Grand Traverse, MI Arrests & Jail Records

Arrest record requests from the Grand Traverse County Sheriff's Office may be submitted in person, by mail, or over the phone. To request records by mail, individuals must complete a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request form and send it to the following address:

Grand Traverse County Sheriff's Office

851 Woodmere Avenue

Traverse City, MI 49686

Phone: (231) 995-5000

Individuals may also visit the office in person and provide the necessary details directly to the records officer to help ensure accurate and timely retrieval of the requested information.

To obtain an arrest record for a specific case, individuals should contact the police department responsible for the jurisdiction where the arrest occurred. Most departments within Grand Traverse County accept both in-person and mailed requests. Providing key information such as the arrestee's full name, the date and location of the arrest, and the charges may help expedite the search process.

Many police departments also offer online databases for record searches, and some provide downloadable FOIA request forms that can be completed and submitted by mail.

The primary law enforcement agencies serving Grand Traverse County include:

• Traverse City Police Department
• Green Lake Township Police Department

The Michigan State Police (MSP) maintains statewide records, including court documents, arrest records, and jail records submitted by law enforcement agencies throughout Michigan. To obtain arrest records for Grand Traverse County, interested persons may use the Internet Criminal History Access Tool (ICHAT) or submit a written request by mail to the address below:

P.O. Box 30634

Lansing, MI 48909

Those who prefer to request records in person may visit the MSP office at:

Michigan State Police

7150 Harris Drive

Dimondale, MI 48821

A processing fee of $30.00 applies to each request, whether submitted online via ICHAT, by mail, or in person. For further assistance, contact the Michigan State Police at (517) 241-0606.

All arrest cases that proceed through the court system are documented as part of the official court record. In Grand Traverse County, these records are maintained by the Clerk of the Circuit Court Office, which oversees both felony and misdemeanor cases.

Interested persons may search for these records online through the MiCOURT Case Search portal, Michigan's online repository for criminal case records. Records may also be obtained in person or by submitting a written request to:

Grand Traverse County Clerk's Office

280 Washington Street

Traverse City, MI 49684

Phone: (231) 922-4710

Additionally, platforms such as InfoTracer provide a more convenient and often cost-effective alternative for accessing these records.