to confirm hours and what you need to bring.
What Clinton Township Felony Records Include
A felony case file from Clinton Township contains the charging document, all court motions and filings, hearing transcripts, plea agreements, verdicts, and sentencing orders. The record follows the case from the initial appearance at the 41B District Court through trial and final judgment at the Macomb County Circuit Court. Any appeals or post-conviction proceedings are also part of the circuit court file.
Records typically show the defendant's name and date of birth, the charges and specific Michigan statute numbers, the case number, the judge's name, each court event with its date, the final outcome, and the sentence. Fines, restitution orders, and probation conditions are documented. Some documents may be sealed by court order. Victim personal information is usually redacted before copies are released to the public. Juvenile records are not public under Michigan law and require a court order. Public access to felony records is governed by MCL 15.231 and Michigan court rules.
Michigan Courts and Clinton Township Resources
The Michigan Courts website at courts.michigan.gov provides the central directory for Michigan court information, including resources for the 41B District Court and Macomb County Circuit Court that handle Clinton Township felony cases.
This screenshot shows the Michigan Courts portal at courts.michigan.gov, which links to the MiCOURT case search tool, the SCAO forms library, and court directory information covering both Clinton Township courts and the Macomb County Circuit Court in Mount Clemens.
The Clinton Township Police Department at 37985 Utica Road, (586) 493-7800, handles police report requests and FOIA submissions for city law enforcement records. The Clinton Township Clerk at 40700 Romeo Plank Road, (586) 286-6000, handles other township-level records requests.
Expungement in Clinton Township
Michigan's Clean Slate law provides a path for Clinton Township residents to clear certain felony convictions. Under MCL 780.621, you can petition the Macomb County Circuit Court to set aside a felony conviction after the required waiting period. The waiting period begins when your sentence, parole, or probation ends. Eligibility depends on the type of offense and your full conviction history.
The 2021 Clean Slate amendments under MCL 780.621g added automatic expungement for some lower-level felony convictions. Eligible offenses may clear automatically after a qualifying period without new charges. Serious violent felonies, crimes against minors, and certain other offenses are excluded. To file a petition for a non-automatic expungement, submit it to the Macomb County Circuit Court clerk in Mount Clemens. Michigan Legal Help has free step-by-step guides and forms for the process.
FOIA Requests in Clinton Township
Under Michigan's Freedom of Information Act at MCL 15.231, you can request records from Clinton Township public agencies. Police reports and arrest records go to the Clinton Township Police Department at 37985 Utica Road, (586) 493-7800. For court records not available online, contact the 41B District Court or the Macomb County Circuit Court clerk. The SCAO standard FOIA form is at courts.michigan.gov/scao-forms. Agencies have five business days to respond, with possible extensions. Fees may apply for copying and staff search time. Be specific in your request to avoid delays.
Nearby Cities
These nearby Michigan cities have felony records pages with local court and search information.
Macomb County Felony Records
Clinton Township is in Macomb County. All felony cases from the township go through the Macomb County court system. For full county-level information on courts, search tools, and resources, visit the Macomb County felony records page.