Charlevoix County Recent Arrests
Recent arrests in Charlevoix County are tracked by the sheriff's office and the local court system in northern Michigan. The Charlevoix County Sheriff books people into the county jail and logs each arrest. Criminal cases then move to the 13th Circuit Court or the 90th District Court, both based in the city of Charlevoix. You can look up Charlevoix County arrest records using state databases or by contacting the sheriff directly. This page explains where to search and what tools are available for finding recent arrest information in Charlevoix County.
Charlevoix County Quick Facts
Charlevoix County Sheriff and Arrest Records
The Charlevoix County Sheriff's Office sits at 1000 Grant St in Charlevoix. Call (231) 547-4461 to reach them. The sheriff's office handles patrol, jail operations, and marine patrol on the lakes and waterways in the area. Deputies cover a large part of northern Michigan. When they make an arrest, a booking record is created with the charges, date, bond, and personal details of the person arrested.
You can request Charlevoix County arrest records in person or by mail. A written FOIA request should include the full name and date of birth of the subject. Under MCL § 15.231, the sheriff must respond within five business days. Fees for copies are typically low. Standard copies cost around $0.10 per page. If you receive public assistance, you may get the first $20 in fees waived. The sheriff can also extend the response time by 10 more days for larger or more complex requests.
| Agency | Charlevoix County Sheriff's Office |
|---|---|
| Address | 1000 Grant St, Charlevoix, MI 49720 |
| Phone | (231) 547-4461 |
| Records | Arrest logs, booking records, incident reports |
Note: Under MCL § 28.242, Charlevoix County law enforcement agencies must report arrests to the state database within 72 hours of booking.
Court Records for Charlevoix County Arrests
Felony cases from Charlevoix County arrests go to the 13th Circuit Court. Misdemeanors and preliminary exams are handled by the 90th District Court. The courts are at 301 State St in Charlevoix. Call (231) 547-9680 for the clerk's office. Court files show the charges, hearing dates, plea deals, and sentencing info for each case.
Search Charlevoix County court records online at the MiCOURT portal. It is free. Enter a name or case number to find records. The Michigan Courts website also has information about court forms, fees, and procedures. Under MCL § 600.1420, most court proceedings and records in Michigan are open to the public. Some cases involving minors or sealed by court order are exceptions.
| Court | 13th Circuit Court / 90th District Court |
|---|---|
| Address | 301 State St, Charlevoix, MI 49720 |
| Phone | (231) 547-9680 |
| Online | MiCOURT Case Search |
Find Charlevoix County Recent Arrests Online
Michigan runs several databases that include Charlevoix County arrest records. The ICHAT system from the Michigan State Police is the most thorough. It costs $10. You search by name and date of birth. ICHAT returns felony and serious misdemeanor convictions from across the state. It does not show pending cases. MCL § 28.243 sets the rules for what goes into the database and how records are maintained.
The OTIS system from the Michigan Department of Corrections is free. It tracks people in prison, on parole, or on probation. If someone arrested in Charlevoix County ends up in the state system, OTIS will have their info. Search by name or MDOC number. The system also shows people discharged within the past three years.
The screenshot below shows the Michigan Courts website at courts.michigan.gov.
From this site you can reach the MiCOURT case search tool and find court resources specific to Charlevoix County.
You can also use VINELink to track people booked into the Charlevoix County jail. It sends free alerts when an inmate is released or transferred. Anyone can sign up. The Michigan Sex Offender Registry is another public tool. It shows registered offenders in Charlevoix County by name, zip code, or address.
Note: ICHAT results only show convictions, not pending charges or arrests that did not lead to a conviction in Charlevoix County.
Clearing Charlevoix County Arrest Records
Michigan's Clean Slate law under MCL § 780.621 allows many people to clear old criminal records. Automatic expungement covers certain felonies after 10 years and misdemeanors after seven years. You can also file a petition with the 13th Circuit Court using Form MC 227. The filing fee is $50. Not all crimes qualify. Violent offenses and sex crimes are excluded. Michigan Legal Help has free tools to check your eligibility.
Under MCL § 445.1883, Michigan bans commercial websites from charging people to remove their mugshots. This covers booking photos from Charlevoix County arrests. Once a record is expunged, it gets removed from ICHAT and other state databases. The process can take a few months after the court enters the order.
Counties Near Charlevoix County
Check nearby counties for arrest records in the northern Michigan area.