Alcona County Criminal Records

Alcona County criminal records are held by the Sheriff's Office and the County Clerk in Harrisville. These records cover arrests, court cases, and criminal history going back many years. You can search them in person, by mail, or through state tools like ICHAT. This guide covers every way to find criminal records in Alcona County, along with contacts, fees, and the key laws that govern access.

Alcona County Sheriff and Circuit Court

The Alcona County Sheriff's Office is the main law enforcement agency in the county. Sheriff Douglas Aitchison leads the office, which handles arrests, jails, and local police reports. For criminal records tied to law enforcement, this is the first place to call. The office is at 214 W. Main Street in Harrisville.

Court records in Alcona County go through the 23rd Circuit Court and the 81st District Court. Both are managed through the County Clerk's Office at 106 5th Street in Harrisville. Clerk Steghany Eiler oversees these records. The circuit court handles felony cases, and the district court covers misdemeanors, traffic, and smaller civil matters. If you need a copy of a case file or a docket entry, you start with the clerk's office.

The Alcona County Sheriff and Warrants page has information on active warrants and local law enforcement contacts. This is a useful starting point if you are looking for arrest records or want to check on an open warrant in the county.

The Sheriff's warrants page shows how to reach the office and what records it keeps on file. If you need to check on a specific arrest or active case, this page points you to the right contact.

How to Search Alcona County Criminal Records

The best statewide tool for criminal history in Alcona County is ICHAT, run by the Michigan State Police. ICHAT searches felony and serious misdemeanor records across all 83 counties. Each search costs $10 and runs by name. It covers convictions, not just arrests, and is based on what is reported to the Michigan State Police under MCL 28.241. Results come back quickly and can be printed or saved.

For court case records specific to Alcona County, MiCOURT is the free state portal. You can search by name, case number, or filing date. It covers both district and circuit court filings. Not every case type is visible online, but most public criminal cases appear there. If you do not find what you need, contact the County Clerk directly at (989) 724-9410.

You can also search in person at the courthouse in Harrisville. Bring a valid ID and the name of the person you are looking for. Staff can pull up case files and print what you need on the spot. This is the best way to get certified copies or access older records that may not be fully indexed online.

The Alcona Review is the local paper covering news from the county. Court proceedings and notable criminal cases often appear in local news coverage, which can be a useful secondary source for finding public information about cases.

FOIA Requests in Alcona County

Michigan's Freedom of Information Act, found at MCL 15.231, gives the public the right to request government records. This applies to criminal records held by the Sheriff's Office and the County Clerk. You submit a written request to the office that holds the records you want. The agency has 5 business days to respond, with an option to extend by 10 more days.

For law enforcement records like incident reports and arrest logs, send your FOIA request to the Sheriff's Office at 214 W. Main Street, Harrisville, MI 48740. For court records, contact the Clerk at 106 5th Street. Not all records are open. Under MCL 15.243, agencies can withhold records that could harm an active investigation or violate personal privacy. If your request is denied in part or in full, you have the right to appeal.

Record Copy Fees in Alcona County

Copy fees in Alcona County follow state FOIA guidelines. Standard copies cost $0.10 per page. Certified copies carry an extra $10 fee on top of the per-page cost. Some departments may charge for labor if your request requires more than a few minutes of staff time to process. Always ask about fees before you submit a request so you know what to expect.

ICHAT searches through the Michigan State Police cost $10 per name search. This fee applies statewide. Court record fees at the clerk's office follow the Michigan statute schedule. If you need multiple certified copies of the same document, each one carries the same $10 certification fee.

Additional Resources for Alcona County Records

The Michigan Department of Corrections runs the Offender Tracking Information System (OTIS), which is free to use. OTIS shows current and former state prison inmates, parolees, and those on probation. If you are looking for someone who has been in Michigan's prison system, this is the right tool. It does not cover local jail records.

The Michigan Sex Offender Registry is also free and searchable by name or location. It covers registered offenders statewide, including those in Alcona County. You can search by name, address, or zip code. The registry is managed by the Michigan State Police and updated regularly.

Under MCL 780.621, Michigan's Clean Slate law allows some people to have their criminal records automatically expunged. Up to 4 misdemeanors can be cleared after 7 years, and up to 2 felonies after 10 years, if the person meets all conditions. If you are searching for someone and get no results, expungement may be the reason.

Communities in Alcona County

Alcona County is a small rural county on the shore of Lake Huron in northeast Michigan. Communities here include Harrisville, Mikado, Barton City, Hubbard Lake, Lincoln, and Spratt. None of these communities meet the population threshold for a dedicated city page, but all criminal cases from these areas go through the same courthouse in Harrisville.

Nearby Counties

Alcona County borders several other counties in northeastern Michigan. If you are unsure which county holds the records you need, check the address where the incident or case was filed.