Sanilac County Recent Arrests
Sanilac County recent arrests are public records maintained by the county sheriff and local courts in Sandusky, Michigan. The Sanilac County Sheriff's Office processes bookings at the county jail and logs arrest details for each person taken into custody. You can search for recent arrests using state resources like ICHAT, MiCOURT, and OTIS. The 54th Circuit Court and 73rd District Court handle criminal matters connected to Sanilac County arrests. This guide covers where to look, how to get copies, and what tools are available for public searches.
Sanilac County Quick Facts
Sanilac County Sheriff Arrest Records
The Sanilac County Sheriff's Office is the lead law enforcement agency in the county. It covers a large rural area in Michigan's Thumb region. Deputies handle patrols, respond to calls, serve warrants, and run the county jail. Every arrest produces a booking record. The record lists the person's name, date of birth, charges, bond, and arresting agency.
The sheriff's office is located at 65 N. Dawson St in Sandusky, MI 48471. You can reach them at (810) 648-2000. Walk-in requests are taken during business hours. For a formal records request, submit a FOIA letter with the full name and date of birth of the person you are searching. Under MCL § 15.231, the office must respond within five business days. Extensions of up to 10 additional days are allowed for large or complex requests. Standard copies cost around $0.10 per page.
Sanilac County is largely rural. The sheriff's office handles a significant share of all arrests in the county. Village police departments in Sandusky, Marlette, and other small towns also make arrests, but those bookings still go through the county jail. That makes the sheriff's office the central point for all recent arrest records in Sanilac County.
| Agency | Sanilac County Sheriff's Office |
|---|---|
| Address | 65 N. Dawson St, Sandusky, MI 48471 |
| Phone | (810) 648-2000 |
| Records | Arrest logs, booking records, incident reports |
Sanilac County Court Records and Arrests
Criminal cases in Sanilac County are split between the 54th Circuit Court and the 73rd District Court. Both are at 60 W. Sanilac Ave in Sandusky. Call (810) 648-2900 for the clerk's office. The circuit court handles felonies. The district court covers misdemeanors and preliminary exams on felony cases. Case files include charges, hearing schedules, plea info, and sentencing records. These files show what happened after someone was arrested in Sanilac County.
The MiCOURT case search tool lets you look up Sanilac County court records online for free. Search by name or case number. Results display the case type, current status, next hearing date, and parties involved. For full copies of documents, contact the clerk or visit in person. Under MCL § 600.1420, criminal court records in Michigan are open to the public. Most adult case records from Sanilac County recent arrests are searchable. Sealed and juvenile cases are restricted.
Note: Under MCL § 28.242, Sanilac County law enforcement agencies must report all arrests to the state criminal database within 72 hours of booking.
Search Sanilac County Recent Arrests Online
State databases make it possible to search for Sanilac County recent arrests from anywhere. ICHAT is the primary tool. Run by the Michigan State Police, it covers criminal records from all 83 counties. Each search costs $10. You need a full legal name and date of birth. ICHAT shows felony and serious misdemeanor convictions but does not display pending charges or dismissed cases.
The screenshot below shows the Michigan legislature website where you can find statutes governing arrest records at legislature.mi.gov.
Michigan statutes like MCL § 28.243 and MCL § 15.231 outline how arrest records are maintained and accessed in Sanilac County and statewide.
OTIS tracks people in state prison or on parole. It is free. The Michigan Department of Corrections runs it. If someone from Sanilac County was sentenced to state time, OTIS will have their record. Search by name or MDOC number.
VINELink provides custody alerts. Register for free and get notified when someone in the Sanilac County jail is released or transferred. The alerts come by phone, email, or text.
Clearing Sanilac County Arrest Records
Under MCL § 780.621, Michigan's Clean Slate law allows automatic expungement of up to two felonies after 10 years and four misdemeanors after seven years with no new offenses. You can also petition the 54th Circuit Court in Sandusky on your own. The filing fee is $50. Use Form MC 227 from the Michigan Courts website.
Not all offenses qualify. Violent crimes and sex offenses are excluded. But the scope is broad for most other charges. Michigan Legal Help has free guides to check if your Sanilac County arrest record can be cleared. Once expunged, the record is removed from ICHAT and other search tools. Under MCL § 445.1883, it is also illegal for websites to charge fees for removing mugshot photos from Sanilac County or any Michigan arrest.
FOIA Requests for Sanilac County Records
File a FOIA request with the Sanilac County Sheriff or court clerk to get copies of arrest records. Put it in writing and include the subject's full name and date of birth. Standard copies cost about $0.10 per page. Certified copies are more. Low-income requesters may qualify for a fee waiver on the first $20.
The Michigan Sex Offender Registry is another resource. It lists registered sex offenders in Sanilac County by name, zip code, or address. The Michigan State Police maintain the database and it is free to search.
Counties Near Sanilac County
These counties border Sanilac County. Check them for arrest records in nearby areas.