Canton Township Bench Warrants Search

Canton Township bench warrants are processed through the 35th District Court, which serves Canton, Plymouth, and Northville Township. Canton is a large charter township in Wayne County with a growing population. You can search for bench warrant records using the statewide MiCOURT system, by calling the court at its Plymouth location, or by visiting the courthouse in person. The Wayne County Circuit Court handles felony cases from the Canton area. This guide covers the main ways to look up bench warrant records in Canton Township.

Wayne County Handles Canton Township Cases

Canton Township is in Wayne County. The 35th District Court at 660 Plymouth Road, Plymouth, MI 48170 handles misdemeanor bench warrants, traffic cases, and civil matters for Canton residents. Call them at (734) 459-4740. The court is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. The 35th District Court also serves Plymouth and Northville Township, so some of the cases you find in the system may be from those communities rather than Canton itself.

For felony cases, the Wayne County Circuit Court (3rd Circuit) in Detroit takes over. Felony bench warrants that start with an arraignment at the 35th District Court eventually move to the circuit court. The 3rd Circuit Court website and the Odyssey Public Access portal cover those higher-level records. For most Canton Township bench warrants at the misdemeanor level, the 35th District Court is the right place to start your search.

Search Canton Township Warrants Online

The MiCOURT Case Search is the best free tool for looking up 35th District Court cases online. Select the court from the drop-down, enter a name or case number, and the system will show case records with docket entries. Look for warrant-related notes in the case timeline. The system is open to the public and does not cost anything to use.

MiCOURT will show you if a bench warrant was issued, but it may not reflect the current status. A warrant could have been recalled or served since the last update. To get real-time info, call the 35th District Court at (734) 459-4740 and ask the criminal division clerk. You can also check with the Wayne County Sheriff's warrant division at (313) 224-0414 for county-wide warrant status.

Note: Online case records are unofficial and should not replace certified court documents.

Canton Police Department Resources

The Canton Police Department website provides local public safety information and contacts for warrant-related questions.

Canton Police work with the 35th District Court to execute bench warrants in the township. Their main number is (734) 394-5400 for non-emergency inquiries.

How Canton Township Bench Warrants Work

A bench warrant from the 35th District Court gets issued when someone fails to show for a court date in Canton Township. The judge signs the warrant, and it enters the LEIN database. From that point, any officer in Michigan can see it and act on it. There is no set expiration for bench warrants in Michigan. They stay open until the court recalls them or the person resolves the case.

If you think you have a bench warrant from Canton Township, call the court first. The staff can tell you the bond amount and whether you can handle it by coming in during business hours. When you turn yourself in at the courthouse at 660 Plymouth Road, you will go through arraignment. The judge sets bond and a new court date. Some bench warrants have a preset bond that you can post without waiting for a judge. Others need a hearing first.

Canton Township Police and Court Records

The Canton Police Department is at 1150 S. Canton Center Road, Canton, MI 48188. The non-emergency line is (734) 394-5400. Their records division is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. You can call or visit to check on a bench warrant. The police execute warrants issued by the court but do not issue bench warrants themselves. For detailed case information, the 35th District Court clerk is a better source.

Court record copies from the 35th District Court follow standard Michigan fees. Regular copies cost about $1.00 per page. Certified copies are $10.00 for the first page plus $1.00 for each additional page. You can request records at the clerk's window during business hours. The Wayne County Clerk's Records Division at (313) 224-5530 handles circuit court records if the case moved to the felony level.

Nearby Cities With Bench Warrants

Canton Township is near several other qualifying cities where bench warrant records can be found.

• Livonia (16th District Court)
• Westland (18th District Court)
• Dearborn (19th District Court)
• Ann Arbor (15th District Court, Washtenaw County)
• Detroit (36th District Court)

Livonia and Westland are the closest, both in Wayne County. Ann Arbor is about 20 miles to the west in Washtenaw County. Each city has its own district court for handling bench warrants.