Active Warrant Search in Kalamazoo County, Michigan

An arrest warrant refers to a legal document issued by a judge of the Kalamazoo County Circuit or District Court. This document is issued after the prosecution or law enforcement officers have proven, through evidence, that there is probable cause. It is issued after the judge signs it, and it includes a clear directive to arrest and detain a named individual for trial. Arrest warrants will remain active and enforceable indefinitely until the detainee is in custody or deceased. They can also be recalled and canceled by the court. They contain details like the detainee’s name and any known aliases, alleged offenses, the investigating authority, and the issuing authority’s signature according to the Michigan Code of Criminal Procedure (Chapter 764).

There is no online searchable website or tool for active warrants in Kalamazoo County. The public can access active warrants through the Kalamazoo County Sheriff’s Office or the county courts. The sheriff’s office and the courts are open to in-person inquiries about outstanding warrants. Case documents containing warrant information can also be obtained through the county’s Case Search website. The sheriff’s office also takes telephone inquiries through (269) 383-8821.

Agency / Resource	Purpose	Search Methods	Notes
Kalamazoo County Sheriff's Office	Maintains arrest records and serves warrants	Phone: (269) 383-8821; In-person; Written request	Hours: M-F 8 AM-5 PM
Kalamazoo County Circuit Court Clerk	Maintains court records and warrant information	Phone: (269) 383-8000; In-person at courthouse	Handles all criminal cases; Public access available
Michigan State Police	Maintains statewide criminal history records	Phone: (517) 332-2521; In-person; Mail requests	Statewide repository; 5 business day response