Crawford County Recent Arrests
Recent arrests in Crawford County are handled by the sheriff's office in Grayling, Michigan. The Crawford County Sheriff runs the county jail and keeps booking logs for each arrest. Court cases go to the 46th Circuit Court for felonies or the 87th District Court for misdemeanors. You can also search for Crawford County arrest records through Michigan's state databases like ICHAT, OTIS, and MiCOURT. This page walks you through each option and provides the contact info you need to find recent arrest data in Crawford County.
Crawford County Quick Facts
Crawford County Sheriff and Arrest Records
The Crawford County Sheriff's Office is at 200 W. Michigan Ave in Grayling. Call (989) 348-4102. The sheriff handles law enforcement for the county and runs the jail. Crawford County is a small, rural county in northern Michigan. Grayling is the county seat and home to Camp Grayling, one of the largest military training sites in the country. The population swells during hunting and fishing seasons, which can affect arrest numbers.
When someone is arrested in Crawford County, a booking record is created. It shows the person's name, date of birth, charges, mugshot, bond amount, and the arresting agency. These are public records. You can ask for them at the sheriff's office in person or send a FOIA request by mail. Under MCL § 15.231, the office has five business days to respond. Copy fees are about $0.10 per page. Include the full name and date of birth of the person in your request to help the staff locate the right records.
| Agency | Crawford County Sheriff's Office |
|---|---|
| Address | 200 W. Michigan Ave, Grayling, MI 49738 |
| Phone | (989) 348-4102 |
| Records | Booking logs, arrest reports, incident reports |
Note: MCL § 28.242 requires Crawford County law enforcement to report arrests to the state criminal records system within 72 hours of booking.
Court Records for Crawford County Arrests
Felony cases from Crawford County arrests go to the 46th Circuit Court. The 87th District Court handles misdemeanors and preliminary hearings. Both courts are at 200 W. Michigan Ave in Grayling. The phone number is (989) 348-2840. Court records include charge details, hearing dates, pleas, and sentencing information.
The MiCOURT system lets you search Crawford County court records for free. Enter a name or case number. The tool covers criminal, civil, and traffic cases from courts across Michigan. For full documents, visit the clerk's office in Grayling or call ahead. Under MCL § 600.1420, Michigan court records are generally public. Juvenile cases and records sealed by a judge are the main exceptions.
| Court | 46th Circuit Court / 87th District Court |
|---|---|
| Address | 200 W. Michigan Ave, Grayling, MI 49738 |
| Phone | (989) 348-2840 |
| Online | MiCOURT Case Search |
Search Crawford County Recent Arrests Online
ICHAT is the main state tool for criminal history searches in Michigan. The Michigan State Police run it. Each search costs $10. You need a name and date of birth. ICHAT shows felony and serious misdemeanor convictions from all 83 counties, including Crawford County. It does not show pending charges or arrests that did not result in a conviction.
The Michigan State Police website at michigan.gov/msp is shown below.
MSP manages ICHAT and other law enforcement databases that include Crawford County arrest data.
OTIS from the Michigan Department of Corrections is free. It tracks people in state prison, on parole, or on probation. If someone from Crawford County ends up under MDOC supervision, OTIS will have their record. VINELink sends free alerts about custody changes. Track someone in the Crawford County jail and get notified when they are released. MCL § 28.243 governs how criminal history records are stored and shared statewide.
Clearing Crawford County Arrest Records
Under MCL § 780.621, Michigan's Clean Slate law allows automatic expungement for certain old convictions. Up to two felonies after 10 years and four misdemeanors after seven years can be cleared. You must have no new convictions during the wait period. You can also petition the 46th Circuit Court in Grayling using Form MC 227 from the Michigan Courts site. The filing fee is $50.
Violent crimes and sex offenses are not eligible. Michigan Legal Help has free tools to check your eligibility and walk you through the process. Under MCL § 445.1883, Michigan law stops websites from charging fees to remove mugshots from Crawford County or any other county. The Michigan Sex Offender Registry lists registered offenders by name and location for free.
Note: Once a Crawford County record is expunged, it is removed from ICHAT and other public databases, though the process takes several months.
Counties Near Crawford County
Search for arrest records in counties bordering Crawford County.