Antrim County Criminal History

Antrim County criminal history records are managed through the 13th Circuit Court, which is shared with Grand Traverse and Leelanau counties. The county clerk's office in Bellaire holds local court records and handles copy requests. You can search Antrim County criminal cases online for free through MiCOURT or use the ICHAT system for a statewide check. The 86th District Court processes misdemeanors and arraignments locally. This page walks through how to find and request criminal history records in Antrim County.

Antrim County Clerk Records

County Clerk Sheryl Guy runs the office at 203 E Cayuga St, PO Box 520, Bellaire, MI 49615. Call 231-533-6353 for records requests. The clerk maintains criminal case files from the 13th Circuit Court as they relate to Antrim County. You can visit in person to search records or request copies by mail.

Standard copies cost $1 per page. Certified copies run $10 plus $1 per additional page. Under MCL 28.241a, criminal history records include arrest information, convictions, and case dispositions held by courts and law enforcement. The clerk can pull these records from the circuit court files. For mail requests, include the person's full name, any case numbers you have, and payment by check or money order to the Antrim County Clerk.

13th Circuit Court and Antrim County

The 13th Circuit Court is a shared court covering Antrim, Grand Traverse, and Leelanau counties. Felony criminal cases from Antrim County are tried in this circuit. The court handles everything from drug offenses to violent crimes. Because the circuit is shared, some records may be filed under the Grand Traverse County court system, but Antrim County cases are identified by their county of origin.

Search Antrim County criminal history from the 13th Circuit through MiCOURT. This free online tool lets you look up cases by name or case number. You can filter by court to find only Antrim County cases. The system shows charges, hearing dates, and dispositions. It does not include sealed or expunged records.

The 86th District Court serves Antrim County for misdemeanor cases, traffic violations, and arraignments. District court records are also available through MiCOURT. Between the circuit and district courts, most Antrim County criminal cases can be found in the online system.

Statewide Checks Covering Antrim County

The ICHAT system from Michigan State Police runs criminal history checks across all 83 Michigan counties. It costs $10 per search. ICHAT covers felonies and serious misdemeanors, including cases from Antrim County. It does not show minor misdemeanors or traffic tickets. You need a name and date of birth to run a search.

The Michigan State Police ICHAT system is the go-to tool for running a formal criminal history check that covers Antrim County and the rest of the state.

The OTIS offender tracking system is free. It shows people in state prison or on parole. If someone was sentenced from Antrim County and went to state prison, OTIS will show their current status. The Sex Offender Registry covers registered offenders by name or location, including Antrim County addresses.

FOIA and Antrim County Records

Law enforcement records in Antrim County can be requested through FOIA. Under MCL 15.231, police reports, incident logs, and arrest records are available from the sheriff's office and local police departments. FOIA does not apply to court records. Those go through the clerk under Michigan Court Rule 8.119.

Write to the agency that holds the records you need. Include your name, address, and a clear description. The agency has five business days to respond. Copy fees are about $0.10 per page. Under MCL 15.234, the first $20 in fees may be waived for indigent requestors. For state police records, use the MSP FOIA portal.

Antrim County Expungement Options

Michigan's Clean Slate law changed how Antrim County criminal history records work. Certain misdemeanors are automatically expunged after seven years under MCL 780.621. Certain felonies clear after ten years. The Michigan State Police handle it automatically. Not all crimes qualify. MCL 780.621g excludes assaultive crimes, sex offenses, and crimes carrying ten or more years in prison.

The Clean Slate page from MSP explains the full process and eligibility rules. Antrim County residents who want to petition for early expungement file through the 13th Circuit Court. Once a record is expunged, it will not show up in any public search.

Nearby Counties

Counties that border Antrim County in northern Michigan.