Search Roscommon County Criminal Records

Roscommon County criminal records are held by the Sheriff's Office on Second Street and through the 34th Circuit Court and 82nd District Court in Roscommon. Whether you need an arrest report, a court case history, or a public criminal background check, this page walks you through how to find and request Roscommon County criminal records using both local offices and the state's free online search tools.

Roscommon County Sheriff and Court Contacts

The Roscommon County Sheriff's Office is the primary source for law enforcement records in this county. Sheriff Edward Stern heads the department, and Undersheriff Benjamin Lowe assists in daily operations. The Sheriff's main line is (989) 275-5101, and the jail can be reached at (989) 275-9070. The office address is 111 S. Second St in Roscommon. You can email Sheriff Stern directly at Sheriff@roscommoncounty.net. The Sheriff's Office page on the county website has current contact details and department information.

The 82nd District Court handles misdemeanor cases, traffic violations, and preliminary hearings. That court is accessible online at roscommoncounty.net. The 34th Circuit Court operates as part of the County Clerk's office system and handles felony cases. The County Clerk's office is at 500 Lake St, Roscommon, and you can reach them at (989) 275-5923. PPO applications and most court record requests go through that office. The jury information line is 888-275-6790.

The Violations and Payments page on the county website lets you handle traffic citation payments online. This is separate from criminal record requests but can help you check the status of a ticket-related case.

How to Find Criminal Records in Roscommon County

The screenshot below shows the Roscommon County Sheriff's Office website, where you can find department contact information and begin a records inquiry.

The Sheriff's Office page links to department contacts and provides the correct mailing address for records requests.

The best free online tool for Roscommon County criminal records is MiCOURT. This statewide portal covers both the 82nd District Court and the 34th Circuit Court. You can search by first and last name or by case number. MiCOURT shows docket entries, party names, case type, and current case status. It does not give you the full document, but it confirms whether a case exists and when key events happened.

The screenshot below shows the 82nd District Court page on the county website, where local court information and procedures are posted.

The District Court page covers how to pay fines, request hearings, and get more information on misdemeanor and civil infraction cases.

For full case documents, visit the County Clerk's office at 500 Lake St in Roscommon during business hours. Bring the case number or the name of the person you are searching. Staff can pull physical files and make copies. PPO applications are also filed here. The Roscommon County website is a good starting point if you are unsure which office to contact.

FOIA and Records Requests

Roscommon County processes records requests under the Michigan Freedom of Information Act, MCL 15.231. The Sheriff's Office handles FOIA requests for law enforcement reports, including arrest records, police reports, and incident logs. Submit your request in writing to the Sheriff's Office at 111 S. Second St, Roscommon, MI 48653. Identify the records you want as clearly as possible. Include your name, a way to reach you, and the date range or case details.

The county administration office handles FOIA requests for general county records that fall outside law enforcement. Fees follow the state schedule under MCL 15.231 and may include labor costs and per-page copying charges. The agency has 5 business days to respond, with a possible 10-day extension. If the agency denies your request, it must give you a written explanation and information on how to appeal.

For court records specifically, contact the County Clerk. Court files are public records governed by Michigan Court Rules rather than FOIA. The Clerk can make copies at a per-page fee. For state police records, use the MSP FOIA portal at michigan.gov/msp/services/foia.

The screenshot below shows the county violations and payments portal, which handles traffic citation payments but also reflects the county's broader digital records system.

This portal handles fines for traffic and civil infractions processed through the 82nd District Court in Roscommon.

Statewide Criminal Record Tools

Michigan's ICHAT system at apps.michigan.gov/ichat is the official tool for adult conviction history searches. ICHAT draws from the Michigan State Police criminal history database, which MSP maintains under MCL 28.241. When Roscommon County courts enter a conviction, it flows to this database. ICHAT returns conviction records quickly for a small per-search fee. It does not show pending charges or arrests without conviction.

The Michigan Department of Corrections OTIS search at mdocweb.state.mi.us shows current and recently released state prisoners. If someone was sentenced after a Roscommon County conviction and sent to a state facility, OTIS will show their location and sentence details. The Sex Offender Registry at michigan.gov/psor lists registered sex offenders by county, city, and zip code, including those in Roscommon County.

Communities in Roscommon County

Roscommon County covers a largely rural area of north-central Michigan. The county seat of Roscommon is the main population center. Other communities include Houghton Lake, St. Helen, Higgins Lake, and Prudenville. All criminal court filings for these areas go through the courts in the city of Roscommon. None of these communities meet the population threshold for a dedicated city page on this site.

Nearby Counties

Roscommon County borders several other north-central Michigan counties. Use the links below to find criminal record resources in neighboring areas.