Search Washtenaw County Bench Warrants

Washtenaw County bench warrants are handled by three court systems. The 22nd Circuit Court covers felony cases. The 14A District Court serves most of the county across four divisions, and the 15th District Court covers Ann Arbor alone. The 14B District Court handles Ypsilanti Township and the City of Ypsilanti. The county was a pioneer in online warrant resolution, and the 14A District Court still leads the state in offering digital tools for bench warrant cases. This guide covers where to search for bench warrant records in Washtenaw County and how to use each available resource.

Washtenaw County Circuit Court Warrants

The 22nd Circuit Court is at 101 E. Huron Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48104. Mailing address is PO Box 8645, Ann Arbor, MI 48107-8645. Phone is (734) 222-3270 for both the civil and criminal divisions. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Felony bench warrants come from this court. These include warrants for failure to appear at felony hearings, probation violations on felony cases, and contempt of court orders.

To search for circuit court cases online, use the MiCOURT Case Search system. Select Washtenaw as the county and Circuit Court as the court type. Enter a name, case number, or other identifying info. The system shows the case status and docket entries. Look for "bench warrant issued" or "failure to appear" in the register of actions. Washtenaw County circuit court bench warrants include the defendant's full name, date of birth, case number, presiding judge, felony charge classification, statutory citations, bond amount, and attorney information if known.

14A District Court Bench Warrants

The 14A District Court is the largest district court in Washtenaw County. It has four divisions. Division 1 is at 4133 Washtenaw Avenue, Ann Arbor, phone (734) 973-4545. Division 2 is at 415 W. Michigan Avenue, Ypsilanti, phone (734) 484-6690. Division 3 is at 122 S. Main Street, Chelsea, phone (734) 475-8606. Division 4 is at 1000 N. Maple Road, Saline, phone (734) 429-2504.

This court pioneered online case resolution in Michigan. Since 2014, it has offered online ticket mediation, online plea submission, and online warrant review. The warrant review program lets people resolve bench warrants from home without the risk of arrest. Visit washtenaw.org/14a and go to the online resources section. You can submit a warrant inquiry and may be able to schedule a hearing instead of getting picked up.

The Washtenaw County courts portal provides access to case information and court resources.

This image shows the Washtenaw County court system's online portal for searching case records and bench warrant information.

Some cases are not available online through the 14A system. Drug charges under MCL 333.7411 for first-time offenders, cases disposed under HYTA (Holmes Youthful Trainee Act), neglect and abuse cases, sealed records, and juvenile cases stay off the public portal. For those, you need to contact the court directly.

Other Washtenaw County Courts

The 14B District Court covers Ypsilanti Township and the City of Ypsilanti. It sits at 7200 S. Huron River Drive, Ypsilanti, MI 48197. Phone is (734) 483-5300. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Bench warrants from this court cover misdemeanor offenses, civil infractions, traffic violations, and landlord-tenant matters. Use MiCOURT to search 14B District Court cases by selecting Washtenaw County and the 14B court.

The 15th District Court handles only the City of Ann Arbor. The courthouse is at 301 E. Huron Street, PO Box 8650, Ann Arbor, MI 48107. Phone is (734) 794-6750. This court issues bench warrants for misdemeanor cases, traffic violations, and civil infractions within city limits. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

Washtenaw County Sheriff Warrant Search

The Washtenaw County Sheriff's Office is at 2201 Hogback Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48105. The Records Division handles warrant inquiries at (734) 971-3911. General information is at (734) 971-8400. Jail info goes through (734) 971-3420. Email the office at sheriffinfo@washtenaw.org. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.

The Warrant Division maintains all active warrants for Washtenaw County. They verify warrants by phone, execute warrants from all county courts, and keep the LEIN database updated. For in-person visits, bring a valid photo ID and give them the full name, date of birth, and address. The sheriff's office also runs a crime data dashboard with interactive data by zip code.

The Ann Arbor Police Department can verify warrants issued within city limits. Call the non-emergency line at (734) 994-2911 or the Records Section at (734) 794-6954. Email a2policerecords@a2gov.org for records requests. The Washtenaw County Clerk's Office at 200 N. Main Street, Ann Arbor, phone (734) 222-6720, handles court record requests and certified copies.

Washtenaw County Record Fees

Standard copies of court records cost $2 per page. Certified copies are $10 for the first page and $1 for each additional page. Transcript costs follow MCL 600.2543. FOIA requests for sheriff's office records go to the FOIA coordinator at 2201 Hogback Road. Processing takes 5 business days with a possible 10-day extension. Forms are available at each court clerk's office for court-specific record requests.

Cities in Washtenaw County

Ann Arbor is the largest city in Washtenaw County and has its own district court. The following city has a dedicated page:

Nearby Counties

Counties bordering Washtenaw where related bench warrant records may exist: