Shiawassee County, MI Arrests & Jail Records

The Sheriff's Office maintains arrest records and provides access to them through Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests. To access these records, requesters may submit a request by visiting the Sheriff's Office website. The site offers guidelines for submitting a request, which may require specific details about the arrest, such as the arrestee's name and the date of the incident. Alternatively, they may call or visit the Sheriff's Office at:

201 E McArthur Street

Corunna, MI 48817

Phone: (989) 743-3411

Shiawassee County comprises several municipalities, each with its police department responsible for maintaining arrest records within its jurisdiction. To obtain records, individuals may contact the specific police department involved in the arrest. Each department has its procedures for handling FOIA requests. Below are some of the major Police Departments in the county.

• Owosso Police Department
• Durand Police Department
• Corunna Police Department
• Morrice Police Department
• Perry Police Department
• Laingsburg Police Department

The Michigan State Police (MSP) maintains statewide criminal history records, including those for Shiawassee County. Records include felonies and serious misdemeanors (punishable by more than 93 days of incarceration). Criminal history checks may be conducted through name-based or fingerprint-based searches. Name-based checks are available online through the Internet Criminal History Access Tool (ICHAT) for $10 per search, requiring registration and payment by Visa or MasterCard.

To request a fingerprint-based criminal history report, individuals must mail their request to the Michigan State Police. For employment criminal history checks, applicants need a Live Scan form from their employer and must visit an approved Live Scan vendor. Personal requests require a Michigan Applicant Fingerprint Card (RI-008) and fingerprinting at the Shiawassee County Sheriff's Office. Processing takes up to 7 business days.

Criminal cases in the county are overseen by the 35th Judicial Circuit Court, with official records maintained by the Clerk's Office. The public may access these files at the Circuit Court counter. For online requests, interested persons may use the MiCOURT Case Search portal. Applicable fees include $1 per page for document copies and an additional $10 for a certified document. Additionally, third-party websites like InfoTracer provide access to Shiawassee County arrest records, offering a more convenient way to search public records.