Find Criminal Records in Menominee County
Menominee County criminal records are held by the Sheriff's Office on 10th Street and the county clerk on 10th Avenue in Menominee. The 41st Circuit Court handles felony cases and the 95th District Court covers misdemeanors. Residents and researchers can search Menominee County criminal records online through the state's MiCOURT system and the Michigan State Police ICHAT tool. This guide walks through every search option available for Menominee County and explains how to request documents directly from local offices.
Menominee County Overview
Menominee County Sheriff and Court Contacts
The Menominee County Sheriff's Office is at 420 10th Street. The county clerk handles court filings and records a short distance away at 839 10th Avenue. Both offices are in the city of Menominee, which sits on the Michigan-Wisconsin border along Green Bay. For police and arrest records, contact the Sheriff's Office. For case files and certified copies of court documents, go to the county clerk. Staff at both offices can help you find what you need.
Menominee County borders Marinette County in Wisconsin. If you need records for someone who has cases on both sides of the border, you will need to contact both Michigan and Wisconsin courts separately. MiCOURT only covers Michigan courts. The Michigan Sheriffs' Association page at misheriff.org has current contact info for the Menominee County Sheriff.
The Menominee County government site at menomineecounty.com lists all county departments and their contact details.
| Sheriff's Office | Menominee County Sheriff's Office |
|---|---|
| Address | 420 10th St., Menominee, MI 49858 |
| Phone | (906) 863-3288 |
| Fax | (906) 863-7444 |
| County Clerk | 839 10th Ave., Menominee, MI 49858 |
| Clerk Phone | (906) 863-9968 |
| Courts | 41st Circuit Court, 95th District Court |
How to Search Menominee County Criminal Records
MiCOURT is the free, online tool for searching Menominee County court records. It covers both the 41st Circuit Court and the 95th District Court. Enter a name or case number to see case status, charges, hearing history, and outcomes. No login is needed. Visit micourt.courts.michigan.gov/case-search to start your search. This is the fastest way to get basic case information without going to the courthouse.
For a statewide background check, ICHAT at apps.michigan.gov/ichat pulls conviction data from the state criminal history system maintained under MCL 28.241. It covers felony and misdemeanor convictions from courts across Michigan and is more thorough than MiCOURT alone. There is a fee per search. ICHAT is the right tool when you need verified conviction data, not just a list of open or past cases.
MiCOURT is maintained by the Michigan Supreme Court and reflects current data from all reporting courts, including both courts in Menominee County.
FOIA Requests for Menominee County Records
Michigan's FOIA law at MCL 15.231 gives the public the right to request records from county agencies. To get police reports or incident records from the Menominee County Sheriff, submit a written request to the office on 10th Street. Include the incident date, names involved, and the specific record you need. The agency must respond within 5 business days. Copy fees apply when documents are produced.
Records that fall under MCL 15.243 exemptions can be withheld. These include active investigation files, records that would endanger someone, and certain personal data. If your request is denied, the agency must explain why in writing. You have the right to appeal. For state police records tied to Menominee County incidents, use the MSP FOIA portal at michigan.gov/msp/services/foia.
Record Fees in Menominee County
MiCOURT case searches are free. ICHAT charges a per-search fee. Court copy fees at the clerk's office are set by Michigan's standard fee schedule. Certified copies cost more than plain ones. FOIA copy fees at the Sheriff's Office follow state law. Ask the records division for the current rate before ordering a large volume of documents.
Resources for Menominee County
OTIS at mdocweb.state.mi.us/otis2 tracks offenders under Michigan Department of Corrections supervision, including those from Menominee County. The Michigan Public Sex Offender Registry at michigan.gov/psor lets you search by name, address, or area. MCL 780.621 governs record expungement in Michigan, which can limit what shows up in a search for older offenses. The Michigan courts portal at courts.michigan.gov has forms and contact information for the 41st Circuit and 95th District courts.
Communities in Menominee County
The city of Menominee is the county seat and the largest community in the county. Other areas include Stephenson, Powers, and Carney. None of these communities reach the population threshold for a dedicated city page. All criminal case filings in Menominee County go through the courts in the city of Menominee.
Nearby Counties
Menominee County is in Michigan's Upper Peninsula along the Wisconsin border. These neighboring Michigan counties have their own courts and criminal records.