St. Clair County Criminal History Records

St. Clair County criminal history records are managed by the 31st Circuit Court and the county clerk's office in Port Huron. The county stands out because it runs its own secure web inquiry system for court records, in addition to the statewide MiCOURT portal. You can also get records from the clerk's office in person or request them by mail. This page explains how to search, access, and obtain criminal history records from St. Clair County using all available tools.

St. Clair County Criminal History Web Inquiry

St. Clair County runs its own secure web inquiry system for court records. This tool covers criminal, civil, and family cases from the 31st Circuit Court. You can search by name or case number. The system is free and does not require an account. It gives you case details, filing dates, charges, and disposition information.

The St. Clair County secure web inquiry system lets you search criminal history records from the 31st Circuit Court in Port Huron.

The web inquiry tool is separate from MiCOURT. It pulls data directly from the St. Clair County court system. In some cases, it may have more up-to-date information than MiCOURT because it connects to the local database. The downside is that it only covers St. Clair County. For a statewide search, you still need ICHAT or MiCOURT.

The St. Clair County Court records page has more information about how to access records, what is available online, and what needs to be requested in person.

You can learn more about accessing St. Clair County criminal history records on the court's official records page shown here.

St. Clair County Criminal Records at the Clerk's Office

Jay E. DeBoyer is the St. Clair County Clerk. The office is at 201 McMorran Boulevard in Port Huron, MI 48060. Call 810-985-2200 for record requests. The clerk manages court records for the 31st Circuit Court, including all criminal case files.

The St. Clair County Clerk's website has details on how to request criminal history records and other court documents from Port Huron.

Walk-in requests are handled during business hours. Bring the case number or the defendant's full name. The clerk can pull up records and print copies while you wait for most requests. Certified copies cost extra. Standard copy fees apply per page. For mail requests, include payment by check or money order along with the case details and what documents you need.

The clerk's office is the place to go for certified copies. Certified documents carry the official court seal and are accepted for legal proceedings. If you just need to check whether a criminal record exists, the free web inquiry tool is faster. But for official copies, the clerk's office is the only option.

Search St. Clair County Criminal History on MiCOURT

MiCOURT covers the 31st Circuit Court and the 72nd District Court in St. Clair County. You can search for free by name or case number. The 72nd District Court handles misdemeanor criminal cases. If the offense was a misdemeanor, it likely went through the district court rather than the circuit court. MiCOURT shows both.

ICHAT from the Michigan State Police costs $10 and covers the entire state. It shows felony and serious misdemeanor convictions from St. Clair County and every other county in Michigan. OTIS tracks state prisoners and parolees. The Michigan Sex Offender Registry covers registered offenders in the Port Huron area and the rest of the county.

For police records in St. Clair County, you submit a FOIA request under MCL § 15.231 to the law enforcement agency that handled the case. The Port Huron Police Department, St. Clair County Sheriff, and local township departments all handle their own FOIA requests. Court records are not subject to FOIA in Michigan.

St. Clair County Criminal Records and Expungement

Michigan's Clean Slate law applies to St. Clair County. Under MCL § 780.621, certain misdemeanors are automatically expunged after seven years. Some felonies clear after ten years from sentencing or release. Expunged records are removed from ICHAT, MiCOURT, and the St. Clair County web inquiry system.

To petition for expungement in St. Clair County, file with the 31st Circuit Court through the clerk's office at 201 McMorran Boulevard. There is a filing fee. You may need to attach your criminal history from the Michigan State Police. Legal aid resources in the Port Huron area can help with the process if you cannot afford a lawyer.

Fingerprint-based checks are available under MCL § 28.241a for $30 by mail or $50 to $70 at a LiveScan vendor. Juvenile records are sealed under MCL § 712A.28 and are not available through any public search tool.

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