Calhoun County Recent Arrests

Calhoun County recent arrests are public records kept by the county sheriff and local courts in Marshall, Michigan. The Calhoun County Sheriff's Office books people into the county jail and logs each arrest with the date, charges, and bond info. You can search for recent arrests through state tools like ICHAT and OTIS or check court cases on MiCOURT. The 37th Circuit Court and 10th District Court both handle criminal cases that come from Calhoun County arrests. This page covers how to look up recent arrest records in Calhoun County and what to expect when you search.

Calhoun County Sheriff Arrest Records

The Calhoun County Sheriff's Office is the main source for recent arrests in the county. Deputies patrol unincorporated areas and handle calls across Calhoun County. When someone is booked into the county jail, the sheriff's office creates an arrest record with the person's name, charges, booking date, and mugshot. These records are public under Michigan law. You can request them in person, by phone, or through a FOIA request.

The sheriff's office sits at 315 W. Green St in Marshall. You can call them at (269) 781-0883. Walk-in requests are taken during business hours. For a written FOIA request, send it to the same address and include the full name and date of birth of the person you are looking for. Under MCL § 15.231, the office has five business days to respond. They can ask for up to 15 more days if the request is large or needs extra review.

Calhoun County Court Records and Recent Arrests

Criminal cases in Calhoun County go through the 37th Circuit Court for felonies and the 10th District Court for misdemeanors. Both courts are in Marshall. The circuit court handles serious crimes like assault, drug trafficking, and robbery. The district court covers lower-level offenses, traffic crimes, and preliminary exams on felony cases. Each court keeps its own case files that show charges, hearing dates, plea info, and sentencing details.

You can search Calhoun County court records online through the MiCOURT portal. This free tool lets you look up cases by name or case number. It covers both circuit and district courts. Results show the case status, next hearing date, and parties involved. For full documents, you may need to visit the clerk's office in person. The court sits at 161 E. Michigan Ave in Marshall. Call (269) 781-0885 for questions about records.

Under MCL § 600.1420, court proceedings in Michigan are open to the public. That means most criminal case records from Calhoun County arrests are accessible. Some records are sealed by court order. Juvenile cases and certain domestic matters are restricted. But the vast majority of adult criminal cases tied to recent arrests can be searched and viewed by anyone.

Search Calhoun County Recent Arrests Online

Three state databases can help you find Calhoun County recent arrests. ICHAT is the most complete. Run by the Michigan State Police, ICHAT pulls criminal history records from all 83 counties. It costs $10 per search. You need a full legal name and date of birth. Results show felony and serious misdemeanor convictions. ICHAT does not show pending cases or arrests that did not lead to charges.

The OTIS system tracks offenders under state supervision. If someone arrested in Calhoun County ends up in a state prison or on parole, OTIS will show their record. The search is free. You can look up people by name, MDOC number, or other details. OTIS is run by the Michigan Department of Corrections.

The screenshot below shows the OTIS offender search tool run by the Michigan Department of Corrections at mdocweb.state.mi.us.

OTIS lets you search by name or MDOC number to find anyone under state supervision from Calhoun County or anywhere in Michigan.

VINELink is another useful tool. It sends alerts when an inmate's custody status changes. You can track someone booked into the Calhoun County jail and get notified if they are released or transferred. The service is free and open to anyone.

Clearing Arrest Records in Calhoun County

Michigan's Clean Slate law under MCL § 780.621 lets many people clear old arrest records. Automatic expungement applies to up to two felonies after 10 years and up to four misdemeanors after seven years with no new convictions. You can also apply on your own using Form MC 227 from the Michigan Courts website. The filing fee is $50. The 37th Circuit Court in Marshall handles expungement petitions for Calhoun County cases.

Not all offenses qualify. Serious violent crimes and sex offenses are excluded. But the law covers a wide range of charges. If you have an old arrest record from Calhoun County and want to check if you qualify, Michigan Legal Help has free tools that walk you through the process step by step. Once a record is expunged, it is removed from ICHAT and other public databases.

Under MCL § 445.1883, Michigan law also stops commercial websites from charging fees to remove mugshots. This applies to arrest photos from Calhoun County and all other Michigan counties. If a site asks you to pay to take down your booking photo, that violates state law.

Calhoun County Arrest Records and FOIA

Anyone can file a FOIA request for Calhoun County arrest records. Send your request to the sheriff's office or the court clerk. Include the full name and date of birth of the person. Be as specific as you can about what records you need. The agency must respond within five business days. Copy fees range from $0.10 to $0.50 per page. Certified copies cost more. If you get public assistance, the first $20 in fees may be waived.

The Michigan Sex Offender Registry is another public resource. It lists registered offenders in Calhoun County by name, zip code, or address. The Michigan State Police maintain this database. It is free to search and shows photos, addresses, and offense details for each registrant.

Counties Near Calhoun County

These counties border Calhoun County. Check them for arrest records in nearby areas.