STERLING HEIGHTS CITY PUBLIC RECORDS

What Are Sterling Heights City Public Records?

According to Michigan’s Freedom of Information Act, any “writing prepared, owned, used, in the possession of, or retained by a Public Body in the performance of an official function, from the time it is created” is a Sterling Heights City public record. The Act further defines “writings” as “handwriting, typewriting, printing, photo-stating, photographing, photocopying, and every other means of recording” However, not all public records are generally available. Michigan’s FOIA allows Sterling Heights City officials to withhold portions of public records under certain conditions:

• If the information’s release would constitute an unwarranted invasion of an individual’s privacy;
• If the information’s release would interfere with law enforcement proceedings;
• If the information’s release would deprive a person of the right to a fair trial or impartial administrative adjudication;
• If the information’s release would disclose the identity of a confidential information source;
• If the information relates to an ongoing criminal investigation;
• If the information would reveal law enforcement investigative techniques or procedures;
• If the information would endanger the life or physical safety of law enforcement personnel;
• Information specifically described and exempted from disclosure by statute;
• Trade secrets or commercial or financial information;
• Information or records subject to attorney-client privilege;
• Information or records subject to the physician-patient privilege

Sterling Heights City Crime Statistics

The Sterling Heights Police Department (SHPD) collates crime and arrest data and uses it to produce citywide statistics on crime trends. It forwards this information to the Federal Bureau of Investigation for its annual Uniform Crime Reporting program. Its 2018 report revealed that the SHPD recorded 1574 crimes among 133055 city residents, broken into 240 violent crimes and 1334 property crimes. Among property crimes, larceny-theft was the most recurrent with 1073 cases. There were 139 burglaries, 122 cases of vehicular theft, and two cases of arson. A breakdown of violent crimes revealed two murders, 42 rape cases, nineteen robberies, and 177 cases of aggravated assault. The city’s population increased by 0.24% in the following year, while the total number of reported crimes reduced by 17%. Violent crimes dropped by 30%, while property crimes also dropped by 14.5%.

Are Sterling Heights City Criminal Records Public?

According to Michigan’s laws, most Sterling Heights City criminal records are publicly available. Local law enforcement agencies and the courts keep criminal records and make them accessible online. In addition to accessing these criminal records, residents of Sterling Heights City are allowed to inspect and copy them. Interested persons may request records from the SHPD’s Records Bureau in person or by mail.

How to Obtain Police Reports and Arrest Records

Individuals interested in obtaining police reports in Sterling Heights City may query the Records Bureau of the Sterling Heights Police Department by email, in person, or by mail. Individuals who wish to obtain copies of public Sterling Heights City records without leaving their homes may complete a Freedom of Information Request form and email it to shpdfoia@sterling-heights.net or send it by US mail. If available, a staff member will return the desired report within five business days.

Sterling Heights Police Department,
Attention Records,
40333 Dodge Park Road,
Sterling Heights, MI 48313

For in-person requests, interested persons may visit the Records Bureau from Monday through Thursday between 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. After describing the record, the staff will ask the requester to complete a Freedom of Information Request form if available and advise the requester about applicable fees.

Sterling Heights Police Department,
40333 Dodge Park Road,
Sterling Heights, MI 48313

How to Find Sex Offender Information in Sterling Heights City

The state of Michigan requires all convicted sex offenders to register their necessary details with the Michigan State Police. The state police make those details available on its online sex offender registry to help public members protect themselves and prevent convicted sex offenders from committing future criminal sexual acts. Interested persons can search the registry for standard Sterling Heights City sex offender information such as their full names (or known aliases), their photographs and physical descriptions, phone numbers, and home or work addresses. Researchers can also search specific zip codes to find sex offenders living within those areas or working close to schools and public parks.

How to Find Sterling Heights City Inmate Records

The Sterling Heights City Jail is under the Macomb County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff’s Office maintains a database of all inmates housed in its facilities and allows the public to search the database online. Individuals interested in finding Sterling Heights City inmate records may query this database by providing the desired inmate’s last name, first name, or inmate number. If the document is available, the requester will find the inmate’s details and incarceration information such as his or her incarceration location, list of charges, fines and fees, and possible visitation time.

How Do I Visit an inmate in Sterling Heights City Jail?

Sterling Heights City Jail is a low-security prison located in the Sterling Heights Police Department. Offenders that police officers arrest stay in this facility while awaiting transfer to the Macomb County Detention Center or other county prisons.

Sterling Heights City Jail
40333 Dodge Park Road,
Sterling Heights, MI 48313

Because the jail only houses inmates for a few hours to days, it does not allow them to receive family and friends visits.

Sterling Heights City Court Records

The 41-A District Court, a part of the Macomb County Judicial System, is responsible for all legal proceedings in Sterling Heights City. It provides the public with access to various Sterling Heights City court records, including criminal, civil, appellate, small claims, and traffic court records.

Location of Courts in Sterling Heights City

41-A District Court - Sterling Heights
40111 Dodge Park Rd,
Sterling Heights, MI 48313
Phone: (586) 446-2500

Are Sterling Heights City Court Records Public?

Under Michigan Court Rule 8.119(E), most Sterling Heights City court records are available for public viewership. Interested persons may access most files or documents and the information they contain unless court rules restrict access or a judge seals the record. However, statutes may limit Sterling Height City court records from public view if they have:

• Information related to mediation;
• Jury questionnaires;
• Grand jury information;
• Drug court participation records;
• Crime victim addresses and telephone numbers;
• Infectious disease testing results;
• Search warrants within 65 days of issuance;
• Adoption records;
• Waivers of parental consent for abortions;
• Wills filed for safekeeping.

Can You Look Up a Sterling Heights City Court Case Online?

The Macomb County Judicial System provides online access to the 41-A District Court and other Macomb County courts through CourtView, its central online portal. Interested persons may look through this portal to find Sterling Heights city court cases by name, case type, and case status.

How to Obtain Sterling Heights City Civil Court Case Records

Interested individuals can obtain Sterling Heights City Civil court case records online or in person. For online access, requesters may query CourtView, the Macomb County Judicial System’s central online portal. Researchers will find the following information on available Sterling Heights civil court case records:

• The case number, type, status, file date, judge, and next hearing date;
• All the parties on the case and their role;
• Any hearing scheduled for a case and the results of those hearings;
• Docket entries showing case activity;
• All fees owed, paid, adjusted, and outstanding;
• All receipts, the receipt number, date, amount paid, and payee;
• Case status history;

For in-person requests, interested persons may visit the 41-A District Court from Monday through Friday, between 8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. For civil court case records, requesters may go to the court’s civil division. Applicants must describe the desired document as accurately as possible and pay the appropriate fee to search and copy civil court case records.

41-A District Court - Sterling Heights
40111 Dodge Park Rd,
Sterling Heights, MI 48313
Phone: (586) 446-2535 (Civil)

How to Obtain Sterling Heights City Criminal Court Records

Interested individuals can obtain Sterling Heights City criminal court records online or in person. For online access, requesters may query CourtView, the Macomb County Judicial System’s central online portal. Researchers will find the following information on available Sterling Heights criminal court records:

• The case number, type, status, file date, judge, and next hearing date;
• The defendant’s name
• Any hearing scheduled for a case and the results of those hearings;
• Docket entries showing case activity;
• All fees owed, paid, adjusted, and outstanding;
• All receipts, the receipt number, date, amount paid, and payee;
• Case status history;

For in-person requests, interested persons may visit the 41-A District Court from Monday through Friday, between 8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. For criminal court records, requesters may go to the court’s criminal division. Applicants must describe the desired document as accurately as possible and pay the appropriate fee to search and copy criminal court records.

41-A District Court - Sterling Heights
40111 Dodge Park Rd,
Sterling Heights, MI 48313
Phone: (586) 446-2550 (Criminal)

What are Sterling Heights City Vital Records?

Sterling Heights City vital records refer to official documents that city agencies create to record important life events among Sterling Heights City inhabitants. Examples of Sterling Heights City vital records include birth certificates, marriage certificates, divorce decrees, and death certificates. Sterling Heights City vital records are accessible at their respective custodians’ offices. Anyone that wishes to get these vital records may contact these custodians and follow the instructions they provide.

Where and How to Obtain Sterling Heights City Divorce Records?

The Macomb County Circuit Court maintains the county’s divorce register and provides copies of Sterling Heights City divorce records to the public. Interested persons may request ordinary and certified copies of Sterling Heights City divorce decrees online, in-person, or by US mail.

For in-person requests, applicants may visit the Clerk’s Office File Room at the Macomb County Circuit Court from Monday through Friday, between 8 a.m. and 4:15 p.m. Requesters must provide the case number to expedite the search and can find it on the court’s Public Access page. If the requester does not provide the case number, the court clerk’s staff will charge $1 to search for the record. The fee for informal copies of divorce records is $1 per page, payable by cash or credit card. Certification costs an additional $10.

For mail-in requests, applicants must complete a file room order form and include valid credit card details.

Macomb County Clerk of the Court,
40 North Main,
Mount Clemens, MI 48043
Phone: (586) 469-5351

Where and How to Get Sterling Heights City Marriage Records

The Macomb County Clerk/Register of Deeds maintains the county’s marriage register and provides certified copies of Sterling Heights City marriage certificates to interested parties. By law, Sterling Heights City marriage records are in the public domain. Interested persons may obtain certified copies of marriage records online, in person, or by US mail. The cost of certified copies is $15 for the first copy and $5 for additional copies of the same record.

For online requests, interested persons may use the County Clerk’s online marriage records order form. Online orders typically take two days to process, and requesters receive the desired copies within five business days. For in-person requests, interested persons may visit the Macomb County Marriage Desk at the following times:

• Monday: 8:00 a.m. - 4:15 p.m.
• Tuesday: 8:00 a.m. - 4:15 p.m.
• Wednesday: 8:00 a.m. - 6:45 p.m.
• Thursday: 8:00 a.m. - 4:15 p.m.
• Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 4:15 p.m.

Applicants must provide the married couples’ names, the marriage date, and the fee for record copies.

Macomb County Marriage Desk,
120 North Main Street,
Mount Clemens, MI 48043

For mail-in requests, applicants must write a letter with the married couples’ names and the marriage date and enclose payment by check or money order. Send the application to:

Macomb County Clerk,
Attn: Marriage Records,
120 North Main,
Mount Clemens, MI 48043

Where and How to Get Sterling Heights City Birth Records

The Macomb County Clerk/Register of Deeds maintains the county’s birth register and provides certified copies of Sterling Heights City birth certificates to eligible persons, including:

• The registrant (above eighteen years old);
• Parents named on the records;
• Anyone with a notarized letter of consent from the registrant or parents;
• Anyone with a court order to obtain a copy

Eligible persons may obtain certified copies of Sterling Heights City birth records online, in person, or by US mail. The cost of certified copies is $15 for the first copy and $5 for additional copies of the same record.

For online requests, interested persons may use the County Clerk’s online birth records order form. Online orders typically take two days to process, and requesters receive the desired copies within five business days. For in-person requests, eligible persons may visit the Macomb County Clerk’s Office at the following times:

• Monday: 8:00 a.m. - 4:15 p.m.
• Tuesday: 8:00 a.m. - 4:15 p.m.
• Wednesday: 8:00 a.m. - 6:45 p.m.
• Thursday: 8:00 a.m. - 4:15 p.m.
• Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 4:15 p.m.

Applicants must provide the registrant’s name, the father's name, mother's maiden name, date of birth, and city of birth. Requesters must also include valid photo identification (driver's license) or three identification pieces to ascertain eligibility and record copies fee.

Macomb County Clerk,
Talmer Building
120 N Main, Mount Clemens, MI 48043
Phone: (586) 469-7953

For mail-in requests, applicants must complete a birth certificate order form or write a letter with the registrant’s name, the father's name, mother's maiden name, date of birth, and city of birth. Applicants must also enclose valid photo identification and payment by check or money order. Send the application to:

Macomb County Clerk,
Attn: Birth Records,
120 North Main,
Mount Clemens, MI 48043.

Where and How to Get Sterling Heights City Death Records

The Macomb County Clerk/Register of Deeds maintains the county’s death register and provides certified copies of Sterling Heights City death certificates to interested parties. By law, Sterling Heights City death records are in the public domain. Interested persons may obtain certified copies of death records online, in person, or by US mail. The cost of certified copies is $15 for the first copy and $5 for additional copies of the same record.

For online requests, interested persons may use the County Clerk’s online death records order form. Online orders typically take two days to process, and requesters receive the desired copies within five business days. For in-person requests, interested persons may visit the Macomb County Clerk’s Office at the following times:

• Monday: 8:00 a.m. - 4:15 p.m.
• Tuesday: 8:00 a.m. - 4:15 p.m.
• Wednesday: 8:00 a.m. - 6:45 p.m.
• Thursday: 8:00 a.m. - 4:15 p.m.
• Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 4:15 p.m.

Applicants must provide the decedent’s name, date of death, place of death, and the fee for record copies.

Macomb County Clerk,
Talmer Building
120 N Main, Mount Clemens, MI 48043
Phone: (586) 469-7953

For mail-in requests, applicants must write a letter with the decedent’s name, date of death, place of death, and enclose payment by check or money order. Send the application to:

Macomb County Clerk,
Attn: Death Records,
120 North Main,
Mount Clemens, MI 48043