Search Farmington Hills Warrant Records
Farmington Hills warrant records are held by the Farmington Hills Police Department and the 47th District Court in Oakland County. The city has about 83,000 residents and is one of the larger suburbs in the metro Detroit area. The police department and the district court sit right next to each other on Eleven Mile Road, which makes it easy to handle records in one trip. You can search court records online through MiCOURT or the Oakland County Court Explorer. This page covers all the ways to find active warrants, bench warrants, and arrest records in Farmington Hills.
Farmington Hills Quick Facts
Farmington Hills Police Warrant Search
The Farmington Hills Police Department is at 31655 W. Eleven Mile Rd., Farmington Hills, MI 48336. Call (248) 871-2600 for records. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 4:30 PM. The records division handles warrant checks and gives out copies of arrest reports. Walk-in requests are accepted at the front desk during business hours.
Arrest warrants in Farmington Hills are issued by judges under MCL 764.1a. A sworn complaint showing probable cause is required. The warrant names the person, states the charge, and orders their arrest. Felony warrants never expire in Michigan. Misdemeanor warrants last six years per MCL 764.1b. Any peace officer in the state can serve a warrant under MCL 764.15.
The department also handles bench warrants and civil warrants. Bench warrants are issued when someone fails to show up for court. Officers serve these during patrol. If you want to check on a warrant, call the main number and ask the records clerk. Bring or provide the person's full name and date of birth for the check.
47th District Court Records
The 47th District Court is at 31605 W. Eleven Mile Rd., Farmington Hills, MI 48336. The phone number is (248) 871-2900. Hours run Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 4:30 PM. The court covers Farmington Hills and the city of Farmington. It handles misdemeanors, traffic cases, small claims, and civil disputes under $25,000.
Felony cases start at the 47th District Court with an arraignment. After that, they move to the Oakland County Circuit Court. Court clerks can look up case records and check if a bench warrant is open. You can view the register of actions for any public case at the clerk window. It lists every filing, hearing, and order from the beginning of the case.
Bench warrants must follow MCL 764.3. The court must explain why it issued a bench warrant rather than a summons. Missing a court date is the most common reason in Farmington Hills. If you think you might have an open bench warrant, the 47th District Court clerk can check for you. Call or stop in during office hours.
Note: The 47th District Court also covers the city of Farmington, so some records may involve cases from that neighboring community.
Oakland County and Farmington Hills Cases
Farmington Hills is in Oakland County. Felony cases from the 47th District Court transfer to the Oakland County Circuit Court for trial. The circuit court handles all felony warrants after arraignment. For felony warrant info on a Farmington Hills case, check with the Oakland County Clerk or use the Oakland County Court Explorer online.
Oakland County has over 1.2 million residents. It is one of the most populated counties in Michigan. The circuit court is at 1200 N. Telegraph Rd. in Pontiac. The county prosecutor files felony charges and can provide case status updates. For more on Oakland County warrant records, visit our Oakland County page.
Farmington Hills Warrant Records Online
The Oakland County Court Explorer covers the 47th District Court and the Oakland County Circuit Court. You can search by name, case number, or attorney. This tool often gives more detail than MiCOURT for Oakland County courts. It is free to use.
The MiCOURT Case Search is also free and covers the 47th District Court. Search by name or case number. It shows case status, charges, and hearing dates. MiCOURT does not flag active warrants. You need to read case details and look for bench warrant or failure to appear entries.
The screenshot below shows the Michigan Courts homepage, which links to the MiCOURT case search tool for Farmington Hills records.
From this page you can get to the search tools for both the 47th District Court and the Oakland County Circuit Court.
The Michigan ICHAT system costs $10 per search. Run by the Michigan State Police, it covers felony convictions and serious misdemeanors from across the state. You need the name, date of birth, race, and gender. ICHAT does not show active warrants or minor offenses.
The MDOC OTIS system tracks people under state corrections supervision. It shows current inmates, parolees, and probationers. If someone from Farmington Hills violated parole or probation, OTIS may have related warrant info. The system covers the last three years of MDOC data.
FOIA Requests for Farmington Hills Records
Michigan's Freedom of Information Act under MCL 15.231 gives you the right to request government records. Submit a FOIA request to the Farmington Hills Police Department or the 47th District Court for warrant records from closed cases. Write it down. Describe the records you need. No reason is required.
The agency has five business days to respond. They can take 10 more days for large requests. Copies cost $0.10 per page. Labor fees may apply for time-consuming searches. Active warrant records may be withheld under MCL 15.243 if release would interfere with law enforcement. Records from closed cases are generally available. You can send your request by mail, email, or drop it off at the records office.
Warrant Types and Resolution in Farmington Hills
Farmington Hills courts issue multiple warrant types. Arrest warrants follow a sworn complaint to a judge. Bench warrants target people who miss court dates. Search warrants let police search a location for evidence. Civil warrants can come from debt or code cases.
Search warrants in Farmington Hills must meet the standards of MCL 780.651. A judge issues them based on probable cause from a sworn affidavit. The warrant must describe the place to search and items to seize. Officers get 10 days under MCL 780.654 to execute the search. After that, the warrant expires. Returns of service are filed with the issuing court.
To resolve a warrant, turn yourself in at the 47th District Court or the Farmington Hills Police Department. Bring a valid ID. The court may set bond or a hearing date. For bench warrants, a lawyer can file a motion to quash before you go in. This sometimes helps avoid jail time. The outcome depends on the judge and the nature of the charge. It is wise to talk to a lawyer before taking action.
Court records are public under MCR 8.119. Anyone can view case files at the clerk's window. Sealed records and cases involving minors are not open to the public. Once a warrant is served and the case proceeds through court, those records become available through the clerk or the Michigan Courts website.
Nearby City Warrant Records
If you need warrant records from cities near Farmington Hills, these pages cover nearby areas. People can have cases in multiple jurisdictions across metro Detroit.