Find Criminal History in Iosco County
Iosco County criminal history records are maintained at the courthouse in Tawas City along the shore of Lake Huron. The 23rd Circuit Court handles felony cases and the district court covers misdemeanors. This is a smaller county in northeastern Michigan, but it keeps a complete set of criminal records. You can search records online through MiCOURT at no cost or contact the county clerk on Lake St for in-person requests and copies. This page covers how to find Iosco County criminal history records, what fees to expect, and which statewide search tools apply here.
Iosco County Criminal History Overview
Iosco County Clerk Criminal Records
Nancy R. Huebel is the Iosco County Clerk. The office is at 422 W Lake St, Tawas City, MI 48763. Call 989-362-3497 for criminal history records questions. The clerk maintains files for the 23rd Circuit Court and processes record requests for all circuit-level criminal cases in Iosco County.
Standard copies cost $1 per page. Certified copies are $10 plus $1 for each additional page. A name search costs $1 per name when staff run it. For mail requests, send the person's full name, any case numbers, what records you need, and payment by check or money order to the Iosco County Clerk. Simple requests process in a few business days. Older records from before the mid-1990s are stored on paper and take more time. Iosco County's smaller caseload means the clerk's office usually turns things around quickly.
In-person visitors need valid photo ID. Public terminals are available for free self-service searches.
23rd Circuit Court Cases
The 23rd Circuit Court handles all felony cases in Iosco County. It also covers Alcona, Arenac, and Oscoda counties. Felonies tried here include drug offenses, assault, theft, and other serious crimes. The court sits at the Iosco County Building in Tawas City.
Search Iosco County criminal history from the 23rd Circuit Court through MiCOURT. This free statewide tool lets you search by name, case number, or date. Results show charges, hearing dates, case status, and the register of actions. Full documents are not available online. Contact the clerk for filings, orders, and sentencing records. Because the 23rd Circuit covers four counties, pay attention to the court location in your results.
The ICHAT system from Michigan State Police also picks up Iosco County criminal history. ICHAT costs $10 per search plus a $2.50 card fee. It shows felony convictions and serious misdemeanors statewide. Minor offenses and traffic tickets are not included. Results come quickly.
Note: Expunged records under MCL 780.621 are removed from ICHAT and MiCOURT results.
Iosco County District Court
The district court in Iosco County handles misdemeanor cases, ordinance violations, and preliminary exams on felony charges. Misdemeanors are part of a person's criminal history. Drunk driving, trespassing, petty theft, and simple assault are common charges at this level.
Search district court records through MiCOURT by selecting the Iosco County district court. Results include case type, charges, hearing dates, and disposition. For copies, contact the district court directly. Fees generally match the circuit court rates.
Iosco County is a popular area for tourists and seasonal residents. The population swells during summer months, which sometimes brings a bump in criminal cases tied to recreation and tourism. All of those cases go through the same court system and are part of the public record. The Michigan State Police maintain statewide tools that cover Iosco County criminal history regardless of when or why the case was filed.
The MSP Criminal History Records division oversees the ICHAT tool and handles fingerprint-based checks. This page explains the full range of criminal history services available at the state level.
Criminal History Laws in Iosco County
MCL 28.241a defines criminal history records in Michigan as arrest data, convictions, and dispositions from courts and law enforcement. These are public records in Iosco County. You can request them without giving a reason.
The Clean Slate law affects Iosco County criminal history searches. MCL 780.621 allows automatic set-aside of certain misdemeanors after seven years and felonies after ten. The state police handle it. Violent crimes, sex offenses, and offenses with ten or more years in prison are excluded. The Clean Slate page has the details. Once set aside, records vanish from public databases.
Juvenile records are sealed under MCL 712A.28. They are not accessible through public Iosco County criminal history searches. Only the individual, law enforcement, and certain court staff can view them.
FOIA and Iosco County Records
Some Iosco County criminal history records are available through FOIA. Under MCL 15.231, you can request police reports, arrest logs, and incident records from law enforcement. Court records are handled separately under Michigan Court Rule 8.119 and go through the court clerk.
Submit a written request to the agency holding the records. Include your name, contact info, and what you need. Agencies have five business days to respond. Copy costs are about $0.10 per page. Under MCL 15.234, fees up to $20 may be waived for indigent requestors. The MSP FOIA portal handles state police requests. Local agencies in Iosco County handle their own FOIA requests.
The OTIS system tracks offenders from Iosco County in state prison or on parole. The Michigan Sex Offender Registry covers registered offenders in the area. Both are free.