Access Clinton County Recent Arrests
Clinton County recent arrests are public records managed by the sheriff's office and courts in St. Johns, Michigan. The Clinton County Sheriff books people into the county jail and maintains arrest logs with charges, bond details, and booking times. Criminal cases from these arrests go through the 29th Circuit Court and the 65A District Court. You can search for Clinton County arrest records online through state databases or request them directly from the sheriff. This page covers how to find recent arrest data in Clinton County and the tools available.
Clinton County Quick Facts
Clinton County Sheriff Arrest Records
The Clinton County Sheriff's Office is at 1347 E. Townsend Rd in St. Johns. The phone number is (989) 224-5200. The sheriff covers patrol, jail operations, and court security for the county. Clinton County sits just north of Lansing in mid-Michigan. The area has a mix of rural land and suburban communities. Arrests in the county often involve traffic violations, drug charges, theft, domestic violence, and warrants.
When someone is arrested in Clinton County, the sheriff creates a booking record. It includes the person's full name, date of birth, charges, mugshot, and bond amount. These records are public under Michigan law. You can request them in person at the sheriff's office or file a FOIA request by mail or email. Under MCL § 15.231, the sheriff must respond within five business days. Copy fees are usually $0.10 per page. For people on public assistance, the first $20 in fees may be waived.
Clinton County has a relatively low crime rate compared to nearby urban areas. But arrests still happen regularly. The sheriff's office works with the Michigan State Police and local police departments on joint operations. Under MCL § 28.242, all law enforcement in Clinton County must report arrests to the state database within 72 hours.
| Agency | Clinton County Sheriff's Office |
|---|---|
| Address | 1347 E. Townsend Rd, St. Johns, MI 48879 |
| Phone | (989) 224-5200 |
| Records | Arrest logs, booking data, incident reports |
Clinton County Recent Arrests in Court
Felony cases from Clinton County go to the 29th Circuit Court. Misdemeanors are handled by the 65A District Court. Both courts are at 100 E. State St in St. Johns. Call (989) 224-5100 for the clerk's office. Court records show charges, hearing dates, plea deals, and sentencing details. The clerk can provide copies of most documents.
You can search Clinton County court cases at the MiCOURT portal for free. Enter a name or case number to pull up records. The tool covers circuit and district courts across Michigan. Under MCL § 600.1420, court records are public unless sealed by a judge. Some family and juvenile cases are restricted from public view.
| Court | 29th Circuit Court / 65A District Court |
|---|---|
| Address | 100 E. State St, St. Johns, MI 48879 |
| Phone | (989) 224-5100 |
| Online | MiCOURT Case Search |
Note: The 29th Circuit Court in St. Johns handles felony cases, family law matters, and appeals from the 65A District Court.
Search Clinton County Arrests Online
State databases make it easy to search for Clinton County recent arrests from home. ICHAT from the Michigan State Police is the most detailed. It costs $10 per search. Enter a name and date of birth. Results show felony and serious misdemeanor convictions from all 83 counties. ICHAT does not show pending cases. MCL § 28.243 governs how criminal history records are kept in the system.
The OTIS offender search at mdocweb.state.mi.us is shown below.
OTIS tracks anyone under Michigan Department of Corrections supervision, including offenders from Clinton County in state prison or on parole.
The OTIS database is free. It is run by the Michigan Department of Corrections and tracks people in prison, on parole, or on probation. If someone arrested in Clinton County goes to a state facility, OTIS will show their record. VINELink is another free tool. It sends custody alerts when someone in the Clinton County jail is released or transferred. Anyone can sign up.
Clearing Clinton County Arrest Records
Michigan's Clean Slate law under MCL § 780.621 lets many people clear old convictions. Automatic expungement covers up to two felonies after 10 years and four misdemeanors after seven years. You must have no new convictions during the waiting period. You can also apply through the 29th Circuit Court in St. Johns using Form MC 227 from the Michigan Courts website. The filing fee is $50.
Not all offenses qualify. Serious violent crimes and sex offenses are excluded from expungement. Michigan Legal Help has free guides to help you check eligibility. Under MCL § 445.1883, Michigan bans commercial websites from charging to remove mugshots. The Michigan Sex Offender Registry also lets you search for registered offenders in Clinton County by name or location.
Counties Near Clinton County
Search arrest records in counties that border Clinton County.