Oscoda County Criminal Records
Oscoda County criminal records are held by the County Clerk, the 23rd Circuit Court, and the Sheriff's Office in Mio. This small northern Michigan county processes felony cases through the circuit court and misdemeanors through the 81st District Court. You can request records online using the county's NextRequest portal, or reach out directly to the clerk or sheriff's office. The statewide ICHAT and MiCOURT tools also cover Oscoda County cases. This guide explains every option for finding criminal records in Oscoda County.
Oscoda County Overview
Oscoda County Sheriff and Court Contacts
The Oscoda County Sheriff's Office is at 301 S. Morenci Ave in Mio. Sheriff Taylor D. Kann leads the department, with Captain David R. Hughes as second in command. For non-emergency business, call (989) 826-3214. You can also reach the sheriff's office by email at sheriff@oscodacountymi.com. The Sheriff's Department page has current staff and service information.
The Oscoda County Clerk handles court records and government filings. The clerk's office is at 311 South Morenci Ave in Mio, with a mailing address of PO Box 399, Mio, MI 48647. Clerk Libby Marsh-Shephard can be reached at (989) 826-1110 or by email at countyclerk@oscodacountymi.com. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., closed for lunch from noon to 1 p.m. The County Clerk page has forms and contact details.
For felony criminal records, contact the 23rd Circuit Court at (989) 826-1111. Misdemeanor records are kept by the 81st District Court at (989) 826-1106. Probate Court matters go through (989) 826-1159. All three are served by the main county building in Mio.
The Sheriff's Office page below shows the department's web presence and contact options for Oscoda County criminal record requests.
The Oscoda County Sheriff's Department handles arrest records and incident reports for the county.
For arrest records and incident reports, contact the Sheriff's Office at (989) 826-3214 or use the online FOIA portal.
| Sheriff's Office | 301 S. Morenci Ave, Mio, MI 48647 |
|---|---|
| Sheriff Phone | (989) 826-3214 |
| Sheriff Email | sheriff@oscodacountymi.com |
| Sheriff | Taylor D. Kann |
| County Clerk | 311 South Morenci Ave, Mio, MI 48647 |
| Clerk Phone | (989) 826-1110 |
| Clerk Email | countyclerk@oscodacountymi.com |
| Clerk Hours | Mon-Fri, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM (closed noon-1 PM) |
| Circuit Court | 23rd Circuit Court, (989) 826-1111 |
| District Court | 81st District Court, (989) 826-1106 |
How to Search Oscoda County Criminal Records
Oscoda County uses a NextRequest online portal for FOIA and records requests from the Sheriff's Office. You can submit requests for arrest records, incident reports, and related documents through oscodacountysheri.nextrequest.com/. Separate portals exist for county government and court records. When submitting, specify whether you need sheriff records, county government records, or court records, since each goes to a different department.
MiCOURT covers Oscoda County criminal court cases. Go to micourt.courts.michigan.gov/case-search/ and search by name or case number. The system shows public criminal cases from the 23rd Circuit Court and 81st District Court. It does not display sealed, expunged, or non-public cases. Under MCL 780.621, people who qualify may petition to have convictions expunged, removing them from public search results.
The Michigan State Police ICHAT at apps.michigan.gov/ichat pulls from the statewide criminal history repository under MCL 28.241. This covers Oscoda County cases along with records from any other Michigan county. It is the most thorough statewide option for background checks. There is a fee per search.
The 23rd Circuit Court page provides direct contact for felony case records and filings in Oscoda County.
The Circuit Court page below shows the Oscoda County court's web interface for case access.
The Oscoda County 23rd Circuit Court handles all felony criminal cases filed in the county.
Felony cases and related criminal records from Oscoda County are maintained by the 23rd Circuit Court. Contact Central Filing at (989) 826-1111 for record access.
Note: Oscoda County courts accept cash or check only for copy fees; credit and debit cards are not accepted at the clerk's office window.
FOIA Requests in Oscoda County
Under MCL 15.231, you can request public records from any Oscoda County government agency. The Sheriff's Office uses the NextRequest portal at oscodacountysheri.nextrequest.com for online submissions. You can also submit separate requests for county government records and court records using their respective portals. Submit your request in writing and be specific about what you need. Include the name of the subject, the approximate date range, and the type of record.
The response deadline is 5 business days. The county can extend this in some situations. Copy fees run $0.10 to $0.25 per page. Payment is by cash or check only. If your request is large, you may be asked for a deposit before the agency begins work. Under MCL 15.243, certain records are exempt from release, including active investigation files and personal privacy information. If the agency denies part or all of your request, they must explain why in writing.
Fees for Oscoda County Criminal Records
Oscoda County charges $0.10 to $0.25 per page for document copies. Payment is cash or check only at the clerk's office. No credit or debit cards are accepted. Certified copies cost more than plain copies. The clerk's office can give you an exact price when you request documents in person or by phone. For ICHAT searches, a fee applies per search through the MSP portal. Court copies from the 23rd Circuit or 81st District Court follow the statewide court fee schedule set by the Michigan Supreme Court.
Criminal Record Resources for Oscoda County
The Michigan Department of Corrections OTIS system shows the current status of people in Michigan's prison system. Oscoda County criminal cases that resulted in prison sentences appear here. Search by name for free at mdocweb.state.mi.us/otis2/otis2.html. The system shows current facility, supervision status, and release projections.
The Michigan Sex Offender Registry at michigan.gov/psor is a public database maintained by the State Police. You can search for registered sex offenders in Oscoda County by name or address. This is a free, public resource updated on a regular basis.
The Oscoda County website has links to all county departments and a directory of contacts for various record types. It is a good starting point if you are not sure which department holds the record you need.
The County Clerk's page shows what services are available and how to reach the office for court record access in Oscoda County.
The Oscoda County Clerk page lists the services and hours for court record access.
The County Clerk at 311 South Morenci Ave in Mio handles court record requests, certified copies, and case file access for Oscoda County.
Cities in Oscoda County
Oscoda County is a rural county with Mio as its county seat and government center. All criminal cases from the county are processed through the 23rd Circuit Court and 81st District Court in Mio. No cities in Oscoda County meet the population threshold for individual city pages on this site.
Nearby Counties
Oscoda County is surrounded by several northern lower Michigan counties. If you need records from an adjacent county, use the links below.