Troy Michigan Background Check
Troy background check records are available through the Troy Police Department, the 52nd District Court, the Oakland County 6th Circuit Court, and the Michigan State Police ICHAT system. Troy is one of Oakland County's largest cities and a major business center in the metro Detroit area.
Troy Overview
Troy Police Department Records
The Troy Police Department handles police reports, background check assistance, fingerprinting services, and FOIA records requests for the city. Submit FOIA requests through the City of Troy website or by contacting the police department directly. Michigan's 1976 PA 442 governs all public records requests. The department must respond within 5 business days with a possible 10-day extension.
Fingerprinting services at the Troy Police Department serve residents who need prints for licensing, adoption, or other authorized purposes. Call ahead to confirm current hours, fees, and scheduling requirements. For criminal history searches, the department directs residents to the Michigan State Police ICHAT system rather than maintaining a separate public criminal database.
Fees for copies of police records follow MCL 15.234, which allows agencies to charge reasonable copy costs. If a FOIA request is denied, you have 180 days to appeal.
52nd District Court Records in Troy
The 52nd District Court serves Troy for misdemeanor criminal cases, traffic violations, and civil matters. This court handles day-to-day legal matters for Troy residents. You can search case records through Oakland County's Court Explorer system at courtexplorer.oakgov.com. Court Explorer lets you look up cases by name or case number and see hearing dates and case status.
You can also search cases through the statewide Michigan Courts online case search system. This covers the 52nd District Court and the Oakland County 6th Circuit Court. Under Michigan Court Rule 8.119(J), you can inspect court records in person at the courthouse during business hours without charge.
Certified copies and standard copies of court records are available for a fee under MCL 15.234. Contact the court clerk for current copy fees and procedures.
Oakland County 6th Circuit Court
Felony cases involving Troy residents go to the Oakland County 6th Circuit Court. This is Oakland County's trial court of general jurisdiction and handles serious criminal cases, civil matters over $25,000, and family court proceedings. The circuit court is based in Pontiac, the Oakland County seat.
Oakland County Court Explorer at courtexplorer.oakgov.com provides online access to circuit court case records including felony criminal cases for Troy residents. You can search by name or case number. The Michigan Courts online system is also an option for searching Oakland County cases by name.
For in-person access to circuit court records, visit the Oakland County Courthouse in Pontiac during business hours. The Oakland County Clerk's Office handles court filings, vital records, and other county records.
Troy Criminal History Through ICHAT
The Michigan State Police ICHAT system at apps.michigan.gov/ichat is the main tool for criminal background checks in Troy. Each search costs $10 per name and returns immediate results. ICHAT covers all Michigan felony and serious misdemeanor records from all 83 counties. You need a full legal name and date of birth.
ICHAT does not include traffic violations, juvenile records, suppressed or sealed records, local misdemeanors punishable by 93 days or less, federal criminal history, and records from other states. Combine ICHAT with a Court Explorer search for a more complete picture of someone's Oakland County court history.
Michigan State Police records page for ICHAT and background check tools.
Go to michigan.gov/msp/services/chr to access ICHAT and learn about fingerprint-based background check options.
FOIA Requests in Troy
Troy residents can submit FOIA requests to the City of Troy, the Troy Police Department, or Oakland County agencies. All requests must be in writing and follow Michigan's 1976 PA 442. The relevant agency must respond within 5 business days, with a 10-day extension available. Copy fees follow MCL 15.234. Denied requests can be appealed within 180 days to the FOIA coordinator.
For MSP records, submit requests online at michigan.gov/msp/services/foia or email MSPRecords@Michigan.gov. Online submissions carry a $2.00 processing fee. Mail checks to Michigan State Police, Cashiers Unit, P.O. Box 30266, Lansing, MI 48909.
Michigan Legal Help at michiganlegalhelp.org has free guides on submitting FOIA requests and appealing denied requests.
Michigan OTIS and Sex Offender Registry
The Michigan Department of Corrections OTIS system at michigan.gov/corrections tracks current prisoners, parolees, and probationers in Michigan, plus those discharged within the past 3 years. Troy residents can search OTIS by name to check whether someone is currently under Michigan state correctional supervision.
The Michigan Public Sex Offender Registry at mipsor.state.mi.us covers registered sex offenders in Troy and Oakland County. Search by name, county, or proximity to a Troy address. The registry shows compliance status and conviction details for each registered offender.
Michigan offender tracking and supervision database.
OTIS at michigan.gov/corrections is Michigan's official corrections supervision database.
Michigan Clean Slate and Record Sealing
Troy residents with older convictions may qualify for record sealing under Michigan's Clean Slate law. Eligible misdemeanor convictions are automatically sealed after 7 years. Eligible felony convictions are sealed after 10 years. First-time OWI violations also became eligible for set-aside. Sealed records no longer appear on public ICHAT searches.
To check eligibility or start the expungement petition process, visit Michigan Legal Help at michiganlegalhelp.org. Expungement petitions for Troy cases go to the Oakland County 6th Circuit Court in Pontiac. The site has free tools and guides to walk you through the process.
Note: Michigan's ban-the-box Executive Directive 2018-4 applies to public sector organizations and restricts asking about criminal history until after the initial interview or conditional job offer.
Oakland County and Nearby Cities
Troy is in Oakland County. For Oakland County 6th Circuit Court records, the county clerk, and county resources, see the Oakland County page. Nearby cities with background check pages include: