Midland County Criminal History Search
Midland County criminal history records are managed by the county clerk and the 42nd Circuit Court. Located in central Michigan near the Tri-Cities area, Midland County has a mid-size population and a steady court caseload. Criminal records are searchable through the clerk's office, MiCOURT, ICHAT, and other state tools. This page covers the full range of options for searching criminal history in Midland County.
Midland County Quick Facts
Midland County Clerk and Criminal Records
Ann M. Manary is the Midland County Clerk. The office is at 220 W Ellsworth Street, Midland, MI 48640. The phone number is (989) 832-6735. The clerk serves as Clerk of the 42nd Circuit Court. All requests for felony criminal case records in Midland County go through this office.
Visit the clerk's office during business hours for the quickest access to Midland County criminal records. Have the case number or defendant's name and date of birth ready. Copy fees are about $1.00 per page for standard copies. Certified copies cost more. The clerk can provide charging documents, plea agreements, sentencing orders, and other case file materials from felony proceedings.
Mail requests work as well. Send a letter to the clerk at the address above with the case details. Include a check or money order for the estimated fees. Add a self-addressed stamped envelope. Processing takes one to two weeks. If you need a rush, calling first may help speed things up.
Midland County is part of the Tri-Cities area along with Bay City and Saginaw. The courts in these three counties handle a significant share of criminal cases for central Michigan. If the person you are looking up has ties to all three areas, you may need to check Bay County and Saginaw County records too. Each county has its own clerk and court system.
Search Midland County Criminal Records Online
The MiCOURT portal covers Midland County courts. It is free to use and requires no account. Search by name or case number to find criminal cases from the 42nd Circuit Court and the 75th District Court. MiCOURT shows charges, case type, hearing dates, and dispositions.
MiCOURT is run by the Michigan courts system and covers both felony and misdemeanor records from Midland County. The data updates regularly. For a thorough search of someone's criminal history in the county, check both the circuit court (felonies) and district court (misdemeanors) on MiCOURT.
Below is the Michigan State Police criminal history page with links to ICHAT and other tools covering Midland County.
ICHAT costs $10 per search. It checks the statewide criminal history records. ICHAT covers all Michigan counties including Midland. It is name-based and returns felony and serious misdemeanor conviction records. Provide the full name and date of birth. Results come back immediately.
Note: Check neighboring Bay County and Saginaw County records too if the person has connections to the broader Tri-Cities area.
State Resources for Midland County Criminal History
OTIS tracks inmates and parolees from Midland County in the state prison system. The tool is free. Search by name. OTIS shows the offender's location, sentence, and earliest release date. It is run by the Michigan Department of Corrections.
Here is the OTIS search page, which covers Midland County offenders in state facilities.
The Michigan Sex Offender Registry lets you check for registered sex offenders in Midland County. Search by name, zip code, or address. The registry is free and shows photos, addresses, and conviction details. The Michigan State Police manage the registry.
Under MCL § 28.241a, fingerprint-based criminal history checks go through the Michigan State Police. The fee is $30 by mail or $50 to $70 at a LiveScan vendor. Midland and the Tri-Cities area have LiveScan locations available. Fingerprint checks give more accurate results than name-based searches.
Midland County Criminal Record Expungement
Michigan's Clean Slate law covers Midland County. Under MCL § 780.621, certain misdemeanor convictions are automatically set aside after seven years and some felonies after ten years. No petition is required for the automatic process.
The Michigan State Police Clean Slate page below explains the program and eligibility.
If your Midland County conviction does not qualify for automatic expungement, petition the 42nd Circuit Court. You need the required forms, a filing fee, and possibly a hearing. The prosecutor can object. The judge weighs the offense, your conduct since conviction, and public safety. Violent crimes and certain sex crimes cannot be set aside under Michigan law.
Juvenile records in Midland County are sealed under MCL § 712A.28. They are not available on ICHAT, MiCOURT, or any other public search tool.
Midland County Police Records
Police records in Midland County are held by the agency that handled the case. The Midland County Sheriff's Office, Midland City Police, and other departments each maintain their own files. For arrest reports and incident records, file a FOIA request under MCL § 15.234. Include dates, names, and locations in your written request. The agency has five business days to respond. Copy fees are usually $0.10 per page. Use the MSP FOIA portal for state police records from posts in the Midland County area.