Search Livonia Background Check Records
Livonia background check records can be found through the Livonia Police Department, the 16th District Court, Wayne County courts, and the Michigan State Police ICHAT system. Livonia is a large suburban city in Wayne County, and its court cases for misdemeanors are heard at the 16th District Court while felony matters go to Wayne County's 3rd Circuit Court.
Livonia Overview
Livonia Police Department Records
The Livonia Police Department handles police reports, background check assistance, fingerprinting services, and FOIA requests for the city. Contact the department through the City of Livonia website to request records or submit a public records request. The department follows Michigan's Freedom of Information Act, 1976 PA 442, for all public records requests.
FOIA requests to the Livonia Police must be in writing and describe the specific records you need. The department has 5 business days to respond, with a possible 10-day extension. Fees for copies follow MCL 15.234. Fingerprinting at the department is available for residents who need prints for licensing, adoption, or other approved purposes. Call ahead to confirm hours and fees.
For criminal history searches, Livonia Police direct requests to the Michigan State Police ICHAT system, which maintains statewide criminal records for all 83 Michigan counties.
16th District Court Records in Livonia
The 16th District Court in Livonia handles misdemeanor criminal cases, traffic violations, civil matters under $25,000, and small claims for Livonia residents. This is the local court for most day-to-day legal matters in the city. You can search 16th District Court cases through the Michigan Courts online case search system by entering a name or case number.
Under Michigan Court Rule 8.119(J), the public can inspect court records in person at the courthouse during business hours without charge. Copies carry a per-page fee set under MCL 15.234. Certified copies cost more than standard copies. If you need a certified copy of a district court judgment, contact the court clerk for current fees and procedures.
Felony cases involving Livonia residents go to the Wayne County 3rd Circuit Court. Records from 1983 onward are at the Frank Murphy Hall of Justice, 1441 St. Antoine, Detroit, MI 48226, phone (313) 224-6262. Older records from 1942 to 1983 are at the Coleman A. Young Municipal Center, Room LL-61, 2 Woodward Avenue, Detroit.
Livonia Criminal History Through ICHAT
The Michigan State Police ICHAT system at apps.michigan.gov/ichat is the main tool for background checks in Livonia. A $10 search per name returns immediate results showing felony and serious misdemeanor records from all 83 Michigan counties. You enter the subject's full legal name and date of birth. Each alias or maiden name is a separate $10 charge.
ICHAT does not include local misdemeanors punishable by 93 days or less, traffic violations, juvenile records, suppressed or sealed records, federal criminal history, and out-of-state records. For a more complete picture, use ICHAT alongside a 16th District Court case search and a Wayne County 3rd Circuit Court search.
More information on ICHAT and fingerprint-based checks is at michigan.gov/msp/services/chr.
Michigan State Police criminal history records access page.
The MSP site walks you through name-based ICHAT searches and fingerprint check options through the Livescan system.
FOIA Requests in Livonia
Michigan's FOIA law under 1976 PA 442 applies to the City of Livonia and the Livonia Police Department. Written requests must describe the records you want. The agency must respond within 5 business days with a 10-day extension available. Fees follow MCL 15.234. Denied requests can be appealed within 180 days to the agency's FOIA coordinator and then to circuit court.
For Michigan State Police records, submit requests at michigan.gov/msp/services/foia or by email to MSPRecords@Michigan.gov. Online submissions carry a $2.00 processing fee. Mail payments go to Michigan State Police, Cashiers Unit, P.O. Box 30266, Lansing, MI 48909.
Wayne County FOIA requests go to the county for county-level records. Michigan Legal Help at michiganlegalhelp.org has free guides on FOIA rights and appeals.
Michigan OTIS and Sex Offender Registry
The Michigan Department of Corrections OTIS system at michigan.gov/corrections covers people currently under state correctional supervision in Michigan. This includes prisoners, parolees, and probationers, plus those discharged within the past 3 years. Search OTIS by name to check whether someone is currently under state supervision.
The Michigan Public Sex Offender Registry at mipsor.state.mi.us allows searches by name, county, or proximity to a Livonia address. The registry shows compliance status and conviction details for registered sex offenders. This is a separate system from OTIS and covers both currently supervised and unsupervised registered offenders.
Michigan offender tracking system for corrections supervision status.
OTIS at michigan.gov/corrections is the official Michigan corrections supervision database.
Michigan Clean Slate and Record Sealing
Michigan's Clean Slate law, expanded in 2023 from the 2021 original, provides for automatic sealing of eligible convictions. Misdemeanors can be sealed after 7 years. Felonies can be sealed after 10 years. First-time OWI violations became eligible for set-aside. Sealing removes records from public ICHAT searches.
Livonia residents who want to check eligibility or petition for early expungement can use Michigan Legal Help at michiganlegalhelp.org. Expungement petitions for Livonia cases go to the Wayne County 3rd Circuit Court. The site has step-by-step guides and forms to help you get started.
Wayne County and Nearby Cities
Livonia is in Wayne County. For Wayne County 3rd Circuit Court records, the county clerk, and other county resources, see the Wayne County page. Other nearby cities with background check pages include: