Q. What are the hours of the Criminal Investigation Division?

A. Criminal Investigations is open Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.. The phone number is 586-493-7800.

Q. What does the Criminal Investigations Division do?

A. The Criminal Investigations Division (C.I.D.) is divided into two bureaus. The Detective Bureau and the Youth or Juvenile Bureau. The Detective Bureau investigates criminal cases which are of a felony nature. The Youth Bureau investigates criminal matters that are of a felony, misdemeanor or status offense nature.

Q. What constitutes a felony?

A. A felony is any criminal matter in which the judge can sentence the responsible person to a prison (State level).

Q. What constitutes a misdemeanor?

A. A misdemeanor is a criminal matter in which the judge can sentence the responsible person to the county jail.

Q. How do I prosecute someone for a felony?

A. In most cases, the Detective in Charge of the case will seek the warrant without you needing to be present. Your cooperation is needed in writing out statements and answering questions the Detective may have. You will be notified when you will be needed to appear in court.

Q. How do I prosecute someone for a misdemeanor?

A. In misdemeanor cases, it is generally up to the complainant and/or victim to prosecute. This can be done by going to our Records Division located at the Police Department at 37985 Groesbeck Hwy to pick up a copy of the police report. You will then take the report to the Township Attorney, Charles Towner, located at 37211 Harper Suite 2A. Mr. Towner or an associate will review the report and authorize a warrant if the circumstances dictate it. You will then take the warrant to the 41-B District Court located at 40700 Romeo Plank Road and swear to the warrant in front of Judge Cannon. The warrant will be issued and a court case will be pending. You will be notified for court appearances.

Q. How do I prosecute a Juvenile case?

A. In all Juvenile matters, the Youth Officers will seek a petition for the case. Citizens do not file the request. You will be notified for court appearances when you are needed.