Where do recent arrests show up in Michigan?

Michigan recent arrests: County-level — each of 83 county sheriffs and city police via Michigan Sheriffs' Association (https://www.misheriff.org/). Wayne County (Detroit), Oakland County, Macomb County, Kent County (Grand Rapids) for largest. Statewide criminal history: Michigan State Police ICHAT (…

How do I look up an arrest in Michigan?

To look up an arrest in Michigan, the Michigan State Police ICHAT (Internet Criminal History Access Tool) at https://apps.michigan.gov/ichat/ provides statewide name-based searches for $10. The MDOC Offender Tracking Information System (OTIS) at https://mdocweb.state.mi.us/OTIS2/otis2.aspx shows cur…

Where do recent arrests show up in Michigan?

For recent arrests in Michigan, the Michigan State Police Crime Statistics at https://www.michigan.gov/msp/divisions/cjic provides aggregate data. Each county sheriff and city police releases its own arrest log. Wayne County (Detroit) Sheriff at https://wcsheriff.com/, Oakland at https://www.oakgov.…

How do I get a criminal background check in Michigan?

To get a criminal background check in Michigan, use the Michigan State Police ICHAT (Internet Criminal History Access Tool) at https://apps.michigan.gov/ichat/ — name-based statewide searches cost $10. For fingerprint-based statewide and FBI checks, use the MSP Live Scan vendors network. The MSP Cri…

Where do I get an official criminal history report in Michigan?

For an official criminal history report in Michigan, use the Michigan State Police ICHAT (Internet Criminal History Access Tool) at https://apps.michigan.gov/ichat/ — name-based statewide checks cost $10. For fingerprint-based statewide and FBI-level checks (required for many licenses and employment…

How do I look up a court case in Michigan?

To look up a court case in Michigan, use the Michigan One Court of Justice public access at https://micourt.courts.michigan.gov/. Free name and case-number search returns district court, circuit court, court of appeals, and supreme court records statewide. Probate cases are searched at the county Pr…

Common Questions About Public Records in Highland Park

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⚰️ How do I look up a death record in Michigan? ▼

To look up a death record in Michigan, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Vital Records at https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/ issues certified death certificates for $34. Records from 1867 forward are at the state level; older records may be at the County Clerk. Order online via VitalChek, by mail to MDHHS Vital Records, PO Box 30721, Lansing, MI 48909 (517-335-8666), or in person at the State office. Only the spouse, parents, children, siblings, or legal representatives can obtain certified copies under MCL 333.2882. Genealogy records (75+ years old) are open at the Michigan Library and Archives at https://www.michigan.gov/mhc. Sources: MDHHS Vital Records (https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/), MI Library and Archives (https://www.michigan.gov/mhc/).

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💍 How do I get a copy of a marriage record in Michigan? ▼

To get a copy of a marriage record in Michigan, contact the County Clerk in the county where the license was issued. Each county clerk maintains marriage records (e.g., Wayne at https://www.waynecountymi.gov/elected/clerk/, Oakland at https://www.oakgov.com/courtclerks/, Kent at https://www.accesskent.com/). Statewide marriage records since 1867 are at the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Vital Records at https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/ for $34. Marriage licenses are public records under Michigan FOIA (MCL 15.231); certified copies cost about $14 at the County Clerk. Sources: MDHHS Vital Records (https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/), MI Counties (https://www.micounties.org/).

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🏠 Where do I find a deed or property record in Michigan? ▼

For a deed or property record in Michigan, contact the Register of Deeds in the county where the property is located. The Michigan Association of Registers of Deeds directory is at https://www.miard.com/. Major county registers: Wayne (Detroit) at https://www.waynecounty.com/elected/clerk/register-of-deeds.aspx, Oakland at https://www.oakgov.com/clerkrod/, Kent (Grand Rapids) at https://www.accesskent.com/, Macomb at https://macombgov.org/. Michigan FOIA (MCL 15.231) makes deeds public; recording fees average $30 per first page. Sources: MI Association of Registers of Deeds (https://www.miard.com/), MI Cities (https://www.michigancounties.org/).

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Highland Park, Michigan · Public Records

Highland Park Public Records, Court Cases & Arrests

Search court records, arrest information, criminal history, and police reports for Highland Park, located in Wayne County, Michigan. All records linked here come from official government sources.

Records access in Highland Park

Key landmarks in Highland Park include the historic Highland Park Ford Plant, which played a key role in the automotive industry, and the beautiful Highland Park Community Center, a hub for local events and activities. The city is also home to the renowned Woodward Avenue, a major thoroughfare that has been a significant route since the early days of Detroit's automotive boom. Neighborhoods such as the Highland Park Historic District showcase the architectural heritage of the area, featuring homes built in various styles from the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Crime statistics · Highland Park · FBI UCR 2024

Reported offenses for the Highland Park jurisdiction, total population 11672. Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting program.

Violent crimes	Property crimes
Total: 250 Murder & non-negligent manslaughter: 9 Rape: 16 Robbery: 96 Aggravated assault: 209	Total: 648 Burglary: 172 Larceny / theft: 277 Motor-vehicle theft: 199 Arson: 26

Reporting period: calendar year 2024.

Highland Park · Population & demographics

Total population	11776
White	3.2%
Black or African American	93.5%
Asian	0.4%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	1.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial count.

Michigan public records law

Records held by Highland Park city offices, the Wayne County Sheriff, and the Wayne County courts are subject to the Michigan Freedom of Information Act (MCL § 15.231).

Where to file a records request in Highland Park

Police records: file with the Highland Park Police Department or via the Wayne County Sheriff for unincorporated areas.

Court records: Wayne County courts handle criminal, civil, family, and probate matters.

Booking and inmate records: Wayne County Sheriff publishes a public inmate roster including booking photos and charges.