Active Warrant Search in Washtenaw County, Michigan

Arrest warrants are court-issued orders instructing law enforcement to arrest a person on suspicion of committing a crime or violating a court order. In Michigan, warrants may be considered public records depending on the case’s status. Under the State Freedom of Information Act and court rules, executed warrants and their related court records are publicly accessible, while unserved warrants and active ones may be restricted to preserve the integrity of ongoing investigations and cases.

To look up warrant information for Washtenaw County, record seekers may contact the Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office or the resources provided by Michigan County Trial Courts. Search criteria for warrant lookups include the following.

• Full name
• Case number
• Warrant type
• Date of birth

Agency / Resource	Purpose	Search Methods	Notes
Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office	Maintains and serves warrants. Answers warrant inquiries.	Phone, in person requests	No online warrant database.
Washtenaw County Trial Court	Maintains court records for warrant-related cases	Name or case number search	Maintains criminal case records that include warrant information.
Michigan Courts	Statewide court records search	MiCourts Case Search	Limited warrant information may appear in criminal case records.