Wyoming Michigan Felony Records

Wyoming felony records are part of the Kent County court system. Wyoming is located directly south of Grand Rapids in Kent County and is one of the most populated cities in west Michigan. The 62A District Court handles misdemeanor cases and felony preliminary proceedings for Wyoming. All felony trials and sentencing are handled by Kent County Circuit Court in Grand Rapids. This page explains how to find and access Wyoming felony records through the courts that serve the city, what documents are available, and how to submit requests for copies or background checks.

62A District Court - Wyoming

The 62A District Court at 2650 DeHoop Avenue SW in Wyoming serves as the district-level court for the city. This is where all misdemeanor criminal cases are heard and where felony charges from Wyoming begin their journey through the court system. The court handles felony arraignments, sets bond conditions, and conducts preliminary examinations to determine whether there is sufficient evidence to send the case to Kent County Circuit Court.

Wyoming also has a municipal court at 1155 28th Street SW. The Wyoming Police Department is located at 2300 DeHoop Avenue SW at (616) 530-7300, and the Wyoming City Clerk is at 1155 28th Street SW at (616) 530-7220. For city-level FOIA requests and local record inquiries, the city clerk's office is the starting point. The city's official website at wyomingmi.gov has contact information for all city departments.

Kent County Circuit Court

Kent County Circuit Court at 180 Ottawa Avenue NW in Grand Rapids handles all felony cases from Wyoming and the rest of Kent County. Once a Wyoming felony case passes the preliminary examination stage at the 62A District Court, it moves to the circuit court for arraignment at the felony level, all pre-trial proceedings, trial or plea, and sentencing. The circuit court clerk's office at (616) 632-5480 handles record access and copy requests.

Kent County has its own online records search tool at kentcountymi.gov, which covers Kent County Circuit Court records. You can search by name or case number to find Wyoming felony cases. Kent County's system is a good local complement to the statewide MiCOURT search tool. Both systems pull from the same underlying court data but may display information differently. Using both gives you the best coverage for a Wyoming felony records search.

The circuit court is in downtown Grand Rapids along with most Kent County government offices. Visiting in person is an option for getting certified copies, viewing full case files, or confirming details found in online searches. Bring a full name and any case numbers you have already found to make the process go faster.

How to Search Wyoming Felony Records

You have several free tools available for searching Wyoming felony records. For a broad search that covers all Michigan courts, start with MiCOURT. This statewide system lets you search by name or case number and returns results from both the 62A District Court and Kent County Circuit Court. MiCOURT shows charge descriptions, case status, and hearing dates without requiring any login or fee.

Kent County's own records search at kentcountymi.gov provides county-specific access to court records and may offer more detailed information for Wyoming cases at the circuit court level. Using both MiCOURT and the Kent County system together gives you the best chance of finding complete case information.

For a statewide criminal history background check, use ICHAT at apps.michigan.gov/ichat for $10 per search. ICHAT covers conviction records from all 83 Michigan counties, including Kent County. It is the best option when you need to verify someone's full Michigan criminal history rather than look up a specific case.

For in-person access to complete Wyoming felony case files, visit the Kent County Circuit Court clerk's office at 180 Ottawa Avenue NW in Grand Rapids during regular business hours. The clerk can pull case files and make copies. Bring the full name and any case numbers you have already found online.

What Wyoming Felony Records Contain

Wyoming felony records at Kent County Circuit Court cover everything from the felony information through the final judgment. The felony information names the charges and the specific statute violations. The arraignment record at the circuit level shows the plea and bond terms. Pre-trial motion filings, court orders, and scheduling documents are part of the growing case file as the matter works through the system.

When a Wyoming felony case ends, the key documents are the plea agreement or trial verdict and the sentencing order. The sentencing order is often what agencies, courts, and individuals need when they are verifying a conviction. It shows the crime, the sentence, probation terms, fines, restitution to victims, and any registration or other special requirements. These documents are public and available at the Kent County Circuit Court clerk's office.

The 62A District Court holds its own set of records from the preliminary phase of Wyoming felony cases. These include arraignment records from the first court hearing, bond conditions, and the preliminary exam transcript or dismissal order. Misdemeanor cases from Wyoming stay entirely at the district court and never transfer to the circuit level.

Wyoming City Felony Records Resources

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

The Wyoming city website is useful for finding FOIA request procedures and local law enforcement contacts when seeking police records tied to Wyoming felony cases.

Expungement of Wyoming Felony Convictions

Under MCL 780.621, Michigan residents with Wyoming felony convictions can petition to have those records set aside. Petitions for Wyoming felony convictions are filed at Kent County Circuit Court in Grand Rapids. The petitioner must serve copies on the Wyoming Police Department, the Kent County Prosecutor's office, and the Michigan Attorney General. A hearing is then scheduled where the court decides whether to grant the expungement.

The Clean Slate law at MCL 780.621g provides automatic expungement for eligible felony convictions without a petition. After a waiting period of seven years from sentence completion, qualifying records are set aside automatically. Crimes resulting in death or serious bodily harm, crimes involving children, and sex offenses are excluded. Most drug crimes and lower-level property felonies are among the offenses that can qualify.

To determine if a Wyoming felony conviction qualifies for expungement, visit Michigan Legal Help for free eligibility guidance and step-by-step forms for Kent County cases. The Kent County Circuit Court clerk at (616) 632-5480 can also answer questions about the filing process and required fees.

FOIA Requests for Wyoming Records

Michigan's Freedom of Information Act at MCL 15.231 allows any person to request public records from government bodies. Court records at the 62A District Court and Kent County Circuit Court are publicly accessible through the clerk's offices without a formal FOIA request. For law enforcement records, including Wyoming PD incident reports and arrest files, a FOIA request is required.

Submit FOIA requests for Wyoming Police Department records to the Wyoming City Clerk at 1155 28th Street SW, Wyoming, MI 49509, or call (616) 530-7220. Requests should clearly describe the records you are seeking. The city clerk's office coordinates records requests for city departments including Wyoming PD. Michigan FOIA law requires a response within five business days of receiving the request, with a possible extension for complex or large requests.

Nearby Cities

These qualifying Michigan cities near Wyoming also have felony records pages.

Kent County Felony Records

Wyoming is part of Kent County. All felony cases for Wyoming are filed at Kent County Circuit Court in Grand Rapids. Visit the county page for full details on courts, fees, and record access.