Saginaw County Bench Warrants

Saginaw County bench warrants are issued through the 10th Circuit Court and the 70th District Court, both located at 111 S. Michigan Avenue in Saginaw. The county seat is Saginaw, and the courthouse complex houses most of the court offices on a single block. Searching for bench warrant records here means working with the circuit court clerk, district court divisions, or the Saginaw County Sheriff's Office. The MiCOURT statewide portal also covers both Saginaw County courts. This page covers each resource and walks through how to look up bench warrant records in this area.

Saginaw County Circuit Court Warrants

The 10th Circuit Court sits at 111 S. Michigan Avenue, Saginaw, MI 48602. Main phone is (989) 790-5544. Alternative line is (989) 790-5470. Fax is (989) 790-5248. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Chief Judge Robert Kaczmarek leads the bench along with Judges William A. Crane, Lynda L. Heathscott, Darnell Jackson, and Fred L. Borchard. The court handles felony criminal cases, civil matters over $25,000, family division cases, juvenile matters, appeals, Business Court cases, and Recovery Treatment Court.

The Family and Juvenile Division is at a separate location: 3360 Hospital Road, Saginaw, MI 48603, phone (989) 799-2821. Child support bench warrants and family law warrants go through this division. Saginaw County Clerk Susan Kaltenbach maintains all official court records at 111 S. Michigan Avenue, phone (989) 790-5251. A certified record search costs $10. Copies run $1 per page. Certified copies carry extra certification fees.

Search circuit court cases online through MiCOURT. Pick the 10th Circuit Court under Saginaw County. Enter a name or case number. The register of actions may show bench warrant entries. For official records, visit the circuit court records page on the county website or contact the clerk's office in person.

70th District Court Bench Warrants

The 70th District Court shares the same address at 111 S. Michigan Avenue, Saginaw, MI 48602. It has separate phone lines for each division. Civil and Small Claims is (989) 790-5380. Criminal is (989) 790-5385. Traffic is (989) 790-5390. Hours match the circuit court: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Chief Judge Kyle Higgs Tarrant leads the court. Other judges include Christopher S. Boyd, Terry L. Clark, M. Randall Jurrens, A.T. Frank, and M.T. Thompson Jr.

The 70th District Court handles misdemeanor criminal cases, civil cases up to $25,000, small claims up to $6,500, traffic violations, landlord-tenant disputes, and felony preliminary examinations. It issues arrest and search warrants and sets bail. Most bench warrants in Saginaw County come from this court. A missed misdemeanor hearing, traffic court date, or landlord-tenant appearance can all trigger a bench warrant.

Use MiCOURT Case Search to look up 70th District Court cases. Select Saginaw County and the 70th District Court. Enter the name or case number. Check the register of actions for bench warrant entries. The court also has contact for records at (989) 790-5578.

Saginaw County Sheriff Warrant Search

The Saginaw County Sheriff's Office is at 618 Cass Street, Saginaw, MI 48602. Phone is (989) 790-5456. Sheriff William Federspiel has led the office since January 2009. The Records Division maintains criminal records and warrant info. They offer fingerprinting services through Livescan and have the Michigan Application Fingerprint Card (RI-008) available. To check for a bench warrant, call during business hours and give the full name and date of birth. You can also visit in person or submit a written records request.

For additional help, contact the circuit court records office at (989) 790-5251 or the 70th District Court at (989) 790-5578. The Prosecutor's Office, led by Michael D. Thomas, handles warrant authorization at (989) 790-5330. The county clerk and register of deeds office also helps with record searches.

Saginaw County bench warrants contain the same elements required under Michigan law. That means the full name, date of birth, case number, issuing court, judge, charges, statute numbers, bond amount, and law enforcement instructions. Once issued, bench warrants go into LEIN and stay active until the person appears in court, gets arrested, or the judge recalls the warrant. There is no expiration date under Michigan law.

Saginaw County Public Records Access

The public records page on the Saginaw County website covers FOIA requests and records access. FOIA applies to sheriff's office and county government records. Court records fall under the judicial branch and are not subject to FOIA. Use court record request forms instead. The Probate Court is at 111 S. Michigan Avenue, Room 302, phone (989) 790-5320. Judges Faye M. Harrison and Patrick J. McGraw handle estates, guardianships, mental health commitments, and conservatorships. The Friend of the Court handles child support enforcement and custody matters that can lead to bench warrants.

Since both main courts share one building in downtown Saginaw, checking for bench warrants in person is efficient. You can visit the circuit court clerk, the district court clerk, and then walk to the sheriff's office on Cass Street if needed. All offices keep regular weekday hours.

Cities in Saginaw County

Saginaw County does not have any cities that meet the population threshold for a dedicated page. The City of Saginaw is the county seat, and all bench warrant matters go through the 10th Circuit Court or 70th District Court.

Nearby Counties

Counties that border Saginaw and may hold related bench warrant records: