Search Marquette County Criminal Records

Marquette County criminal records are maintained by the Sheriff's Office on West Baraga Avenue and the county clerk one block away. The 25th Circuit Court handles felony cases, while the 96th District Court handles misdemeanors and lower-level charges. You can search Marquette County criminal records online through MiCOURT and the Michigan State Police ICHAT system, or request documents directly from the courthouse in downtown Marquette. This guide explains how each method works and what it costs.

Marquette County Sheriff and Court Contacts

The Marquette County Sheriff's Office sits at 236 West Baraga Avenue in downtown Marquette. The county clerk is just next door at 234 West Baraga Avenue. This makes it easy to visit both offices in one trip if you need both arrest records and court case documents. The Sheriff handles all law enforcement records, including incident reports and jail logs. The clerk manages the civil and criminal case files for both courts.

Marquette is the largest city in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, so this court handles a significant case volume compared to neighboring U.P. counties. The 25th Circuit Court serves both Marquette and Luce counties.

Visit co.marquette.mi.us for department contact details, office hours, and county government information for Marquette County.

How to Find Criminal Records in Marquette County

MiCOURT gives you online access to case records filed in Marquette County. This free state tool covers both the 25th Circuit and the 96th District courts. You can look up a person by name and see the cases they are tied to, the charges filed, and how the case resolved. Visit micourt.courts.michigan.gov/case-search to run a search. No account is needed.

The Michigan State Police ICHAT system goes deeper. Under MCL 28.241, the state maintains a central criminal history repository. ICHAT draws from that database to provide conviction records from every Michigan court that reports disposition data. It is the most reliable way to confirm someone's conviction history statewide. You pay a small fee per name searched. Go to apps.michigan.gov/ichat to start.

MiCOURT is maintained by the State Court Administrative Office. Marquette County case data is updated as courts process filings and close cases.

FOIA and Records Requests in Marquette County

To get police reports or incident records from the Marquette County Sheriff, submit a written FOIA request. Michigan law under MCL 15.231 gives you the right to request public records from government agencies. The Sheriff's Office at 236 W. Baraga Ave. is the right place for law enforcement records. For court documents, go to the county clerk next door. Under MCL 15.243, certain records can be withheld if they fall under listed exemptions, including active investigation files or records that could endanger someone.

The standard FOIA response time is 5 business days. You can ask for an extension notification if more time is needed. Copy fees apply when the office produces documents. Submit your request by mail or in person to the appropriate department.

Record Search Fees

MiCOURT case lookups are free. ICHAT charges a per-search fee set by the Michigan State Police. Certified copies of court records from the clerk's office carry a fee per page. Plain copies cost less than certified ones. FOIA copy fees at the Sheriff's Office are set under state law. Ask the clerk or the records division for current pricing before placing a large order.

Resources for Marquette County Records

Several state tools can help you access criminal records tied to Marquette County. The Michigan Public Sex Offender Registry at michigan.gov/psor lets you search by name or address. The OTIS offender tracking system at mdocweb.state.mi.us/otis2 covers people supervised by the Michigan Department of Corrections, including those from Marquette County. MCL 780.621 covers expungement of criminal records, which can affect what shows up in a search.

The MSP FOIA portal at michigan.gov/msp/services/foia handles requests for state police records and incident reports that may involve Marquette County. The main Michigan courts portal at courts.michigan.gov has court forms, fee schedules, and contact info for every court in the state.

Communities in Marquette County

Marquette County includes the city of Marquette along with smaller communities such as Ishpeming, Negaunee, Gwinn, and Michigamme. None of these communities reach the population threshold for a dedicated city page. All criminal filings in the county go through the 25th Circuit Court or the 96th District Court in Marquette.

Nearby Counties

Marquette County is surrounded by several other Upper Peninsula counties. Use these links to find criminal records from neighboring areas.