Presque Isle County Criminal History

Presque Isle County criminal history records are kept by the county clerk and the 53rd Circuit Court in Rogers City. Sitting along Lake Huron in northeast Michigan, this county has a small population but maintains a full set of criminal case records. You can search Presque Isle County criminal history through MiCOURT, run a statewide check with ICHAT, or contact the clerk's office for copies of specific case files. Rogers City is the only courthouse location, so all criminal matters in the county flow through this single facility.

Presque Isle County Clerk Records

County Clerk Ann M. Mikolajczyk handles criminal history records for Presque Isle County. The office is at 151 E Huron St, Rogers City, MI 49779. Call 989-734-3288 for questions about record requests. The clerk maintains files from the 53rd Circuit Court, which processes all felony cases in the county. You can visit in person during business hours or send a written request by mail.

Standard copies are $1 per page. Certified copies run $10 for the first page and $1 for each page after that. Mail requests should include the full name of the person you are looking up, any case numbers you have, and a check or money order payable to the Presque Isle County Clerk. Under MCL 28.241a, criminal history records in Michigan include arrest information, conviction data, and case disposition details held by courts and law enforcement agencies. The clerk's files in Rogers City cover circuit court cases stretching back many years. Some older records may be stored in archive boxes and take a bit more time to retrieve.

This is a small office. Call before you visit to make sure they can help you right away.

53rd Circuit Court Criminal Cases

Felony cases in Presque Isle County go through the 53rd Circuit Court. This court shares its circuit with Alcona and Iosco counties, which is typical for less populated areas in northern Michigan. Charges start with an arraignment at the district court, then move to the circuit court for trial and sentencing. The court sits in Rogers City.

You can search 53rd Circuit Court records online through MiCOURT, the free case lookup tool from the Michigan courts. Enter a name or case number and the system returns charges, hearing dates, and case status for Presque Isle County criminal matters. MiCOURT does not display the full text of court documents. For those, you need to go through the clerk's office directly.

The 89th District Court serves Presque Isle County for misdemeanors, traffic offenses, and preliminary exams in felony cases. District court records are also searchable through MiCOURT. Under Michigan Court Rule 8.119, most court records are public. Juvenile cases and records expunged under MCL 780.621 are not available through public searches.

Online Criminal History Search for Presque Isle County

Several tools let you look up Presque Isle County criminal history from anywhere with internet access. The right tool depends on what kind of record you need.

The ICHAT system from the Michigan State Police is the main statewide search. It costs $10 per name. ICHAT covers felony convictions and serious misdemeanors from all 83 Michigan counties, Presque Isle included. You need a name and date of birth to search. Results come back quickly. ICHAT does not cover minor traffic offenses, juvenile records, or expunged cases. The Criminal History Records page from the MSP explains the difference between name-based and fingerprint-based searches.

The Michigan State Police ICHAT portal is the primary tool for statewide criminal history checks that include Presque Isle County.

For people in state prison or on parole, the OTIS system from the Michigan Department of Corrections is free to use. It shows sentence details, offense type, and expected release dates. If someone from Presque Isle County was sentenced to state prison, OTIS can tell you their current status and which facility they are in.

Presque Isle County FOIA Process

Some criminal history records from Presque Isle County can be obtained through a FOIA request. This includes police reports, arrest logs, and incident records held by local law enforcement. Court records are not covered by FOIA. Those go through the clerk under Court Rule 8.119.

Under MCL 15.231, any person can request public records from a Michigan government agency. Write to the agency holding the records with your name, address, and a clear description of what you need. Agencies have five business days to respond, with a possible ten-day extension. Copy costs are usually $0.10 per page for paper records. Under MCL 15.234, the first $20 in fees may be waived for people who are indigent and can provide proof. The MSP FOIA portal handles requests to the Michigan State Police for state-level records involving Presque Isle County investigations.

Clean Slate Expungement in Presque Isle County

Michigan's Clean Slate law changed how criminal records work in Presque Isle County. Under MCL 780.621, certain misdemeanors are automatically expunged after seven years. Some felonies clear after ten years. The Michigan State Police manage the automatic process statewide. Not all crimes qualify. Assaultive offenses, sex crimes, and offenses punishable by ten or more years do not qualify for automatic expungement.

Visit the Clean Slate information page from the Michigan State Police for details. Once a record is set aside, it will not appear in ICHAT, MiCOURT, or a search at the Presque Isle County clerk's office. People who want to clear eligible records before the automatic timeline can file a petition with the 53rd Circuit Court in Rogers City. The petition must go to the court that entered the original conviction.

Sex Offender Registry in Presque Isle County

The Michigan Public Sex Offender Registry covers registered offenders in Presque Isle County. Search by name, zip code, or address. Listings show photos, home addresses, offense details, and tier levels. This is a free public tool. The Michigan State Police update it based on registration reports from local law enforcement.

Presque Isle County has a relatively small number of registrants given its population. But the registry covers anyone who lives in the area and is required to register. Tier three is the most serious level and requires lifetime registration. The registry is updated regularly so addresses stay current.

Nearby Counties

Counties near Presque Isle County where related criminal history records may be found.