Clinton Township Mugshot Search
Clinton Township jail mugshots are maintained by the Macomb County Sheriff's Office. Located in Macomb County north of Detroit, Clinton Township has its own police department that handles local law enforcement. However, the township does not run a full jail. Arrestees go to the Macomb County Jail in Mount Clemens for booking and housing. Mugshots and booking records are public documents available through the county sheriff and FOIA requests.
Clinton Township Overview
Macomb County Jail and Clinton Township
Clinton Township has a temporary detention area at the police department, but it is not a full jail. People arrested here are typically taken straight to the Macomb County Jail in Mount Clemens. For OWI (Operating While Intoxicated) arrests, the police department processes people at their temporary holding facility before transfer to the county.
The Macomb County Sheriff's Office runs the county jail and handles all booking. Staff take a mugshot during intake and record the charges, bond, and personal details. The county jail holds inmates from Clinton Township, Warren, Sterling Heights, and every other Macomb County community. Call the Macomb County Sheriff at (586) 469-5151 for inmate information.
| Facility | Macomb County Jail |
|---|---|
| Location | Mount Clemens, MI |
| Sheriff Phone | (586) 469-5151 |
| Township Police | (586) 286-8000 |
The Clinton Township Police Department uses COMTEC, the Macomb County Center, for dispatch services. This includes full-service dispatch with emergency medical dispatching. The department is MLEAC accredited through the Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police.
How to Find Clinton Township Mugshots
To search for mugshots from Clinton Township arrests, contact the Macomb County Sheriff's Office at (586) 469-5151. The county keeps all booking photos and records for inmates held at the jail. Provide the person's name or booking number to look them up.
You can also check Michigan's statewide databases. The OTIS system at mdocweb.state.mi.us tracks state prison inmates and people under MDOC supervision. If someone from Clinton Township was convicted of a felony and sent to state prison, their photo and case details are in OTIS. It is free to use and open to the public.
Michigan VINE at vinelink.com lets victims track an offender's custody status. Register for free alerts when someone is released or transferred. The phone number is 800-770-7657. It covers county and state facilities.
The Clinton Township Police Department handled 5,634 cases in 2023, including 948 misdemeanor submissions and 343 felony submissions. These numbers give some idea of the volume of arrest records generated each year.
The Macomb County VINE search page lets you look up offenders and register for custody status alerts. This works for inmates booked from Clinton Township and all other Macomb County locations.
Clinton Township Police Records
The Clinton Township Police Department processes FOIA requests through its Records Division. The department is at 37985 Groesbeck Highway, Clinton Township, MI 48036. Call (586) 286-8000 for assistance. The FOIA coordinator can help you with record requests.
Under Michigan's Freedom of Information Act (Act 442 of 1976), you can request arrest reports, incident reports, and mugshots. Requests must be in writing. Include the person's name, the date of the incident, and any case numbers you have. Standard fees are $0.10 per page, plus labor costs for big searches. The township has 5 business days to respond.
For records held at the county level, like booking photos from the Macomb County Jail, direct your request to the Macomb County Sheriff's Office instead. The township police and the county sheriff keep separate sets of records. If you are not sure who has what, contact both.
Note: In 2023, Clinton Township reported 2,052 traffic crashes (796 with injuries, 9 with fatalities) and 191 use of force incidents. Records for these events may be requested through FOIA with appropriate details.
Statewide Record Search Options
Michigan offers several statewide tools for searching criminal records and mugshots. The OTIS offender search covers state prison inmates and supervised offenders. The National Sex Offender Public Website searches registered sex offenders in all states.
Court records for Clinton Township cases go through the 41B District Court and the Macomb County Circuit Court. The Michigan courts have online search tools, but access varies. For the most direct access to jail mugshots from Clinton Township arrests, contact the Macomb County Sheriff's Office.
Macomb County Jail Mugshots
Clinton Township is in Macomb County. All inmates from Clinton Township arrests go to the Macomb County Jail. For full county jail details and inmate search options, visit the Macomb County page.
Nearby City Jail Mugshots
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