Presque Isle County Criminal Records

Presque Isle County criminal records are maintained by the Sheriff's Office in Rogers City and through the 53rd Circuit Court and 89th District Court. You can search case filings, request police reports, and access public arrest records for this northern Michigan county through local offices and the statewide MiCOURT portal. This page covers how to find and request Presque Isle County criminal records using both online tools and direct contact with local offices.

Sheriff's Office and Court Contacts

The Presque Isle County Sheriff's Office handles law enforcement records, police reports, and FOIA requests for the county. The Sheriff is Joe Brewbaker. The office sits at 267 N 2nd St in Rogers City. You can reach the records department by fax at (989) 734-8822 if you need to send a written request. The Sheriff's main line is (989) 734-2156. Visit the Sheriff's Office website for current contact details.

The 53rd Circuit Court and the 89th District Court both operate in Rogers City. The Circuit Court handles felony criminal matters while the District Court covers misdemeanors, traffic cases, and preliminary hearings on felony charges. Both courts share the courthouse address at 151 E Huron Ave. Court records for both divisions go through the County Clerk's office. You can email the Circuit Court at picircuit@picounty.org or call (989) 734-3288. The 53rd Circuit Court page on the county site has filing information and local rules.

How to Search Presque Isle County Criminal Records

The main statewide tool for court records is MiCOURT. This free portal lets you search by name or case number across all Michigan courts, including the 53rd Circuit Court and 89th District Court in Presque Isle County. Results include case type, filing date, party names, and docket history. MiCOURT is the fastest way to check if a case exists before making a records request in person or by mail.

The 89th District Court page on the county website has local case information and contact details for the District Court. For cases not yet in MiCOURT or for older records, contact the County Clerk directly at (989) 734-3288. The Clerk maintains physical files for both court divisions.

For arrest records and law enforcement reports, the Sheriff's Office is your first stop. They handle records requests under Michigan's Freedom of Information Act. You can call or send a written request to the Sheriff's records department. Michigan State Police also maintains a statewide criminal history database. You can access that through ICHAT, the Internet Criminal History Access Tool. ICHAT searches cost a small fee and return conviction history for adults.

FOIA Requests in Presque Isle County

Michigan's Freedom of Information Act, codified at MCL 15.231, gives the public the right to request and inspect government records. Presque Isle County Sheriff's Office handles FOIA requests for police and arrest reports. To request records by mail, send a check or money order along with the complaint or incident number, a self-addressed stamped envelope, and the date of the incident to: Sheriff's Office, ATTN: Records, 267 N 2nd St, Rogers City, MI 49779.

The base fee for a report under 10 pages is $10.00. Reports over 10 pages cost $20.00. Photos are billed separately based on print size and quantity. Active investigations may be partially or fully exempt from disclosure under MCL 15.243. If your request is denied, the agency must give you a written explanation and the right to appeal. The Michigan State Police FOIA portal at michigan.gov/msp handles requests for state police records separately from county sheriff records.

For court records, contact the County Clerk rather than the Sheriff. Court files are public under court rules, and the Clerk can provide copies for a per-page fee. You can also email the Clerk's office at piclerk@picounty.org to ask about how to submit a records request for case documents.

Criminal Record Copy Fees

Presque Isle County Sheriff's Office charges set fees for records requests. These are among the more straightforward fee structures in the state. Standard reports under 10 pages cost $10.00. If a report runs more than 10 pages, the fee goes up to $20.00. Photos are billed separately. Payment must be by check or money order. Cash is not accepted for mailed requests.

For fingerprint-based background checks through Michigan State Police, the processing fee is $30.00 paid by money order or check made out to "State of Michigan." Mail your fingerprint card and payment to Michigan State Police, CJIC, P.O. Box 30266, Lansing, MI 48909. Processing takes roughly 21 to 35 days. ICHAT searches online at apps.michigan.gov/ichat cost a small per-search fee and return results within minutes for conviction records only.

State Criminal Record Resources

Michigan offers several statewide tools that work for Presque Isle County residents. The OTIS inmate search at the Michigan Department of Corrections lets you look up anyone currently incarcerated or recently released from a state prison. Visit OTIS to search by name or prisoner number. Results include current location, offense details, and projected release dates.

The Michigan Sex Offender Registry is searchable at michigan.gov/psor. You can search by name, address, or zip code to find registered sex offenders living in Presque Isle County. This registry is free and updated regularly by the Michigan State Police.

The Michigan State Police maintains the official state criminal history database. Under MCL 28.241, MSP is responsible for collecting and storing criminal history records statewide. When a court in Presque Isle County enters a conviction, that information flows to the state database and becomes searchable through ICHAT. This makes ICHAT useful even when local court records are hard to access remotely.

The screenshot below shows the OTIS offender search portal used to locate current and recently released Michigan inmates, including those processed through Presque Isle County courts.

OTIS lets you search by name and returns current custody status, offense type, and facility location for Michigan state prisoners.

Communities in Presque Isle County

Presque Isle County is a rural northern Michigan county on Lake Huron. Rogers City is the county seat and the largest community. Other communities include Onaway, Posen, Metz, Hawks, and Millersburg. All criminal court filings for these areas go through the courts in Rogers City. None of these communities currently meet the population threshold for a dedicated city page.

Nearby Counties

Presque Isle County borders several other northern Michigan counties. If you need records for a case filed in a neighboring county, follow the links below to find the right courthouse.