Wexford County Criminal Records

Wexford County criminal records are maintained by the 28th Circuit Court and the 84th District Court in Cadillac, Michigan. The Wexford County Sheriff's Office at 820 E. Lincoln Street handles arrests and law enforcement records. State criminal history checks go through the Michigan State Police ICHAT system, and court case searches are available through MiCOURT. This guide covers all the main tools and offices for finding criminal records in Wexford County.

Wexford County Sheriff and Courts

The Wexford County Sheriff's Office is at 820 E. Lincoln Street in Cadillac. The main phone number is (231) 779-9213. Fax is available at (231) 775-6607. Dial 911 for emergencies. The sheriff's office handles patrol, arrest bookings, and the county jail. Arrest reports and incident records for unincorporated areas of Wexford County are managed here. For general department information, the Michigan Sheriffs' Association lists Wexford County at misheriff.org.

The 28th Circuit Court and the 84th District Court are both located at 437 E. Division Street in Cadillac, MI 49601. Reach the court system at (231) 779-9450. The Circuit Court handles felony criminal matters and major civil cases. The 84th District Court handles misdemeanor criminal charges, traffic violations, and civil infraction cases throughout the county. The county clerk's office at the same address handles court filings and record requests. The Wexford County government website connects you to all county departments.

Searching Wexford County Criminal Records Online

The Wexford County government website links to all county departments and can point you to the courts and clerk's office for criminal record requests.

The main online search tool is MiCOURT Case Search from the Michigan Supreme Court. MiCOURT lets you look up cases from the 28th Circuit Court and the 84th District Court by name or case number. The search is free and does not require registration. Results show case type, charges, docket history, and hearing dates for both felony and misdemeanor matters. This is the best free starting point for online searches of Wexford County criminal records.

MiCOURT Case Search covers Wexford County courts and lets you look up criminal cases by name or case number at no cost with no login required.

For state-level background checks, the Michigan State Police ICHAT system at apps.michigan.gov/ichat is your best option. ICHAT pulls from the criminal history repository maintained under MCL 28.241. It includes arrests, charges, and dispositions reported by law enforcement agencies statewide, covering Wexford County incidents as well. A fee applies per name searched.

FOIA Requests in Wexford County

Michigan's Freedom of Information Act, found at MCL 15.231, applies to all Wexford County public agencies. You can submit a written FOIA request to any county department. The agency has five business days to respond. Submit requests in writing to the appropriate department at their address. For sheriff's records, send your request to the Wexford County Sheriff's Office at 820 E. Lincoln Street, Cadillac, MI 49601. For court records, contact the clerk at 437 E. Division Street.

Standard FOIA fees apply to record requests in Wexford County. Fees cover search time, retrieval, and copying. Some records are exempt from disclosure under MCL 15.243. Exemptions include certain investigative records, personal identifying details, and other protected categories. If an agency denies your request, you may appeal in writing to the agency head. After that, you can file suit in Wexford County Circuit Court at 437 E. Division Street. For Michigan State Police records covering Wexford County incidents, use the MSP FOIA portal at michigan.gov/msp/services/foia.

Fees for Wexford County Criminal Records

Standard FOIA fees apply to records requested from Wexford County agencies. Each agency charges for the actual cost of search, retrieval, and duplication. In-person inspection of court files at the clerk's office is free during business hours. Fees only kick in when you need printed or certified copies.

ICHAT charges a per-search fee for each name run through the Michigan State Police criminal history database. Court copy fees are set by state statute. The Wexford County clerk at (231) 779-9450 can tell you current rates for specific document types. If you cannot pay the fees, ask about waiver options when you submit your request. Some individuals qualify for cost relief based on financial need.

Local Resources for Wexford County Criminal Records

The Wexford County Clerk at 437 E. Division Street in Cadillac is the main source for court records in the county. Staff can help you search case files, pull docket entries, and order copies of court orders from the 28th Circuit Court and the 84th District Court. The county clerk handles both civil and criminal records.

The Michigan Department of Corrections OTIS system at mdocweb.state.mi.us lets you search for current and past MDOC inmates, including those from Wexford County cases. The tool is free and searchable by name or prisoner ID. The Michigan Sex Offender Registry at michigan.gov/psor is also free and lets you look up registered sex offenders in the Cadillac area and across the county. People with qualifying convictions may be eligible to have records expunged under MCL 780.621. The Michigan Courts website at courts.michigan.gov has forms and guides for all court-related matters including expungement petitions.

Cities in Wexford County

Wexford County includes Cadillac and several smaller communities including Manton and Mesick. Cadillac is the county seat and the largest city, home to the courthouse and sheriff's office. No cities in Wexford County currently meet the population threshold for a dedicated records page. All criminal cases are processed through the courts in Cadillac.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Wexford County. Each has its own courts and sheriff handling local criminal records.