Canton Township Arrest Records
Canton Township recent arrests are processed by the Canton Township Police Department and go through Wayne County courts. The township sits in western Wayne County and has a large population that keeps its police force busy. Arrests made by Canton Police are booked locally, and people held on serious charges go to the Wayne County Jail. You can look up Canton Township arrest records using county jail tools, state databases, or FOIA requests to the police. This page covers all the ways to search for recent arrest information in Canton Township.
Canton Township Overview
Canton Township Police Department
The Canton Township Police Department is located at 1150 South Canton Center Road. The main phone number is (734) 394-5400. The department serves the entire township and handles all arrests within its jurisdiction. Canton Police deal with a range of crimes including theft, drug offenses, assaults, and traffic-related arrests. After booking, the person may be held at the police station or transferred to Wayne County custody for more serious charges.
To get copies of Canton Township arrest reports, file a FOIA request under MCL § 15.231. Write the request and include the person's name and date of arrest. The township has five business days to respond. Standard copy fees are about $1 per page. If you show financial hardship, the first $20 in fees could be waived. Canton Township reports all arrests to the state under MCL § 28.242, so records flow into statewide databases within 72 hours.
Canton Township Police Department
| Address | 1150 S. Canton Center Rd, Canton, MI 48188 |
| Phone | (734) 394-5400 |
Wayne County Jail and Canton Bookings
The Wayne County Sheriff operates the county jail that serves Canton Township. People arrested on felony charges or unable to make bond are transferred to the Wayne County Jail. The jail has an online inmate lookup tool. You can search by name to find who is currently in custody. The system shows booking dates, charges, and bond amounts. It updates throughout the day.
Canton Township is in the western part of Wayne County. It shares the county with Detroit, Dearborn, Livonia, and many others. The Wayne County Jail is one of the busiest in Michigan. If someone was already released, they will not show up in the online system. For older records, submit a written request to the Wayne County Sheriff. For full county resources, see the Wayne County recent arrests page.
Note: Canton Township Police may hold people briefly at their station before transferring them to Wayne County Jail for longer custody.
Canton Township Court Records
Criminal cases from Canton Township arrests go to the 35th District Court. It handles misdemeanors, arraignments, and preliminary hearings for felonies. The court is at 660 Plymouth Road in Plymouth. Felony cases that pass the preliminary stage move to the Wayne County Circuit Court (3rd Circuit) in Detroit for trial. Both courts keep public records under MCL § 600.1420.
The MiCOURT portal lets you search Canton Township court cases for free. Enter a name or case number to check case status, hearing dates, and parties involved. Full documents may require a visit to the clerk at the 35th District Court. The Michigan Courts website has links to both courts and filing instructions.
Search Canton Township Arrests Online
ICHAT from the Michigan State Police is the statewide criminal check tool. It costs $10 per search and needs a name and date of birth. Canton Township arrests show up in ICHAT once reported. It covers felonies and serious misdemeanors from all Michigan jurisdictions but does not show pending cases.
OTIS is free and run by the Michigan Department of Corrections. It tracks people in state prison or on parole. If someone arrested in Canton Township got a state sentence, OTIS will show their status. You can search by name or MDOC number. People discharged in the last three years are also in the system.
The OTIS offender tracking system at mdocweb.state.mi.us lets you search for offenders statewide.
OTIS allows you to search by name, MDOC number, or use filters to find offenders from Canton Township who are in state custody or on parole.
VINELink sends free custody alerts. You can register for notifications about someone in the Wayne County Jail or a state prison. It covers releases, transfers, and escapes. Anyone can use the service.
Clearing Canton Township Arrest Records
Michigan's Clean Slate law under MCL § 780.621 allows people to petition for expungement. Two felonies after 10 years and four misdemeanors after seven years can be set aside. The petition goes to the Wayne County Circuit Court. The fee is $50 with waivers for those who cannot pay. Not all offenses qualify.
Under MCL § 28.243, arrest records without a conviction may be destroyed after a set time. If charges were dropped or ended in acquittal, this applies. Michigan Legal Help has free tools to check eligibility. MCL § 445.1883 stops websites from charging to remove mugshots. Once a Canton Township arrest is expunged, it is removed from ICHAT and other public databases. The process takes several months after the court order.
Wayne County Arrest Records
Canton Township sits in Wayne County. The Wayne County Sheriff handles jail operations and booking records for all cities and townships in the county. For a full overview of Wayne County arrest records, visit the county page.
Nearby Cities
These cities are near Canton Township. Each has its own police force handling arrests.