How do I search Wayne County Circuit Court records?
Use the Third Judicial Circuit case search page and accept the Odyssey Public Access terms. OPA provides case search results, registers of action, and civil judgments for publicly accessible cases, but filed documents are not available online. For paper records, use the public kiosks in the lower level of Coleman A. Young Municipal Center or contact the Wayne County Clerk's Office. More detail on the Wayne County court records page.
Are Odyssey results official records?
No. The Third Circuit says Odyssey information is a service and is not an official court record. The court does not certify Odyssey records or search results and is not responsible for errors or omissions. Certified records must be requested from the proper clerk or court office. For certified copies, see the Wayne County Clerk page.
Can I use Wayne County online court records for a background check?
No. The Third Circuit says Odyssey should not be used for background checks. The 36th District Court gives the same warning for its Case Inquiry System. Name searches can be unreliable because multiple people may share names and dates of birth, and aliases may be used. For background checks, use FCRA-compliant consumer reporting agencies or Michigan State Police CHR.
Where do I get divorce records in Wayne County?
Divorce records are civil/family circuit court records. The Wayne County Clerk Records Division says civil court records, including divorce records, are available from 1942 to present. Use Third Circuit case search for case information, then order copies from the Records Division in person, by mail, email with GovPayNow receipt, or VitalChek. More on the marriage and divorce records page.
Where is the Wayne County Clerk Records Division?
The Records Division is at Coleman A. Young Municipal Center, Room LL-61, 2 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48226. Phone (313) 224-5530. Fax (313) 967-3712. Email wcrecordroom@waynecountymi.gov.
How much are Wayne County Clerk court record copies?
The Clerk Records page lists uncertified Xerox copies at $2 per page. Certified or authenticated copies include a $10 seal charge plus a per-page fee. The page text is inconsistent on whether certification per-page is $1 or $2, so verify with the Records Division before ordering.
How do I search 36th District Court cases?
Use the 36th District Court Case Inquiry System from the court's "Look Up a Case / Balance" page. It provides public access to the Register of Actions and court schedule for cases filed from 1990 to present. Document images are not available. More on the Third Circuit and district court page.
What is a Register of Actions?
The 36th District Court defines a Register of Actions as the permanent case history with essential information relating to a specific case. It is not a certified record, but it helps users see case events, dates, and status. See the Wayne County court dockets page for the full read.
How do I search for a Wayne County inmate?
Use the Wayne County Sheriff Inmate Search at inmateinquiry.waynecounty.com. The form searches by Name, Subject Number, Booking Number, In Custody, Booking From/To Date, and Housing Facility. Results show Name, In Custody, and Multiple Bookings. See the Wayne County inmate records page for the full lookup, visitation, mail, and bond detail.
What does a Wayne County inmate profile show?
The sample profile inspected showed name, subject number, age, booking number, booking date, total bond amount, booking origin, bond number, bond amount, charges, court date, charge description, offense date, docket number, sentence date, disposition, sentence length, crime class, and arresting agency.
Who do I call for inmate information?
The Sheriff's Office lists inmate information at (313) 224-0797. For specific charge, court case, or bond type information, the Sheriff says to contact the court of jurisdiction because that court has the most up-to-date information.
How do I post bond for someone in Wayne County Jail?
Bonds are generally accepted at the Wayne County Jail 24/7, 365 days a year, except Monday-Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. when cash bonds and fines should be paid at the court of jurisdiction. Bring valid ID. Accepted methods include $20+ denominations, cashier's and certified checks, and major cards with an 8% processing fee. See the warrant search page for the full bond rules.
How does inmate property release work?
Property is released Monday-Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The inmate needs a WCSO-ADF ID armband. A third party may pick up property only after the inmate signs a Property Release Form naming that person, and the third party must present valid ID.
What are Wayne County ADF visitation hours?
ADF social visitation is 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Remote video visit hours are 8:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., and 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Verify current scheduling through the official sign-up link.
What ID do I need for jail visitation?
Acceptable IDs include the City of Detroit Municipal Identification Card, federal military ID, passport, state ID, or state driver's license. Attorneys must also present a valid bar card with P-number for professional visits.
How do I send mail to a Wayne County inmate?
Personal mail is digitally delivered through inmate tablets. Send to Wayne County Adult Detention Facility, Detroit, MI, Inmate First and Last Name (Booking Number), P.O. Box 247, Phoenix, MD 21131. Books, packages, checks, and money orders are not accepted.
How do I put money on an inmate account?
Use TouchPay online at touchpayonline.com with Wayne County facility number #248211 and the inmate's 10-digit booking number, or call TouchPay at (866) 204-1603. Lobby kiosks are on the first floor of the CJC Administration Building near the Visitation Center.
How do I apply for a marriage license in Wayne County?
Read the Clerk's marriage page, complete the eVitals application, then schedule an appointment. Wayne County residents apply through Wayne County. If both parties are non-Michigan residents, apply in the county where the marriage will occur. Call (313) 967-6938 for time-sensitive appointment issues.
What does a Wayne County marriage license cost?
The fee is $30 if one or both applicants is a Wayne County resident and $40 if both parties are non-Wayne County residents. Certified copies cost $24 for the first copy and $7 for each additional copy purchased at the same time.
Where do I file probate documents?
Wayne County Probate Court is at 1307 Coleman A. Young Municipal Center, 2 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI 48226. Filing hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The court publishes specific "Where Do I File" guidance and department emails. See the Wayne County Probate Court records page.
How much does a Wayne County probate case cost?
Common probate petitions such as guardianship, conservatorship, deceased estate, supervision of trust, and civil actions cost $175. Small estates cost $25 plus inventory fee and $12 certification fee. Copy fee is $2/page; certified documents are $10 plus $1/page certification fee.
Can court staff help me fill out probate forms?
No. Wayne County Probate Court states Michigan law prohibits court employees from providing legal advice and completing forms, petitions, or documents, citing MCL 700.1211. The court links to legal aid resources and form instructions.
How do I request 36th District Court records?
Use the 36th District Court Request for Court Records form. All fields must be completed. Copies cost $1.25 per page. The form asks for requestor name, address, city/state/ZIP, phone, email, date, case type, case numbers, requested documents, and preferred delivery method. See traffic court records.
Can I pay a Detroit traffic ticket online?
Yes. The 36th District Court payment page says tickets can be paid online, by phone 24 hours a day in English or Spanish at 1-855-798-1547, by DivDat kiosks, by mail, by lobby drop box, or at the cashier window Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
What happens if I miss a scheduled traffic hearing?
The 36th District Court's online scheduling terms warn that failure to appear for the hearing scheduled through the Online Scheduling Service will result in a Default Judgment. Adjournments are not automatic and must be requested in person for just cause under the court's protocol.
Can I clear a Michigan conviction?
Michigan allows eligible convictions to be set aside under MCL 780.621 and related statutes. MSP says application changes took effect April 11, 2021, and automatic Clean Slate set aside took effect in April 2023. Applications must be filed in the convicting court. See the arrest records page for more.
Does expungement remove a traffic conviction from my driving record?
Not necessarily. MCL 780.621c says an order setting aside a traffic conviction does not require removal or expungement from the driving record maintained by the Michigan Secretary of State. See the traffic court records page for the full split between court and driver records.
How do I get a certified court record?
Use the clerk or records office for the court that holds the case. Third Circuit and 36th District online systems are not certified records. Wayne County Clerk certified or authenticated documents must be mailed because of the raised seal. See the Wayne County Clerk page.