Clinton Township Released Inmates
Clinton Township released inmates records come from the Macomb County jail system and the local police department. As the most populated township in Michigan with about 100,000 residents, Clinton Township generates a high volume of arrests each year. The Macomb County Sheriff's Office runs the jail where people end up after a Clinton Township arrest. You can search for current and past inmates through the county's online inmate locator. For local police records and booking details, FOIA requests go to the Clinton Township Police Department at (586) 493-7800. State databases like OTIS and ICHAT give you more ways to search for released inmates tied to this area.
Clinton Township Overview
Macomb County Jail and Clinton Township Inmates
Clinton Township does not run its own jail. When police here make an arrest, the person gets booked and then sent to the Macomb County Jail. The Macomb County Sheriff's Office handles all jail operations for the county, which covers Clinton Township along with Warren, Sterling Heights, and other cities in the area. The Macomb County inmate locator is the online tool you use to check on someone. It shows the charge, bond amount, and custody status. You can see if someone has been let go or is still being held.
The jail search works by name or booking number. Results list the person's full name, any aliases, the arrest date, and the housing unit. If a court date has been set, that shows up too. The system updates on a regular schedule, so very recent changes may take a few hours to appear online. For real-time info, call the sheriff office directly.
Basic booking data is public under Michigan law. The charge, arrest date, and release date are all public record. But medical records and some personal details stay private. Under MCL 791.230a, the state limits what inmate information can be shared publicly. If you need more than what shows up on the inmate locator, you may need to file a FOIA request with the sheriff office.
| Jail | Macomb County Jail |
|---|---|
| Inmate Locator | macombgov.org (Locate Inmate page) |
| Sheriff Phone | (586) 469-5151 |
| County | Macomb County |
Note: The Macomb County inmate locator shows current inmates and recent releases but may not keep older Clinton Township booking records online.
Clinton Township Police Released Inmates Records
The Clinton Township Police Department handles law enforcement for the township. They take reports, make arrests, and process booking data before sending people to the county jail. The department phone is (586) 493-7800. If you want records about a specific arrest or a released inmate from Clinton Township, you start here with a FOIA request. Michigan's Freedom of Information Act at MCL 15.231 gives you the right to ask for these documents.
The Clinton Township Police Department website shown below has contact details, services, and links for record requests.
From this page you can find information on how to reach the records division and what types of documents the department makes available to the public.
Your FOIA request must be in writing. Include your name, address, and a clear description of what you want. Be specific about dates, names, and case numbers when you have them. The department gets five business days to respond. They can take a ten-day extension for complex requests. Copies cost about $0.10 per page. Labor charges are based on the hourly wage of the lowest-paid employee who can do the search, plus a benefits markup. If the estimated cost goes past $50, the department can require a 50% deposit before they begin work on your request.
For crash reports, Clinton Township uses the CLEMIS system. CLEMIS is a shared records platform used by law enforcement agencies across several Michigan counties. You can buy crash reports online through the CLEMIS portal. Other record types need a formal FOIA request to the police department.
FOIA Process for Clinton Township Records
The FOIA process here follows standard Michigan rules. Put your request in writing. Send it to the agency that holds the records you want. For police records about released inmates, that means the Clinton Township Police Department. For county jail records, go through the Macomb County Sheriff's Office or the Macomb County records office.
Response time is five business days. If they need more time, you get a written notice with a new deadline. The extension can add up to ten more business days. They have to tell you why. If your request gets denied, you have 180 days to file a written appeal with the head of the public body. After that, you can take it to Macomb County Circuit Court.
A fee waiver may help if money is tight. People who get public assistance or can show they cannot pay may have the first $20 of fees waived. This applies twice per year at most. You cannot use the waiver if someone is paying you to make the request. The Macomb County FOIA page has more information on county-level request procedures and fee schedules.
State Tools for Clinton Township Released Inmates
The OTIS database from the Michigan Department of Corrections is free. It covers current prisoners, parolees, and people released from state prison within the past three years. Search by name or MDOC number. OTIS does not cover county jail holds. If someone only served time in Macomb County Jail on a Clinton Township charge, they will not show up in OTIS. It only tracks people who went through the state prison system.
ICHAT from Michigan State Police costs $10 per search. It pulls criminal history from across the state. This is more complete than OTIS because it includes arrests and convictions from any county. For court records, MiCOURT lets you search by name or case number. The 41st District Court in Clinton Township handles misdemeanor and traffic cases. Felony cases go to Macomb County Circuit Court after a preliminary hearing.
VINELink at vinelink.com offers custody alerts. You sign up and get a call or email when an inmate's status changes. This works for anyone in Macomb County custody. The Michigan Department of Corrections website also has general info about parole, probation, and discharge processes. Under MCL 28.243, criminal history records in Michigan are regulated by the state, and certain dissemination rules apply to how agencies share released inmates data.
- OTIS for state prison released inmates (free, last 3 years)
- ICHAT for statewide criminal history ($10 per search)
- MiCOURT for court case searches (free)
- VINELink for custody alerts (free)
- Michigan State Archives for historical records
Macomb County Released Inmates
Clinton Township is part of Macomb County. Visit the county page for more about the sheriff office, jail system, and county-level records access.
Nearby Cities
These cities are near Clinton Township in Macomb County. Check their pages if you are not sure where the arrest took place.