Access Montmorency County Recent Arrests
Recent arrests in Montmorency County are processed through the sheriff's office in Atlanta, a small town in northeastern Michigan. The Montmorency County Sheriff runs the jail and logs every booking. Criminal charges then go to the 26th Circuit Court or the 88th District Court, both based in Atlanta. This is one of the less populated counties in the state, but the same rules and databases apply. You can search for Montmorency County arrest records using state tools, the court system, or by getting in touch with the sheriff. Below is everything you need to get started.
Montmorency County Quick Facts
Montmorency County Sheriff and Arrest Records
The Montmorency County Sheriff's Office is at 11045 M-32 West in Atlanta. Call (989) 785-2582 to reach them. The sheriff handles patrol, the jail, and civil process for the county. Deputies cover a large, rural area. When someone is booked into the jail, the office creates a record with the charges, bond amount, arrest date, and personal details. Montmorency County does offer an online inmate search tool.
To get copies of arrest records, file a written FOIA request. Include the full name and date of birth of the person. Under MCL § 15.231, the sheriff must respond within five business days. They can take 10 extra days for complex requests. Copies cost about $0.10 per page. If you are on public assistance, the first $20 in fees may be waived. You can also make requests in person at the office.
Because Montmorency County is small, the staff tends to be more accessible. Calling ahead is a good idea if you plan to visit. They can let you know what forms to bring and what hours the records office is open.
| Agency | Montmorency County Sheriff's Office |
|---|---|
| Address | 11045 M-32 West, Atlanta, MI 49709 |
| Phone | (989) 785-2582 |
| Jail | 11045 M-32 West, Atlanta, MI 49709 |
| Records | Arrest logs, booking records, incident reports |
Note: Under MCL § 28.242, Montmorency County law enforcement must report arrests to the state database within 72 hours of booking.
Court Records for Montmorency County Arrests
Felony cases from Montmorency County go to the 26th Circuit Court. Misdemeanors and arraignments are handled by the 88th District Court. The courts share a building at 11045 M-32 West in Atlanta. Call (989) 785-8025 for the clerk. Court files show the charges, hearing dates, plea agreements, and sentencing info for each case.
Look up Montmorency County court records online at the MiCOURT portal. It is free. Enter a name or case number to search. The Michigan Courts website has forms and general court info too. Under MCL § 600.1420, most Michigan court records are public. Sealed cases and juvenile matters are the main exceptions.
Need certified copies? The clerk charges around $10. Regular copies are about $1 per page. You can request them in person or by mail. Include a case number if you have one to speed things up.
| Court | 26th Circuit Court / 88th District Court |
|---|---|
| Address | 11045 M-32 West, Atlanta, MI 49709 |
| Phone | (989) 785-8025 |
| Online | MiCOURT Case Search |
Find Montmorency County Recent Arrests Online
Michigan has statewide databases that cover Montmorency County arrest records. ICHAT from the Michigan State Police is the go-to tool. It costs $10. Search by name and date of birth. ICHAT pulls up felony and serious misdemeanor convictions statewide. It does not show pending charges or cases that were dismissed. MCL § 28.243 governs what records go into the system and how they are kept.
The OTIS database from the Michigan Department of Corrections is free. It lists people in prison, on parole, or on probation. If someone arrested in Montmorency County is sent to a state facility, OTIS will have their info. Search by name or MDOC number. People discharged within three years also appear in the system.
The screenshot below shows the VINELink victim notification page at vinelink.com.
VINELink lets you sign up for alerts when someone booked in Montmorency County is released or moved to a different facility.
The Michigan Sex Offender Registry is free and open to the public. Search for registered offenders in Montmorency County by name, zip code, or street address. Even in a rural county like this, the same state tools work the same way as they do in bigger areas.
Note: ICHAT results cover convictions only. Arrests that did not lead to a conviction in Montmorency County will not appear.
Clearing Montmorency County Arrest Records
Under Michigan's Clean Slate law, MCL § 780.621, many old criminal records can be cleared. Automatic expungement covers certain felonies after 10 years and misdemeanors after seven years. You can also file a petition with the 26th Circuit Court using Form MC 227. The filing fee is $50. Not every crime qualifies. Violent offenses and sex crimes are excluded from expungement.
Michigan Legal Help offers free tools to check eligibility and walks you through the process. Once the court grants the expungement, the record is removed from ICHAT and other state databases. It can take a few months for everything to update after the court signs off.
Under MCL § 445.1883, commercial websites cannot charge people to remove their mugshots. This law applies to booking photos from Montmorency County arrests. If a website tries to charge you for removal, that violates Michigan law and you can report it to the state Attorney General.
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