Search Calhoun County Criminal History

Calhoun County criminal history records go through the 37th Circuit Court and the 10th District Court, with the county seat in Marshall. This south-central Michigan county handles a significant volume of criminal cases each year. The county clerk stores court records and processes copy requests. You can search Calhoun County criminal cases online through MiCOURT at no cost or use the ICHAT system for a statewide check. In-person requests go to 315 W Green St in Marshall. This page outlines every path to accessing criminal history records in Calhoun County.

Calhoun County Clerk Records

County Clerk Kimberly A. Hinkley manages the office at 315 W Green St, Marshall, MI 49068. Call 269-781-0707 for records questions. The clerk stores case files from the 37th Circuit Court and handles copy requests for criminal cases. You can visit during business hours to search or request records.

Copies cost $1 per page for standard copies. Certified copies are $10 plus $1 for each additional page. The clerk's office can search by name or case number. For mail requests, include the person's full name, case number if known, a clear description of the records you need, and a check or money order payable to the Calhoun County Clerk. Digital records are most complete from the late 1990s. Older paper files may take extra time to pull.

Bring valid photo ID for in-person visits. The clerk can explain what records are available and how to request them.

37th Circuit Court Criminal Cases

The 37th Circuit Court handles all felony criminal cases in Calhoun County. Call 269-969-6518 for court records. This court processes serious crimes including drug charges, assault, robbery, and other felonies. The courthouse is in Marshall. Calhoun County sees a fair number of criminal filings each year, given its population of over 134,000.

Search 37th Circuit Court records through MiCOURT for free. Look up cases by name, case number, or filing date. The system shows charges, hearing schedules, and dispositions. It does not display sealed records or the full text of court orders. For complete documents, you need to go through the clerk's office.

The 10th District Court serves Calhoun County for misdemeanors, ordinance violations, and preliminary felony proceedings. Call 269-969-6666 for district court records. Probate matters go through 269-969-6794. Under MCL 712A.28, juvenile records handled by the probate court are sealed and not part of the public record.

Calhoun County Criminal History Online

The ICHAT system from Michigan State Police checks criminal records statewide for $10. ICHAT covers felonies and serious misdemeanors from all 83 counties, including Calhoun. It does not show minor misdemeanors or traffic cases. You need a name and date of birth. Under MCL 28.241a, criminal history records cover arrests, convictions, and dispositions.

The OTIS offender tracking system from the Michigan Department of Corrections is free. Search OTIS by name to find people in state prison or on parole who were sentenced from Calhoun County courts. The system shows offense details, sentence length, and facility location.

The Michigan OTIS system tracks current inmates and parolees from all Michigan counties, including those sentenced in Calhoun County.

The Sex Offender Registry covers registered offenders in Calhoun County. Search by name, address, or zip code. It is free and shows photos, addresses, and offense details.

FOIA for Calhoun County Records

Police reports and other law enforcement records from Calhoun County agencies can be obtained through FOIA. Under MCL 15.231, agencies must provide records upon written request. Send your request to the Calhoun County Sheriff, Battle Creek Police, Marshall Police, or local MSP post. Include your name, mailing address, and what records you want.

Agencies have five business days to respond, with a possible ten-day extension. Copy fees are about $0.10 per page. Under MCL 15.234, indigent requestors can get the first $20 in fees waived. FOIA does not apply to court records. Request those from the clerk under Michigan Court Rule 8.119. For state police records, submit through the MSP FOIA portal.

Expungement in Calhoun County

Michigan's Clean Slate law means some Calhoun County criminal history records will be cleared automatically. Under MCL 780.621, certain misdemeanors are expunged after seven years. Certain felonies clear after ten. The state police handle the automatic process. Not all offenses qualify. MCL 780.621g excludes violent crimes, sex offenses, and crimes carrying ten or more years.

Calhoun County residents can also petition the 37th Circuit Court for early expungement of eligible records. The Clean Slate page from MSP provides full eligibility details and explains the petition process. Once a record is expunged, it no longer appears in ICHAT, MiCOURT, or clerk databases.

Nearby Counties

Counties surrounding Calhoun County in south-central Michigan.