Calhoun County, MI Arrests & Jail Records

Individuals seeking arrest records from the Sheriff's Office may submit their request by mail, in person, or via fax. A FOIA Request form must be completed and delivered to the Sheriff's at 161 E Michigan Ave, Battle Creek, MI 49014 or mail. Fax submissions can be sent to the Records Department at 269-969-6428. The fee is $10 for the first 20 pages, with an additional charge of $0.25 per extra page.

Obtaining arrest records from Police Departments in the County requires submitting a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the specific agency that conducted the arrest. Visit the Department in person or check their website for online submission options. When making your request, include essential information such as the arrestee's full name, date of birth, and approximate date of arrest to facilitate the search process.

Police Departments in Calhoun County: Battle Creek Police Department, Marshall Police Department, Albion Department of Public Safety, Springfield Department of Public Safety, Emmett Township Department of Public Safety.

The Michigan State Police (MSP) functions as the primary center for criminal history records in Michigan. Residents of Calhoun County can obtain a criminal record via online services, mail, or by visiting in person.

You can access criminal records online by visiting the MSP Internet Criminal History Access Tool (ICHAT). Start by creating an account or logging in, Enter the subject's personal information and proceed with the $10 payment. Once the transaction is complete, you can download and print the results for your records. For mail requests:

• Complete the Criminal History Request Form
• Include a $10 money order or cashier's check payable to the State of Michigan
• Attach a copy of your government-issued photo ID
• Mail to: Michigan State Police, Criminal Justice Information Center, P.O. Box 30634, Lansing, MI 48909

In-person requests can be made at MSP headquarters in Lansing during business hours. Bring a completed request form, valid ID, and payment.

The Criminal Court Records for arrests leading to formal charges in the County are maintained by the Circuit Court. Interested parties can access these records through the Office of the County Clerk, which serves as the official custodian of court records for the county. The Clerk's Office provides both online and in-person access to these records through their case search system.

To obtain criminal court records, individuals can visit the Circuit Court office located at: 161 East Michigan Avenue, Battle Creek, MI 49014, or call (269) 969-6922 during business hours. Alternatively, records can be accessed online through the Michigan Courts Case Search, where users can search by case number, defendant name, or filing date. Interested persons may also find current arrest records on third-party websites like InfoTracer.