Macomb County services for Shelby Township residents
Shelby Township, MI sits in Macomb County, so courts, the sheriff, property deeds, vital records and county health services are handled at county level. Here is who to contact for each.
Sheriff & jail
- SheriffMacomb County Sheriff's OfficeThe Macomb County Sheriff's Office website provides detailed information about staff, responsibilities, statistical data, and employment opportunities. It also offers services like inmate location, bond payment, and police report purchasing.(586) 469-5151
- JailMacomb County Jail ServicesThis page provides information related to bonds, inmate services, visitation, and other questions concerning jail services. It details rules for inmate mail, services available to inmates, visitation guidelines, how to locate an inmate, and options to pay bonds.(586) 469-5100
Courts
- Circuit courtMacomb County 16th Judicial Circuit CourtThe Macomb County 16th Judicial Circuit Court serves the public by providing resolution of civil and criminal matters through the rule of law. It has jurisdiction in civil cases involving more than $25,000, domestic relations cases, cases seeking equitable relief, felony criminal cases, some serious misdemeanors, and appeals from district courts and administrative agencies.(586) 469-7171
- Probate courtMacomb County Probate CourtThe Macomb County Probate Court has exclusive legal and equitable jurisdiction in decedent's estates, guardianships, conservatorships, protective proceedings, and commitment proceedings. The court handles various filings related to these matters, including recent legislative changes affecting adult guardianships and conservatorships.(586) 469-5290
- Friend of the courtMacomb County Friend of the CourtThe Friend of the Court serves the 16th Judicial Circuit Court in the enforcement of all support, alimony, and parenting time orders. This department also provides services related to child support cases, custody, parenting time enforcement, and information regarding loss of employment for support review.(586) 469-5160
- ProsecutorMacomb County Prosecutor's OfficeThe Macomb County Prosecutor's Office handles prosecution of misdemeanor cases, felony cases, juvenile delinquency cases, mental health commitment hearings, and paternity matters. The elected prosecuting attorney serves as the chief law enforcement officer for the county and directs assistant prosecuting attorneys, crime victim advocates, and support staff.(586) 469-5350
Records, deeds & licences
Taxes & money
Health, animals & support
- HealthMacomb County Health DepartmentThe Health Department provides a wide range of services related to environmental health, family health, disease control, and community health.(586) 469-5235
- Animal controlMacomb County Animal ControlThe Macomb County Animal Control promotes the humane and ethical treatment of animals while protecting the health and safety of residents. Its services include pet adoptions, lost and found for pets, animal cruelty and neglect investigations, dog licensing, animal bite reports, and rescue services for domestic animals.(586) 469-5115
- VeteransMacomb County Veterans ServicesMacomb County Veterans Services is a County VA office that assists veterans and family members with benefits and resources. Its mission is to provide accurate, efficient, and timely services to ensure the delivery of benefits to veterans and their families residing in Macomb County.(586) 469-5315
Parks & water
Looking for a Shelby Township city department?
Water bills, building permits, trash collection, parking and the local court are handled by the city, not the county.
Shelby Township city servicesInformation from macombgov.org, checked October 6, 2026. This is an independent local guide, not the official Macomb County site — for official business use macombgov.org.