Shiawassee County Recent Arrests

Shiawassee County recent arrests are documented by the county sheriff and processed through local courts in Corunna, Michigan. The Shiawassee County Sheriff's Office runs the county jail and creates a booking record for every person arrested. You can look up recent arrests through state databases like ICHAT and MiCOURT, or use the jail inmate lookup tool. The 35th Circuit Court and 66th District Court handle criminal cases that come from Shiawassee County arrests. This page explains where to search and how to get copies of arrest records.

Shiawassee County Sheriff Arrest Records

The Shiawassee County Sheriff's Office handles arrests across the county and runs the jail in Corunna. Deputies patrol rural areas, serve warrants, and respond to calls. Each arrest creates a booking record that lists the person's name, date of birth, charges, bond amount, and arresting officer. These records are public under Michigan law.

The sheriff's office is at 201 E. McArthur St in Corunna, MI 48817. Call (989) 743-3411 for questions about bookings or records. Walk-in requests are taken during business hours. For a written request, submit a FOIA letter. Include the full name and date of birth of the person. Under MCL § 15.231, the office has five business days to respond. They can ask for up to 10 more days if needed. Copies run about $0.10 per page.

Shiawassee County offers a jail inmate lookup. This tool lets you search who is currently in custody at the county jail. You can look up people by name and see their charges, booking date, and bond status. The tool only shows people still being held, so it works best for checking very recent arrests. Once someone is released, their record may not appear in the lookup anymore.

Court Records and Shiawassee County Arrests

The 35th Circuit Court and 66th District Court handle criminal cases in Shiawassee County. Both are at 208 E. McArthur St in Corunna. The circuit court takes felonies. The district court handles misdemeanors and preliminary exams on felony charges. Call (989) 743-2378 for the clerk's office. Each court maintains case files that document charges, hearings, plea details, and sentencing outcomes. These files tell you what happened after someone was arrested.

The MiCOURT case search tool is the best way to search Shiawassee County court records online. It is free and covers circuit and district courts statewide. Enter a name or case number and results show the case status, type, and next hearing date. For full documents, you may need to visit the clerk's office or submit a written request. Some records can be ordered by mail with a fee.

Under MCL § 600.1420, criminal court proceedings in Michigan are public. That means most case records from Shiawassee County arrests are open for anyone to search. Sealed records and juvenile files are the exceptions. But adult criminal cases are broadly accessible.

Search Shiawassee County Recent Arrests Online

ICHAT is the most complete statewide criminal history search. The Michigan State Police run it. It costs $10 per search and covers all 83 counties, including Shiawassee. You need a full legal name and date of birth. Results show felony and serious misdemeanor convictions. ICHAT does not show pending charges or dismissed cases.

The screenshot below shows the VINELink victim notification system at vinelink.com, which can track inmates in Shiawassee County and across Michigan.

VINELink sends free alerts when someone booked into the Shiawassee County jail is released or transferred to a different facility.

OTIS is run by the Michigan Department of Corrections. It tracks offenders in state prison or on parole. If someone from Shiawassee County was sentenced to state custody, OTIS has their record. The search is free. Use a name or MDOC number.

VINELink provides real-time custody tracking. Register for free and get alerted when someone booked into the Shiawassee County jail is released or moved. Alerts come by phone, email, or text.

Clearing Shiawassee County Records

Under MCL § 780.621, Michigan's Clean Slate law provides automatic expungement for certain offenses. Up to two felonies after 10 years and four misdemeanors after seven years can be cleared if there are no new convictions. You can also petition the 35th Circuit Court in Corunna. The filing fee is $50. Use Form MC 227 from the Michigan Courts website to start.

Violent crimes and sex offenses are excluded. But the law covers most other charges. Michigan Legal Help has free tools to check if your Shiawassee County arrest record qualifies. Once expunged, the record comes off ICHAT and other public databases. Under MCL § 445.1883, Michigan law also bars websites from charging fees to take down mugshot photos. That applies to booking images from Shiawassee County and all other Michigan counties.

Shiawassee County Arrest Records and FOIA

File a FOIA request to get Shiawassee County arrest records. Send it to the sheriff's office or court clerk. Include the full name and date of birth of the person. Be specific about the records you need. Standard copies cost about $0.10 per page. Certified copies cost more. If you are on public assistance, the first $20 in copy fees may be waived.

The Michigan Sex Offender Registry is a separate free tool. It lists registered sex offenders in Shiawassee County by name, zip, or address. The Michigan State Police maintain the database. It shows photos, home addresses, and offense information for each registrant.

Counties Near Shiawassee County

These counties border Shiawassee County. Check them for arrest records in nearby areas.