Kalamazoo Bench Warrant Search

Bench warrants in Kalamazoo, Michigan come from the 8th District Court for misdemeanor cases and the 9th Circuit Court for felony matters. Both courts operate out of the Judge Charles A. Pratt Justice Center in downtown Kalamazoo. Whether you need to check for an active bench warrant or look up case records from a Kalamazoo court, there are several search methods available. The Kalamazoo County Sheriff's Records Division can verify warrants by phone, and the 8th District Court offers an online case search tool. This page covers where to search, who to contact, and what steps to take if there is an active bench warrant tied to a Kalamazoo case.

Kalamazoo 8th District Court Warrants

The 8th District Court handles misdemeanor bench warrants for Kalamazoo. The court is at 330 Eleanor Street, Kalamazoo, MI 49007. The main phone number is (269) 384-8171. Court Administrator Kevin M. Tatroe can be reached at (269) 384-8024. Deputy Court Administrator Scott D. Coffey is at the same number. Hours are Monday through Thursday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, and Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The offices stay open through the lunch hour.

Chief Judge Kathleen P. Hemingway leads the court at (269) 321-3634. Chief Judge Pro Tempore Alisa Parker-LaGrone is at (269) 383-8652. The probation services director is Craig VanDyke at (269) 383-8966. If a bench warrant stems from a probation violation at the 8th District Court, the probation department is the first place to call.

The court's criminal division at (269) 384-8171 handles all misdemeanor criminal cases, felony preliminary examinations, and bench warrant processing. Deputy Court Managers Linda Garcia at (269) 384-8075, Christina Taylor at (269) 384-8033, and Crystal Roberts at (269) 384-8170 can help with case-specific questions. Financial services are managed by Rebecca May at (269) 384-8012.

The 8th District Court has an online case search at districtindex.kalcounty.com. Enter a defendant name or case number. The system shows the register of actions, which may include bench warrant entries. Check for warrant flags in the case status. The court also accepts certain documents by email for the criminal and traffic divisions, though initial filings that require fees must be done in person or by mail.

Kalamazoo 9th Circuit Court Bench Warrants

The 9th Circuit Court handles felony bench warrants for Kalamazoo and all of Kalamazoo County. The main courthouse is at 227 W. Michigan Avenue, Kalamazoo, MI 49007. The phone is (269) 383-8837. The Family Division is at 1536 Gull Road, Kalamazoo, MI 49048. Hours are Monday through Thursday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, and Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Five elected Circuit Judges serve Kalamazoo County. One elected probate judge and one elected district judge also work in the Family Division.

Circuit Court bench warrants include the defendant's full name, date of birth, physical description, case number, the presiding judge, felony charge classification, statutory citations, bond amount and conditions, failure to appear date, probation violation details, attorney of record, and last known address. These warrants get entered into the LEIN database for statewide enforcement.

The Kalamazoo County Clerk at 201 W. Kalamazoo Avenue, Kalamazoo, MI 49007 serves as the Clerk of Circuit Court. The phone is (269) 383-8840. They maintain circuit court records, provide certified copies, and handle record requests. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Kalamazoo County Warrant Verification

The Kalamazoo County Sheriff's Office at 1500 Lamont Avenue, Kalamazoo, MI 49048 handles warrant verification for the entire county. The Records Division number is (269) 383-8748. Call during business hours, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The public counter closes at 4:30 PM. Give the person's full legal name and date of birth. Staff will check the warrant database. In-person visits require a government-issued photo ID. The main sheriff number is (269) 383-8821.

Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety handles law enforcement for the city itself. For warrant questions within city limits, contact them at (269) 337-8994. Their office is at 150 E. Crosstown Parkway, Kalamazoo, MI 49001. They can verify city-related warrants and point you to the right court.

The MiCOURT Case Search covers Kalamazoo County courts. Select Kalamazoo County and the right court type. Search by name or case number. The system shows case records with docket entries. Some cases display only 7 years of history. Certain sensitive cases may be restricted, and active warrants may not display until they are executed. For real-time warrant status, call the sheriff or the court clerk.

The 8th District Court has public access terminals at 330 Eleanor Street. Walk in during court hours and use the terminals for free. Staff can help you navigate the system if needed.

Resolving Kalamazoo Bench Warrants

Turn yourself in at the court that issued the warrant. For 8th District Court warrants, go to 330 Eleanor Street during business hours. For 9th Circuit Court warrants, go to 227 W. Michigan Avenue. Bring your ID. The court will arraign you and set a new hearing date. Bond may be required.

A lawyer can file a motion to quash the warrant. That asks the judge to recall it without arrest. The State Bar of Michigan referral line at (800) 968-0738 connects you with attorneys in the Kalamazoo area. Michigan Legal Aid provides free services to people who qualify. If you cannot afford a lawyer and get arrested, the court will appoint one. The Kalamazoo Probate Court at 1424 Gull Road handles guardianship and mental health matters if those are tied to the bench warrant.

Court record copies from the 8th District Court cost $2 per page for standard copies and $10 for the first certified page plus $1 for each additional page. Contact the Clerk's Office at (269) 384-8171 for district court requests. For circuit court records, call (269) 383-8840. FOIA requests for sheriff's office records go to the Records Division at 1500 Lamont Avenue. The response time is 5 business days with a possible 10-day extension.

• Visit 330 Eleanor Street for 8th District Court warrants
• Visit 227 W. Michigan Avenue for 9th Circuit warrants
• Call (269) 383-8748 to check warrant status first
• Post bond at the court during business hours
• Hire a lawyer to file a motion to quash

Nearby Cities

Kalamazoo is in southwestern Michigan. The closest qualifying cities with their own bench warrant courts are in the greater metro region.