Find Livonia Recent Arrests
Livonia recent arrests are managed by the Livonia Police Department and processed through Wayne County courts. A western suburb of Detroit, Livonia is one of the larger cities in Wayne County by population. The police department handles all arrests in the city, and people held on serious charges go to the Wayne County Jail. You can search for Livonia arrest records through the county jail lookup, statewide tools like ICHAT and OTIS, or by requesting reports from the police. This page covers the main ways to look up recent arrests in Livonia.
Livonia Overview
Livonia Police Department Arrests
The Livonia Police Department is at 15050 Farmington Road. The main phone number is (734) 466-2470. The department has a strong presence in the community and makes arrests across the city for all types of offenses. After a Livonia arrest, the person is booked at the police station. More serious charges may lead to a transfer to the Wayne County Jail. The records division at the police department handles requests for arrest reports and incident reports.
You can get copies of Livonia arrest reports through a FOIA request under MCL § 15.231. Submit a written request with the person's name, the approximate date of the arrest, and the specific records you need. The department has five business days to respond. Copy fees are typically $1 per page. Certified copies cost more. If you can prove financial hardship, the first $20 in fees may be waived.
All Livonia arrests are reported to the state under MCL § 28.242, feeding into ICHAT and other statewide databases.
Livonia Police Department
| Address | 15050 Farmington Rd, Livonia, MI 48154 |
| Phone | (734) 466-2470 |
Wayne County Jail and Livonia Bookings
The Wayne County Sheriff runs the jail that serves Livonia and the rest of the county. People arrested in Livonia on felony charges or held without bond are transferred to the Wayne County Jail. The jail has an online inmate search tool. You can look up who is currently in custody by name. The tool shows booking dates, charges, and bond amounts. It updates as new bookings and releases happen.
Livonia is part of Wayne County, along with Detroit, Dearborn, Canton Township, and many other communities. The county jail is one of the largest in the state. If the person you are looking for was released, they will not appear in the online tool. For past booking records, you would need to file a FOIA request with the sheriff's office. For more county-level resources, visit the Wayne County recent arrests page.
Livonia Court Records After Arrest
Criminal cases from Livonia arrests go to the 16th District Court. It handles misdemeanors, arraignments, and preliminary exams for felonies. The court is at 15050 Farmington Road in Livonia, in the same complex as the police department. Felony cases that pass the preliminary hearing move to the Wayne County Circuit Court (3rd Circuit) in Detroit for trial.
You can search Livonia court cases on the MiCOURT portal for free. Enter a name or case number to check case status, hearing dates, and party names. Court records are public under MCL § 600.1420, though some categories like juvenile cases are sealed. For full documents, visit the 16th District Court clerk or contact them by phone. The Michigan Courts website has links to both courts.
Note: The 16th District Court in Livonia shares a building with the police department, making it convenient for in-person records requests.
Search Livonia Recent Arrests Online
ICHAT is the statewide criminal history tool from the Michigan State Police. It costs $10 per search. You need a name and date of birth. Livonia arrests show up in ICHAT after reporting. The tool covers felonies and serious misdemeanors. It does not show pending cases or minor traffic offenses.
OTIS is a free tool from the Michigan Department of Corrections. It tracks people in state prison or on parole. If someone arrested in Livonia received a state sentence, OTIS will have their info. You can search by name or MDOC number. People discharged in the last three years also appear.
The Michigan State Police website at michigan.gov/msp provides access to ICHAT and other law enforcement tools.
From the Michigan State Police site you can run ICHAT checks, access the sex offender registry, and find other statewide databases for Livonia arrest records.
VINELink provides free custody alerts. Register for notifications when someone held in the Wayne County Jail or a state facility is released or transferred. The service is available to anyone.
Clearing Livonia Arrest Records
Under MCL § 780.621, Michigan's Clean Slate law lets people petition to expunge old convictions. Two felonies can be set aside after 10 years and four misdemeanors after seven years. The petition goes to the Wayne County Circuit Court. Filing costs $50, with waivers for those who cannot pay. Violent crimes and sex offenses are excluded.
MCL § 28.243 covers arrest records that did not lead to a conviction. If charges were dropped or dismissed, those records may be removed. Michigan Legal Help has free tools to check if you qualify. MCL § 445.1883 makes it illegal for websites to charge money to take down mugshot photos. Once a Livonia arrest is expunged, it gets cleared from ICHAT and other databases over the next several months. The Michigan Sex Offender Registry is a separate state database not affected by expungement.
Wayne County Arrest Records
Livonia is one of the larger cities in Wayne County. The county sheriff handles the jail and booking records countywide. For a complete look at arrest records across Wayne County, check the county page.
Nearby Cities
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