Lapeer County Criminal Records
Lapeer County criminal records are held by the Lapeer County Sheriff's Office and the County Clerk in Lapeer, Michigan. The 40th Circuit Court and 71A District Court handle criminal cases in this county east of Flint. If you need to find criminal history, court case details, or inmate information in Lapeer County, this page covers the tools that work: the ICHAT statewide background check, MiCOURT online case search, the Sheriff's Records Division, and how to file a FOIA request with the county. All methods are explained here so you can choose the one that fits your search.
Lapeer County Overview
Lapeer County Sheriff and Court Clerk
The Lapeer County Sheriff's Office is at 3231 John Conley Drive, Lapeer, MI 48446. The main line is (810) 667-0668, and the fax is (810) 667-0669. The Sheriff's Records Division holds arrest logs, jail records, and other law enforcement documents. Visit lapeercountysheriff.org for current services and contact info. This is the right place to start for arrest records or jail status inquiries.
The Lapeer County Clerk and courts are at 255 Clay Street, Lapeer, MI 48446. The Clerk's phone is (810) 667-0356. The Clerk maintains case files for the 40th Circuit Court and 71A District Court. In-person searches are available during business hours, and written requests are accepted by mail. The main Lapeer County government portal at lapeercountyweb.org has links to all county departments and services.
| Sheriff's Office | 3231 John Conley Dr., Lapeer, MI 48446 |
|---|---|
| Sheriff Phone | (810) 667-0668 |
| Sheriff Fax | (810) 667-0669 |
| County Clerk | 255 Clay St., Lapeer, MI 48446 |
| Clerk Phone | (810) 667-0356 |
| Courts | 40th Circuit Court, 71A District Court |
| Sheriff Website | lapeercountysheriff.org |
The Lapeer County government site provides department contact details and is the best place to confirm current office hours before visiting in person.
Searching Lapeer County Criminal Records
The Michigan State Police ICHAT system is the top tool for Lapeer County criminal background checks. Go to apps.michigan.gov/ichat and enter the subject's name. ICHAT searches Michigan's statewide criminal history repository, which is maintained by the State Police under MCL 28.241. Results include felony and misdemeanor convictions from any Michigan county, including Lapeer. A small fee applies per search.
For court case details, use MiCOURT Case Search. This is free and shows Lapeer County cases from the 40th Circuit Court and 71A District Court. Enter a name or case number to see charges, hearing dates, and case status. The screenshot below shows the MiCOURT interface.
Use this as a secondary tool after checking ICHAT and MiCOURT.
Note: ICHAT shows only convictions and other final court entries, not arrests that were dismissed or not yet adjudicated, so combine it with a MiCOURT search for a fuller picture.
FOIA Requests in Lapeer County
Michigan's Freedom of Information Act under MCL 15.231 gives you the right to ask for government records. To request Lapeer County Sheriff's records or court records, send a written FOIA request to the correct office. Be specific about what records you want, including names, dates, and case numbers if you have them. Lapeer County responds within 5 business days. If records are withheld, the response must cite the specific exemption under MCL 15.243, such as active investigation materials or protected personal information.
For Michigan State Police records, submit through michigan.gov/msp/services/foia. This covers MSP investigative reports and other records separate from what ICHAT shows. Standard FOIA copy fees apply. Large requests may require a deposit before the county begins processing.
Fees for Records in Lapeer County
Lapeer County follows Michigan's standard FOIA fee rules. Fees include a per-page copy charge, actual labor costs for staff time, and postage if records are mailed. ICHAT charges a small fee for each name searched. Court-certified copies from the County Clerk cost a set amount per document. Call the Sheriff at (810) 667-0668 or the Clerk at (810) 667-0356 before submitting a large request to get a cost estimate. MiCOURT searches are always free.
Local Resources for Lapeer County Records
The OTIS offender tracking system at mdocweb.state.mi.us/otis2 covers anyone currently in state prison custody in Michigan, including those sentenced from Lapeer County courts. This is free to search by name. The Michigan Sex Offender Registry at michigan.gov/psor lets you search by name or location for registered offenders in Lapeer County.
For expungement filings in Lapeer County, the rules under MCL 780.621 set which offenses qualify and how long you must wait. Petitions go to the court that handled the original case. The 40th Circuit Court handles felony expungements, and the 71A District Court handles misdemeanor petitions. The Michigan courts website at courts.michigan.gov has step-by-step guides and the required petition forms.
Communities in Lapeer County
Lapeer County includes the City of Lapeer as its county seat along with several townships and smaller communities. No cities in Lapeer County reach the qualifying population threshold for dedicated pages on this site. All criminal records for the county are handled through the offices in Lapeer.
Nearby Counties
Lapeer County is in eastern Michigan, east of Flint and north of Metro Detroit. Several counties border it, each with their own courts and records offices.