Find Cheboygan County Criminal History

Cheboygan County criminal history records are held by the county clerk and the 53rd Circuit Court. The clerk's office in the city of Cheboygan stores court case files and processes requests for criminal records. Online searches are available through MiCOURT at no charge, and ICHAT offers statewide criminal history checks for $10. You can also visit the clerk at 870 S Main St or submit a mail request. This page covers every method for looking up criminal history in Cheboygan County, including court searches, FOIA, and expungement rules.

Cheboygan County Clerk Office

County Clerk Kimberly M. Chinner manages the office at 870 S Main St, PO Box 70, Cheboygan, MI 49721. Call 231-627-8808 for records questions. The clerk stores criminal case files from the 53rd Circuit Court and handles copy requests from the public.

Standard copies cost $1 per page. Certified copies are $10 plus $1 for each additional page. For mail requests, include the full name of the person, any case numbers, and a check or money order to the Cheboygan County Clerk. Bring photo ID for in-person visits. Staff can search by name or case number. Criminal history records as defined by MCL 28.241a include arrests, convictions, and dispositions. The clerk pulls these from the court files kept at the courthouse.

53rd Circuit Court Criminal Cases

The 53rd Circuit Court handles felony criminal cases in Cheboygan County. Call 231-627-8818 for court records. This court processes serious offenses including drug crimes, assault, and property crimes. The court sits in the Cheboygan County courthouse on S Main St.

You can search 53rd Circuit Court records through MiCOURT for free. The tool lets you look up Cheboygan County criminal cases by name or case number. It shows charges, hearing dates, and case outcomes. MiCOURT does not display the full text of court orders or sealed records. For complete documents, contact the clerk directly. The district court handles misdemeanors and preliminary hearings. Both courts are searchable through MiCOURT.

Online Tools for Cheboygan County Criminal History

The ICHAT system from Michigan State Police checks criminal records across all Michigan counties for $10 per search. ICHAT covers felonies and serious misdemeanors, including Cheboygan County cases. It does not show minor misdemeanors, traffic violations, or juvenile records.

The OTIS system from the Michigan Department of Corrections is free. Search by name to find people in state prison or on parole who may have been sentenced from Cheboygan County. OTIS shows offense details, sentence length, and current facility. The MSP Criminal History page explains the full range of background check options available through the state police.

The Michigan OTIS offender tracking system provides free access to current inmate and parolee data for all Michigan counties.

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

FOIA Requests in Cheboygan County

Police reports and other law enforcement records from Cheboygan County can be requested through FOIA. Under MCL 15.231, you can request records from the Cheboygan County Sheriff, local police departments, and state police posts. FOIA does not cover court records. Those go through the clerk under Michigan Court Rule 8.119.

Submit your request in writing with your name, address, and a description of the records needed. Agencies have five business days to respond. Copy fees are about $0.10 per page. Under MCL 15.234, the first $20 can be waived for indigent requestors. The MSP FOIA portal handles state police records.

Clean Slate and Cheboygan County Records

Michigan's Clean Slate law affects what shows up when you search Cheboygan County criminal history. Under MCL 780.621, certain misdemeanors are automatically expunged seven years after sentencing. Certain felonies are cleared after ten years. The Michigan State Police run the automatic process. Once expunged, records are removed from ICHAT, MiCOURT, and clerk databases.

Not all crimes qualify. MCL 780.621g excludes assaultive crimes, sex offenses, and offenses punishable by ten or more years. The Clean Slate page has full details on eligibility. Cheboygan County residents can also petition the 53rd Circuit Court for early expungement of eligible convictions.

Nearby Counties

Counties that border Cheboygan County in northern Michigan.