Find Ann Arbor Bench Warrants

Ann Arbor bench warrants are managed through the 15th District Court, which serves only the city of Ann Arbor. Washtenaw County is home to the city, and the county's circuit court handles felony-level cases. You can search for bench warrant records using the MiCOURT online portal, by calling the court clerk, or by visiting the courthouse in person. Washtenaw County also has an online warrant review program that lets you start resolving certain warrants from your phone or computer. This guide covers the key resources for searching and understanding bench warrants in Ann Arbor.

Washtenaw County Bench Warrant System

Ann Arbor is the county seat of Washtenaw County. The 15th District Court at 301 E. Huron Street handles misdemeanor bench warrants, traffic cases, and civil matters within the city limits. For felony cases, the Washtenaw County Trial Court at the same address complex takes over. The county also has the 14A District Court for other parts of the county and the 14B District Court for Ypsilanti. But if the case is from Ann Arbor, it starts at the 15th.

The 15th District Court phone number is (734) 794-6750. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. The Washtenaw County Clerk's Office is at 200 N. Main Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48104, and can be reached at (734) 222-6720. They handle court record requests and certified copies. Copy fees are $2.00 per page. Certified copies cost $10.00 for the first page and $1.00 for each page after that.

Search Ann Arbor Bench Warrants Online

The MiCOURT Case Search tool is the main online way to look up bench warrants from the 15th District Court. Select the court, type in a name or case number, and you can see case records, charges, and docket entries. If a bench warrant has been issued, it will show in the case history. The search is free and does not need you to create an account.

Washtenaw County was a leader in online case resolution. The 14A District Court started an online warrant review program back in 2014. That system lets people with warrants submit requests from home to get a new hearing without being arrested first. The 15th District Court may also have similar resources through the Washtenaw County Courts portal. Check the site for the latest options. This kind of program is a real help for people who have old bench warrants they want to clear up.

Note: Online records from MiCOURT are not official court documents and should be verified with the clerk.

Ann Arbor Warrant Checks Through the Sheriff

The Washtenaw County Sheriff's Office at 2201 Hogback Road in Ann Arbor maintains all active warrants for the county. Their records division phone is (734) 971-3911. You can call them to ask if a bench warrant is active. In-person checks are also an option during business hours, Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. You will need to give your full name and date of birth. The warrant division keeps the LEIN database up to date, so any active warrant will show during a law enforcement check anywhere in Michigan.

The Washtenaw County online reporting portal handles things like theft reports and property damage, but it is not the place for warrant lookups. For warrants, stick with the sheriff's records division or the court. The Ann Arbor Police Department records section at (734) 794-6954 can also help you check on warrants that were issued through their cases.

Ann Arbor Police Department Records

The Ann Arbor Police Department is at 301 East Huron, Second Floor, inside the Justice Center. The non-emergency line is (734) 994-2911. The records section number is (734) 794-6954. You can also email them at a2policerecords@a2gov.org. They can confirm if a bench warrant exists for a case that went through their department. For court-issued warrants specifically, the 15th District Court clerk is still the best source of info.

Washtenaw County Court Records Portal

The Washtenaw County Courts website provides access to case search tools and court information for Ann Arbor.

Through the state courts system, you can find links to MiCOURT, the 15th District Court, and Washtenaw County Circuit Court records.

Nearby Cities With Bench Warrants

A few other qualifying cities are within reach of Ann Arbor. Each has its own court system for bench warrant cases.

• Canton Township (35th District Court, Wayne County)
• Livonia (16th District Court, Wayne County)
• Lansing (54A District Court, Ingham County)

Canton Township is about 20 miles east. Lansing is roughly 60 miles northwest. If the case you are looking for is from a different city, make sure to check the right court.