Charlevoix County Criminal History
Charlevoix County criminal history records are managed by the county clerk and the 33rd Circuit Court. The clerk's office in the city of Charlevoix keeps court files and processes records requests. You can search Charlevoix County criminal cases for free through MiCOURT or use ICHAT for a statewide search at $10. The 90th District Court handles misdemeanors and arraignments. Whether you need a court record for personal or legal reasons, this page explains every way to find criminal history information in Charlevoix County.
Charlevoix County Overview
Charlevoix County Clerk Records
County Clerk Julia A. Drost manages the office at 203 Antrim St, Charlevoix, MI 49720. Call 231-547-7200 for general questions. The toll-free number is 1-800-548-9157. The clerk keeps case files from the 33rd Circuit Court and handles public records requests.
Standard copies cost $1 per page. Certified copies run $10 plus $1 for each additional page. The clerk can search by name or case number. For mail requests, include the person's full name, any case numbers, and a check or money order payable to the Charlevoix County Clerk. Under MCL 28.241a, criminal history records include arrest information, conviction data, and case dispositions maintained by courts. That is the scope of what the Charlevoix County Clerk can provide from circuit court files.
Bring a photo ID for in-person visits. The office handles requests during regular business hours.
33rd Circuit Court in Charlevoix County
The 33rd Circuit Court handles felony criminal cases in Charlevoix County. Call 231-547-7243 for court records information. This court covers all serious criminal cases, from drug charges and assault to property crimes. The courthouse is in downtown Charlevoix.
Search 33rd Circuit Court criminal records through MiCOURT. This free tool lets you look up cases by name or case number. It shows charges, hearing dates, and case outcomes. MiCOURT does not show sealed or expunged records. It also does not display full court orders. For those, contact the clerk.
The 90th District Court handles misdemeanors, traffic offenses, and the initial stages of felony cases in Charlevoix County. Call 231-547-7227 for district court questions. District court records are also searchable through MiCOURT.
Search Charlevoix County Criminal History Online
The ICHAT system from Michigan State Police checks criminal records statewide. It costs $10 per search. ICHAT shows felonies and serious misdemeanors from all Michigan counties, including Charlevoix. Minor misdemeanors and traffic tickets are excluded. You need a name and date of birth.
The Michigan State Police ICHAT portal is the standard tool for running a formal criminal history check that covers Charlevoix County.
The OTIS offender tracker is free and shows people in state prison or on parole. Search by name to check on someone sentenced from Charlevoix County courts. The Sex Offender Registry lets you search for registered offenders in Charlevoix County by name or location. Both are free.
Note: Expunged records under MCL 780.621 will not appear in ICHAT, MiCOURT, or any public search.
Charlevoix County FOIA Process
Law enforcement records in Charlevoix County can be obtained 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. Court files go through the clerk under Michigan Court Rule 8.119.
Write to the agency that holds the records you need. Agencies have five business days to respond, with a ten-day extension if needed. Copy fees are typically $0.10 per page. MCL 15.234 allows fee waivers on the first $20 for indigent requestors. The MSP FOIA portal handles state police records requests.
Expungement in Charlevoix County
Michigan's Clean Slate law impacts Charlevoix County criminal history records. Certain misdemeanors are automatically expunged after seven years under MCL 780.621. Certain felonies clear after ten. The state police handle the automatic process. Not all crimes qualify. MCL 780.621g excludes assaultive crimes, sex offenses, and offenses with ten or more years in prison.
The Clean Slate page explains the full eligibility rules. Charlevoix County residents can petition the 33rd Circuit Court for early expungement of qualifying records. Once a record is set aside, it is removed from all public databases.
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