Clinton Township Recent Arrests
Clinton Township recent arrests are handled by the township police department and processed through the Macomb County court system. Clinton Township is one of the most populated communities in Macomb County and operates under a township government. The police department makes arrests within the township, and people booked on serious charges are transferred to the Macomb County Jail. You can search Clinton Township arrest records through county jail tools, statewide databases, or by contacting the police department for records. This page explains how to find and access arrest information in Clinton Township.
Clinton Township Overview
Clinton Township Police Arrest Records
The Clinton Township Police Department is at 37985 South Groesbeck Highway. The main phone number is (586) 493-7800. The department is one of the larger township police forces in Macomb County. Officers make arrests for crimes across the township, from retail fraud and drug offenses to assaults and domestic violence. After an arrest, the person is booked at the police station. Serious charges may lead to a transfer to the Macomb County Jail.
You can request copies of Clinton Township arrest reports by filing a FOIA request under MCL § 15.231. Submit the request in writing with the person's name and approximate arrest date. The township responds within five business days. Standard copy fees are around $1 per page. Certified copies cost more. Under MCL § 28.242, Clinton Township arrests are reported to the state, so they appear in databases like ICHAT within a few days of the booking.
Clinton Township Police Department
| Address | 37985 S. Groesbeck Hwy, Clinton Township, MI 48036 |
| Phone | (586) 493-7800 |
Macomb County Jail and Clinton Township
The Macomb County Sheriff operates the county jail that serves Clinton Township. People arrested on felony charges or held on bond often end up at the county jail. The jail has an online inmate search tool where you can look up current inmates by name. It shows booking dates, charges, and bond amounts. The system updates through the day as new people are booked in and others are released.
Clinton Township shares Macomb County with Warren, Sterling Heights, and several other cities. The county jail handles bookings from all of them. If the person you are searching for was already released, they will not appear in the online tool. For past booking records, file a request with the Macomb County Sheriff. Visit the Macomb County recent arrests page for more on county-wide resources.
Clinton Township Court Records
Criminal cases from Clinton Township arrests go to the 41B District Court. The court handles misdemeanors, arraignments, and preliminary exams for felony charges. Felonies that pass the preliminary hearing move to the Macomb County Circuit Court at 40 North Main Street in Mount Clemens. Both courts maintain public case records under MCL § 600.1420.
Search Clinton Township court cases through the MiCOURT portal for free. Enter a name or case number to find case status, hearing dates, and party information. Full case documents may need an in-person visit to the clerk. The Michigan Courts website provides links to both the 41B District Court and the Macomb County Circuit Court along with forms and contact info.
Note: Clinton Township cases heard in the 41B District Court are separate from the 41A District Court that covers Sterling Heights.
Search Clinton Township Arrests Online
ICHAT is the statewide criminal history search from the Michigan State Police. It costs $10 per lookup. You need a name and date of birth. Clinton Township arrests appear in ICHAT after they are reported. The tool covers felonies and serious misdemeanors from all Michigan jurisdictions.
OTIS is a free tool from the Michigan Department of Corrections. It tracks offenders in state prison or on parole. If someone arrested in Clinton Township received a state prison sentence, they will show up on OTIS. Search by name or MDOC number. People discharged in the last three years also appear in the system.
The MDOC homepage at michigan.gov/corrections gives access to OTIS and other corrections tools.
From the MDOC website you can run OTIS searches, find facility locations, and check parole information for people arrested in Clinton Township who ended up in state custody.
VINELink provides free custody alerts. Register to get notified when someone in the Macomb County Jail or a state facility is released or transferred. The service is open to the public.
Expunging Clinton Township Arrests
Under MCL § 780.621, Michigan's Clean Slate law allows expungement of old convictions. Two felonies can be set aside after 10 years and four misdemeanors after seven years. The petition goes to the Macomb County Circuit Court. The filing fee is $50. Waivers are available for those who cannot afford it. Violent crimes and sex offenses do not qualify.
MCL § 28.243 addresses arrest records that never led to a conviction. If charges were dropped or ended in acquittal, those records may be destroyed after a set period. Michigan Legal Help offers free tools and step-by-step guides to check eligibility. MCL § 445.1883 makes it illegal for commercial sites to charge for mugshot removal. Once a Clinton Township arrest record is expunged, it gets cleared from ICHAT and other public databases over the following months.
Macomb County Arrest Records
Clinton Township is in Macomb County. The county sheriff handles the jail and booking records for the entire county. For a complete look at Macomb County arrest records, visit the county page.
Nearby Cities
These cities are near Clinton Township in the Macomb County area.