Westland Warrant Records
Westland warrant records are maintained by the Westland Police Department and the 29th District Court in Wayne County. The city has about 85,000 residents and sits in the western suburbs of Detroit. The police department has a records unit that handles warrant checks and arrest report requests. The 29th District Court is on Wayne Road and covers all misdemeanor and preliminary felony cases for Westland. You can also use the MiCOURT portal to search court records online. This page explains every method for finding active warrants, bench warrants, and related records in Westland.
Westland Quick Facts
Westland Police Department Warrant Search
The Westland Police Department is at 36701 Ford Rd., Westland, MI 48185. Call (734) 722-9600 for records. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 4:30 PM. The records unit handles warrant checks for the public. Walk-in requests are taken at the front desk. You need the full name and date of birth of the person you are looking up.
Arrest warrants in Westland are issued under MCL 764.1a. A sworn complaint must show probable cause. The warrant names the person, states the charge, and orders arrest. Felony warrants in Michigan do not expire. Misdemeanor warrants last six years under MCL 764.1b. Any peace officer statewide can serve them per MCL 764.15.
Westland police also deal with bench warrants and civil warrants. Bench warrants come when someone skips court. The patrol officers serve warrants during their regular shifts across the city. If you think there may be a warrant out for you or someone else, call the non-emergency number and ask for a records check.
29th District Court Records
The 29th District Court is at 6000 N. Wayne Rd., Westland, MI 48185. The phone number is (734) 722-8540. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 4:30 PM. This court covers Westland only. It handles misdemeanor trials, traffic cases, small claims, and civil disputes under $25,000.
Felony cases go through arraignment here. After that, they transfer to the Wayne County Circuit Court. Court clerks can look up case records and check for open bench warrants. The register of actions for each public case lists all filings, hearings, and orders from start to finish. You can view this at the clerk window.
Under MCL 764.3, the court must have a valid reason to issue a bench warrant over a summons. Missed court dates are the number one cause. If you are worried about a bench warrant, call the 29th District Court clerk. They can check and give you an answer fast.
Note: The 29th District Court only serves Westland. Cases in neighboring cities go to their own district courts.
Wayne County and Westland Felony Cases
Westland is part of Wayne County. Felony cases from the 29th District Court transfer to the Wayne County Circuit Court for trial. The circuit court handles felony warrants after arraignment. For felony warrant info tied to a Westland case, contact the Wayne County Clerk or search through the Wayne County CJIS system.
Wayne County is Michigan's most populated county with over 1.7 million residents. The circuit court is at 2 Woodward Ave. in Detroit. The county prosecutor handles all felony filings. For full details on Wayne County warrant records, see our Wayne County page.
Westland Warrant Records Online
The MiCOURT Case Search is free and covers the 29th District Court. Search by name or case number. It shows case status, charges, and hearing dates. MiCOURT does not directly flag warrants, so read through case details for bench warrant or failure to appear entries.
The screenshot below shows the Michigan Courts homepage, which connects to the MiCOURT case search for Westland court records.
From this page, you can search both the 29th District Court and the Wayne County Circuit Court.
The Michigan ICHAT system costs $10 per search. Run by the Michigan State Police, it shows felony convictions and serious misdemeanors statewide. You need the full name, date of birth, race, and gender. ICHAT does not cover active warrants or minor offenses. Results come back fast when no record exists.
The MDOC OTIS system tracks people under state corrections supervision. It covers inmates, parolees, and probationers. If someone in Westland violated parole, OTIS may show related warrant info. The tool only includes the last three years of MDOC records.
FOIA Requests for Westland Records
Under MCL 15.231, Michigan's Freedom of Information Act lets you request government records. File a FOIA request with the Westland Police Department or the 29th District Court for warrant records from closed cases. Put it in writing and describe what you want. You do not need a reason.
Agencies have five business days to respond. They can extend by 10 days for large requests. Copies are $0.10 per page. Labor fees apply for time-consuming searches. Active warrant records may be withheld under MCL 15.243 if disclosure would interfere with law enforcement. Closed case records are more often released. Send your request by mail, email, or in person at the records window.
Warrant Types and Resolution in Westland
Westland courts issue several warrant types. Arrest warrants come from judges based on sworn complaints. Bench warrants go out for missed court dates. Search warrants allow officers to search a property. Civil warrants can stem from unpaid fines or code violations.
Search warrants follow MCL 780.651. A judge must find probable cause from a sworn affidavit. The warrant must describe the place and items to seize. Officers have 10 days to carry it out under MCL 780.654. After that, the warrant expires. Returns of service are filed with the issuing court.
To resolve a warrant in Westland, you can turn yourself in at the 29th District Court or the police department. Bring valid ID. The court will set bond or schedule a hearing. Some people hire a lawyer to file a motion to quash a bench warrant before they turn themselves in. This can help avoid jail in some cases. It depends on the charge and the judge handling the matter. Legal advice is always a good idea if you are not sure how to proceed.
Court records in Westland are public under MCR 8.119. Anyone can look at case files at the clerk window. Sealed records and juvenile cases are restricted. After a warrant is served and the case proceeds through court, those records become available to the public through the clerk or the Michigan Courts website.
Nearby City Warrant Records
Need warrant records from cities near Westland? These pages cover other communities in the area. Checking nearby cities is helpful if someone has cases in more than one place.