Clinton Township 24 Hour Booking Records

Clinton Township 24 hour booking records are handled by the township police department and the Macomb County Jail. Located in Macomb County north of Detroit, Clinton Township is one of the most populated townships in Michigan. The police department processes arrests at its Utica Road headquarters and sends inmates to the county jail in Mount Clemens. You can search for Clinton Township booking records by calling police, checking the Macomb County inmate search online, or filing a formal records request. This page covers your options for finding 24 hour booking data from Clinton Township.

Clinton Township Police Records

The Clinton Township Police Department is at 37985 Utica Road, Clinton Township, MI 48036. Call (586) 493-7800 to reach records or non-emergency services. When officers make an arrest, they book the person at the station. The booking record logs the person's name, charges, physical description, and the date and time of the arrest.

Clinton Township does not have an online arrest log or public booking roster. To get booking information, call the police department or go to the station during business hours. Staff can tell you if someone was arrested and what charges they face. You can ask for copies of police reports, incident reports, and accident reports at the front window.

For a formal request, file under Michigan's Freedom of Information Act. Send a written FOIA request to the Clinton Township Police at 37985 Utica Road, Clinton Township, MI 48036. Under MCL 15.235, the department has five business days to respond. Copy fees apply at standard rates. Include the person's full name and the date of the arrest to help the staff find the right records.

Clinton Township 24 Hour Booking at Macomb County

Clinton Township is in Macomb County. The Macomb County Jail at 43565 Elizabeth Road, Mount Clemens, MI 48043 holds inmates from across the county. After a Clinton Township arrest, the person transfers to this facility for housing. Call (586) 469-5151 to check on someone held there.

The Macomb County Sheriff's Office has an online inmate search. You can look up anyone currently in custody by name. Results show charges, bond information, and booking dates. Clinton Township arrests appear in this system once the person arrives at the county facility and gets processed through intake. The search updates regularly as new bookings come in and people are released.

Under MCL 801.4, Macomb County Jail must keep records of all inmates. These records include the date and time of commitment, the charges, and the releasing authority. The county booking record often has more detail than the initial police booking, including bond amounts and court dates once those are set. If you need official copies of the county booking record, file a FOIA request with the Macomb County Sheriff's Office.

Search Clinton Township Arrest Records

Statewide tools can help when local Clinton Township records are not enough. The ICHAT system from the Michigan State Police costs $10 per search. You need a full name and date of birth. ICHAT shows felony convictions, serious misdemeanors punishable by more than 93 days under MCL 28.241, and pending charges. It does not show current jail bookings, but it tells you if someone has a criminal record in Michigan.

For court records, the MiCOURT case search is free. Clinton Township cases go through the 41-B District Court and the Macomb County Circuit Court. You can search by name or case number and find charges, hearing dates, and case outcomes. MiCOURT works best when you want to follow a booking from arrest through final disposition.

The screenshot below shows the Michigan OTIS search page run by the Department of Corrections.

The OTIS system tracks people under state corrections supervision. If a Clinton Township arrest leads to state prison, the offender's record shows up here with offense details and release dates.

VineLink is free and covers the Macomb County Jail. Sign up with a person's name and get custody status alerts by phone, email, or text around the clock.

Clinton Township Booking Record Details

A Clinton Township booking record has the person's full name, date of birth, gender, and physical traits. Height, weight, hair color, and eye color are all part of the record. The booking number is a unique ID assigned at intake. Charges are listed as they stand when the person is booked. They may change as the case moves through the Macomb County court system.

Mugshots are taken during the booking process. Clinton Township and Macomb County do not routinely publish mugshots online. You can request a copy through a FOIA request to the police department or the county sheriff's office. Under MCL 15.234, reasonable copy fees apply. Paper records cost about $0.10 per page at most offices. Under MCL 15.243, juvenile records and records from active investigations may be exempt from public release.

Clinton Township FOIA Process

Michigan's Freedom of Information Act at MCL 15.231 through MCL 15.246 gives you the right to request 24 hour booking records from any government body in the state. Clinton Township police must respond to a written request within five business days. If the request is complex, they can take up to ten more days with written notice.

Put your request in writing and send it to the Clinton Township Police Department at 37985 Utica Road, Clinton Township, MI 48036. Be specific. Include the person's full name, the date of arrest, and any booking or case numbers. Fees for copies run about $0.10 per page. Low-income requesters get the first $20 waived under the law. You do not need to state a reason for wanting the records. Anyone can ask.

Nearby Cities

These major cities near Clinton Township also handle 24 hour booking records through their own departments and the Macomb County system.