Search Charlevoix County Criminal Records

Charlevoix County criminal records are held by the County Clerk and the Sheriff's Office in Charlevoix. The county spans northern Michigan and includes areas on the mainland and Beaver Island. This page covers how to access criminal case records, look up arrest warrants, and submit records requests through the Charlevoix County Sheriff's Office, the 90th District Court, and statewide Michigan resources.

Charlevoix County Sheriff and Courts

The Charlevoix County Sheriff's Office is at 1000 Grant Street, Charlevoix, MI 49720. Sheriff Charles Vondra leads the department. The main phone number is 231-547-4461. There are also substations on Beaver Island at 26466 Donegal Bay Road (231-448-2700) and in Boyne Falls at 2287 Railroad Street (231-549-2002). For emergencies, dial 911 or call 1-800-577-1911. For police report copies, contact the main office.

The County Clerk manages court records at 301 State Street, Charlevoix, MI 49720. Reach the clerk at 231-547-7200. The 90th District Court handles misdemeanor criminal cases. For district court records, call 231-547-7227. The Probate Court line is 231-547-7214. All these offices are at the same address in Charlevoix.

Criminal records in Charlevoix County are public under Michigan law. Per Michigan's public records act, anyone can request access to non-exempt criminal records by contacting the appropriate office in writing.

How to Find Charlevoix County Criminal Records

For arrest warrant lookups in Charlevoix County, the Charlevoix County Arrest Warrant Lookup tool at charlevoixjailroster.org is a useful resource. It shows active arrest warrants on record. This is a free tool and a quick way to check whether someone has an outstanding warrant in Charlevoix County.

The 90th District Court website has information on court procedures and schedules in Charlevoix County. For broader court record searches across all of Michigan, use MiCOURT Case Search. It covers circuit and district courts and lets you search by name or case number at no cost. MiCOURT shows docket entries, hearing history, and case status for Charlevoix County criminal cases.

The Michigan State Police ICHAT system at apps.michigan.gov/ichat is the best option for a full statewide criminal history check. It costs $10 per person and covers all Michigan counties. Under MCL 28.241, the MSP maintains the central criminal history repository, making ICHAT the authoritative source for Michigan-wide records. For a police report from the Charlevoix County Sheriff, call 231-547-4461 to ask about the request process.

The Charlevoix County 90th District Court page provides information on criminal case procedures and how to access court records locally.

The Charlevoix County Arrest Warrant Lookup tool shows active warrants on file with the Sheriff's Office.

FOIA Requests in Charlevoix County

Charlevoix County follows Michigan's Freedom of Information Act, MCL 15.231. To request records, contact the specific department in writing. For Sheriff's records, submit a request to the Sheriff's Office at 1000 Grant Street. For court records, contact the County Clerk at 301 State Street or call 231-547-7200. Written FOIA requests are required. Include a clear description of the records you want and as much identifying information as possible.

County offices have 5 business days to respond, with a possible 10-day extension. Certain records are not public. Exemptions under MCL 15.243 include records tied to active investigations, personal privacy, and internal law enforcement matters. Juvenile records, sealed cases, and expunged records under MCL 780.621 are not available to the public.

Charlevoix County Record Copy Fees

Contact the County Clerk for the current fee schedule for court records. Standard Michigan FOIA copying rates apply. ICHAT searches cost $10 per person through the Michigan State Police. MiCOURT case lookups are free online. Certified copies from the clerk's office carry per-page fees. Call ahead to confirm payment methods and current rates before mailing a request.

For police reports from the Sheriff's Office, call 231-547-4461. There may be a fee for copies depending on the type of report and the department's current schedule. In-person inspection of records during business hours is generally free under Michigan FOIA law.

Charlevoix County Criminal Record Resources

The Michigan Department of Corrections OTIS database at mdocweb.state.mi.us/otis2/otis2.html is a free tool for checking state prison records. Search by name to see if a Charlevoix County resident is or has been in state custody. OTIS covers state sentences only. Local jail information requires contacting the Sheriff's Office directly.

The Michigan Sex Offender Registry at michigan.gov/psor is free. Search by name or location to find registered sex offenders in Charlevoix County, including in the city of Charlevoix, Boyne City, East Jordan, or Beaver Island. The registry is maintained by the Michigan State Police and updated regularly.

For electronic court filing or to view filed documents in Charlevoix County cases, use mifile.courts.michigan.gov. For requests directed to the Michigan State Police specifically, the FOIA portal is at michigan.gov/msp/services/foia.

Communities in Charlevoix County

Charlevoix County includes the city of Charlevoix, Boyne City, East Jordan, Boyne Falls, and Beaver Island. None of these communities meet the population threshold for a dedicated city page. All criminal records for Charlevoix County communities are managed through the County Clerk and Sheriff's Office at 301 and 1000 Grant Street in Charlevoix.

Nearby Counties

Charlevoix County is in northern lower Michigan. These neighboring counties each have their own court systems for criminal records.