Warren Bench Warrants Lookup

Warren is Michigan's third-largest city and sits in Macomb County. Bench warrants in Warren go through the 37th District Court, which also covers Center Line. The court moved to online case access in 2022, so newer cases can be searched through the MiCOURT system at no charge. For older warrant records, you need to contact the court or visit in person. This page explains the main ways to find bench warrant records in Warren and what the 37th District Court can tell you about your case.

Macomb County and Warren Warrants

Warren falls under Macomb County for all court and law enforcement matters. The 37th District Court has jurisdiction over both Warren and Center Line. Felony cases that start with a bench warrant at the district level get sent up to the Macomb County Circuit Court for trial. The Macomb County Sheriff's Office also assists with warrant enforcement across the county, including in Warren.

The 37th District Court has two locations. The main one for Warren is at 8300 Common Road, Warren, MI 48093. You can call them at (586) 574-4900. The Center Line office is at 7070 E. Ten Mile Road, Center Line, MI 48015, reachable at (586) 757-8333. Both locations are open Monday through Friday. The Warren office runs from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Note that the court closes for lunch from noon to 1:00 PM, and in-person payments are taken until 4:15 PM.

Search Warren Bench Warrants Online

The 37th District Court MiCOURT page links you straight to the online case search. Cases filed on or after January 1, 2022 are available online. You can search by name or case number. The results show case type, status, charges, and docket entries. If a bench warrant was issued on a case, it should appear in the case history. Older cases filed before 2022 are not in the online system. For those, you have to call the court or go in person.

Non-public records are not visible through the online portal. Only the defendant on a case can access non-public information, and they have to do it in person with identification. The MiCOURT statewide search also works for Warren cases. It pulls from the same database. The court's website says the online info is for informational use only and is not an official record.

Note: Warren was the first Model Michigan District Court to use the MiFile electronic filing system for civil cases.

Warren Court Resources

The City of Warren website connects you to local services and department contacts.

From the city's main page you can find links to the police department and public safety contacts for warrant-related questions.

37th District Court Bench Warrant Procedures

The 37th District Court is a busy operation. In 2024, the court saw 77,853 new cases. That breaks down to 63,488 traffic and parking cases in Warren, 4,003 in Center Line, 3,099 felony cases, and 4,151 misdemeanor cases in Warren alone. The court has four judges: Chief Judge John M. Chmura, Chief Judge Pro Tem Suzanne L. Faunce, Michael C. Chupa, and Steven M. Bieda. The court administrator is Annette Gattai-Ross.

If you have a bench warrant from the 37th District Court, the typical steps are to turn yourself in at the Warren courthouse, post bond if required, and get a new court date. Bond can be posted during business hours at the court. The court takes cash, checks, money orders, and credit cards. Credit card payments go through a third party. There is also a drop box for after-hours payments if you just need to pay a fine.

Certified copies of court records cost $10.00 plus $1.00 per page. Regular copies are $1.00 per page. The first copy of most forms is free, with extras at $1.00 each. If you need to file a motion to quash a bench warrant, the court forms page has downloadable documents you can use. You can also file civil documents through the MiFile system.

Checking Warren Warrants by Phone

You can call the 37th District Court criminal division at (586) 574-4900 and ask if a bench warrant is active. Give them the full legal name and date of birth. The staff can usually tell you if there is an open warrant on file. They can also tell you the bond amount and what steps to take next. For email questions, reach the court at courtinfo@37thdistrictcourt.org. Warren Police execute warrants issued by the court but do not maintain their own warrant database. For warrant checks, the court is the best first call.

Cities Near Warren With Court Records

If you need bench warrant records from nearby cities in the Macomb County area, these pages have the details.

• Sterling Heights (41A District Court)
• Clinton Township (41B District Court)
• Macomb Township (41A District Court)
• Detroit (36th District Court)
• Troy (52-4 District Court)

Sterling Heights and Clinton Township are the closest to Warren. Both are in Macomb County. Troy is in Oakland County but borders Warren to the west.