What are Troy Public Records?
In compliance with the Michigan Freedom of Information Law (FOIL), Troy public records are defined as documents either in writing, image, sounds, and symbols or a combination of any of these, produced, used, in possession of, or retained by a public body in the performance of an official function. Any member of the public who requests for a public record in Troy will not need to justify the request. However, a public record is not open for public view if it contains:
- Some law enforcement records (court records)
- Medical counseling
- Trade secrets
- Private personal information
- Records of campaign committees
- Advisory communication with government agencies
Troy Crime Statistics
The Troy Police Department keeps records of crimes perpetrated in the state. Data released for 2019 reveal that the city recorded a total of 1,111 crimes. Theft occurred more than any other crime with a total of 918 cases. The 2019 crime rate in Troy, MI, is 3.3 times lower than the U.S. average. The total number of crime cases in 2019 was lesser than what was recorded the previous year.2018 crime figure stood at 1211 with 1,011 theft cases. Only one murder was recorded in 2018, and 8 rape cases, which is 6 times lesser than what was documented a year before.
Are Troy records public?
Not all Troy criminal records are open for inspection or copying. For instance, access to information about a juvenile case is usually restricted. With the exemption of certain groups of employers such as child care facilities, and law enforcement, criminal records that may affect the public image and future of the offender may be withheld. Some criminal records in the city of Troy are open for public inspection. The city requires that members of the public submit a FOIL request for records that the requester is not directly involved in. Ex-convicts may obtain their criminal records from the Troy Police Department Records Division without a FOIL request. Interested parties may visit the department at:
Troy Police Department
500 West Big Beaver Road,
Troy, MI 48084
The office opens Monday through Friday between 8:00 AM and 4:30 PM.
How to Obtain Police Reports and Arrest Records
The Troy Police Department maintains all records of police reports and arrests records within the city. To obtain a record, requesters may need to complete and submit the FOIL form. This applies to individuals that are not directly a party to the records that are being sought. Interested persons may request records via mail or in person at:
Troy Police Department
500 West Big Beaver Road,
Troy, MI 48084
Also, interested parties may submit a written request for the report through US mail. A written request must contain:
- Contact phone number
- Date of incident
- Time of incident
- Incident report number
- Parties involved
- Location of incidents
Members of the public may also request police reports or arrest records by visiting the Troy Police Department. Walk-in requests by a past offender shall not require the use of a FOIL form.
How to Find Sex Offender Information in Troy
The Michigan State Police (MSP) maintains a searchable online registry that provides information on registered sex offenders in Troy and other parts of the state. The Sex Offenders Registration Act, MCL 28.721 directs the MSP to develop a statewide record of sex offenders. The MSP also determines the type of offender information that is available to the public. Interested parties may search for an offender using the name, offender's address, city, zip code, and zip plus. The registry shall provide in detail, the offender's information as registered on the database.
How to Find Troy Inmate Records
The Troy Police Department allows members of the public to inspect or copy inmate records in the city. To obtain an inmate's record, interested parties may visit the department in person or call (248) 524-3477. However, walk-in requests are restricted at the moment as a necessary measure in the fight against Covid-19. Members of the public may confirm whether a person is being held in the facility or not on the telephone. Requesters may also search for police arrest in Troy City jail via the Michigan Department of Corrections website.
How Do I Visit an inmate in Oakland County Jail?
Troy City Jail prohibits any of its arrestees from receiving a visitor. Anyone that must visit an arrestee must wait until such a person is transferred to Oakland County Jail. At the County jail, all inmate visits take place through a video visitation system and are scheduled by the visitor on an appointment basis only. Visitors may choose the date and time for a visit by creating an account with the department. Visits must be scheduled at least 48 hours earlier, and interested parties may visit an inmate from Wednesday through Sunday, visitations are not allowed on Monday and Tuesday. Oakland county jail allows off-site visits from a computer or cell phone for a fee of $7.50. Members of the public who are interested in visiting an inmate must come with a current valid driver's license, state ID, or passport. Children are allowed to visit an inmate if such a person is accompanied by an Adult. The facility only allows one child per visit. Residents can obtain more information by contacting the Office of the Oakland County Sheriff.
Court Records
Part of the Michigan Judicial Branch, the Oakland County Courts provide access to different court records in Troy and other cities in Oakland. Court records include administrative records, criminal records, probate records, and traffic records.
Locations of Courts in San Francisco
The City and County is home to three county courts located at:
Oakland County District Court
520 W BigBeaver RD,
Troy, MI 48084
Phone no: (224) 528-0400
Oakland County Circuit Court
1200 N Telegraph RD,
Department 404,
Pontiac, MI 48341-0404
Phone no: (248) 858-0344
Oakland County Probate Court
1200 N Telegraph RD,
Department 457,
Pontiac, MI 48341
Phone no: (244) 858-0260
Are Troy Court Records Public?
Not all court records are open to the public. The availability of a record is determined by the court where the record is kept. The Clerk may not permit any record to be taken from the court without the order of the court. Courts records are not subject to the Freedom of Information Act request. MCR 15.232(h) exempts the judiciary from the Freedom of Information Law. Courts may provide access to public information in a register of actions through a publicly accessible website. Other public information in the custody of the court may be provided through an electronic means only upon request.
How to Obtain Troy Civil Court Case Records
Interested persons may access, or inspect, at no charge, any record held in a court unless access is restricted by statute, court rule, or court order, entered under MCR 8.119. All court records that are not subject to public access are contained in the Nonpublic and Limited Access Court Records. Members of the public are required to visit the Office of the Court Clerk to request civil case records. The Court charges a fee of $2.00 for a copy of every page requested. Requests for more than 5 specific case files usually take time to be processed and individuals are not allowed to use personal equipment to copy or reproduce a court record.
How to Find Troy Criminal Court Records
In compliance with the Michigan Trial Court Management Standard, the Court Clerk maintains all court records, including criminal court records. To obtain Troy's criminal court records, members of the public may visit the office of the court clerk where the trial took place. Requests may be made by mail and the requester may be required to provide personal information including name and contact information before the request is accepted.
What are Troy Vital Records?
Troy vital records are records of significant life events maintained by the government, such as both certificates, death certificates, genealogy, etc. Several government agencies maintain vital records at the federal, Michigan state, and local levels. Most records can be obtained by applying to the local custodian agency.
Where and How to Obtain Troy Divorce Records
The Vital Records Office of the Michigan Department of Health & Human Services (MDHHS) maintains all divorce records for the state of Michigan. The department is the custodian of divorce cases filed with the state since 1897 till date. To obtain divorce records, interested parties must download and complete an application form. Requests can be made online, in person, or by mail. For online requests, visit the MDHHS website. Members of the public may submit request forms via mail. Request form shall be submitted along with a money order, or check to
Vital Records Request
P.O. Box 30721
Lansing, MI 48909
The request form can be submitted in person at:
Vital Records Office
South Grand Building,
1st Floor,
333 S Grand Avenue,
Lansing, MI 48933
Office hours are between 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Where and How to Get Confidential Marriage Records in Troy
Confidential marriage records are available at the MDHHS office. These records are not open to everyone. To obtain records, individuals must complete and submit the request form. The State determines the right or eligibility for viewing such records. For more information, interested parties may contact the MDHHS, or visit their office at:
Vital Records Office
South Grand Building,
1st Floor, 333 S Grand Avenue,
Lansing, MI 48933
Where and How to Get Public Troy
Marriage records are public information under the FOIL Act, and as such, these records are open for inspection or copying by members of the public. Marriage records are available at MDHHS. A person is eligible to request marriage records if the application form is completed, signed, and the required fee is paid. Interested persons may obtain a public record in person or by mail. Members of the public may get same-day service if they order for a record at exactly 3:00 PM however, the same-day service applies to only walk-in requests. Requests by mail usually take 5 weeks to process. For emergency requests, members of the public may call the Eligibility Unit at 517-335-866 and speak with a customer service representative.
Where and How to Find Troy Birth Records
The Troy City Clerk issues copies of Troy's birth certificates for residents of the city. Anyone that is born in Troy is eligible to receive a birth certificate. Records of births that occurred outside Troy city may be obtained by contacting the county recorder in the county where it occurred.
Obtaining Copies of Troy Birth Records
Birth records may be obtained in-person, online, or by mail. Most in-person requests require an appointment to be fixed. Interested parties may obtain birth records in person at:
City Clerk's Office
500 W. Big Beaver Rd
Troy, MI 48084
Phone: (248) 524-3300
A request may also be submitted by mail to clerk@troymi.gov. interested persons may request further information from the custodian of records. Online requests are submitted at the office of the city clerk website The City Clerk offers both certified and informational copies. To obtain a certified copy, individuals must be eligible and willing to pay. To be eligible to obtain a certified birth record, the requester must either be the registrant, parent or legal guardian, grandparents, attorney, or member of a law enforcement agency.
Where and How to Find Troy Death Records
The Troy City Clerk issues death certificates for events that occurred in the city. To obtain a record, interested parties may visit the office of the clerk, or submit a request via mail. Residents of Troy may also request death records from MDHHS. Death records are issued to individuals with direct relations to the decedent, namely:
- Individuals serving as a legal representative or executor of the descendant's will
- A parent or legal guardian of the registrant
- A spouse or domestic partner of the registrant
- A sibling or surviving next-of-kin
