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What are Dearborn City Public Records?

Dearborn City public records are records created, used, or maintained by public entities while performing official duties. All residents may request public records by providing the required information and paying request fees. However, the Freedom of Information Act provides that some information, including the following, are unobtainable by the general public:

Personal information that would be an unnecessary invasion of privacy if disclosed
Trade secrets and financial information
All records protected by attorney-client privilege
Information included in active law enforcement investigations where disclosure would interfere with the right to a fair trial or reveal a confidential source
All records considered private by law

Dearborn City Crime Statistics

The Michigan State Police (MSP) publishes annual crime data and statistics for all cities and counties in the state. According to the MSP's 2019 report, the city of Dearborn had 309 violent crimes, including 4 murders, 37 rape incidents, 55 robberies, and 213 aggravated assaults. For property crimes, the MSP also reported 204 burglary incidents, 269 motor vehicle thefts, and 1,652 cases of larceny. There were also 8 reported arsons in 2019. The total number of reported Part 1 crimes was 2,442. In 2018, the total number reported was 2,218, indicating that the Dearborn city crimes increased by 10.1% in 2019.

Are Dearborn City Criminal Records Public?

Dearborn criminal records are public records. Persons seeking criminal history information may access these records from the Michigan State Police by performing name-based or fingerprint-based checks. Requestors may use the Internet Criminal History Access Tool (ICHAT) by creating a new account or using the guest user login. Information obtained via the ICHAT is restricted to records of felonies and serious misdemeanors punishable by more than 93 days. Note that the following are not obtainable:

Federal records
Suppressed records
Warrant information
Tribal records
Juvenile records
Traffic records
Local misdemeanors

The MSP also offers fingerprint-based checks for criminal records using an approved Live Scan vendor. However, fingerprint checks are only available for the following:

Personal checks
Employment or licensing
Immigration and visa requirements
Petitioning a court for a legal change of name
Adoption

How to Obtain Dearborn City Police Reports and Arrest Records

Residents may contact the Dearborn Police Department to obtain copies of police reports or arrest records. The Record Bureau is the Police Department's central repository for all records and reports. Persons seeking Dearborn arrest records or police reports may visit the Police Department at the following address:

Dearborn Police Department
16099 Michigan Avenue
Dearborn, MI 48126
Phone: (313) 943-2230 (Record Bureau)
Fax: (313) 943-3048 (Record Bureau)

How to Find Sex Offender Information in Dearborn City

Interested parties may use the MSP's sex offender registry to find statewide details of registered sex offenders. The registry allows interested persons to search by providing a first name, last name, address, and zip code. Users may also specify the address type or search for non-compliant offenders. The registry displays offenders' full names, aliases, registration number, risk level, and physical description. The search results also show offense information, current status, and a photograph. For offenders not registered for life, a registration end date is also displayed.

How to Find Dearborn City Inmate Records

The Wayne County Sheriff's Office (WCSO) has an inmate inquiry page where interested persons may find Dearborn inmate records. Users may enter a name, global subject number, booking number, and booking date range. The page also offers an "In Custody" checkbox to restrict results to inmates currently in jail. From the displayed results, users may view each inmate's demographic information, booking history, bond details, charge description, offense details, and case disposition.

How Do I Visit an Inmate in the Dearborn City Jail?

Prospective visitors may call (313) 224-2222 to schedule visits. The WCSO operates three detention facilities, including the following:

Inmates may only receive visitors listed on their authorized visitation lists. Each inmate is allowed up to six names of persons who are at least 17 years old. A younger person may only visit in the company of an adult who must supervise the minor at all times. Each visit may not last longer than 30 minutes. Visitors must provide one of the following means of identification:

Michigan identification card or driver's license
Federal military identification card or passport.

Divisions I and II run visitations in three sessions from Mondays through Fridays. Division I visitation times are from 7:30 am to 10:30 am, 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm, and 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. In the Division II Jail, visits are from 8:30 am to 10:30 am, 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm, and 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm.

Inmate visitation days are scheduled according to the first letter of each inmate's last name. For Divisions I and II, visitations take place on Mondays (A-C), Tuesdays (D-H), Wednesdays (I-M), Thursdays (N-S), and Fridays (T-Z). Note that inmate workers in the Division I Jail may only receive visitors on Saturdays at the above visiting hours.

Division III Jail inmates may receive inmates according to their housing floor. Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays are reserved for the first floor. Third-floor inmates may receive visitors on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays. CMU visits are restricted to Fridays and should be scheduled through the Psych Social Worker.

Court Records

Dearborn City cases are heard by the Wayne County Circuit Court and the Dearborn District Court. The Circuit Court hears all criminal and civil cases and is the county's court of general jurisdiction. The District Court exercises limited jurisdiction over some criminal and civil matters. It handles misdemeanors and preliminary hearings for felonies. Dearborn City cases are heard at the following locations:

3rd Circuit Court – Wayne – Civil and Family Domestic Divisions
Coleman A. Young Municipal Center
2 Woodward Avenue
Detroit, MI 48226
Phone: (313) 224-6262

3rd Circuit Court – Wayne – Criminal Division
Frank Murphy Hall of Justice
1441 St. Antoine
Detroit, MI 48226
Phone: (313) 224-6262

3rd Circuit Court – Wayne – Family Juvenile Division
Lincoln Hall of Justice
1025 E. Forest Avenue
Detroit, MI 48207

19th District Court – Dearborn
16077 Michigan Avenue
Dearborn, MI 48126
Phone: (313) 943-2060

Are Dearborn City Court Records Public?

Dearborn court records are considered public information. Michigan Court Rule 8.119(E) states that the general public may request and obtain copies of court records and other related documents. However, some records may be closed to the public by law. For instance, drug court records, adoption records, and records that contain information that may identify crime victims are not publicly available. Courts may also restrict public access to records that contain sensitive or harmful information.

Can You Look up a Dearborn City Court Case Online?

The Third Judicial Circuit of Michigan allows online access to court case information through the Odyssey Public Access (OPA). Users may search criminal and non-criminal case records by providing party information and case status. The platform also provides case number, attorney and date range searches. Displayed case information includes charge details, party and attorney information, court events, pleas, and dispositions.

Information obtainable online may be limited and unreliable. Therefore, online case details are not considered official court records.

How to Obtain Dearborn City Civil Court Case Records

The Wayne County Clerk issues copies of Dearborn City civil court records through its Records Division. Microfilm and hard copies are available for records since 1942. To obtain a Dearborn civil court record, send a written request to the Records Division. Requestors must ensure that the request contains a description of the desired records, including all known specifics. Uncertified copies cost $2 per page and may be received via mail, fax, or email. Certified or authenticated copies cost $10 for the seal, in addition to per-page copy fees. Persons interested in certified or authenticated copies may only receive them via mail. Residents should send requests to the:

Wayne County Clerk Records Division
Coleman A. Young Municipal Center
Room LL-61
2 Woodward Avenue
Detroit, MI 48226
Phone: (313) 224-5530
Fax: (313) 967-3712

Record seekers may also send request emails to wcrecordroom@waynecounty.com. Alternatively, contact the Dearborn District Court for records of cases heard at the court:

19th District Court – Dearborn
16077 Michigan Avenue
Dearborn, MI 48126
Phone: (313) 943-2060

How to Obtain Dearborn City Criminal Court Records

Persons seeking copies of Dearborn criminal court records may contact the 3rd Circuit Court's Criminal Division. The Division maintains copies of records since 1983. Interested persons may visit the Frank Murphy Hall of Justice or send written requests with details of the desired court records. Dearborn residents may contact the court using the following details:

3rd Circuit Court – Wayne – Criminal Division
Frank Murphy Hall of Justice
1441 St. Antoine
Detroit, MI 48226
Phone: (313) 224-2502 (Records Room)

For criminal records from 1942 to 1983, residents should contact the Wayne County Clerk. Alternatively, requestors can visit the Dearborn City District Court or send written applications using the details below.

19th District Court – Dearborn
16077 Michigan Avenue
Dearborn, MI 48126
Phone: (313) 943-2060

What are Dearborn City Vital Records?

Dearborn City vital records are government-generated records of marriages, divorces, births, and deaths. Interested requestors may obtain Dearborn vital records from the Wayne County Clerk, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS), and the Dearborn City Clerk's Office. Not all Dearborn vital records are considered public information.

Where and How to Obtain Dearborn City Divorce Records

The Wayne County Clerk's Office maintains countywide copies of divorce records. Interested persons may obtain Dearborn divorce decrees by completing the Divorce Decree Application with the divorced spouses' full names and the year (or approximate year) of divorce. An uncertified copy costs $2 per page. Authenticated or certified copies cost $10 for the seal and $1 for each page, plus a $2 per-page copy fee. Regardless, a mail request requires a $40 money order payable to the "Wayne County Clerk". The Clerk's Office will refund any overpayment or request additional payment if required. Requests should be sent to the:

Wayne County Clerk Records Division
Coleman A. Young Municipal Center
Room LL-61
2 Woodward Avenue
Detroit, MI 48226
Phone: (313) 224-5530
Fax: (313) 967-3712

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) also issues copies of divorce records. The general public may obtain copies of Dearborn divorce certificates for divorces filed since 1897. To obtain a record, complete the divorce record application form. The first copy costs $34 and includes a one-year search. Each additional copy costs $16. If the exact divorce year is unknown, every year searched costs $12. Payment is accepted via check or money order made out to "State of Michigan". Record seekers should mail requests to:

Vital Records Requests
P.O. Box 30721
Lansing, MI 48909

The MDHHS also offers an expedited (RUSH) search to be processed within two weeks instead of the five-week duration for regular requests. A RUSH search costs an additional $12. Interested persons may visit the department or send written applications for expedited requests, using the following details:

Physical Address:
South Grand Building
1st Floor
333 South Grand Avenue
Lansing, MI 48933
Hours: Weekdays, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Phone: (517) 335-8666

Mailing Address:
Vital Records RUSH
P.O. Box 30721
Lansing, MI 48909

Where and How to Get Public Dearborn City Marriage Records

Dearborn marriage records are public records obtainable by mail or in person from the Wayne County Clerk's Office. To obtain a Dearborn marriage certificate by mail, complete the marriage certificate search form with both spouses’ names before the marriage and the marriage date. The first certified copy costs $24. Each additional certified copy of the same record costs $7 if ordered at the same time. Uncertified copies cost $11.50 each. Mail requests are payable by money orders made out to the "Wayne County Clerk." Residents may send requests by mail or visit the Clerk's Office for in-person records, using one of the following addresses:

Wayne County Clerk
Downtown Detroit Office
Coleman A. Young Municipal Center
Room 201
2nd Floor
2 Woodward Avenue
Detroit, MI 48226
Phone: (313) 224-6262
Fax: (313) 967-3712
Hours: Thursdays – 8:00 am to 7:00 pm. Other weekdays – 8:00 am to 4:30 pm

Wayne County Clerk
Western Wayne Satellite Office (Wayne County Sheriff's Road Patrol Office)
3100 Henry Ruff Road
Westland, MI 48186
Phone: (734) 326-4690
Hours 8:00 am to 3:00 pm, Mondays through Fridays

Where and How to Find Dearborn City Birth Records

The Dearborn City Clerk's Office processes requests for birth certificates. Under Michigan law, access to birth certificates is restricted to the following:

The person named on the certificate
A parent
A legal guardian with guardianship papers
A government or adoption agency

To request a Dearborn birth certificate by mail, the interested party must complete a birth record request form. If requesting records of new births, residents must wait at least 30 days before applying. The first copy costs $20, while additional copies cost $5 each. Checks and money orders should be payable to the "City of Dearborn." Residents should mail requests to the:

Dearborn City Clerk
Birth Record
16901 Michigan Avenue
Suite 11
Dearborn, MI 48126
Phone: (313) 943-2010

Where and How to Find Dearborn City Death Records

Interested parties may request Dearborn death records from the city Clerk's Office. Dearborn death certificates are public records and may be obtained by all residents by mail or in person. The first copy of a death record costs $20 and each additional copy costs $5. To obtain a record by mail, complete a death certificate request form with the deceased person's full name and death date. Mail requests require payments by checks or money orders payable to "City of Dearborn." Requestors may visit or contact the Clerk’s Office by mail using the following details:

Dearborn City Clerk
Birth Record
16901 Michigan Avenue
Suite 11
Dearborn, MI 48126
Phone: (313) 943-2010