Wayne County Criminal & Court Records

• 30th District Court Click here to run on-site court house search

  All records at the Wayne County 30th District Court are held on computer from 1989 onwards. Criminal records and civil records prior to this are on index cards and in docket books. Misdemeanors, small claims, evictions and civil claims of $25,000 or less are handled by this court. You can request access to records in person or by mail. Date of birth, the name of the person and the years requested to search are needed in all situations.

  12050 Wood Ward Ave Highland Park, MI 48203	313-252-0300
  313-865-1115	8AM-4:30PM M-F
  Jurisdiction	Misdemeanor, Civil Actions under $25,000, Eviction, Small Claims

  • Criminal Records
  • Required Informationname, years to search, DOB
  • Years AvailableCriminal records on computer since 1989, prior on index cards or docket books
  • Record Retrieval MethodsMail, in person
  • Civil Records
  • Required Informationname, years to search, DOB
  • Years Available Civil records on computer from 1984, prior on docket books/ microfiche.
  
  

• 31st District CourtClick here to run on-site court house search

  The 31st District Court in Wayne County holds computerized records dating back to 1989 on both criminal and civil cases. Index cards exist for all records prior to this date. Small claims, misdemeanors, civil cases of $25,000 and under and evictions can all be accessed, with the exception of suppressed files. Requests for access to a particular record can only be made by mail or in person at the court. Search years, name and the date of birth for criminal records are required.

  3401 Evaline Ave Hamtramck, MI 48212	313-876-7710
  313-876-7724	8AM-4PM
  Jurisdiction	Misdemeanor, Civil Actions under $25,000, Eviction, Small Claims

  • Criminal Records
  • Required Informationname, years to search, DOB
  • Years AvailableCriminal records on computer since 1989, prior on index cards
  • Record Retrieval MethodsMail, in person
  • Civil Records
  • Required Informationname, years to search
  • Years Available Civil records on computer from 1984, prior on docket books/ microfiche.
  
  

• 32 A District CourtClick here to run on-site court house search

  Records at the 32 A District Court in Wayne County can be accessed in person, by mail, by telephone or by sending a fax. Records relate to both criminal and civil cases, including misdemeanors, small claims and $25,000 or under civil suits. All records are indexed according to the case name and number, using a variety of methods. More recent ones are indexed on computer. The name and the search years are required in all cases.

  19617 Harper Ave Harper Woods, MI 48225	313-343-2590
  313-343-2594	8:30AM-4:30PM
  Jurisdiction	Misdemeanor, Civil Actions under $25,000, Small Claims

  • Criminal Records
  • Required Informationname, years to search
  • Years AvailableCriminal records indexed by name and case number on computer, microfiche, and paper
  • Record Retrieval MethodsPhone, fax, mail, in person
  • Civil Records
  • Required Informationname, years to search
  • Years Available Civil records on computer from 1984, prior on docket books/ microfiche.
  
  

• 26-2 District CourtClick here to run on-site court house search

  The 26-2 District Court in Wayne County holds records on all criminal and civil cases on computer from 1992 onwards. Records prior to this can be accessed on index cards. The search years and name are required in all cases, with the date of birth also requested for criminal cases. Misdemeanors, small claims, eviction records and civil claims that come under $25,000 can also be requested when the right information is submitted for the search.

  3869 W Jefferson Ecorse, MI 48229	313-386-7900
  313-928-5956	9AM-4PM
  Jurisdiction	Misdemeanor, Civil Actions under $25,000, Eviction, Small Claims

  • Criminal Records
  • Required Informationname, years to search, DOB; also helpful: SSN
  • Years AvailableCriminal records computerized from 1992, prior on index cards
  • Record Retrieval MethodsMail, in person, fax
  • Civil Records
  • Required Informationname, years to search
  • Years Available Civil records on computer from 1984, prior on docket books/ microfiche.
  
  

• 36th District Court Click here to run on-site court house search

  The 36th County Court in Wayne County handles both criminal and civil records. Criminal records will only go back as far as 1987. Civil records can be accessed on computer back to 1985; before that they are held in file folders. Suppressed records shall not be released. The court handles misdemeanors and felonies, as well as evictions and small claims of less than $3,000. Civil actions records totaling less than $25,000 are also held here.

  421 Madison Detroit, MI 48226	313-965-2200
  313-965-4074	8AM-4:30PM
  Jurisdiction	Felony, Misdemeanor, Civil Actions under $25,000, Eviction, Small Claims Under $3000
  Notes	Small Claims phone number is 313-965-5972.

  • Criminal Records
  • Required Informationname, DOB; SSN helpful
  • Years AvailableCriminal records go back to 1987.
  • Record Retrieval MethodsIn person only
  • Civil Records
  • Required Informationname, years to search, address
  • Years Available Civil records on computer from 1984, prior on docket books/ microfiche.
  
  

• 19th District Court Click here to run on-site court house search

  The 19th District Court in Wayne County holds civil records since 1986 on computer and criminal records from 1987 onwards on computer. Public records access is granted if you have the name and years you wish to search in. The date of birth, plus the date of the offense and what was committed are also needed for criminal searches. Suppressed records however will not be released. You may request records in person or by mail or fax.

  16077 Michigan Ave Dearborn, MI 48126	313-943-2060
  313-943-3071	8AM-4:30PM
  Jurisdiction	Misdemeanor, Civil Actions under $25,000, Eviction, Small Claims

  • Criminal Records
  • Required Informationname, years to search, DOB, offense, date of offense
  • Years AvailableCriminal records on computer since 1987, prior on docket books
  • Record Retrieval MethodsFax, mail, in person
  • Civil Records
  • Required Informationname, years to search
  • Years Available Civil records on computer from 1984, prior on docket books/ microfiche.
  
  

• 20th District Court Click here to run on-site court house search

  Records at the 20th District Court in Wayne County may be accessed in person only. Restricted records include those that involve juveniles, adoptions and sex offenders. Misdemeanors, small claims, civil actions of $25,000 and under and evictions are handled here. Search years and the name of the person involved will be requested, and criminal records must have the date of birth as well. All records from 1991 onwards are held on computer and previous ones are in books or on microfiche.

  25637 Michigan Ave Dearborn Heights, MI 48125	313-277-7480
  313-277-7141	9AM-5PM
  Jurisdiction	Misdemeanor, Civil Actions under $25,000, Eviction, Small Claims

  • Criminal Records
  • Required Informationname, years to search, DOB; also helpful: SSN
  • Years AvailableCriminal records on computer since 4/1991, prior records on microfiche or books
  • Record Retrieval MethodsIn person only
  • Civil Records
  • Required Informationname, years to search; also helpful: address
  • Years Available Civil records on computer from 1984, prior on docket books/ microfiche.
  
  

• 21st District CourtClick here to run on-site court house search

  The 21st District Court in Wayne County holds civil and criminal records on computer from the year 1989 onwards to the present day. Public records access for earlier records will be obtained via microfilm, books and cards. The name and the years to search for will be required for all searches, and criminal records requests will also require the date of birth in all cases. Records that have been suppressed will not be released to the public.

  6000 Middlebelt Rd Garden City, MI 48135	734-793-1680
  734-793-1681	8:30AM-5PM
  Jurisdiction	Misdemeanor, Civil Actions under $25,000, Eviction, Small Claims

  • Criminal Records
  • Required Informationname, years to search, DOB
  • Years AvailableCriminal records computerized from 1989, prior on books, microfilm, and cards
  • Record Retrieval MethodsMail, in person
  • Civil Records
  • Required Informationname, years to search
  • Years Available Civil records on computer from 1984, prior on docket books/ microfiche.
  
  

• 16th District Court Click here to run on-site court house search

  The 16th District Court in Wayne County does not release suppressed records. However public records access is granted for criminal and civil records if you have the name and the search years to request it with. Criminal searches will require the date of birth as well. The court only allows requests for records to be made in person. All civil cases from 1990 onwards are held on computer. Criminal records are on computer from 1991 onwards.

  32765 Five Mile Rd Livonia, MI 48154-5498	734-466-2500; 466-2550 Probation
  n/a	8:30AM-4:30PM
  Jurisdiction	Misdemeanor, Civil Actions under $25,000, Eviction, Small Claims

  • Criminal Records
  • Required Informationname, years to search, DOB; also helpful: offense, date of offense, case number
  • Years AvailableCriminal records on computer since 1991, prior on microfiche
  • Record Retrieval MethodsIn person only
  • Civil Records
  • Required Informationname, years to search
  • Years Available Civil records on computer from 1984, prior on docket books/ microfiche.
  
  

• 17th District Court Click here to run on-site court house search

  Public records access to civil and criminal records held at the 17th District Court in Wayne County can be made in person. You may also access them via mail or fax requests. Records released include those pertaining to misdemeanors, evictions and small claims. Civil actions of less than $25,000 are also covered. The name and search years will be required in all cases; criminal cases also require the date of birth of the person concerned.

  15111 Beech-Daly Rd Redford, MI 48239	313-387-2790
  313-387-2712	8:30AM-4:15PM
  Jurisdiction	Misdemeanor, Civil Actions under $25,000, Eviction, Small Claims

  • Criminal Records
  • Required Informationname, years to search, DOB, SSN
  • Years AvailableCriminal records on computer since 1990, prior on index cards
  • Record Retrieval MethodsFax, mail, in person
  • Civil Records
  • Required Informationname, years to search
  • Years Available Civil records on computer from 1984, prior on docket books/ microfiche.
  
  

• 18th District Court Click here to run on-site court house search

  The 18th District Court in Wayne County accepts requests for public records access in person or by fax or mail. Records cover evictions, civil claims of less than $25,000, misdemeanors and small claims. Suppressed files will not be released under any circumstances. All civil and criminal cases since 1987 and 1992 respectively are now kept on computer. Files from earlier years are held on microfilm. The name and years of the search are required in all cases.

  36675 Ford Rd Westland, MI 48185	734-595-8720
  734-595-0160	8AM-4PM, till 5:30 on TH (Apr-Sept is 8AM-4PM)
  Jurisdiction	Misdemeanor, Civil Actions under $25,000, Eviction, Small Claims

  • Criminal Records
  • Required Informationname, years to search, DOB; also helpful: case number
  • Years AvailableCriminal records on computer since 1992, prior on microfilm back to 1969
  • Record Retrieval MethodsPhone, mail, in person
  • Civil Records
  • Required Informationname, years to search; also helpful: case number or title
  • Years Available Civil records on computer from 1984, prior on docket books/ microfiche.
  
  

• 22nd District CourtClick here to run on-site court house search

  The 22nd District Court in Wayne County will respond to public records access requests for misdemeanors, small claims, evictions and all civil actions for $25,000 or under. All records since 1996 have been computerized; records before this are held on docket books. The search year is required for all criminal and civil searches, and you will also need the name of the person. Date of birth is also required where the case is criminal in nature.

  27331 S River Park Dr Inkster, MI 48141	313-277-8200
  313-277-8221	8:30AM-4:30PM
  Jurisdiction	Misdemeanor, Civil Actions under $25,000, Eviction, Small Claims

  • Criminal Records
  • Required Informationname, years to search, DOB; also helpful: SSN
  • Years AvailableCriminal records on computer since 1996, prior on books
  • Record Retrieval MethodsMail, in person
  • Civil Records
  • Required Informationname, years to search
  • Years Available Civil records on computer from 1984, prior on docket books/ microfiche.
  
  

• 23rd District CourtClick here to run on-site court house search

  Public records access to files at the 23rd District Court in Wayne County can only be made by mail or in person. The court deals with misdemeanors, as well as small claims and evictions. Civil claims totaling less than $25,000 can also be accessed here. Records that are suppressed or which involve drug or sexual abuse will not be released. All records from 1993 onwards are available on computer, while earlier records exist on index cards and books.

  23365 Goddard Rd Taylor, MI 48180	734-374-1334
  734-374-1303	8:15AM-4:45PM
  Jurisdiction	Misdemeanor, Civil Actions under $25,000, Eviction, Small Claims

  • Criminal Records
  • Required Informationname, years to search, DOB
  • Years AvailableCriminal records on computer since 1993, prior on index cards
  • Record Retrieval MethodsMail, in person
  • Civil Records
  • Required Informationname, years to search
  • Years Available Civil records on computer from 1984, prior on docket books/ microfiche.
  
  

• 27th District Court Click here to run on-site court house search

  Records from the 27th District Court in Wayne County can only be accessed in person or by mail. The court has both criminal and civil records on file. Those wishing to access records must supply the search years and the person’s name. Criminal records searches will require the date of birth too. All records, both criminal and civil, are held on computer from 1988 onwards. Records existing prior to this are accessible on index cards.

  2015 Biddle Ave Wyandotte, MI 48192	734-324-4475
  734-324-4472	8:30AM-4PM
  Jurisdiction	Misdemeanor, Civil Actions under $25,000, Eviction, Small Claims
  Notes	Phone for record checks is 734-327-4495. The 27-2 District Court in Riverview was closed as of 12/31/02. All of their records are at this court.

  • Criminal Records
  • Required Informationname, years to search, DOB
  • Years AvailableCriminal records on computer since 1988, prior on index cards
  • Record Retrieval MethodsMail, in person
  • Civil Records
  • Required Informationname, years to search
  • Years Available Civil records on computer from 1984, prior on docket books/ microfiche.
  
  

• 28th District Court Click here to run on-site court house search

  The 28th District Court in Wayne County deals with both criminal and civil records. All records date back to 1979 at the earliest. Civil records go back to 1987 on computer; for criminal records the date is 1986. Records involving mental health cases, probationers or sex offenders among others will not be released. All enquiries for accessing public records should be made in person. You must have the name and years you wish to search, plus the date of birth if your search is a criminal one.

  14720 Reaume Parkway Southgate, MI 48195	734-258-3068
  734-246-1405	8:30AM-4:30PM
  Jurisdiction	Misdemeanor, Civil Actions under $25,000, Eviction, Small Claims
  Notes	GPS by phone 888-604-7888 #1227.

  • Criminal Records
  • Required Informationname, years to search, DOB; also helpful: address, case number
  • Years AvailableCriminal records go back to 1979; on computer back to 1986
  • Record Retrieval MethodsIn person only
  • Civil Records
  • Required Informationname, years to search; also helpful: address
  • Years Available Civil records on computer from 1984, prior on docket books/ microfiche.
  
  

• 29th District Court Click here to run on-site court house search

  Records at the 29th District Court in Wayne County are accessible with information on the name and the search years. For criminal records searches the date of birth will also be asked for. Smalls claims records, misdemeanors, civil actions of less than $25,000 and eviction records can all be requested, provided they are not suppressed. Juvenile and adoption records are among those that cannot be released. Retrieval can be done via mail or in person, or by phone.

  34808 Sims Ave Wayne, MI 48184	734-722-5220
  734-722-7003	8AM-4PM
  Jurisdiction	Misdemeanor, Civil Actions under $25,000, Eviction, Small Claims

  • Criminal Records
  • Required Informationname, years to search, DOB; also helpful: address
  • Years AvailableCriminal records on computer since 1990
  • Record Retrieval MethodsPhone, mail, in person
  • Civil Records
  • Required Informationname, years to search
  • Years Available Civil records on computer from 1984, prior on docket books/ microfiche.
  
  

• 33rd District Court Click here to run on-site court house search

  The Wayne County 33rd District Court is responsible for both civil and criminal cases. These include misdemeanors, evictions and civil suits that are less than $25,000 in worth. Computer records exist for civil cases from 1999 onwards, while criminal cases go back to 1995 on computer. Prior to this the details are kept on microfiche and film. No applications for any type of public records access can be made by any other method than in person.

  19000 Van Horn Rd Woodhaven, MI 48183	734-671-0201
  734-671-0307	8:30AM-4:30PM
  Jurisdiction	Misdemeanor, Civil Actions under $25,000, Eviction, Small Claims
  Notes	The 33rd District Court serves the Townships of Brownstown and Grosse Ile, and the Cities of Flat Rock, Gibraltar, Rockwood, Trenton, and Woodhaven. A search of the current docket calendar is offered, but not historical data.

  • Criminal Records
  • Required Informationname, years to search, DOB
  • Years AvailableCriminal records on computer since 1995, prior on microfilm and microfiche
  • Record Retrieval MethodsIn person only
  • Civil Records
  • Required Informationname, years to search
  • Years Available Civil records on computer from 1984, prior on docket books/ microfiche.
  
  

• 34th District CourtClick here to run on-site court house search

  The 34th District Court is in Wayne County and it holds both civil and criminal records on computer from 1984 onwards. Docket books and index cards record all records before this date. The name and the search years will be required in all cases, and criminal records also need the date of birth. Suppressed records will not be released but misdemeanors, small claims, civil cases lower than $25,000 and evictions are among those records that are held here.

  11131 Wayne Rd Romulus, MI 48174-1491	734-941-4462
  734-941-7530	8:30AM-4PM
  Jurisdiction	Misdemeanor, Civil Actions under $25,000, Eviction, Small Claims

  • Criminal Records
  • Required Informationname, years to search, DOB; also helpful: SSN
  • Years AvailableCriminal records on computer since 1984, prior on index cards and docket books
  • Record Retrieval MethodsMail, in person
  • Civil Records
  • Required Informationname, years to search
  • Years Available Civil records on computer from 1984, prior on docket books/ microfiche.
  
  

• 24th District Court - Allen Park & Melvindale Click here to run on-site court house search

  The 24th District Court for Allen Park and Melvindale in Wayne County has both criminal and civil records that can be accessed by the public. All non-public records are banned from release, as are those involving driving or probation. Requests for the retrieval of records must be made in person or by fax or mail. All civil records from 1992 onwards are on computer; criminal records from 1993 onwards are also computerized. Earlier records are hard copies.

  6515 Roosevelt Allen Park, MI 48101-2524	313-928-0535
  313-928-1860	8:30AM-4:30PM
  Jurisdiction	Misdemeanor, Civil Actions under $25,000, Eviction, Small Claims

  • Criminal Records
  • Required Informationname, years to search, DOB
  • Years AvailableCriminal records on computer since 1993, prior records stored as hard-copies
  • Record Retrieval MethodsFax, mail, in person
  • Civil Records
  • Required Informationname, years to search, case number
  • Years Available Civil records on computer from 1984, prior on docket books/ microfiche.
  
  

• 25th District CourtClick here to run on-site court house search

  Faxed or mailed requests for public records access can be made to the 25th District Court in Wayne County. You can also make requests by phone and in person. It deals with misdemeanor criminal actions and civil actions including evictions and small claims. Restricted records include those that have been expunged, and all records that have been suppressed. The name and years to look in are required for all enquiries. Add the date of birth to criminal requests as well.

  1475 Cleophus Lincoln Park, MI 48146	313-382-8603
  313-382-9361	9AM-4:30PM
  Jurisdiction	Misdemeanor, Civil Actions under $25,000, Eviction, Small Claims

  • Criminal Records
  • Required Informationname, years to search, DOB
  • Years AvailableCriminal records on computer since 1987, prior on docket books and cards
  • Record Retrieval MethodsMail, phone, fax, in person
  • Civil Records
  • Required Informationname, years to search
  • Years Available Civil records on computer from 1984, prior on docket books/ microfiche.
  
  

• 26-1 District CourtClick here to run on-site court house search

  Criminal and civil records at the 26-1 District Court in Wayne County have been held on computer from 1993 onwards. All records before this date exist on index cards. Requests for public records access must be made either in person, or by fax or mail. No phone calls are accepted. Misdemeanors, evictions, small claims and civil claims with a value of $25,000 or less are held on record here. Suppressed records cannot be accessed by anyone.

  10600 W Jefferson River Rouge, MI 48218	313-842-7819
  313-842-5923	8:30AM-4:30PM
  Jurisdiction	Misdemeanor, Civil Actions under $25,000, Eviction, Small Claims

  • Criminal Records
  • Required Informationname, years to search, DOB
  • Years AvailableCriminal records on computer since 1993, prior on index cards
  • Record Retrieval MethodsFax, mail, in person
  • Civil Records
  • Required Informationname, years to search
  • Years Available Civil records on computer from 1984, prior on docket books/ microfiche.
  
  

• 35th District Court Click here to run on-site court house search

  The 35th District Court in Wayne County holds computerized records of all civil and criminal cases from 1990 onwards. Records can be accessed in person or by mail or fax. The court’s jurisdiction handles misdemeanors, small claims and civil infractions among other areas. Certain records are suppressed, including those relating to sex offenders, adoptions, juveniles and mental health cases. Search years and a name are needed, plus the date of birth in all criminal cases.

  660 Plymouth Rd Plymouth, MI 48170	734-459-4740
  734-454-9303	8:30AM-4:30PM
  Jurisdiction	Misdemeanor, Civil Infractions, Civil Actions under $25,000, Eviction, Small Claims

  • Criminal Records
  • Required Informationname, years to search, DOB; also helpful: SSN, sex, signed release
  • Years AvailableCriminal records on computer since 1990
  • Record Retrieval MethodsFax, mail, in person
  • Civil Records
  • Required Informationname, years to search
  • Years Available Civil records on computer from 1984, prior on docket books/ microfiche.
  
  

• Frank Murphy Hall of Justice Click here to run on-site court house search

  The Frank Murphy Hall of Justice in Wayne County accepts requests for public records access in person or by mail. Both civil and criminal records can be accessed provided they are not restricted. Restricted files include those pertaining to sex offenders, juveniles and adoptions. The name of the person and the search years will be required at all times; the date of birth for criminal records will also be required. The court’s jurisdiction relates primarily to felonies.

  Frank Murphy Hall of Justice 1441 St Antoine, Rm 901 Detroit, MI 48226	313-224-2500
  313-224-2786	8:30AM-4:30PM
  Jurisdiction	Felony

  • Criminal Records
  • Required Informationname, years to search, DOB; also helpful: city where crime occurred, aliases
  • Years AvailableCriminal records on computer since mid 1974, prior on microfiche through 1976, archives off-site 1800s to 2000
  • Record Retrieval MethodsMail, in person
  • Civil Records
  • Required Informationname, years to search
  
  

Wayne County Court Recorder Offices