Michigan Public Records

• How do I find out in Michigan if I have outstanding warrants?
  Depending on where you need to look, Wayne County sheriff's department has an open public search of warrants, and Lansing and Midland release a list (as opposed to a data search form). If you are unsure, try as many public ones as possible. Active warrants or outstanding warrants (they mean the same thing) are issued by the courts/judges, who also have a copy of them.
• Where can I find, in Michigan, a copy of my court records?
  State, federal, city, and county courts will generally have separate sites to access their court records. For Michigan state courts, this link http://courts.mi.gov/Pages/default.aspxwill go to the courts' home page; then, you can navigate to case searches for appellate or supreme courts.
• Where can I find contact information for a property owner in Michigan?
  There is a state search of property records from the Michigan Land Bank and County Register of Deeds for more local searches. The county I checked (Wayne) has a free public search, and the statewide search does as well.
• How can I see the Michigan arrest records of a particular person?
  You will need to know where the arrest occurred unless it was by the Michigan state police. Then, each county of the city police department will have a process for the public to request a police arrest report. Some sites have been popping up showing arrests and mug shots online. They look similar to police arrest logs or booking lists, but they're not under the control of law enforcement. Law enforcement is generally the source of information published by their websites so that they will have the most up-to-date information. If you already know the area, you can directly go to the department which made the arrest and check their jail/inmate page. There are 83 counties in Michigan; if you don't know the area, you can do a people search to narrow the area. You have to keep in mind that searching for an address finds only that which tells you where the person lived, not where they were arrested. Checking all sources is good, as long as you know how current the information is and do not unknowingly rely on a single site, especially private sites that aren't updated or government county/city sites that are limited to their area.
• Where can I find, in Michigan, a copy of my marriage license?
  You can request marriage licenses from the Michigan vital records office online or by mail. Their webpage lists a phone number where you can ask for their policy in qualifying to obtain them.
• Where can I find in Michigan, a copy of my divorce record?
  Divorce cases are at the county level in Michigan. Larger and better-funded counties offer more options to obtain records, such as online case searches, regardless of whether it is a family, criminal, or civil case. Depending on where the divorce was filed, it can be free and instant to view the divorce record in places such as Wayne court or the state of Michigan's court webpages.
• Where can I find in Michigan and obtain my criminal history record so that I can work at a volunteer organization?
  The Michigan state police conduct background checks and waive the fees for non-profit charitable agencies. However, as a precaution, you should determine which background checks are acceptable to that company. If you qualify for the background check from the state police, it is the first one I would try based on the fact that it is a government agency and not a private company. Be aware that background checks can be broader than a criminal records search.
• Where can I find in Michigan which arrest records are public information?
  Arrest records are generally provided by the arresting police or sheriff's department. The state of Michigan's state police provides background checks which use a repository of arrests, charges, and convictions involving serious crimes. Other ways to look up recently arrested persons are by checking individual agencies throughout the state. Arrestee searches are found under terms such as inmates, jail, booking log, prison, custody, and offender. These lists can be found on police/sheriff department web pages. If anyone has used the state police's criminal history records search, please share with others the satisfaction of the results, accuracy, and whether it was worth the cost. There are free criminal court records across Michigan in local jurisdictions, also. You will need to check individual location sites, like Detroit's one, to see which are free online.
• Where can I find in Michigan, my son's legal documents?
  Juvenile records are not under the same guidelines as records of persons 18 and over. Therefore, the answer would be different if the subject could be either. Other factors that matter are whether it is criminal or civil, the court's venue or area or the trial, was there a trial, was there legal counsel, a guardian, public defender, or private practice attorney representing. Many bits and pieces of information are greatly helpful and do not disclose personal information.
• Where can I find the names of companies that went out of business in Michigan in 2013?
  Statistics from the bankruptcy courts show the number and types of filings, 7, 11, 13... individual cases can have different names as stats don't usually mention names of companies. Local periodicals show the larger companies which have filed. Bankruptcy filings are public records, but they may need to be individually viewed to see the names.
• Where can I find in Michigan the family tree of Jerry Lee-Potter, who just passed in 2011, including his father (same name), mother Beverly, and grandfathers and grandmothers?
  With common names, such as the one mentioned, searching becomes more complicated than more unique ones. Searches with common names can be helped with additional information such as the past city of residence, date of birth, or approximate and small details. Also, with a name that seems shortened, it would be best to mention whether that is the full legal name or a nickname that would not appear in public records. Any information can be helpful, even when it seems useless.
• Where can I find in Michigan if an offender is out on parole or sentenced to jail for a violation?
  If the offenders are in the custody of the Michigan's department of corrections, the doc's online inmate search shows a biographical profile of persons in their facility. You can see available public information of the inmate's status, description, probation or sentences, and supervision conditions.
• Where can I find in Michigan the death record for Russell Adams?
  Death records come in several different forms. Michigan Vital Records issued official records authorized service, which you can find on the state's department of health and human services with instructions; records go back as far as 1867. Same link as the birth records. The record can mean information. Therefore, death information can be viewed by looking up obituaries online. Clerks throughout the state can also issue death records if it occurred within their county.
• Where can I find in Michigan, my brother's father?
  The more detailed information, the better the search can be conducted and be successful. Even when there is little information, small factors such as where any trace can be found or mentioned as a possibility of accuracy should be noted. Many public records are free to search; however, it takes work to look in the many places where that open information can be found. Approximate age is beneficial; many free sites offer approximate ages.
• Where can I find in Michigan access to arson records from the 1990s?
  Look for the reports of arson in the local publications. In many instances, you can see where the source is mentioned. If a news organization can get them, so can the public. You can also check the police department's records division; there may be mention of arson reports posted on their site, similar to instructions when requesting arrest or incident reports.
• Where can I find in Michigan if an arrest warrant was issued?
  From which county is the warrant issued? For example, the district court in Lansing has a warrant list published online. There is a "See if you are on the warrant list: link that will open a pdf with a list of names that have warrants issued. There are others, but it would be easier to know where the warrant was given out of.
• Where do I find in Michigan, a divorce record?
  From the state of Michigan vital records office, or you can go to the courthouse and get them from the county legal records division; you will need to know which county.
• Where can I find in Michigan if someone died in my house?
  Check the laws on your own, significantly when they differ drastically from state to state. Michigan Seller Disclosure Act, 92 of 1993, discloses the property's physical condition. Some laws cover real estate agents, and other transfers, such as probate and others, do not fall under the same statutes.
• Where can I find in Michigan if arrest records are publicly available or only available to law enforcement members?
  Arrest records, more commonly known as arrest reports, are regularly requested by persons other than law enforcement. Common requestors are defense attorneys, prosecutors' offices, the individual arrested, and others that qualify by being related to the arrest/case/report. Policies imposed by departments can keep some from requesting arrest reports, and you can see these requirements on the individual police department's websites. An arrest report is a document produced by the arresting officer. An arrest record can be found in many places, such as databases showing persons in jail. These are inmate searches, names, jail lists, arrest logs, and other similar terms.
• How do I find Michigan police reports for York Creek Apartments in 2016?
  Several crime mapping services are free and open to the public. You will see icons of different crimes by location, and not all areas are not covered.
• How do I find information in Michigan on my deceased biological father?
  Do you already know the first, last and full middle name? Past residences? Date of death? Any known relatives? You will need to narrow it down by location if it's a common name. The location can then give you the names of relatives to expand your search.
• How do I find out in Michigan if a person in a state has been arrested?
  Local law enforcement, such as city police or county sheriffs, make most arrests. They tend to have their sites with inmates lists, sometimes called arrest logs. Periodicals such as local news also publish recent arrests online for the public.
• In Michigan, if I perform a search and subsequently print off the reports, is the subject of the search informed?
  The details for the "Internet Criminal History Access Tool (ICHAT)" (if that's the one that was used) can be accessed with the "Michigan Criminal Records" link below. That search is conducted by the Michigan state patrol and only informs about their service, not what other services do.
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• Michigan Attorney:
  Look up lawyers names, educational background, licensing, expiration and disciplinary history.
• Michigan Criminal Records:
  Where and How to Request Criminal Record Checks.
• Michigan Court Records:
  Criminal cases, civil filings, divorces, bankruptcy and judgments.
• Michigan Most Wanted:
  Photos and description of fugitives wanted by law enforcement agencies.
• Michigan Sex Offenders:
  Location and information of convicted sex offenders and predators by neighborhood.
• Michigan Prison and Jail Inmates:
  Database of available photos and details of jailed inmates in custody.
• Michigan Official Website:
  Government department official public web-portal.
• Michigan Open Public Record Act:
  Laws supporting public's right to inspect government documents.
• Michigan Public Records Request:
  A written request form inquiring about a public record may be used in finding specific files - the more descriptive, the more likely the record will be found..
• Michigan Birth Records:
  Certified or informational copy requests from official departments.
• Michigan Marriage Records:
  Date and location of marriage, name of groom and bride.
• Michigan Military Records:
  Military background from all five branches of service.
• Michigan Missing People:
  Photos, description and available details of persons reported missing to law enforcement.
• Michigan Cold Cases:
  Unsolved cold cases by law enforcement agencies still on record.
• Michigan Elected Officials:
  Names and contact information and public press releases of members elected to office.
• Michigan Driver License Records:
  Statewide information of drivers, vehicles, registrations and licensing procedures.
• Michigan Constitution:
  Political processes, amendments, proposals adopted by the state legislature, legal and political organizations.
• Michigan Health Department Inspections:
  Public health food safety, violations, retail or wholesale facilities, reports and enforcement.

• Total Violent Crime:
  43,686
• Murder And Nonnegligent Manslaughter:
  556
• Rape:
  7,235
• Robbery:
  5,350
• Aggravated Assault:
  30,545
• Total Property Crime:
  158,296
• Burglary:
  28,572
• Larceny Theft:
  111,980
• Motor Vehicle Theft:
  17,744

• Information About People and Demographics

• Total population of persons residing within the state
  9,883,640
• Estimate of the state's total residency
  9,938,492
• Percentage change of the total resident population
  -1%
• Net change of residents' total population
  -54,804
• Complete count of statewide resident population
  9,938,444
• Population estimate of residents less than 5 years of age
  616,055
• Estimated percentage of residents that are less than 5 years of age
  6%
• Estimate of residents that are less than 18 years of age
  2,349,892
• Estimated percentage of residents that are less than 18 years of age
  24%
• Percentage estimate of residents that are 65 years of age and older
  13%
• Estimate of residents that are 65 years of age and older
  1,339,772
• Total estimate percentage of female residents
  51%
• State's white resident population
  7,803,120
• State's black resident population
  1,400,362
• State's American Indian and Alaska Native resident populations
  62,007
• State's Asian resident population
  238,199
• State's Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander resident population
  2,604
• Statewide resident population of two or more races
  230,319
• Statewide resident population of Hispanic or Latino origin
  436,358
• Non Hispanic white resident population
  7,569,939
• Statewide percentage of white residents
  79%
• Statewide percentage of black residents
  14%
• Statewide percentage of American Indian and Alaska Native residents
  1%
• Statewide percentage of Asian residents
  2%
• Statewide percentage of Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
  0%
• Statewide percentage of Two or more races
  2%
• Statewide percentage of Hispanic or Latino Origin
  4%
• Statewide percentage of non Hispanic white
  77%

• Vital Statistics

  Births and deaths occurring in Michigan
• Births
  125,261
• Deaths
  86,721
• Infant death occurring within the state of persons one year of age or less
  995
• Percentage of persons with the same residence of one year or more
  85%

• Resident Background Information

  Education and background history of Michigan Residents
• Percentage of foreign born population in the state
  6%
• Percentage of residents 5 years of age and older that speak languages other than English at home
  9%
• Percentage of persons from 25 years of age and older with high a school education or higher
  87%
• Percentage of persons from 25 years of age and older with bachelor's degree or higher
  25%
• Total number of Veterans
  751,248

• Current Housing and Real Estate Data

  Households located in Michigan
• Average time spent commuting to work for person 16 years and over not working from their personal residence
  24 Min
• Housing unit estimates
  4,541,680
• Net change of housing units estimates
  307,418
• Housing unit estimates - percentage change
  7%
• Percentage of the state's housing units being occupied by owners
  75%
• Median value of the state's housing units being occupied by owners
  $147,500
• Percentage of housing in structure of multi dwelling units
  18%
• Total number of households
  3,860,160
• Average size of households
  3

• Michigan Employment Data

  Income, earnings and payrolls of people residing within the State
• Per capita income in the past 12 months in dollars adjusted to inflation
  $25,172
• Statewide income of median households in Michigan
  $45,254
• Percentage of persons living in poverty
  16%
• The personal income of persons employed
  $345,940
• Per capita income of persons employed
  $34,423
• Labor force of civilian workers
  4,888,722
• The unemployment of the civilian labor force
  665,020
• The rate of unemployed civilian labor force
  14%
• Employment of person relating to all industries
  5,454,613
• Net change of employment in all industries
  -174,885
• People employed by the government
  671,033
• Earnings by persons working in all industries
  262,266,065
• Average earnings per job in all industries
  48,082
• Number of private non farm establishments
  229,310