Livingston County Bench Warrants Lookup

Livingston County bench warrants are issued by the 44th Circuit Court and the 53rd District Court, both located in Howell. The judicial center on South Highlander Way is where most court business takes place. The Livingston County Sheriff's Office sits nearby and handles warrant enforcement across the county. Searching for bench warrant records here is straightforward because the courts and sheriff's office are all in one area. This page covers how to search for bench warrants in Livingston County using online tools, phone inquiries, and in-person visits.

Livingston County Circuit Court Warrants

The 44th Circuit Court is at 204 S. Highlander Way, Howell, MI 48843. Phone is (517) 546-9816. Hours run Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The court handles felony criminal cases, civil cases over $25,000, family court matters including divorce and custody, juvenile cases, and appeals from the district court. Bench warrants from the circuit court cover felony failure to appear, probation violations on felony cases, and contempt of court orders.

Court Administration handles jury service, court-appointed attorneys, alternative dispute resolution, and case evaluation. They also manage transcripts and videos of court proceedings. The Livingston County Clerk's office at 200 E. Grand River Ave., Howell, phone (517) 546-0500, maintains circuit court records. The clerk is responsible for scheduling, maintaining motion hearing dockets, and accepting, docketing, and filing pleadings.

To search for circuit court bench warrants online, use the MiCOURT Case Search portal. Select the 44th Circuit Court under Livingston County. You can also go to milivcounty.gov/circuit and click the search link. Results show case status, docket entries, and hearing dates. Check the register of actions for warrant notes.

53rd District Court Bench Warrants

The 53rd District Court is at 210 S. Highlander Way, Howell, MI 48843. Phone is (517) 548-1000. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. This court handles misdemeanor criminal cases, initial felony proceedings, civil cases up to $25,000, small claims up to $6,500, landlord-tenant disputes, traffic tickets, and wedding ceremonies. It issues arrest and search warrants and sets bail.

The district court is where most bench warrants in Livingston County originate. Failure to appear at a misdemeanor hearing, a traffic court date, or a small claims proceeding can all lead to a bench warrant. Use MiCOURT to search cases from the 53rd District Court. Select Livingston County and the 53rd District from the dropdown menus. Enter a name or case number and check the results for any warrant flags.

The Livingston County Sheriff's website provides information on warrant searches and law enforcement services.

This shows the Livingston County Sheriff's Office website, which is one of the main resources for checking bench warrant status in the county.

Livingston County Sheriff Warrant Search

The Livingston County Sheriff's Office is at 150 S. Highlander Way, Howell, MI 48843. Main phone is (517) 546-2440. Jail line is (517) 546-2445. The tip line is (517) 546-8477. Non-emergency dispatch is (517) 546-9111. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The jail operates around the clock.

To check for a bench warrant, call the main number and ask for a warrant check. You can also visit in person with a government-issued ID. The third option is to search the MiCOURT portal online. Public access terminals in the courthouse lobby let you look up records for free. Give staff your full legal name and date of birth when calling. The sheriff's office handles warrant enforcement for all Livingston County courts.

The Investigative Services division includes a Detective Bureau, Major Crimes Task Force, Computer Crimes Unit, and Cold Case Investigation Team. Det. Sergeant Jacob Fairbanks runs the bureau at (517) 540-7903. The general detective bureau line is (517) 540-7959. Detectives are on call on a rotating basis outside normal hours. The sheriff's office maintains warrant records and updates the LEIN database for all active bench warrants.

Other Livingston County Court Resources

The Probate Court is at 200 E. Grand River Ave., Howell, phone (517) 546-0500. It covers estates, trusts, guardianships, conservatorships, and mental health matters. Bench warrants from probate are rare but can happen in guardianship or mental health cases. The Friend of the Court conducts investigations for custody, parenting time, and support cases. It collects and distributes support payments through MiSDU. For more on Livingston County courts, visit milivcounty.gov/courts.

Bench warrants in Livingston County include the standard Michigan elements: the full name and date of birth of the person, the case number, the issuing court, the judge's name, the reason for the warrant, charges with statute numbers, bond amount, and instructions for law enforcement. Once issued, every bench warrant goes into LEIN and can be enforced by any officer in the state. They do not expire.

Resolving a Livingston County Bench Warrant

If you have a bench warrant in Livingston County, the best option is to contact the court that issued it. Call the 53rd District Court at (517) 548-1000 or the 44th Circuit Court at (517) 546-9816. Ask what steps you need to take and whether you can schedule a voluntary appearance. Hiring an attorney helps. A lawyer can file a motion to quash the warrant and may arrange things so you avoid time in jail. The Livingston County courts do not currently offer online warrant resolution, so you will need to handle it by phone or in person. Posting bond is another option if one was set on the warrant.

Cities in Livingston County

Livingston County does not have any cities that meet the population threshold for a dedicated page. Bench warrant matters for all cities and townships in the county go through the 44th Circuit Court or 53rd District Court in Howell.

Nearby Counties

Counties near Livingston that may have related bench warrant records: