Canton Township DUI Records

Canton Township DUI records are handled by the 35th District Court in Plymouth for misdemeanor OWI cases, with felony drunk driving charges going to the Third Judicial Circuit Court in Detroit. Michigan law uses the term OWI (Operating While Intoxicated) under MCL 257.625, and Canton Township court records use that language throughout. Arrest records from Canton Township Police are separate from court records and require a FOIA request to access.

35th District Court: Canton Township OWI Cases

The 35th District Court handles misdemeanor OWI cases from Canton Township. The court is located at 660 Plymouth Road, Plymouth, MI 48170, and the main phone number is (734) 459-4740. The court's website is at www.35thdistrictcourt.org. The 35th District Court serves several communities in the area, including Canton Township, the City of Plymouth, Plymouth Township, Northville, and Northville Township.

First and second offense OWI cases from Canton Township go to the 35th District Court. That includes standard OWI at a BAC of 0.08% or higher, High BAC charges at 0.17% or more, and Operating While Visibly Impaired cases. Cases involving drivers under 21 at a 0.02% BAC or above are also handled here under Michigan's zero tolerance law. The court record for each case includes the charging document, plea or trial outcome, and the sentencing order.

To search Canton Township OWI cases online, use MiCOURT. It is free and covers the 35th District Court. Search by name or case number. Misdemeanor drunk driving cases appear under the SD (Statute Drunk Driving) or OD (Ordinance Drunk Driving) case type codes. MiCOURT confirms whether a case was filed and how it resolved, but it does not provide access to actual documents. To request a record check from the court directly, you can email Recordchecks@35thdistrictcourt.org. The fee is $1 per page, and the court processes requests within up to 10 business days.

Canton Township Police Department Records and FOIA

DUI arrest records in Canton Township are held by the Canton Township Police Department. The department is located at 1150 S. Canton Center Road, Canton, MI 48188. The Records Bureau can be reached at (734) 394-5410. For FOIA requests, contact the FOIA Office at (734) 394-5120. Canton Township Police uses a NextRequest online portal for submitting and tracking FOIA requests, available through cantonmi.gov. In-person records access is available Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Michigan's FOIA statute, MCL 15.231, covers all public records requests in the state. Agencies must respond within five business days. The agency can deny certain records if they relate to an ongoing investigation or contain protected personal information, but they must explain the denial in writing. A Canton Township DUI arrest report is generally a public record once the case is no longer active.

Arrest records from Canton Township Police show the arresting officer's observations, field sobriety test results, any chemical test data, and the charges filed at the time of arrest. These records do not reflect what happened in court. For how the case resolved, use MiCOURT or pay for an ICHAT search.

Statewide Search Tools for Canton Township OWI Cases

Three state-level tools cover Canton Township DUI records. Knowing what each one does helps you decide where to start.

MiCOURT is free and covers all Michigan courts, including the 35th District Court and the Third Judicial Circuit. You can search by name or case number and see whether a Canton Township OWI case was filed, what it was charged as, and how it ended. MiCOURT does not provide documents. It is a good first step before spending money on ICHAT.

ICHAT costs $10 per search and pulls a full Michigan criminal history record from the Michigan State Police database. For Canton Township OWI cases, ICHAT shows all prior convictions across the state, not just Wayne County. That matters because Michigan has no 10-year lookback for OWI offenses. Two prior convictions at any point in a person's life mean a third OWI is charged as a felony regardless of when those earlier cases happened. ICHAT is the most complete source for that kind of full-history review.

The OTIS system from the Michigan Department of Corrections covers people under state supervision. A Canton Township OWI case that resulted in a prison sentence would appear in OTIS. These are typically third-offense felony cases that went through the Third Judicial Circuit Court in Detroit.

Wayne County Courts and Felony OWI

Canton Township is part of Wayne County, and felony OWI cases from the township go to the Third Judicial Circuit Court at 2 Woodward Avenue in Detroit. The Third Circuit uses the Odyssey Public Access (OPA) system for case lookups at www.3rdcc.org. Felony OWI charges in Wayne County include third-offense OWI, OWI causing serious impairment of a body function, and OWI causing death.

For a full overview of how Wayne County handles drunk driving cases, including the structure of both the district and circuit courts, the Wayne County Sheriff's records process, and the statewide search tools that cover the county, see the Wayne County DUI Records page.

Michigan OWI Law and Canton Township Cases

Canton Township OWI arrests are filed under MCL 257.625. The statute covers multiple offense types based on BAC levels at the time of arrest. Standard OWI applies at 0.08% BAC or more. High BAC, which carries mandatory minimums above standard OWI penalties, applies at 0.17% or more. For drivers under 21, any reading of 0.02% or above triggers a charge under Michigan's zero tolerance provision.

Michigan's implied consent law requires all drivers who are lawfully arrested for OWI to submit to chemical testing. Refusing results in a one-year license suspension for a first refusal and a two-year suspension for a second refusal within seven years. Refusal records appear on the driving record and may also be included in court documents from any hearing on the refusal.

An OWI conviction in Michigan stays on both the criminal record and the driving record permanently. There is no routine expungement available for OWI offenses. The only exception is Michigan's Clean Slate law, which allows expungement of a first-time OWI conviction after five years under narrow conditions. It does not apply to High BAC offenses or cases involving injury or death.

Driving Records and OWI History

A Canton Township OWI conviction shows up on both the criminal record and the driving record, but these are separate records held by different agencies. The driving record comes from the Michigan Secretary of State. You can access it through the SOS Driving Records portal. The driving record shows license suspensions, revocations, points, and any ignition interlock conditions tied to a restricted license after an OWI. It does not include arrest details or criminal case history.

For official criminal history records, the Michigan State Police Criminal History Records division is the source. ICHAT pulls from that database. Law enforcement and courts use it for official background purposes. If you need a certified record of a Canton Township OWI conviction, contact MSP directly rather than relying solely on MiCOURT output.

Nearby Cities in Wayne County

These cities in Wayne County also have local court and records information for DUI cases.