Shiawassee County Criminal Court Records
Shiawassee County criminal court records are maintained by the County Clerk in Corunna, Michigan. The 35th Circuit Court handles felony criminal matters for the county, and the 66th District Court handles misdemeanors and arraignments. You can search Shiawassee County criminal court records in person at the courthouse at 208 N. Shiawassee Street, by mail, or by emailing the clerk at clerk@shiawassee.net. The clerk phone is (989) 743-2242.
Shiawassee County Overview
Shiawassee County Clerk and Courts
The Shiawassee County Clerk's office is at 208 N. Shiawassee Street, 2nd Floor, in Corunna. The phone is (989) 743-2242, and the fax is (989) 743-2241. Email requests can go to clerk@shiawassee.net. The office is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The county website is at shiawassee.net. Staff can assist with records requests by phone, email, or in person during business hours. Note that effective July 1, 2025, the clerk's office no longer accepts court filings via email; use MiFILE or in-person filing instead.
The 35th Judicial Circuit Court handles all felony criminal matters in Shiawassee County. The circuit court can be reached at (989) 743-2239. Felony cases include serious drug charges, assault, breaking and entering, weapons violations, and other major crimes. The circuit court case file is the main public record for a felony prosecution and contains the charging documents, motions, hearings, any plea agreement or trial transcript, and the sentencing order.
The 66th District Court is at 110 E. Mack Street in Corunna and can be reached at (989) 743-2395. This court handles all misdemeanor criminal cases in Shiawassee County and serves as the first court for all felony proceedings before they move up to the 35th Circuit. Arraignments, bail hearings, and preliminary exams all happen in district court. Misdemeanor records are public under MCR 8.119 with limited exceptions.
| County Clerk | 208 N. Shiawassee St., 2nd Floor, Corunna, MI 48817 |
|---|---|
| Phone | (989) 743-2242 |
| clerk@shiawassee.net | |
| 35th Circuit Court | (989) 743-2239 |
| 66th District Court | 110 E. Mack Street, Corunna, (989) 743-2395 |
| Hours | Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
How to Search Shiawassee County Criminal Court Records
The main online tool for Shiawassee County cases is MiCOURT at micourt.courts.michigan.gov. This free statewide system covers both the 35th Circuit Court and the 66th District Court. Search by name or case number to see case status, docket entries, and party information. Most active and recent cases appear in MiCOURT. Shiawassee County has also historically had its own circuit court case inquiry system, though the county website's case inquiry page may be updated. Check MiCOURT first as a reliable starting point.
For in-person access, visit the clerk at 208 N. Shiawassee Street, 2nd Floor, in Corunna. The clerk's office is open until 5:00 PM, giving you a bit more time than many smaller county offices. Bring a case number or full name. Staff can pull the case file and make copies. Mail requests go to: Shiawassee County Clerk, 208 N. Shiawassee St., Corunna, MI 48817. Email requests can also be sent to clerk@shiawassee.net for records questions and fee inquiries.
The Shiawassee County Clerk page at shiawassee.net has contact information, office hours, and procedures for requesting criminal court records from the courthouse in Corunna.
35th Circuit Court Records
The 35th Circuit Court serves Shiawassee County exclusively. It is a single-county circuit, meaning all felony cases filed in Shiawassee County go through this one court. Circuit court records are public under MCR 8.119 unless sealed by a judge. The circuit court clerk can be reached at (989) 743-2239 for questions about specific cases. For the full case file, contact the main clerk's office at (989) 743-2242 or by email.
The Shiawassee County Circuit Court Clerk page at shiawassee.net covers circuit court procedures, how to request records, and contact details for the 35th Circuit Court in Corunna.
Copy Fees and Records Procedures
Standard copy fees at the Shiawassee County Clerk are $1.00 per page. Certified copies add a $10.00 certification fee per document. A ten-page certified record costs $20.00 total. Search fees may apply when staff must search without a case number, charged under MCL 15.234 based on actual staff time. Call (989) 743-2242 or email clerk@shiawassee.net for a fee estimate before mailing a request.
For mail requests, include a check or money order payable to Shiawassee County Clerk. Do not send cash. Indigent requesters may seek a waiver of the first $20 in fees by submitting an affidavit of indigency. Allow extra time for older archived records.
Online Case Search Tools
MiCOURT at micourt.courts.michigan.gov is the free statewide tool for Shiawassee County case searches. For broader criminal history background checks, ICHAT at michigan.gov/ichat costs $10 per name and returns results from the Michigan State Police statewide database. Michigan's MiFILE e-filing system may offer online document access for some Shiawassee County cases; check the available courts list for current participation.
FOIA and Court Records
Criminal court case files in Shiawassee County are not subject to Michigan's Freedom of Information Act. FOIA under MCL 15.231 covers administrative government records. Court records are governed by MCR 8.119 and must be requested from the circuit court clerk at (989) 743-2242 or clerk@shiawassee.net. A FOIA request for criminal case files will be denied and redirected to the clerk.
Legal Resources for Shiawassee County
Michigan Legal Help at michiganlegalhelp.org provides free guides on court records and expungement for all Michigan counties including Shiawassee. 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.
Cities in Shiawassee County
Shiawassee County is in mid-Michigan. Corunna is the county seat, and Owosso is the largest city in the county. No communities in Shiawassee County meet the population threshold for a dedicated city page on this site. Criminal court records for all Shiawassee County communities are handled through the County Clerk and the 35th Circuit Court in Corunna.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Shiawassee County. Check the appropriate county if a case was filed elsewhere.