How to Search Michigan Criminal Records (Start Here)
Don't guess which system to use. Follow this order:
- Court criminal cases: Search the databases below for felony and misdemeanor case records filed in Michigan courts.
- Inmate & offender records: Search the state corrections department for current and released inmates.
- Sex offender registry: Search the state sex offender database by name, county, or zip code.
- Arrest records: Contact the county Sheriff or local police department — arrest records are not centralized statewide.
⚠ Key Fact: Each office maintains its own records separately. There is no single database for all Michigan criminal records.
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Use the databases below to search Michigan criminal records.
Antrim County Circuit Court Records - Criminal
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Search the Antrim County, Michigan 13th Circuit Court for Criminal court records by name or year, case number, and county.
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Calhoun County District Court Records
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10th Michigan District Court of Calhoun County case records.
Crawford County Court Cases & Calendars
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Crawford County Courts district and circuit civil, criminal, probate, and family court records and case calendars.
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Genesee County Circuit Court Criminal Records
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Search Genesee County, Michigan 7th Judicial Circuit Court for criminal court records by case number, name, attorney, or date.
Grand Traverse County Circuit Court Records - Criminal
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Search the Grand Traverse County, Michigan Circuit Court for Criminal court records by name or year & case number.
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Inmates, Parolees, Probationers, Absconders (OTIS)
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Search the Michigan Offender Tracking Information System (OTIS) for information on Michigan Department of Corrections offenders who are current.
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Kalkaska County Court Records & Calendars
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Kalkaska County Courts district, circuit, probate, and family court records and case calendars.
Kent County Inmates
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Click on "Begin Search" to search this Kent County, Michigan service for currently incarcerated inmates.
Leelanau County Circuit Court Records - Criminal
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Search the Michigan 13th Circuit Court for Leelanau County Criminal court records by name or year, case number, and county.
Livingston County Court Records - Criminal
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Search Livingston County, Michigan Courts for criminal court records by court, name, case type, etc. for court records.
Macomb County Circuit Court Criminal Records
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Search the Macomb County, Michigan Circuit Court by name for case information.
Otsego County Court Records & Calendars
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Otsego County Courts circuit, district, family, and probate court records and case calendars.
Ottawa County Courts
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Ottawa County Clerk criminal and civil records for the 58th District Court and 20th Circuit Court. Searches by case number are free.
Ottawa County Inmates
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Search the Ottawa County, Michigan Sheriff's office correctional facility for current inmates by name.
Saginaw County Criminal Court
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Saginaw County 10th Circuit Court criminal cases by name or case year and number.
St. Clair County Circuit Records
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St. Clair County 31st Circuit Court. Search criminal, civil, family, and appeals cases by name or case ID.
St. Clair County Court Dockets
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St. Clair County 72nd District Court, 31st Circuit Court, Probate Court, and Mental Health Court hearing schedules.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I search Michigan criminal records? ▼
Don't guess which system to use. Start with the strategy box at the top of this page — it tells you exactly which Michigan criminal record databases to search and in what order. Each office maintains its own records independently.
Is there a single database for all Michigan criminal records? ▼
No. There is no single database for all Michigan criminal records. Court records, arrest records, inmate records, and sex offender records are each maintained by different offices. Use the databases listed on this page to search the correct system.
Why does my Michigan criminal search return no results? ▼
You are almost certainly searching the wrong system. Criminal records in Michigan are split across multiple offices. If one database returns nothing, switch to the next system listed on this page.
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