Mackinac County Criminal Court Records

Mackinac County criminal court records are maintained by the County Clerk in St. Ignace, Michigan. The Circuit Court handles felony criminal cases, and the 92nd District Court handles misdemeanor matters and preliminary felony proceedings. You can search Mackinac County criminal court records in person at the courthouse on the first floor, through MiCOURT online, by mail, or by emailing the clerk at macclerk@mackinaccounty.net.

Mackinac County Clerk and Court Contacts

The Mackinac County Clerk's office is at 100 S. Marley Street, Room 10, in St. Ignace. The office handles both county clerk functions and circuit court records. The main phone is (906) 643-7300, and the fax is (906) 643-7302. Email requests can be sent to macclerk@mackinaccounty.net. Office hours run Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Arrive before 4:00 PM if you need in-person assistance, as staff begin closing procedures before the official end of the workday.

The Mackinac County Circuit Court handles all felony criminal matters. The circuit court line is (906) 643-7305 for court-specific questions. Felony cases include serious drug offenses, assault, weapons charges, burglary, and other major criminal matters. The complete circuit court case file includes the charging documents, motions, hearings, any plea agreement, and the sentencing order.

The 92nd District Court handles misdemeanor criminal cases and arraignments for felony matters before they move to circuit court. That court's number is (906) 643-7321. Both courts are located at the Mackinac County Courthouse on S. Marley Street in St. Ignace. Mackinac County is in the Upper Peninsula and can be a long drive from the lower peninsula, so planning a records visit in advance is especially important here.

How to Search Mackinac County Criminal Court Records

The first step for any online search is MiCOURT at micourt.courts.michigan.gov. This free statewide tool covers Mackinac County circuit and district court cases. Search by name or case number to see case status, docket entries, and hearing dates. Most active and recent cases appear in MiCOURT, though older records may need an in-person or mail request.

For in-person access, visit the clerk's office at 100 S. Marley Street, Room 10, during business hours. Bring a case number or full name. Staff can locate the file and make paper copies. If you are calling ahead to check on a case before making the trip, reach the clerk at (906) 643-7300 or email macclerk@mackinaccounty.net. Email requests are a convenient option given the county's Upper Peninsula location.

Mail requests go to: Mackinac County Clerk, 100 S. Marley Street, Room 10, St. Ignace, MI 49781. Include the full name, approximate year, and type of record you need. The clerk will respond with the fee before processing. Include a return address and, for mail requests, a check or money order payable to the Mackinac County Clerk once the fee is confirmed.

The Mackinac County Clerk page at mackinaccounty.net has contact information, office hours, and procedures for requesting criminal court records in St. Ignace.

Copy Fees and Procedures

Standard copy fees at the Mackinac County Clerk are $1.00 per page for regular copies. Certified copies of court records carry a $10.00 certification fee per document in addition to the per-page rate. For vital records, the certified copy fee is $20.00 for the first copy and $10.00 for each additional copy of the same record, but those are separate from criminal court case files. For criminal court record fees, call (906) 643-7300 or email macclerk@mackinaccounty.net for a specific estimate before submitting a request.

Search fees may apply when staff must locate records without a case number. Under MCL 15.234, those fees are based on actual staff time spent searching. Indigent requesters can seek a waiver of the first $20 in fees by submitting an affidavit of indigency with their request.

Online Case Search Tools

MiCOURT at micourt.courts.michigan.gov is the primary free online tool for Mackinac County criminal case searches. For broader statewide criminal history background checks, ICHAT at michigan.gov/ichat provides name-based searches for $10 each using the Michigan State Police statewide criminal history database. Results show arrests and convictions from Mackinac County and other Michigan jurisdictions.

Michigan's e-filing system MiFILE may offer online access to some electronically filed Mackinac County court documents. Check the available courts list to confirm whether the Mackinac County Circuit or District Court currently participates in MiFILE.

MiCOURT is the free statewide case search tool covering Mackinac County. Use it to find case numbers and confirm which court holds a particular record before contacting the clerk.

FOIA and Court Records

Criminal court case files in Mackinac County are not subject to Michigan's Freedom of Information Act. FOIA under MCL 15.231 covers administrative government records, not court case files. Court records are governed by MCR 8.119. Contact the clerk directly at (906) 643-7300 or macclerk@mackinaccounty.net for criminal case records. A FOIA request for court files will be denied and redirected.

Legal Resources for Mackinac County

Michigan Legal Help at michiganlegalhelp.org provides free guides on court records and expungement for all Michigan counties including Mackinac. The MSP FOIA portal at michigan.gov/msp/services/foia handles state police records requests. Under MCL 28.241a, criminal history records include personal identifiers and reported arrests, charges, and convictions from statewide repositories.

Cities in Mackinac County

Mackinac County is in the Upper Peninsula at the Straits of Mackinac. St. Ignace is the county seat and main city. No communities in Mackinac County have a dedicated page on this site. Criminal court records for the county are accessible through the Mackinac County Clerk at 100 S. Marley Street in St. Ignace.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Mackinac County. Check the appropriate county if a case was filed elsewhere.