Michigan Records Guide
Police reports in Michigan are public records requested under the The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), 1976 PA 442, MCL 15.231 through 15.246. Statewide traffic crash reports are handled by the Michigan State Police. Local incident reports come from the city or county agency that responded. We cover 53 Michigan cities and 72 law enforcement agencies below.
| State agency | Michigan State Police |
|---|---|
| Official request page | www.michigan.gov/msp/divisions/cjic/traffic-crash-reporting-unit/tcru---frequently-asked-questions |
| State crash report fee | $15 |
| Availability | 3–30 days |
| Public records law | The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), 1976 PA 442, MCL 15.231 through 15.246 |
General incident/offense reports are requested through the MSP Records Request Portal under Michigan FOIA, or by written request via email, fax, or mail.
City-level guides with agency staffing data and request steps.