Kalamazoo County Bench Warrants

Kalamazoo County bench warrants are issued by the 9th Circuit Court and the 8th District Court, both based in the city of Kalamazoo. The county has its own online case search tool for district court records, and the Kalamazoo County Sheriff's Office provides warrant verification through its Records Division. Whether you are looking up a bench warrant tied to a missed court date, a probation violation, or a child support matter, this page covers every step and resource you need to search for bench warrant records in Kalamazoo County.

Kalamazoo County Circuit Court Warrants

The 9th Circuit Court sits at the Judge Charles A. Pratt Justice Center, 227 W. Michigan Avenue, Kalamazoo, MI 49007. Phone is (269) 383-8837. 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. The court handles felony criminal cases, civil actions over $25,000, domestic relations, juvenile matters, and appeals from the District Court.

The Family Division is at 1536 Gull Road, Kalamazoo, MI 49048. It covers cases that used to go through Probate Court. An elected probate judge and an elected district judge also serve in the Family Division alongside the circuit judges. Bench warrants from this court cover failure to appear at felony hearings, probation violations, and contempt of court. The criminal division can be reached at Circuitcourtclerk@kalcounty.com.

The Kalamazoo County Clerk serves as the Clerk of Circuit Court. The office is at 201 W. Kalamazoo Avenue, Kalamazoo, MI 49007, phone (269) 383-8840. They maintain circuit court records and provide certified copies. Standard copies cost $2 per page. Certified copies are $10 for the first page and $1 for each added page.

8th District Court Bench Warrants

The 8th District Court is at 330 Eleanor Street, Kalamazoo, MI 49007. Main phone is (269) 384-8171. Court Administrator Kevin M. Tatroe runs the day-to-day operations with Deputy Scott D. Coffey. Chief Judge Kathleen P. Hemingway and Chief Judge Pro Tempore Alisa Parker-LaGrone lead the bench. Hours are Monday through Thursday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, and Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Court offices stay open through the lunch hour.

The district court has its own online case search. Type in a defendant name or case number and pick a case type if you want. The system pulls up the register of actions, which may include notes about bench warrants. Check for flags like "warrant issued" or "failure to appear." Public access terminals at 330 Eleanor Street let you search in person for free, with staff available to help. The court also has a payment information page for looking up amounts owed.

The Kalamazoo County Sheriff's records page shows how to access warrant and case information.

This image shows the Kalamazoo County records information portal used for looking up bench warrant and case data.

The 8th District Court handles misdemeanor criminal cases, felony preliminary examinations, civil cases up to $25,000, small claims up to $7,000, traffic violations, and landlord-tenant disputes. The Criminal Division at (269) 384-8171 processes all warrant-related cases. The Probation Services Director is Craig VanDyke at (269) 383-8966. Financial Services Director Rebecca May handles payment matters at (269) 384-8012.

Kalamazoo County Sheriff Warrant Search

The Kalamazoo County Sheriff's Office is at 1500 Lamont Avenue, Kalamazoo, MI 49048. Main phone is (269) 383-8821. The Records Division handles warrant inquiries at (269) 383-8748. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The public counter closes at 4:30 PM. The sheriff maintains all active warrants for the county and provides verification by phone or in person. Bring a government-issued ID if you go in person. Give them the full legal name and date of birth. Staff will confirm if a bench warrant is active and which court issued it.

The sheriff executes bench warrants from both the 8th District Court and the 9th Circuit Court. All warrants go into the LEIN database, making them visible to law enforcement across Michigan. The Records Information page on the sheriff's website covers police reports, accident reports, FOIA requests, and written directives. FOIA requests go to the Records Division at 1500 Lamont Avenue. Processing takes 5 business days with a possible 10-day extension.

For warrant inquiries within the City of Kalamazoo, contact the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety at (269) 337-8994. Their office is at 150 E. Crosstown Parkway, Kalamazoo, MI 49001. They handle law enforcement for the city and can verify warrants issued by local courts for city cases.

Child Support Bench Warrants in Kalamazoo

The Friend of the Court for Kalamazoo County is part of the 9th Circuit Court Family Division at 1536 Gull Road, Kalamazoo, MI 49048. Toll-free number is 1-877-543-2660. Local phone is (269) 383-8500. Fax is (269) 383-8629. Email FOC@kalcounty.com. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. The Friend of the Court enforces child support and custody orders. Bench warrants may be issued for failure to pay child support, contempt of court, or failure to appear for FOC hearings. These warrants go through the Family Division of the circuit court.

The Probate Court also sits in Kalamazoo County at the Gull Road Justice Complex, 1424 Gull Road. Phone is (269) 383-8666. Chief Deputy Probate Register Mary Haskamp can be reached at (269) 383-8664. The probate court handles estates, guardianships, mental health commitments, and conservatorships. While bench warrants from probate are less common, they can come up in guardianship or mental health cases.

Cities in Kalamazoo County

The City of Kalamazoo is the county seat and has its own public safety department for warrant inquiries. The following cities have dedicated pages:

Nearby Counties

Counties near Kalamazoo that may have related bench warrant records: