Search Warren Phone Directory

The Warren phone directory puts you in touch with public records held by city and county offices in Michigan's third largest city. Warren is in Macomb County, and the city has its own clerk, police department, and district court with records you can look up, request, or pick up at the counter. From police incident reports to court case filings at the 37th District Court, this phone directory page walks you through the offices, phone numbers, and steps for getting the records you need. Most Warren city offices are near the One City Square complex, and the police department runs an online FOIA portal that makes requesting records fast.

Warren City Clerk Phone Directory

The Warren City Clerk's Office is at One City Square, Suite 205, Warren, MI 48093. The phone number is (586) 574-4557. The fax line is (586) 574-4556. You can email the office at sbuffa@cityofwarren.org. The clerk is the keeper of all city records, and this is where you start when you need to look up something from the Warren phone directory at the local level.

The clerk handles vital records, business licensing, voter registration, elections, passport services, and FOIA requests. For vital records, the office has birth and death certificates on file. Death certificates are available for deaths that took place in Warren. Business license applications are available online through the city website. The clerk also keeps records of boards and commissions meeting minutes, bids, summonses, lawsuits, legal documents, property variances, and deeds. You can request records in person or by mail.

Under MCL 15.231-15.246, anyone can submit a FOIA request to the Warren City Clerk. You do not have to live in Warren or Michigan. The clerk must respond within 5 business days. Fees for copies are based on actual costs, and business license fees vary by type. Call (586) 574-4557 for specific pricing on any record in the Warren phone directory.

Warren Police Records Phone Directory

The Warren Police Department is at 29900 South Civic Center Boulevard. The main line is (586) 574-4700. For the Records Division, call (586) 574-4760. The records clerk line is (586) 574-4749. These are the key numbers in the Warren phone directory for police records. The division handles incident reports, crime reports, accident reports, arrest records, police statistics, and vehicle crash reports.

Warren also runs an online FOIA portal for police records. The Warren Police FOIA portal through NextRequest lets you submit and track requests from your browser. You can also send requests by email to sgtala@warrenpd.org, by phone at (586) 574-4760, in writing, or in person at the Records Division with a valid ID. Written requests need your full name, the date of the event, and your relationship to the case. Below is a look at the online portal.

The portal tracks your request status and sends updates by email. It is the fastest way to file a records request with the Warren phone directory for police data.

Standard processing time is 5 business days under Michigan FOIA law. The department can take up to 10 more days for complex requests. Copy fees are based on actual costs. Open investigations are not released. One important rule is that you must provide a current mailing address with your request. Under MCL 15.231, an email address alone is not enough. The city posts a free Public Summary of FOIA Procedures on the Warren website.

Note: The Warren Police Department does not release records from active or open investigations regardless of the request method used.

37th District Court Phone Directory

The 37th District Court serves Warren and Center Line. The main Warren location is at 8300 Common Road, Warren, MI 48093. Call (586) 574-4900 for the court. The fax number is (586) 574-4932. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. The court closes from noon to 1:00 PM for lunch. The 37th District Court website has case info, payment options, and court schedules.

There is also a Center Line location at 7070 E. Ten Mile Rd, Center Line, MI 48015. That office can be reached at 586-757-8333. The Warren phone directory for court records covers both locations, but the main courthouse on Common Road handles most filings.

The court handles misdemeanor criminal cases, traffic violations, civil infractions, civil cases up to $25,000, small claims up to $6,500, landlord-tenant disputes, drunk driving charges for first and second offenses, and felony matters from arraignment through preliminary examination. Four judges sit on the bench. They are Judge John M. Chmura, Judge Michael C. Chupa, Judge Suzanne L. Faunce, and Judge Steven M. Bieda.

You can search Warren court cases through MiCOURT, the statewide case search system. Enter at least two letters of a last name and choose the 37th District Court. Case type codes include CR for criminal, TR for traffic, and CB for civil. The Warren phone directory for court records also includes a text reminder system for court dates and online payment options through Point and Pay. Call 1-833-228-5606 for payments by phone. A drop box is available at the courthouse for after-hours payments.

Warren District Court Services

The 37th District Court runs several programs beyond standard case processing. Drug Court is available for eligible cases. Civil infraction conferences let you talk to a magistrate about your ticket before going to trial. The court also performs wedding and marriage ceremonies for Warren residents. Payment methods at the Warren court include cash, check, money order, certified check, and credit or debit cards.

For traffic citations, you can pay online through the court website. Civil filing fees vary by case type. The Warren phone directory for court fees does not list a flat rate because costs depend on what you are filing. Call (586) 574-4900 for exact numbers on your case.

Warren FOIA Process

Warren handles FOIA requests through two paths. Police records go through the Police Department's NextRequest portal or by email to sgtala@warrenpd.org. All other city records go through the City Clerk's Office at (586) 574-4557. The Michigan Freedom of Information Act under MCL 15.231-15.246 sets the rules. Any person or organization can file a request. You do not need to state a reason.

The city must respond within 5 business days. They can grant the request, deny it with a written explanation, or ask for up to 10 more days. Denied requests can be appealed within 180 days to the head of the department or to Circuit Court. Standard fees are $0.10 per page for copies. Labor charges can apply for requests that take a long time to search or redact. If your total will run over $50, the city may ask for a deposit before starting the work. The Warren phone directory for FOIA covers both city and police paths, so make sure you send your request to the right office.

Macomb County Phone Directory

Warren is in Macomb County. Many records that cover Warren are kept at the county level by the Macomb County Clerk, Register of Deeds, and circuit court system. Vital records like birth and marriage certificates, property deeds, and felony-level court cases all go through county offices. For the full list of Macomb County phone numbers, addresses, and record search tools, visit the county page.

Nearby Cities Phone Directory

Several cities near Warren have their own clerk offices, police departments, and court systems. If you need records from a neighboring city in the Macomb County area, check the links below for their phone directory pages.