Access Dearborn Recent Arrests
Dearborn recent arrests are processed by the Dearborn Police Department and handled through Wayne County courts. Located just west of Detroit, Dearborn is one of the larger cities in Wayne County. The police department makes arrests within city limits, and the Wayne County Jail holds people after booking. You can search for Dearborn arrest records through county jail tools, state databases like ICHAT, or by filing a records request with the police department. This page walks through each method for finding Dearborn arrest information.
Dearborn Overview
Dearborn Police Department Arrests
The Dearborn Police Department is at 16099 Michigan Avenue. The main phone number is (313) 943-2240. The department covers the entire city and makes arrests for a range of crimes. After an arrest, the person is booked at the police station. Depending on the charges, they may be held at the Wayne County Jail or released on bond. Dearborn Police handles its own records requests through the records division.
To get a copy of a Dearborn arrest report, file a Freedom of Information Act request under MCL § 15.231. You put the request in writing with the person's name and the date of the arrest. Standard copies run about $1 per page. The department has five business days to respond. If you receive public assistance, the first $20 in fees may be waived. All Dearborn arrests are reported to the state under MCL § 28.242, which means they feed into statewide criminal databases within a few days.
Dearborn Police also releases information about major arrests through press releases and public statements. You can check their website or call the non-emergency line for updates.
Dearborn Police Department
| Address | 16099 Michigan Ave, Dearborn, MI 48126 |
| Phone | (313) 943-2240 |
Wayne County Jail and Dearborn Bookings
The Wayne County Sheriff runs the county jail that processes Dearborn arrests. People held on felony charges or unable to post bond end up at the Wayne County Jail. The jail has an online inmate search tool. You can look up people currently in custody by name and see booking dates, charges, and bond amounts. The system updates as new bookings happen throughout the day.
Wayne County is the most populated county in Michigan. Dearborn shares it with Detroit, Livonia, Canton Township, and many other cities. The jail is one of the largest in the state and handles a high volume of bookings daily. Once someone is released, they drop off the online search. For older records, you file a request with the Wayne County Sheriff. See the Wayne County recent arrests page for full county-level resources and tools.
Note: Dearborn arrests on minor charges may result in a quick release, so the person might not appear in the Wayne County Jail search.
Dearborn Court Records
Criminal cases from Dearborn arrests go through the 19th District Court. It handles misdemeanors, arraignments, and preliminary exams for felonies. The court is at 22180 Michigan Avenue in Dearborn. Felony cases that pass the preliminary stage move to the Wayne County Circuit Court, also known as the 3rd Circuit Court, at the Coleman A. Young Municipal Center in Detroit.
The MiCOURT portal lets you search Dearborn court cases for free. Enter a name or case number to see case status, hearing dates, and parties. Court records are public under MCL § 600.1420. For full documents, contact the 19th District Court clerk or visit in person. The Michigan Courts website has more details on both the district and circuit courts.
Search Dearborn Recent Arrests Online
ICHAT from the Michigan State Police is the statewide criminal history tool. It costs $10 per search. You need a name and date of birth. Dearborn arrests show up in ICHAT after reporting. It covers felonies and serious misdemeanors. Pending cases and minor traffic tickets do not appear.
OTIS is a free tool from the Michigan Department of Corrections. It tracks people in state prison or on parole. If someone arrested in Dearborn got a state sentence, OTIS will show their record. You search by name or MDOC number. The tool also includes people discharged in the past three years.
The VINELink victim notification system at vinelink.com provides free custody status alerts for people in the Wayne County Jail or state facilities.
VINELink lets you register for free notifications when someone's custody status changes, including releases and transfers from Wayne County facilities.
Clearing Dearborn Arrest Records
Michigan's Clean Slate law under MCL § 780.621 lets people petition to remove old convictions from their record. Two felonies can be set aside after 10 years and four misdemeanors after seven years. The petition goes to the Wayne County Circuit Court. The filing fee is $50 with waivers available for those who cannot pay.
Not all offenses qualify. Violent crimes and sex offenses are excluded. Under MCL § 28.243, arrest records that did not result in a conviction may be destroyed after a set period. Michigan Legal Help has free tools to check your eligibility. MCL § 445.1883 prevents commercial websites from charging to remove mugshot photos. Once a Dearborn arrest is expunged, it gets removed from ICHAT and other public databases. The Michigan Sex Offender Registry is a separate state tool that tracks registered offenders.
Wayne County Arrest Records
Dearborn is one of the larger cities in Wayne County. The Wayne County Sheriff handles jail operations and booking records countywide. For a full look at arrest records across Wayne County, visit the county page.
Nearby Cities
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