Find Felony Records in Troy

Troy felony records are handled by the 52-4 District Court for preliminary proceedings and Oakland County Circuit Court for all felony trials and sentencing. Troy is one of Oakland County's largest cities and sits along the I-75 corridor south of Pontiac. Felony cases from Troy go through the county court system, and records are available to the public through online search tools and in-person requests. This page tells you where to look, what you can find, and how to get copies of criminal case files tied to Troy.

52-4 District Court - Troy

The 52-4 District Court in Troy handles misdemeanor cases and all felony preliminary examinations for Troy and the city of Clawson. When someone is charged with a felony in Troy, their first court appearances happen here. The court handles arraignments, sets bond conditions, and holds preliminary exams before deciding whether to bind the case over to Oakland County Circuit Court.

The court is located on West Big Beaver Road in Troy. Criminal matters go through a separate division from civil and traffic cases, so staff can direct you to the right window when you arrive. Records at the 52-4 District Court include misdemeanor case files, felony arraignment records, preliminary hearing transcripts, and bond orders. The court processes traffic violations from Troy PD, Clawson PD, the Oakland County Sheriff, and Michigan State Police operating in the area.

Informal traffic hearings are available at the 52-4 District Court. Camera phones are not permitted inside except for attorneys. Payment for fines and fees can be made by cash, check payable to "52/4 District Court," money order, or credit card. The court's probation department is in the same building.

Oakland County Circuit Court

All Troy felony cases that pass the preliminary examination move to Oakland County Circuit Court in Pontiac. This is where felony trials, plea hearings, and sentencing occur. The circuit court handles the full range of felonies under Michigan law and issues final judgments. Once a case is resolved, the circuit court clerk keeps the complete case file as a permanent record.

The Oakland County Circuit Court is located at 1200 N Telegraph Road in Pontiac. The clerk's office at (248) 858-0344 can help with record requests and certified copy orders. Oakland County also maintains an online case search tool called Oakland Court Explorer at courtexplorer.oakgov.com, which allows public searches by name or case number. This tool is specific to Oakland County and often provides more detail than the statewide system for Oakland cases.

Troy Police Department at 600 Civic Center Drive handles arrests and incident reports for the city. If you need law enforcement records related to a felony case, contact Troy PD at (248) 524-3477. The Troy City Clerk at (248) 524-3312 handles city-level record requests through the FOIA process.

How to Search Troy Felony Records

You have several tools available for searching Troy felony records. Each one covers a different part of the criminal record system, so using more than one gives you a fuller picture.

Start with MiCOURT, the free statewide case search system run by Michigan Courts. Enter a full name or case number and the system shows results from all courts in Michigan, including both the 52-4 District Court and Oakland County Circuit Court. MiCOURT displays charge descriptions, hearing dates, and case status. It is the quickest way to confirm whether a case exists and which court holds the records.

Oakland Court Explorer at courtexplorer.oakgov.com is a county-specific tool that often shows more case detail for Oakland County felony records. It covers circuit court, district court, and probate records within the county. For Troy cases, this tool can surface case events and document types that are helpful before visiting in person.

The Michigan ICHAT system at apps.michigan.gov/ichat runs a statewide criminal history search for $10. It covers convictions from all 83 Michigan counties and is useful for background check purposes. For complete court records and case documents, visit the court clerk's office directly or use MiCOURT and Oakland Court Explorer first.

Note: In-person visits to either the 52-4 District Court or Oakland County Circuit Court allow you to view full case files and request certified copies at the window.

What Troy Felony Records Contain

Felony records for Troy cases are public records once filed with the court. The case file at Oakland County Circuit Court includes the formal charging document, called a felony information or complaint, which lists the specific charges and statute violations. The arraignment record shows how the defendant pleaded and what conditions the court set for bond. If the case was resolved by a plea, the agreement and sentencing order are part of the file.

Trial records include jury selection materials, exhibit logs, verdict forms, and the judgment of sentence. Sentencing orders detail the penalty imposed, including prison time, probation length, fines, restitution to victims, and any special conditions. These are the documents most often needed for background checks, license applications, and legal proceedings.

The 52-4 District Court holds records from the preliminary phase of felony cases. These include arraignment minutes, bond hearing notes, and the preliminary examination transcript if one was held. Even after a case moves to circuit court, the district court retains its own set of records from the early stage of the case.

Troy City Criminal Records Access

The City of Troy's official website provides contact information for Troy PD, the city clerk, and local court resources relevant to Troy felony records searches.

The Troy city website is a good starting point for finding local police contact information and FOIA request forms for law enforcement records tied to Troy felony cases.

Troy Felony Record Expungement

Michigan residents with Troy felony convictions may qualify to have those records expunged under MCL 780.621. Expungement removes a conviction from public records and standard background check systems. The process requires filing a petition at Oakland County Circuit Court, where the original felony conviction was entered.

Michigan's Clean Slate law under MCL 780.621g created an automatic expungement process for certain eligible convictions. Under this law, qualifying offenses are set aside automatically after waiting periods without requiring a petition. Not all felonies are eligible for either type of expungement. Violent crimes, sex offenses, and certain other serious felonies are excluded from the Clean Slate provisions.

To file a manual petition for expungement of a Troy felony conviction, you need to obtain the petition forms, serve copies on the Troy Police Department, Oakland County Circuit Court, and the Michigan Attorney General's office, and attend a hearing. Michigan Legal Help offers free guidance on the eligibility rules and step-by-step filing instructions for Oakland County cases.

FOIA Requests for Troy Criminal Records

Michigan's Freedom of Information Act at MCL 15.231 governs public access to records held by government agencies. Court records at the 52-4 District Court and Oakland County Circuit Court are generally public and available through the clerk's office without a formal FOIA request. But law enforcement records, including incident reports and arrest files from Troy PD, require a FOIA request to the city.

Submit FOIA requests for Troy Police records to the Troy City Clerk at 500 W Big Beaver Road, Troy, MI 48084, or call (248) 524-3312. The clerk's office handles records requests for city departments. Requests must describe the records you want clearly enough for staff to locate them. Michigan law gives public bodies five business days to respond, with a possible extension if the request requires significant work to fulfill.

Nearby Cities

These qualifying cities near Troy also have felony records pages.

Oakland County Felony Records

Troy is part of Oakland County. Felony cases from Troy are filed at Oakland County Circuit Court. Visit the county page for complete details on courts, fees, and how to access records.