Search Ingham County Criminal History

Ingham County criminal history records are managed by the 30th Circuit Court and the county clerk's office, which operates from both Mason and Lansing. The county maintains its own court record search system online, and the statewide MiCOURT portal also covers Ingham County cases. If you need to pull a criminal record from Ingham County, you have multiple paths to get there. This page walks through each option, from free online searches to in-person requests at the clerk's office in Lansing or Mason.

Ingham County Criminal Records at the Clerk's Office

The Ingham County Clerk of the Circuit Court manages all court records for the 30th Circuit. The office operates out of two locations. The main Lansing office is in the Veterans Memorial Courthouse at 313 W Kalamazoo Street, Lansing, MI 48933. You can reach them at (517) 483-6500. The Mason office sits at 315 S Jefferson Street, 3rd Floor, Mason, MI 48854.

Copies of Ingham County criminal records cost $1.50 per page. Transcripts are $0.90 per page. Certified copies cost $10 per record. If you need a certified copy of a judgment of sentence or a plea transcript, expect to pay the certification fee on top of the per-page cost. The office accepts cash, checks, and money orders. Bring the case number or the defendant's full name when you visit. The Lansing location tends to be busier than Mason.

Here is the Ingham County Clerk of the Circuit Court page, which has information on how to request criminal history records and other court documents.

You can also file a FOIA request with local police departments in Ingham County for arrest reports and incident records. Court records are not subject to FOIA under Michigan law. Police records are. Send your request to the department that made the arrest. Include the date, location, and names involved. Fees vary by department but typically run $0.10 to $0.25 per page for copies.

Search Ingham County Criminal History Online

Ingham County has its own court record search tool. This is a free online database that covers the 30th Circuit Court. You can search by name, case number, or date range. Results show case type, filing date, party names, and case status. It covers criminal, civil, and family cases.

The Ingham County court record search system pulls data directly from the 30th Circuit Court and lets you look up criminal cases without creating an account.

The MiCOURT page for the 30th Circuit Court is another free option. MiCOURT shows case details, hearing schedules, charges, and dispositions for Ingham County criminal cases. No account is needed. You can search by name or case number. MiCOURT also covers district courts in the area, so misdemeanor records may show up too.

You can view the MiCOURT portal for Ingham County's 30th Circuit Court here, which provides free access to criminal case search results.

The Ingham County courts website at courts.ingham.org has general information about the court system, including contact details, forms, and filing procedures for criminal matters.

The main Ingham County courts page gives an overview of all court services, including links to criminal case resources and contact info for the 30th Circuit Court.

Ingham County Courts and Criminal Cases

The 30th Circuit Court is the felony court for Ingham County. All felony charges in the county go through this court. The Veterans Memorial Courthouse in Lansing handles most criminal proceedings. Arraignments, preliminary exams, plea hearings, trials, and sentencing all take place here. The Mason courthouse also handles some proceedings.

District courts in Ingham County handle misdemeanor criminal cases. The 55th District Court in Mason covers cases from the southern part of the county. The 54B District Court in East Lansing handles cases from that area. Misdemeanor records from these courts are available on MiCOURT or by calling the court clerk. Many people overlook district court records when searching for criminal history. If the offense was a misdemeanor, it likely went through one of these district courts rather than the circuit court.

Ingham County is home to the state capital. That means the courts here handle a high volume of cases. Criminal records in Ingham County go back decades. Older records may not be on the online systems. For cases filed before the mid-2000s, you may need to request them in person or by mail from the clerk's office. Paper records are stored at the courthouse.

Ingham County Criminal History and State Resources

Michigan's Clean Slate law affects Ingham County criminal records. Under MCL § 780.621, certain misdemeanors can be automatically expunged after seven years and some felonies after ten years. If a record has been expunged in Ingham County, it will not show up on ICHAT, MiCOURT, or the county's own search tool. You can petition the 30th Circuit Court for expungement if the automatic process does not cover your case.

ICHAT covers Ingham County as part of its statewide database. A $10 search pulls felony and serious misdemeanor convictions from across Michigan, including Ingham County. OTIS tracks offenders from the county who are in state prison or on parole. The Michigan Sex Offender Registry covers registered offenders living in Ingham County. All three tools are free except ICHAT.

For fingerprint-based criminal history checks, the process works the same as anywhere in Michigan. Under MCL § 28.241a, you submit prints to the Michigan State Police. The fee is $30 by mail or $50 to $70 at a LiveScan vendor. Lansing has several LiveScan locations given that it is the state capital. Results tie to a specific individual, unlike ICHAT which is name-based only.

Juvenile records in Ingham County are sealed under MCL § 712A.28. They are not available through any public search tool. Only the court or authorized parties can access them.

Ingham County Criminal History by City

Lansing is the largest city in Ingham County and serves as the state capital. Criminal cases from Lansing go through the 30th Circuit Court and the 54A District Court.

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