Find Wyoming Bench Warrants
Bench warrants in Wyoming, Michigan are issued by the 62A District Court, which serves the city for misdemeanor criminal cases, traffic violations, and civil matters. Wyoming is in Kent County, so felony bench warrants go through the 17th Circuit Court in Grand Rapids. If you want to search for a bench warrant tied to a Wyoming case, you can use online tools like MiCOURT, contact the court clerk by phone, or visit the Wyoming Police Department for warrant verification. This page explains where to look, who to call, and how to deal with a Wyoming bench warrant if one is active.
Wyoming Warrant Overview
Wyoming 62A District Court Warrants
The 62A District Court is at 2650 DeHoop Avenue SW, Wyoming, MI 49509. The civil division phone is (616) 530-7386. The criminal division is at (616) 257-9814. The probation department can be reached at (616) 530-7398. Court hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. This court covers all of Wyoming for misdemeanor cases, civil disputes up to $25,000, small claims, and traffic tickets. When a defendant misses a hearing or breaks a court order, the judge issues a bench warrant.
If you need to check on a case at the 62A District Court, call the criminal division at (616) 257-9814. Give them the full name and date of birth of the person. A case number helps. The clerk can tell you if a bench warrant is active. For probation-related warrants, call (616) 530-7398 directly. The probation officer assigned to the case can provide details on what led to the warrant and what needs to happen next.
Felony cases from Wyoming move to the Kent County 17th Circuit Court in Grand Rapids. The Kent County Courts website has information on how to access felony case records. If a bench warrant came out of a case that was bound over from the 62A District Court to the Circuit Court, that is where to look for current case information.
How to Search for Wyoming Bench Warrants
The MiCOURT Case Search covers Kent County courts including the 62A District Court. Go to the portal, select Kent County, and search by name or case number. The system shows case history with docket entries. Look for entries that say "bench warrant issued" or "failure to appear." The tool is free and available any time. It does not show live warrant status though. For that, call the court or the police.
The Wyoming Police Department at 2300 DeHoop Avenue SW can verify warrants for city cases. The non-emergency line is (616) 530-7300. Their records department at (616) 530-7309 handles information requests during business hours, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. They can tell you if a warrant is active and which court issued it.
For felony cases in Kent County, the circuit court has its own records system. Contact them through the Kent County Courts website. The Kent County Sheriff's Office can also confirm warrants. They keep records of all active warrants from courts across the county and execute them. Under MCL 764.15, any Michigan peace officer can execute a bench warrant from any court in the state.
Note: Wyoming bench warrants do not expire under Michigan law. They remain active until the person appears in court, is arrested, or the judge recalls the warrant.
What Wyoming Bench Warrants Contain
Under MCL 780.654, every bench warrant must list certain information. The person's full legal name and date of birth go on the warrant. The case number, court name, and issuing judge are included. It states the reason for the warrant, such as failure to appear, probation violation, or failure to pay fines. The bond amount and type show up if the judge set bail. There is a command directing law enforcement to arrest the person and bring them before the court. Once signed, the warrant goes into LEIN so any officer in Michigan can see it.
Failure to appear warrants make up the bulk of bench warrants in Wyoming. Someone skips a hearing and the judge acts right away. Probation violations are the next most common type. A missed check-in, a failed drug test, or a new arrest can trigger the warrant. Child support bench warrants come from the Family Division of the Circuit Court. Those go through the Friend of the Court when someone falls behind on payments and misses a show cause hearing.
Court records in Michigan are public under Michigan Court Rule 8.119. Most case files are open to anyone. Active warrants may be restricted during ongoing investigations. Juvenile records are sealed. But for most criminal and traffic cases, bench warrant records are accessible once they appear in the case file.
Clearing a Wyoming Bench Warrant
Go to the 62A District Court at 2650 DeHoop Avenue SW during business hours. Bring a valid ID. You will be arraigned and get a new court date. You may need to post bond. Turning yourself in is better than waiting to get picked up. You have more control over the timing and can prepare for the hearing.
A lawyer can file a motion to quash the warrant. That asks the judge to recall it and set a new date without arrest. This approach works especially well for older warrants. The State Bar of Michigan referral line at (800) 968-0738 can connect you with an attorney in the Wyoming and Grand Rapids area. Michigan Legal Aid provides free services to qualifying individuals. The ICHAT system through Michigan State Police provides criminal history checks, though it does not show active warrant status.
- Visit the 62A District Court at 2650 DeHoop Avenue SW
- Call the criminal division at (616) 257-9814
- Contact Wyoming Police records at (616) 530-7309
- Hire a lawyer to file a motion to quash the warrant
- Post bond at the court during business hours
Nearby Cities
Wyoming borders Grand Rapids and shares Kent County court resources with several other communities.