Access Warren Released Inmates
Warren released inmates records involve two agencies working together. The Warren Police Department makes arrests within city limits and keeps its own case files and incident records. But the city does not run a long-term jail. People arrested by Warren PD get booked at the station and then transferred to the Macomb County Jail in Mount Clemens. That means most released inmates information for Warren comes from the Macomb County Sheriff's Office. You can search online through the county inmate locator or file a FOIA request with Warren PD for arrest-level records.
Warren Overview
Warren Police and Released Inmates Records
The Warren Police Department is the largest MLEAC-accredited agency in Michigan. It meets 128 professional standards that cover everything from records management to evidence handling. Police Commissioner Eric Hawkins oversees the department. The Records Division handles public access to arrest logs, incident reports, and other police files.
The Warren Police Department homepage provides links to the records division, FOIA requests, and other public services related to arrest and booking information.
When Warren PD makes an arrest, the person goes to the detention facility at police headquarters first. This is a short-term hold. Within hours, the person gets transferred to the Macomb County Jail. From that point, the county sheriff handles custody and release. Warren PD keeps the arrest record, but the jail record lives with Macomb County. If you want to know when someone was released, you check with the county. If you want a copy of the arrest report or incident file, you go through Warren PD.
The Request for Service page on the Warren PD site explains how to reach the department for different types of requests. The screenshot below shows that page.
The Request for Service page lists contact options for records requests, fingerprinting, and other services available through the Warren Police Department.
| Address | 29900 S. Civic Center Blvd, Warren, MI 48093 |
|---|---|
| Records Phone | (586) 574-4760 |
| Detention Info | (586) 574-4844 |
| Commissioner | Eric Hawkins, JD |
Warren PD's accreditation and standards help ensure that released inmates records are maintained consistently and made available under Michigan FOIA law.
Warren Released Inmates FOIA Process
Warren PD runs an online FOIA portal through NextRequest. You can access it at cityofwarrenmipolice.nextrequest.com. The portal lets you submit requests, track them, and communicate with the records staff. It is the fastest way to get arrest and incident records tied to Warren released inmates.
The Warren PD FOIA portal on NextRequest lets you submit, track, and manage public records requests for arrest logs and booking information.
Under MCL 15.231, you have the right to request these records. Your request must be in writing and include your full legal name, a physical street address (not a PO box), and a clear description of what you want. Sergeant Geoffrey Ala is the FOIA Coordinator. You can also email requests to gala@warrenpd.org or mail them to the police department at 29900 S. Civic Center Blvd, Warren, MI 48093.
The city has five business days to respond. They can extend that by ten more days for complicated requests. Copy fees run up to $0.10 per page. Labor costs get charged at the hourly wage of the lowest-paid employee who can do the work. If the total estimate tops $50, expect a request for a 50% deposit before they start pulling records. Fee waivers are available under MCL 15.234 if you receive public assistance or can show financial hardship. The first $20 gets waived, up to twice per calendar year.
Note: Warren PD keeps arrest and incident records, but for jail custody and release details, contact the Macomb County Sheriff at (586) 307-9100.
Macomb County Jail and Warren Released Inmates
The Macomb County Sheriff runs the jail where Warren arrestees end up. Sheriff Anthony M. Wickersham oversees the facility. You can search for inmates through the Macomb County inmate locator on the sheriff's website. The search shows inmate names, booking photos, charges, bond amounts, and court dates.
For bond info, call (586) 307-9612. To ask about inmate funds, the number is (586) 307-9542, available Monday through Friday from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. The main sheriff line is (586) 307-9100. Bond can be paid online, by phone at (866) 232-1899, or in person at the jail lobby with cash, cashier's check, or credit card.
When someone gets released from Macomb County Jail, there is no automatic notification system from the county itself. Family and friends need to check the inmate locator or call the bond information line to find out. VINELink does offer automated alerts though. You can sign up to get a call, text, or email when an inmate's custody status changes. This covers Macomb County Jail and every other jail in Michigan.
Warren Courts and Released Inmates
Arraignments for Warren arrests go through the 37th District Court. This court covers Warren and Center Line. It handles bond hearings, misdemeanor trials, traffic violations, and preliminary hearings for felonies. If someone was arrested by Warren PD, their first court appearance happens here.
The 37th District Court website provides case lookup tools and online payment options for people with pending cases from Warren arrests.
Court records fill in the picture after an arrest. The jail tells you when someone got in and when they left. Court records tell you what happened with the case. Was there a conviction? Were charges dropped? Did the person get probation or prison time? You can search for Warren court cases through the MiCOURT system or by contacting the 37th District Court clerk. Felony cases that go past the preliminary hearing stage move up to Macomb County Circuit Court.
State Resources for Warren Released Inmates
For people who served time in state prison after a Warren conviction, OTIS is the best search tool. The Michigan Department of Corrections runs this free database. It covers current inmates, parolees, and anyone discharged from a state prison in the past three years.
The ICHAT system from Michigan State Police gives you a statewide criminal history check for $10. It pulls data from every county. This is broader than what you get from Warren PD's local records. Under MCL 791.230a, some inmate information stays confidential, but basic booking and release facts are public.
Macomb County Released Inmates
Warren sits in Macomb County. All jail bookings and releases for Warren arrests go through the Macomb County Sheriff's Office. Visit the county page for full details on the jail and all search tools.
Nearby Cities
These cities are close to Warren and share the Macomb County jail system. If you are not sure where an arrest took place, check these nearby departments.