Delta County Recent Arrests Search
Delta County recent arrests are recorded by the sheriff's office and courts in Escanaba, Michigan. The Delta County Sheriff operates the county jail and logs booking information for every arrest. Criminal cases move to the 47th Circuit Court for felonies and the 94th District Court for misdemeanors. You can search Delta County arrest records through state tools like ICHAT and MiCOURT or contact the sheriff's office directly. This page explains the ways to look up recent arrest data in Delta County and what you can expect to find.
Delta County Quick Facts
Delta County Sheriff Arrest Records
The Delta County Sheriff's Office sits at 111 N. 3rd St in Escanaba. Phone them at (906) 786-3633. The sheriff covers patrol, jail management, and court security. Delta County is in Michigan's Upper Peninsula along Little Bay de Noc on Lake Michigan. Escanaba is the biggest city in the county and serves as the hub for law enforcement and courts.
Each arrest in Delta County produces a booking record. The record shows the person's name, charges, date of arrest, bond amount, and mugshot. These are public records under Michigan law. You can get them by visiting the sheriff's office, calling the records division, or filing a written FOIA request. Under MCL § 15.231, the sheriff must respond within five business days. Fees run about $0.10 per page for standard copies. Certified copies cost more. If you get public benefits, the first $20 in fees may be waived.
Arrests in Delta County often involve OWI, drug offenses, theft, domestic matters, and warrants. The sheriff's office works with the Escanaba Public Safety Department and Michigan State Police on cases in the area. All arrests must be reported to the state database within 72 hours under MCL § 28.242.
| Agency | Delta County Sheriff's Office |
|---|---|
| Address | 111 N. 3rd St, Escanaba, MI 49829 |
| Phone | (906) 786-3633 |
| Records | Arrest logs, booking records, jail data |
Note: Delta County booking records are kept at the sheriff's office and can be requested during normal business hours or by mail.
Delta County Recent Arrests and Court Records
The 47th Circuit Court handles felonies from Delta County. Misdemeanors go to the 94th District Court. The courts are at 310 Ludington St in Escanaba. Call (906) 789-5115 for the clerk. Court records include charges, hearing dates, plea details, and sentencing information. You can request copies from the clerk's office.
Search Delta County court records online using the MiCOURT portal. It is free. Look up cases by name or number. The tool shows case status, type, and upcoming court dates. Under MCL § 600.1420, most court records in Michigan are public. Sealed cases and juvenile matters are restricted. For full document copies, contact the clerk or visit in person at the Escanaba courthouse.
| Court | 47th Circuit Court / 94th District Court |
|---|---|
| Address | 310 Ludington St, Escanaba, MI 49829 |
| Phone | (906) 789-5115 |
| Online | MiCOURT Case Search |
Find Delta County Recent Arrests Online
Michigan's statewide databases include Delta County arrest records. ICHAT is the main criminal history search tool run by the Michigan State Police. It costs $10. You search by name and date of birth. Results cover felony and serious misdemeanor convictions from all 83 counties. ICHAT does not show pending cases or arrests without convictions. MCL § 28.243 controls what criminal history data goes into the system.
The Michigan Courts website at courts.michigan.gov is shown below.
This site links to MiCOURT, court forms, and local court info for Delta County and all other Michigan counties.
OTIS tracks offenders under Michigan Department of Corrections supervision. It is free. If a Delta County arrest leads to state prison or parole, OTIS shows the record. VINELink sends free custody alerts. Track someone in the Delta County jail and get notified of any status changes. The Michigan Sex Offender Registry lets you search for registered offenders in Delta County by name or location.
Clearing Delta County Arrest Records
Michigan's Clean Slate law under MCL § 780.621 allows many old convictions to be cleared. Automatic expungement covers up to two felonies after 10 years and four misdemeanors after seven years with no new convictions. You can also file a petition with the 47th Circuit Court in Escanaba using Form MC 227. The fee is $50. Michigan Legal Help has free tools and guides for the process.
Violent offenses and sex crimes do not qualify for expungement. Under MCL § 445.1883, Michigan bans commercial websites from charging to remove mugshots. That covers booking photos from Delta County and everywhere else in the state. Once a record is expunged by court order, it is removed from ICHAT and other public databases. The process can take a few months after the court signs the order.
Counties Near Delta County
Check nearby Upper Peninsula counties for arrest records.