Sterling Heights Police, Macomb County Jail and 41-A Court Search
A Sterling Heights arrest can produce three different records that answer three different questions. The Sterling Heights Police Department keeps the incident and arrest file, the Sterling Heights Division of the 41-A District Court maintains the criminal case, and the Macomb County Jail locator shows people who have entered county custody.
This guide brings those systems together so a family member, defendant or records researcher can locate a recent arrest, obtain the police report, verify the actual court charge, check bond and holds, request certified court records, arrange calls and video visits, send money or mail, recover property and follow a felony after it leaves district court.
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What to do immediately after a Sterling Heights arrest
A newly arrested person may not appear in Macomb County JailTracker immediately. Start with Sterling Heights Police when the arrest happened only recently, then move to the county jail and court systems as processing continues.
Call Sterling Heights Police
Use the non-emergency dispatch number at 586-446-2800. Provide the person’s full legal name, date of birth, approximate arrest time and location.
Ask whether the person is still in local processing
Confirm whether the person remains with Sterling Heights Police, was released, required medical treatment or was transferred to Macomb County Jail.
Search the Macomb County inmate locator
Once county booking is complete, use the official JailTracker route and save the current inmate number.
Confirm the court of jurisdiction
A Sterling Heights criminal case begins in the Sterling Heights Division of the 41-A District Court at 40111 Dodge Park Road.
Verify the filed charge
Do not rely only on the charge shown during booking. Check MiCOURT or call the 41-A Criminal Division at 586-446-2550.
Check bond and every hold
A second warrant, probation hold, immigration detainer or another case can prevent release even after one bond is paid.
Identify the next hearing
Record the arraignment, pretrial or preliminary-examination date and whether the matter is scheduled in person or remotely.
Address medication and safety issues
Give the current custodial facility concise information about prescribed medication, dangerous withdrawal, pregnancy, disability or immediate self-harm concerns.
Locate legal representation
Ask whether private counsel has appeared or whether appointed counsel is being arranged. Avoid discussing evidence on ordinary jail calls.
Recheck before paying or traveling
Custody, bond and court information can change after arraignment, transport or a new warrant check.
“I am trying to locate [full legal name], date of birth [date], who may have been arrested in Sterling Heights on [date and approximate time]. Can you confirm whether the person remains with your department, was released or was transferred to Macomb County Jail?”
Sterling Heights has its own 41-A District Court division
Sterling Heights Police
Police reports, arrest records, impounded-property records and police FOIA requests are handled through the Police Department and Records Bureau.
41-A Sterling Heights Division
The Sterling Heights court handles misdemeanors and the opening district-court stages of felony cases originating inside the city.
Macomb County Jail
Once transferred into county custody, use the Macomb County Sheriff’s JailTracker and jail-family services.
Which Sterling Heights arrest record should you search?
| What you need | Correct source | Best identifier | Important limitation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate arrest status | Sterling Heights Police | Name, DOB, date and location | May not yet have the prosecutor’s final filed charge. |
| Police incident report | SHPD Records Bureau | Report number | An open investigation may not be released. |
| Body-camera or supplemental material | Police FOIA | Report number + precise date/time | Privacy and investigative exemptions may apply. |
| Current county inmate | Macomb County JailTracker | Name or inmate number | Not a complete criminal-history report. |
| Filed criminal case | 41-A District Court | Court case number | Does not contain the full police investigation. |
| Certified court disposition | 41-A Records Request | Case number + requested document | Fees apply per page and for certification. |
| Felony after bindover | Macomb County 16th Circuit Court | Circuit case number | A separate circuit case record may replace the district-court path. |
| Statewide Michigan history | Michigan State Police ICHAT | Name-based search | Not a live warrant or jail locator. |
Get a Sterling Heights police arrest or incident report
Sterling Heights Police Department
40333 Dodge Park Road
Sterling Heights, MI 48313
Front desk: 586-446-2801
Non-emergency dispatch: 586-446-2800
Records Bureau: 586-446-2900
Records Bureau counter
Monday–Friday
9 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Arrive at the Records window by 4:15 p.m. if you expect staff to process an in-person request that day.
For ordinary incident reports, the department advises waiting at least three days after the reported incident before coming to the Records counter.
Report-copy micro-steps
- Locate the Sterling Heights Police incident or complaint number.
- Wait at least three days after the incident unless staff tells you the record is already available.
- Call 586-446-2900 before traveling.
- Give the full legal name, incident date and location.
- Ask whether the investigation is open or closed.
- Ask whether a regular copy can be released or whether a written FOIA request is required.
- Ask the Records Bureau for the current report-copy price.
- Bring identification when the requested record contains restricted personal information.
- Review the document for report number, officer narrative, listed charge and property entries.
Multiple methods accepted
The Records Bureau currently accepts cash, check, Visa, Mastercard and Discover for report-copy payments.
Expect a FOIA route
If the case remains open, the ordinary counter copy may not be released and staff may direct you to submit a written FOIA request.
Sterling Heights arrest letter
Residents and former residents can ask Records about a local police clearance letter indicating whether they have a Sterling Heights arrest record.
Submit a Sterling Heights Police FOIA request
FOIA is most useful when a simple report copy does not cover what you need—for example body-camera video, in-car video, dispatch audio, photographs, supplements, evidence inventories or a larger historical record set.
Police FOIA micro-steps
- Select the Police FOIA route rather than the general city-record request.
- Enter your full contact information.
- Provide the incident or report number when known.
- Identify the person, incident date and exact location.
- List each requested record separately.
- Use a narrow start and end time for body-camera, dispatch or surveillance requests.
- Request electronic delivery when practical.
- Ask for a fee estimate before extensive search, review or redaction work is performed.
- Save the submission receipt or tracking number.
Mail or fax route
Sterling Heights Police Department
Attention: Records
40333 Dodge Park Road
Sterling Heights, MI 48313
Records fax: 586-276-4069
Five-business-day response stage
The Police Department states that it has five business days to contact the requester concerning the request, availability and applicable cost, subject to Michigan FOIA procedures.
“Under the Michigan Freedom of Information Act, I request available nonexempt records concerning [full name] and Sterling Heights Police incident number [number] on [date] at [location], including the incident report, arrest report, dispatch record, body-camera footage, in-car video, photographs and property inventory. Please provide an itemized estimate before costs exceed $[amount].”
Search Macomb County Jail after a Sterling Heights arrest
Macomb JailTracker steps
- Open the Macomb County Sheriff’s official inmate-locator page.
- Launch the JailTracker search.
- Search the complete last name first.
- Add the first name only when several matches appear.
- Try alternate spellings, maiden names, aliases and suffixes.
- Compare booking information before assuming a match.
- Save the current inmate number.
- Record the charges, case numbers and bond amounts displayed.
- Verify the Sterling Heights court case separately in MiCOURT.
Macomb County Jail
43565 Elizabeth Road
Mount Clemens, MI 48043
Sheriff / jail information: 586-469-5151
No result after a recent arrest?
Call Sterling Heights Police first if the arrest is only hours old. Transport, medical screening, fingerprinting and county intake can delay a JailTracker entry.
Also confirm that the person was not released before county transfer.
Why Macomb County JailTracker may show no inmate
| Possible reason | What may be happening | Best next step |
|---|---|---|
| Still with Sterling Heights Police | Local arrest processing is incomplete. | Call 586-446-2800. |
| Transfer pending | County transport or intake has not finished. | Ask Police whether Macomb County accepted custody. |
| Released locally | The person bonded, received a citation or another form of release. | Search 41-A District Court. |
| Medical treatment | The person may remain under police authority outside the jail. | Ask whether transfer will occur after clearance. |
| Name variation | Booking uses an alias, maiden name, suffix or another spelling. | Search fewer fields and verify DOB by telephone. |
| Other jurisdiction | A separate warrant may send the person elsewhere. | Ask which agency accepted custody. |
| MDOC transfer | An older case may have resulted in state-prison placement. | Search MDOC OTIS. |
Search Sterling Heights 41-A District Court criminal cases
41-A District Court — Sterling Heights
40111 Dodge Park Road
Sterling Heights, MI 48313
General: 586-446-2500
Criminal: 586-446-2550
Probation: 586-446-2565
Criminal email: 41aCriminal@sterlingheights.gov
Court hours
Lobby:
8:30 a.m.–noon
1–4 p.m.
Telephone:
8:30 a.m.–noon
1–4:30 p.m.
The court closes daily from noon to 1 p.m.
MiCOURT search micro-steps
- Select the Sterling Heights division of 41-A District Court.
- Use the court case number when available.
- Otherwise search the defendant’s complete legal name.
- Compare the filing date and offense description.
- Open the Register of Actions.
- Identify arraignment, bond, attorney and scheduled hearings.
- Check whether the case remains a misdemeanor in district court.
- For a felony, watch for a bindover to Macomb County Circuit Court.
Remains at 41-A
The Criminal Division handles misdemeanors punishable by no more than one year.
Starts at 41-A
The district court handles arraignment, bail and preliminary examination for felony cases before possible bindover.
16th Circuit Court
A felony that advances moves to Macomb County’s 16th Judicial Circuit Court in Mount Clemens.
Request Sterling Heights court records and certified copies
Register of Actions
Public case information can be reviewed in MiCOURT, including court dates, amounts assessed, disposition, sentencing, probation and other recorded case actions.
$1 per page
The court currently charges $1 per page for copies of requested file documents.
$10 + page fee
A certified copy currently costs $10 for certification plus $1 per page.
Request document copies
- Search MiCOURT first and write down the case number.
- Decide exactly which documents you need: complaint, register of actions, judgment, sentencing order or another filing.
- Complete the court Record Request Form.
- Email it to 41ARecordsRequest@sterlingheights.gov, or submit by mail, fax or in person.
- Allow up to ten days for processing.
- Wait for staff to calculate the number of pages and amount due.
- Do not attempt to pay copy fees online or by telephone; the court states that those fees cannot be paid through those methods.
- If requesting mailed copies, include payment and a self-addressed stamped envelope as instructed.
How to read Sterling Heights police, jail and court results
| Field | What it means | What to verify next |
|---|---|---|
| Police report number | Sterling Heights Police identifier for the incident. | Use it for Records, FOIA, property and detective inquiries. |
| Inmate number | Macomb County identifier for the current jail record. | Use it for mail, deposits, visitation and property. |
| Booking charge | The allegation or warrant associated with jail intake. | Compare it with the prosecutor’s filed court complaint. |
| Court case number | The judicial file number. | Use it with MiCOURT, the court clerk and bond payments. |
| Bond | Court-ordered release amount and type. | Check whether other holds prevent release. |
| Bond condition | A release requirement such as testing, tether or travel restriction. | Contact 41-A Probation when monitoring is ordered. |
| Register of Actions | Chronological list of court activity. | Request underlying orders when the event description is not enough. |
| Bound over | A felony advanced from district court to circuit court. | Search Macomb County 16th Circuit Court. |
Verify and post bond without delaying release
Personal bond
The defendant may be released without an upfront cash deposit but must obey all release conditions.
Cash or percentage
The court order controls whether full cash or another authorized deposit is required.
Bond agent
A surety agent may post bond when the court permits a surety form.
Extra conditions
Drug/alcohol testing, tether, travel restrictions or other monitoring may continue after release.
Bond verification checklist
- Find the inmate in JailTracker.
- Write down the inmate number.
- Write down every listed case number.
- Confirm the exact bond amount for each case.
- Ask whether another hold prevents release.
- During court hours, confirm whether the bond must be posted at 41-A.
- Outside court hours, confirm whether Macomb County Jail can accept the payment.
- Verify the accepted payment method.
- Obtain a receipt identifying the inmate and case.
- Ask whether release conditions include tether, testing or reporting.
During court hours
Macomb County states that during court hours, bonds generally must be posted at the court of jurisdiction, with specified exceptions for Circuit Court and Friend of the Court cases.
For a Sterling Heights district-court case, call the 41-A Criminal Division at 586-446-2550 before paying.
After court hours
Macomb County Jail can accept qualifying bond payments when the court is closed.
Bond information: 586-307-9612
In-person jail payment methods currently include cash, cashier’s check payable to Macomb County Prisoner Information, major credit cards with a fee and approved surety bonds.
Check tether, drug testing and pretrial bond conditions
41-A Criminal Division
Call 586-446-2550 for questions about upcoming appearances or changes to the defendant’s contact information.
41-A Probation / bond monitoring
Phone: 586-446-2565
Email: 41ABondConditions@sterlingheights.gov
Additional conditions can include alcohol/drug testing, tether monitoring and travel restrictions.
What family should do after locating the inmate
Save all identifiers
Keep the police report number, inmate number and every court case number in one secure note.
Confirm the filed court case
Search MiCOURT and call 41-A when a case is too new or unclear online.
Verify bond and other holds
Do this before paying a bondsman or online service.
Identify the attorney
Ask whether retained or appointed counsel has appeared and save the attorney’s office number.
Report medication information
Call the jail at 586-469-5151 and ask for the appropriate prisoner-information or medical route for the current inmate.
Create the inmate telephone account
Macomb County uses ICSolutions for inmate telephone service.
Register for video visitation
Family and friend visits are conducted by video and must be registered in advance.
Use the correct inmate number for funds and mail
Do not rely on an inmate number from a prior incarceration.
Arrange valuables release when necessary
An in-custody inmate can authorize release of qualifying valuable property during specified release hours.
Prepare for release or transfer
Confirm transportation, medication, property, housing, next court date and any bond conditions.
Macomb County inmate calls and video visitation
ICSolutions
Macomb County Jail uses ICSolutions for inmate telephone service.
Provider support: 888-506-8407
- Create an account to receive calls.
- Add funds to the communication account.
- Block an inmate telephone number if needed.
- Review charges related to an inmate call.
- Use a funded account to access available voice-message options.
Register at least 24 hours ahead
Macomb County currently allows two visits per week for most inmates, with up to three visitors for approximately 30 minutes.
The first visit of the week is free; later visits may have a fee.
Register at least 24 hours before the visit and no more than two weeks in advance.
Send inmate money, commissary funds and mail
Facility number 748043
TouchPay accepts credit or debit card deposits for current Macomb County inmates.
Telephone: 866-232-1899
Facility locator: 748043
Alternate deposit route
Macomb County also lists JPay as a current inmate-fund option.
Telephone: 800-574-5729
Kiosk deposits
Cash or credit card deposits may also be made at the jail-lobby kiosk.
Do not send money by mail.
Personal inmate mail
Inmate Name (Inmate Number)
P.O. Box 2308
Mount Clemens, MI 48043-2308
Use the inmate’s current number. Personal mail is checked for contraband and may be read for facility safety and security.
Important mail restrictions
- No food items
- No postage stamps
- No checks
- No oversized cards
- No stickers or magnets
- No inmate-to-inmate mail
- No prohibited explicit material
- Use proper return address
Legal or privileged mail is handled differently and is opened in the inmate’s presence to check for contraband.
Tablets, electronic messages and care packages
ICSolutions
Macomb County directs users to ICSolutions when adding funds for inmate tablet use.
GettingOut
The county currently links GettingOut for eligible inmate electronic messages and photographs.
MyCarePack
Use the jail-approved care-package service rather than mailing food or unauthorized items directly.
Medication, mental-health and urgent welfare concerns
Call the jail first
Call 586-469-5151 and explain that you need to provide urgent health information for a current inmate.
Give actionable information
- Full legal name
- Inmate number
- Medication name
- Dosage
- Pharmacy
- Prescriber
- Withdrawal risk
- Self-harm statements
Medical and psychological care
Macomb County lists Wellpath as the provider of jail medical, dental and psychological care.
Family members should route urgent information through current jail staff rather than attempting to contact a former provider or an unrelated third party.
Recover inmate property or police-held property
Macomb County inmate valuables
Property release hours are currently:
Sunday–Thursday
9 a.m.–1 p.m.
An in-custody inmate may authorize release of qualifying valuable property such as keys, phone, wallet or jewelry. Ordinary clothing is treated differently.
Sterling Heights police evidence or property
The Sterling Heights Records Bureau maintains inventory records for recovered or confiscated items, evidence, impounded vehicles and related property.
- Get the police report number.
- Call Records at 586-446-2900.
- Ask whether the item remains evidence.
- Ask whether release authorization is complete.
- Bring identification and proof of ownership when required.
What happens after release or transfer?
Save the case details
Keep the court case number, bond receipt, police report number and next hearing date even after the inmate disappears from JailTracker.
Start family services again
A receiving jail may use different mail, phone, commissary and visitation providers.
Move to MDOC OTIS
After a Michigan prison transfer, use OTIS for the new facility, status and offender information.
Release-day checklist
- Confirm release is final
- Check additional warrants
- Confirm pickup location
- Arrange transportation
- Recover property
- Verify medication
- Review no-contact order
- Confirm testing or tether
- Save next court date
- Keep bond receipt
Find an older Sterling Heights arrest after release
SHPD Records
Request the incident report or use Police FOIA for available supplemental material.
41-A Court
Search MiCOURT and request the complaint, judgment, sentencing order or certified disposition.
16th Circuit
Use Macomb County Circuit Court records once a felony leaves the district court.
Michigan ICHAT
Use Michigan State Police when the goal is broader than a single Sterling Heights incident.
16th Judicial Circuit Court
The Macomb County Circuit Court handles felony criminal cases after district-court bindover.
Circuit-court documents
Macomb County Clerk maintains filed circuit-court criminal records and provides online, mail, fax and in-person document-order options.
Correct inaccurate Sterling Heights arrest information
| Problem | Contact | Useful proof |
|---|---|---|
| Wrong police-report detail | Sterling Heights Police Records or assigned investigator | Report number, documents, photographs, video or written statement. |
| Wrong inmate identity | Macomb County Sheriff | Government ID, DOB and current inmate information. |
| Wrong district-court result | 41-A District Court | Certified judgment, dismissal or amended order. |
| Wrong felony disposition | Macomb County Circuit Court / Clerk | Circuit judgment or corrected court document. |
| Wrong Michigan history | Michigan State Police | Fingerprint-supported personal record and certified court documents. |
Sterling Heights arrest, jail and court contact sheet
Sterling Heights Police
40333 Dodge Park Road, Sterling Heights, MI 48313
Front desk: 586-446-2801
Dispatch: 586-446-2800
41-A District Court
40111 Dodge Park Road, Sterling Heights, MI 48313
General: 586-446-2500
Criminal: 586-446-2550
Macomb Jail Bond Information
Sterling Heights Police, 41-A Court and Macomb County Jail maps
Common Sterling Heights arrest-search mistakes
Searching Macomb County too early
A recent arrestee may still be in Sterling Heights Police processing.
Choosing 41-A Shelby
Sterling Heights cases use the Sterling Heights division of 41-A District Court.
Requesting an open report too soon
SHPD advises waiting at least three days, and open investigations may require FOIA or remain restricted.
Treating the jail charge as final
Verify the prosecutor’s filed complaint through the court.
Paying bond without checking other holds
A second case or detainer may prevent release.
Using an old inmate number
Always confirm the current Macomb County inmate number before sending money or mail.
Sending money by mail
Macomb County does not accept inmate-account money through the mail.
Missing visit registration
Visitors currently must register at least 24 hours ahead.
Discussing evidence on inmate calls
Use ordinary calls for logistics and attorney contact rather than detailed case discussions.
10 essential answers about Sterling Heights arrest records
These ten title-specific answers cover Sterling Heights Police reports, Macomb County inmates, 41-A court records, bond and urgent family actions.
1. How do I find someone recently arrested in Sterling Heights?
2. How do I get a Sterling Heights Police arrest report?
3. How do I request Sterling Heights body-camera footage?
4. Where are Sterling Heights inmates held?
5. Which court handles Sterling Heights criminal cases?
6. How do I search a Sterling Heights criminal court case?
7. How much do 41-A court-record copies cost?
8. How can family verify and post bond?
9. How do I visit, call or send money to a Macomb County inmate?
10. How do I find an older Sterling Heights arrest after release?
Official Sterling Heights arrest-record resources
Police and court
- Sterling Heights Police Department — verify current Police contacts and non-emergency numbers.
- Police Report Copies — report availability, Records counter hours and FOIA routing.
- Sterling Heights FOIA — use the dedicated Police FOIA request route.
- 41-A District Court — court contacts, hours, criminal jurisdiction and warrant arraignment information.
- MiCOURT Case Search — search public district-court case information.
- 41-A Court Record Requests — regular and certified copy procedures.
Macomb County jail and felony records
- Macomb County Inmate Locator — launch JailTracker and verify current custody.
- Macomb Inmate Services — money, property, calls, tablets and approved family services.
- Macomb Jail Visitation — registration timing and video-visit rules.
- Macomb Inmate Mail — current address and prohibited-item rules.
- Macomb Bond Information — court-hours routing, jail payments and release timing.
- Macomb 16th Circuit Court — felony records after district-court bindover.