Westland Arrest Records: Jail, Inmate & Court Search

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Westland, Michigan local arrest and inmate guide

Westland Police, Wayne County Jail and 18th District Court Search

A Westland arrest can create separate records in three systems. Westland Police maintains the incident report, arrest paperwork, crash report, local background check and evidence file; Wayne County Jail provides current custody, booking, bond and family-service information; and the 18th District Court maintains Westland misdemeanor cases and the first stages of felony cases.

This guide explains how to locate someone after a recent arrest, obtain a police or jail record, verify a court case or warrant, post bond safely, and handle urgent family needs involving medication, legal counsel, calls, visitation, commissary, property, release or transfer.

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An arrest is not a conviction. A police or jail record may show an initial allegation, warrant or booking description. The prosecutor can amend, add, dismiss or decline charges. Confirm the formal charge and final outcome through the 18th District Court or Wayne County Third Circuit Court.

Choose the correct Westland arrest-record office

Information needed Correct office What it provides What it does not replace
Immediate custody location Westland Police or Wayne County Sheriff Whether the person remains locally, was released or entered county custody. The formal court case.
Westland incident or arrest report Westland Police Records Bureau Available incident, arrest and traffic-crash report copies. The Wayne County booking or court complaint.
Video, audio, photos or additional records Westland FOIA Coordinator Available nonexempt records identified in a focused request. Criminal discovery provided to a defendant or attorney.
Current inmate or housing facility Wayne County Sheriff Current booking, subject number, custody and housing information. Court verification of the bond type or filed charge.
Westland misdemeanor or new felony case 18th District Court Arraignment, district charge, bond, warrant status, hearings and disposition. The Westland Police investigative file.
Felony after bindover Wayne County Third Circuit Court Circuit felony case, assigned judge, hearings, plea, trial and sentence. The earlier 18th District Court docket.
Historical county jail record Wayne County Sheriff FOIA Available retained booking, incarceration or release records. The Westland city police report.
Statewide Michigan history Michigan State Police ICHAT Publicly available reportable Michigan criminal-history information. Current custody, warrants or certified court records.

Get a Westland arrest, incident or crash report

WPD

Westland Police Records Bureau

36701 Ford Road
Westland, MI 48185

Records: 734-721-5350
Police Department: 734-722-9600
Fax: 734-722-3220

Records counter hours

  • Monday–Thursday: 9 a.m.–4 p.m.;
  • Friday: 9 a.m.–1 p.m.;
  • Closed on public holidays.

Call before traveling when the incident is recent or the requested report may still be under investigation.

Report copy

Current fee: $11

Westland lists an $11 fee for police and traffic-crash report copies. The requester must be listed in the report, and the request is completed in person at the Records Counter.

Local background

Current fee: $11

The local record or background check covers only City of Westland records. Use Michigan ICHAT for a broader statewide public criminal-history search.

Property pickup

Appointment required

Schedule police-property pickup online through the city’s appointment link or call 734-713-3698.

Police-report copy steps

Official route› Westland Records Bureau ›Call Records ›Confirm eligibility ›Visit counter
  1. Find the Westland Police report number when available.
  2. Call 734-721-5350.
  3. Provide the date, time, location and involved person.
  4. Confirm that the report is complete and releasable.
  5. Ask whether your name appears in the report.
  6. Bring government-issued photo identification.
  7. Bring the current $11 report fee.
  8. Review the copy for supplements, attachments or redactions.
  9. Use FOIA when video, audio, photographs or additional material is needed.
Crash-report shortcut: Westland also directs users to Oakland County’s CLEMIS payment portal for online traffic-crash report purchases. Open the CLEMIS crash-report portal.

Request Westland body-camera, dispatch or additional records

Use a focused FOIA request for records that are not included in a routine counter copy, such as body-camera video, dash-camera footage, dispatch logs, photographs, audio, supplements or a defined investigative file.

Published Police FOIA charges

  • Documents: $0.15 per page;
  • Audio or video: $2 per CD or DVD plus labor;
  • Photographs on CD: $37;
  • Search, reproduction, review and redaction labor: $1 per minute in 15-minute increments.

Ask for an itemized estimate before the city begins time-intensive video or audio review.

Westland FOIA micro-steps

Open› Westland FOIA Requests ›Online request ›Identify police record ›Submit
  1. Open the online FOIA form or download the city request form.
  2. Identify the Westland Police report number when known.
  3. Provide the incident date, approximate time and exact location.
  4. Include the arrested person’s full legal name and date of birth.
  5. List each requested document, recording or photograph separately.
  6. Use a narrow time range for body-camera or dispatch material.
  7. Request electronic copies when practical.
  8. State a maximum fee before additional approval is required.
  9. Save the submission confirmation and tracking information.

“Under the Michigan Freedom of Information Act, I request available nonexempt records concerning the arrest or incident involving [full name and date of birth] on [date] at [Westland location], including the incident report, arrest report, dispatch log, body-camera footage, dash-camera footage, photographs and property inventory. The Westland Police report number is [number]. Please provide an itemized fee estimate before costs exceed $[amount].”

FOIA is not criminal discovery. A defendant or defense attorney should use the prosecutor and court discovery process for evidence needed in the active criminal case.

Westland local background check versus statewide ICHAT

Westland local record check

The Records Bureau offers an $11 local record or background check. It covers City of Westland information rather than every police agency, court or county in Michigan.

Use this option when an organization specifically requests a City of Westland local check.

Michigan State Police ICHAT

ICHAT is the broader name-based public search for reportable Michigan criminal-history information.

ICHAT is not a live inmate locator, does not verify current warrants and does not replace a certified court record.

Open Michigan criminal-history resources

Why a recent Westland arrest may show no inmate result

Possible reason What may have happened Best next step
Still at Westland Police Identification, interview, fingerprinting or warrant review remains underway. Call 734-722-9600.
County booking not complete Transport, registry processing, medical screening or database entry is pending. Call 313-224-0797 and search again.
Released locally The person may have received a citation, posted interim bond or been released pending court. Search the 18th District Court.
Medical clearance The person may remain under law-enforcement authority at a hospital. Ask Westland Police whether transfer remains pending.
Name mismatch The booking may use an alias, maiden name, suffix or different spelling. Search fewer fields and compare the date of birth.
Different agency or county An outside warrant, federal matter or another jurisdiction may control custody. Ask Westland Police which agency accepted the person.
Transferred to MDOC A later prison sentence may move the person into state custody. Search MDOC OTIS.

Westland warrant-resolution options

Option 1: Appear in person

A person with an outstanding 18th District Court warrant may appear at the courthouse:

  • Monday through Wednesday;
  • Between 8 and 10:30 a.m.

For criminal cases, the court states that an attorney will be available before the person appears before the judge or magistrate.

Option 2: Request electronic handling

Email the person’s name, address and telephone number to tickets@18thdistrictcourt.com.

The court states that an attorney should contact the person within three to five business days after the email is received.

The warrant remains active until a judge or magistrate addresses it. Not every case qualifies for electronic handling. Do not assume that sending the email pauses enforcement or clears the warrant.
Prepare before appearing: bring government-issued identification, the case number, proof of payments, relevant court paperwork and a method of paying any bond the court may require. Calling the court first is strongly recommended.

Follow a Westland felony into Third Circuit Court

When the case changes courts

A Westland felony normally starts in the 18th District Court. If the preliminary examination is waived or the case is bound over, later felony proceedings continue in Wayne County Third Circuit Court.

Save both the district and circuit case numbers because they may differ.

3CC

Third Circuit Criminal Division

Wayne County Criminal Justice Center
5301 Russell Street
Detroit, MI 48211

Third Circuit Court: 313-224-5261
County Clerk Criminal Records: 313-224-2502

Odyssey Public Access steps

Open› Third Circuit Case Search ›Accept terms ›Criminal records ›Search
  1. Read and accept the Odyssey Public Access terms.
  2. Select Criminal Case Records.
  3. Search by circuit case number when known.
  4. Otherwise search the defendant’s complete legal name.
  5. Compare the result with the Westland district-court bindover.
  6. Open the register of actions.
  7. Review the assigned judge, attorney, hearing dates and disposition.
  8. Contact the Wayne County Clerk for copies of filed documents.

Odyssey information is unofficial, limited and should not be used as a complete background check. Filed documents are not generally available for online viewing through the public search.

How to read a Westland arrest, jail or court result

Record field What it means What to verify next
Westland Police report number City police identifier for the incident or investigation. Use it with Police Records, FOIA and property pickup.
Wayne booking number Identifier for the specific Wayne County jail admission. Use the current ten-digit booking number for TouchPay deposits.
Subject number Wayne County’s person-level identifier in the inmate system. Use it to refine inmate searches and distinguish similar names.
18th District case number The district-court judicial file number. Use it for MiCOURT, warrant questions, payments and copies.
Third Circuit case number The felony case number after district-court bindover. Search Odyssey and keep the earlier district number separately.
Booking charge The allegation or warrant associated with jail admission. Compare it with the court’s formal complaint.
Bond amount The listed release amount for a case or charge. Confirm the type, payment location and every other hold.
Hold or detainer Another court, county, probation authority or agency may require custody. Ask whether it blocks release after the Westland bond is paid.
Released The person left the listed Wayne County booking. Determine whether release was to the community, another facility or MDOC.

Verify and post bond after a Westland arrest

No deposit

Personal bond

The defendant may be released on a promise to appear and follow every condition.

Full payment

Cash bond

The full court-ordered amount must be posted using an accepted method.

Partial deposit

Percentage bond

A percentage is allowed only when the judge’s order specifically permits it.

Bond agent

Surety bond

A licensed bond agent may execute the bond when the court permits surety.

Wayne County bond-payment workflow

  1. Confirm the inmate is fully processed into Wayne County’s Registry Unit.
  2. Copy every booking, case, charge and hold.
  3. Call the 18th District Court for the current bond type and amount.
  4. Monday–Friday from 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m., cash bonds and fines should generally be paid at the court of jurisdiction.
  5. Outside that weekday window, the Sheriff accepts qualifying bonds at the jail under its 24-hour policy.
  6. Bring government-issued identification.
  7. Ask whether each charge requires a separate certified or cashier’s check.
  8. Obtain a court receipt when payment is made at the court.
  9. Deliver the receipt to the Criminal Justice Center when instructed.
  10. Expect a LEIN check and additional release-processing time.

Wayne County accepted jail methods

  • Cash in denominations of $20 or larger;
  • Cashier’s check payable to Sheriff of Wayne County;
  • Certified check payable to Sheriff of Wayne County;
  • Discover, Visa, MasterCard and American Express;
  • Current card-processing charge: 8%.

Money orders, personal checks and loose or rolled coins are not accepted for jail bond payments.

18th District Court payment warning

The court accepts several methods for ordinary fines and costs, but specifically states that credit-card payments cannot be accepted for bonds, restitution or escrow.

Call 734-595-8720 before traveling to confirm the correct bond method and payee.

Bond does not guarantee immediate release. Registry processing, court transport, additional warrants, probation detainers or other charges can delay or prevent release.
Scam warning: Wayne County warns that scammers may impersonate Sheriff personnel and request cryptocurrency, debit-card information or digital-payment transfers. Independently call the court or Sheriff before paying.

What family should do after locating the inmate

Save every record number

Keep the Westland Police report number, Wayne booking number, subject number and court case number separately labeled.

Confirm the next court date

Use the 18th District Court public inquiry and call the court when the online entry is incomplete.

Identify the attorney

Determine whether retained counsel appeared or whether the person requested appointed representation.

Report urgent health information

Call inmate information and ask for the appropriate medical or supervisory route for urgent medication, withdrawal or safety concerns.

Set up the correct call option

Wayne County supports collect, prepaid and inmate-funded calling. Confirm the current vendor and account route through the Sheriff’s official instructions.

Register for video visitation

Use valid government-issued identification and follow the current video-visit registration process.

Use digital personal messaging

Wayne County’s current Criminal Justice Center instructions route ordinary family letters, photos and drawings through the inmate tablet Facility Messages system.

Deposit commissary funds carefully

Use facility number 248211 and the current ten-digit booking number before confirming a TouchPay transaction.

Arrange property release

The inmate must sign the official authorization before a third party can collect jail property.

Prepare for release or transfer

Arrange transportation, housing, medication and compliance with no-contact, testing, probation or reporting conditions.

Recorded communication warning: Wayne County states that inmate telephones may be monitored or recorded. Do not discuss evidence, witnesses, alleged victims, passwords or instructions to hide or destroy information.

Wayne County inmate calls and visitation

Inmate telephone rules

  • Traditional collect calling may be available;
  • Prepaid account options may be available;
  • Inmate-funded calls may be available;
  • Calls to mobile phones are supported through the jail system;
  • Telephone privileges depend on security level and conduct;
  • Calls may be monitored or recorded.

The inmate places the call. The jail does not function as a message-taking service for ordinary family communication.

Adult social visitation

  • All social visitation is non-contact video;
  • Visitors must generally be at least 17;
  • One video visit per week;
  • Maximum visit length: 30 minutes;
  • Government-issued photo identification required;
  • Remote and onsite video options are available.
Visit service Current hours Important rule
ADF social video visits 8 a.m.–2 p.m. and 4–9 p.m. Visitors may use the onsite portal or an approved remote device.
Housing-unit personal video windows 8–10:30 a.m., 12:30–2 p.m. and 6–9 p.m. Availability remains subject to the facility and housing schedule.
Public Video Visitation Suite Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Closed weekends and holidays; photo identification is required.
Professional visits 8 a.m.–2 p.m. and 4–9 p.m. Attorneys arrange visits through attorneyvisits@waynecountymi.gov.
Prohibited onsite items: ordinary visitors cannot bring electronic devices, weapons, tobacco products or items considered a security risk into the visitation area. Staff cannot store prohibited property for visitors.
Open Wayne County visitation rules Review inmate telephone rules

Send commissary money or mail to a Wayne County inmate

TouchPay

Deposit to inmate account

Use Wayne County facility number 248211 and the inmate’s current ten-digit booking number.

TouchPay telephone: 866-204-1603

Lobby kiosk

In-person deposit

Lobby kiosks are on the first floor of the Criminal Justice Center Administration Building near the Visitation Center.

Verify the displayed inmate name before submitting funds.

Care package

Approved package service

The Sheriff directs families to JailATM for approved care-package purchases.

Do not mail food, clothing or hygiene packages directly to the detention facility.

Deposit checklist

  1. Search the inmate again before paying.
  2. Copy the current ten-digit booking number.
  3. Use facility code 248211.
  4. Confirm the inmate’s full name on the payment screen.
  5. Review the service fee.
  6. Save the confirmation number and receipt.
  7. Contact the vendor immediately when the wrong booking is credited.
Open TouchPay Review commissary instructions

Ordinary family mail

The Criminal Justice Center states that ordinary letters, pictures and drawings from family and friends are delivered digitally through the inmate tablet’s free Facility Messages profile.

Do not assume that ordinary physical letters should be mailed directly to the jail. Follow the current digital-message instructions shown by the facility.

Attorney-client privileged mail

Wayne County Adult Detention Facility
Inmate First and Last Name — Booking Number
5301 Russell Street
Detroit, MI 48211

All senders must include their full name and physical return address. Qualifying legal mail is inspected in the inmate’s presence.

Medical, mental-health and property help

Urgent health need

Call inmate information

Call 313-224-0797 and ask staff to route an urgent medication, withdrawal, self-harm or medical concern to the appropriate detention staff.

Provide the inmate’s full name, booking number, diagnosis, medication, dose, pharmacy and prescriber.

Jail property

Third-party release

Inmate property is released Monday–Friday from 8 a.m.–4 p.m., excluding holidays and weekends.

The inmate must sign a Property Release Form naming the third party, who must bring valid identification.

Westland property

Police evidence pickup

For property retained at Westland Police, schedule an appointment online or call 734-713-3698.

Ask whether the prosecutor, detective or court must authorize release first.

Do not wait for a visit or routine message when there is immediate danger. Call the jail directly for suicidal statements, severe withdrawal, insulin deprivation, seizures, pregnancy complications, assault risk or another emergency. Call 911 for an active emergency outside the facility.
Medical privacy: detention staff can receive information from family but may be unable to disclose protected medical details without the inmate’s authorization.
Property deadline: Wayne County states that unclaimed clothing or property may be destroyed or otherwise disposed of 90 days after release. Arrange pickup promptly.

What happens after release or transfer?

Community release

Follow the court order

Confirm the next hearing, no-contact conditions, testing, probation, tether, travel limits and attorney instructions.

Another jail

Family services may reset

The receiving facility may issue a new inmate number and use different call, visit, money and mail systems.

State prison

Switch to MDOC OTIS

After a Michigan prison transfer, search by name or MDOC number and follow the assigned prison’s rules.

Release-day checklist

  • Confirm bond was processed
  • Ask about additional holds
  • Confirm pickup location
  • Expect registry processing
  • Arrange transportation
  • Bring suitable clothing
  • Confirm medication return
  • Review no-contact terms
  • Save the next court date
  • Keep every payment receipt
Bond posted is not the same as released. The Sheriff performs a law-enforcement database check and processes inmates in order. Court transport, incomplete registration or another charge may extend the wait.
Check Michigan VINELink Search MDOC OTIS

Find an older Westland arrest after release

Police file

Westland Records Bureau

Request the incident or arrest report and use FOIA for defined additional records.

Jail file

Wayne Sheriff FOIA

Request an available historical booking, incarceration or release record.

Court file

18th or Third Circuit

Search the district case and any later circuit felony record for formal charges and disposition.

State history

Michigan ICHAT

Use ICHAT when reportable statewide Michigan criminal history beyond Westland is needed.

Historical jail-record request steps

  1. Provide the person’s full name and date of birth.
  2. Include the booking or subject number when known.
  3. Give a narrow incarceration date range.
  4. Identify the exact record needed.
  5. Ask for electronic delivery and a fee estimate.
  6. Use Westland Police for the city incident report.

Correct, set aside or update an arrest-related record

Problem Office to contact Helpful proof
Wrong Westland Police information Westland Police Records or assigned detective Documents, photographs, video and a supplemental written statement.
Wrong booking identity Wayne County Sheriff Photo ID, date of birth, booking details and fingerprint comparison.
Wrong district-court result 18th District Court Dismissal, amended order, judgment or certified docket.
Wrong felony disposition Wayne County Clerk Criminal Records Third Circuit judgment, order or certified register of actions.
Wrong state criminal history Michigan State Police Fingerprints and certified court documentation.
Eligible conviction Sentencing court or Clean Slate process Eligibility review, application documents and set-aside order.
Review 18th Court Clean Slate information Review MSP record corrections

Westland arrest, jail and court contacts

WCJ

Wayne County Jail

5301 Russell Street, Detroit, MI 48211

Inmate information: 313-224-0797
Sheriff administration: 313-833-0864

Westland police, court and Wayne County Jail maps

Routing tip: Westland Police and the 18th District Court are next to each other on Ford Road, but Wayne County Jail and Third Circuit criminal services are at the Criminal Justice Center in Detroit.

Common Westland arrest-search mistakes

Searching Wayne County too soon

The person may still be in Westland Police processing or awaiting Registry Unit entry.

Calling the court for a police report

The incident narrative belongs to Westland Police Records.

Using the police number in court search

The report, booking, subject and court case numbers are different identifiers.

Treating the local check as statewide

The $11 Westland background check covers only local city records.

Treating the booking charge as final

The prosecutor may change, add or dismiss charges.

Paying bond at the wrong office

Weekday court hours and after-hours Sheriff procedures are different.

Assuming an email clears a warrant

The 18th District Court says a warrant remains active until addressed by a judge or magistrate.

Using the wrong booking number

TouchPay requires Wayne County facility code 248211 and the current ten-digit booking number.

Discussing evidence on jail calls

Wayne County inmate calls may be monitored or recorded.

10 essential answers about Westland arrest records

These ten title-specific answers cover Westland Police reports, Wayne County inmates, the 18th District Court, warrants, bond and family next steps.

1. How do I find someone arrested in Westland?
Call Westland Police at 734-722-9600 to ask whether the person remains in local processing, was released, received medical treatment or was transferred. When transferred, search the official Wayne County inmate inquiry or call inmate information at 313-224-0797.
2. Where are people arrested by Westland Police held?
A person may initially remain at the Westland Police Department. People transferred into county detention are searched through the Wayne County Sheriff inmate system and may be housed at the Criminal Justice Center or another listed Wayne County facility.
3. How do I obtain a Westland arrest or police report?
Visit the Westland Police Records Bureau at 36701 Ford Road during counter hours. Call 734-721-5350 first. The current report-copy fee is $11, and the requester must be listed in the report.
4. How do I request Westland body-camera or dispatch records?
Submit a focused FOIA request online or through the Westland FOIA Coordinator. Include the police report number, incident date, time, location and each specific video, audio, dispatch, photograph or document requested.
5. How much is a Westland local background check?
Westland currently lists an $11 charge for a local City of Westland record or background check. It does not cover every Michigan jurisdiction. Use Michigan State Police ICHAT for a broader statewide public search.
6. Which court handles Westland criminal cases?
The 18th District Court at 36675 Ford Road handles misdemeanor and felony cases arising within Westland. Felony cases begin there and may later transfer to Wayne County Third Circuit Court after bindover.
7. How can a person address an 18th District Court warrant?
The court currently allows in-person appearances Monday through Wednesday from 8 to 10:30 a.m. or an email request to tickets@18thdistrictcourt.com. The warrant remains active until a judge or magistrate addresses it, and not every case qualifies for electronic handling.
8. How can family verify and post bond?
Confirm every case and hold with the 18th District Court and Wayne County Sheriff. During weekday court hours, cash bonds are generally paid at the court of jurisdiction. At other times, qualifying bonds may be accepted at the Wayne County Jail under the Sheriff’s published procedure.
9. How do I arrange Wayne County inmate calls or visitation?
Wayne County supports collect, prepaid and inmate-funded calls, which may be monitored or recorded. Social visits are non-contact video visits. Use the Sheriff’s official visitation page, register with valid photo identification and confirm the current facility schedule.
10. How do I find an older Westland arrest after release?
Request the city police report from Westland Records, request available jail records through Wayne County Sheriff FOIA, search the 18th District Court and any Third Circuit felony case, and use Michigan State Police ICHAT when statewide public criminal history is needed.

Official Westland arrest-record resources

Westland police and district court

Wayne County jail and felony records

Accuracy, privacy and legal notice: This page is a public-record and family assistance guide, not legal advice or a complete criminal-background report. Arrest, booking, charge, bond, court, warrant, visitation, telephone, commissary, release, fee and office-hour information can change. An arrest does not establish guilt. Verify important legal, medical, safety, payment and release decisions directly with Westland Police, the 18th District Court, Wayne County Sheriff or another responsible agency.

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