Cheboygan County Criminal Records

Cheboygan County criminal records are managed by the County Clerk and the 53rd Circuit Court in Cheboygan. All criminal case records for the county are maintained in the Clerk's Office at 870 South Main Street. This page explains how to search and request criminal records in Cheboygan County, including how to use the circuit court records portal, the 89th District Court, and statewide Michigan tools for background checks and case lookups.

Cheboygan County Sheriff and Circuit Court

The Cheboygan County Sheriff's Office is at 870 South Main Street, Cheboygan, MI 49721. Reach them at 231-627-3155. Sheriff Date Clermont oversees the office. The Sheriff's divisions include Criminal Investigations, Road Patrol, Recreation Enforcement, Jail, Police Reports, Civil Process, and Gun Registration. For police reports or incident records, contact the Sheriff's Office directly by phone or in person.

The 53rd Circuit Court is also at 870 South Main Street, with a mailing address of PO Box 70, Cheboygan, MI 49721. Chief Judge Aaron J. Gauthier presides over the court. The circuit court phone is 231-627-8818. All 53rd Circuit Court records are kept in the County Clerk's Office. The County Clerk/Register of Deeds can be reached at 231-627-8866 or 231-627-8808. Clerk office hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday.

For district court matters, the 89th District Court handles misdemeanor criminal cases and local infractions in Cheboygan County.

Searching Cheboygan County Criminal Records

The county provides a dedicated page for 53rd Circuit Court records. Visit the 53rd Circuit Court Records page on the county website for guidance on how to access or request circuit court criminal case files. All circuit court records in Cheboygan County are kept in the County Clerk's Office. To get a copy of a specific court file, call the Clerk at 231-627-8866 with the case number or the name and approximate filing year.

For a broader search, use MiCOURT Case Search, the free statewide court lookup. It covers both the 53rd Circuit Court and the 89th District Court for Cheboygan County. Search by name or case number. Basic case information is free. Certified copies require a visit or mail request to the Clerk's Office.

For statewide criminal history checks, the Michigan State Police ICHAT system at apps.michigan.gov/ichat costs $10 per person. ICHAT returns records from the central repository maintained under MCL 28.241. It is the most complete source for Michigan criminal records beyond a single county search.

The 53rd Circuit Court Records page explains how to access criminal case files maintained by the Cheboygan County Clerk.

The County Clerk and Register of Deeds page provides contact details and guidance for requesting court documents in Cheboygan County.

Cheboygan County FOIA Requests

Michigan's Freedom of Information Act at MCL 15.231 gives the public access to government records. Submit FOIA requests to the appropriate Cheboygan County department in writing. The county website has a FOIA section you can consult for procedures. Written requests must describe the records clearly. Responses are required within 5 business days, with an optional 10-day extension by written notice.

Some records are not accessible. Exemptions under MCL 15.243 include active investigation files, personal privacy records, and internal law enforcement documents. Juvenile records, sealed files, and expunged records under MCL 780.621 are withheld from public access. If a search comes back empty for someone you expect to have a record, expungement may be the reason.

Fees for Cheboygan County Criminal Records

Contact the County Clerk at 231-627-8866 for the current copy fee schedule for court records. Standard Michigan FOIA fee guidelines apply. ICHAT searches cost $10 per person through the Michigan State Police. MiCOURT basic case lookups are free. Certified copies from the clerk will carry a per-page charge. For in-person inspection during business hours, Michigan FOIA law generally allows viewing without charge.

The 89th District Court handles misdemeanor criminal cases for Cheboygan County. Contact this court for lower-level criminal case records.

Cheboygan County Criminal Record Resources

The Michigan Department of Corrections OTIS system at mdocweb.state.mi.us/otis2/otis2.html is free. Search by name to find state prison records for Cheboygan County residents. OTIS does not show county jail data. For current jail information, contact the Sheriff's Office at 231-627-3155.

The Michigan Sex Offender Registry at michigan.gov/psor lets you search by name, city, or zip code. Use it to find registered sex offenders in Cheboygan, Indian River, Wolverine, or other parts of the county. The registry is a Michigan State Police resource and is updated regularly.

For electronic filing or accessing filed documents in Cheboygan County cases, use mifile.courts.michigan.gov. For Michigan State Police records requests related to Cheboygan County, the MSP FOIA portal is at michigan.gov/msp/services/foia. The Michigan Courts main site at courts.michigan.gov has guidance on court procedures and statewide case access tools.

Communities in Cheboygan County

Cheboygan County includes the city of Cheboygan, Indian River, Wolverine, Mackinaw City, and Topinabee, among others. None of these communities meet the population threshold for a dedicated city page. All criminal case records are managed through the County Clerk and 53rd Circuit Court at 870 South Main Street in Cheboygan.

Nearby Counties

Cheboygan County is in northern lower Michigan. These bordering counties each maintain their own criminal records offices and courts.