Isabella County Court Records

Isabella County court records are official documents that capture the details and outcomes of cases handled by the courts in Isabella County. These records are created or generated when a case is filed in court and during all subsequent steps in the judicial process, including hearings, trials, and rulings.

Isabella County court records contain a wide range of information, including case details such as the case number, filing date, and type of case (e.g., civil, criminal, family); the names of parties involved, including plaintiffs, defendants, and judges; filed documents such as complaints, motions, and briefs; court proceeding records like transcripts, minutes, and summaries of hearings and trials; as well as judgments and orders.

These records are maintained by the court system as part of their legal and administrative duties for several reasons, including legal reference, ensuring transparency and accountability, preserving a historical record of cases, and providing public access to court information

Are Court Records Public in Isabella County?

Yes. Isabella County court records are public under the Michigan Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This law gives the public the right to request, view, and obtain copies of court records for cases handled in Isabella County courts.

However, access to certain court records is restricted. Some court documents are exempt from public view to protect privacy or safety. For example, juvenile court records are not available to the public. Other restricted records include those containing identifying information about minors or victims of sexual offenses, mental health evaluations, certain information in divorce or custody cases, and sensitive information related to domestic violence or battery cases. Also, trade secrets, records related to ongoing law enforcement investigations, private information, and attorney-client communications are protected from public access.

When a court record is restricted, access is only available to the individuals involved in the case, their authorized legal representatives, or government officials with a legitimate need. Others require a court order to access the record.

Isabella County Court Records Search

Individuals can use any of the following options to find Isabella County court records:

• Online searches on the MiCOURT Case Search portal
• In-person visits or requests to the Isabella County trial courthouse location
• In-person, phone, or fax requests to the Isabella County Clerk's Office (the custodian of court records in the county)
• Searches on third-party online aggregate websites.

Isabella County Courts

Isabella County's court system includes the Circuit, District, and Probate Court. These courts are consolidated into the Isabella County Trial Court, which consists of civil, criminal, family, and probate divisions. The civil division handles civil cases, including disputes between individuals or organizations and small claims. The criminal division deals with cases involving violations of criminal law, including misdemeanors and felonies. The family division adjudicates family law matters, such as divorce, child custody, and support. Meanwhile, the probate division hears will, estate, guardianship, and conservatorship matters.

Below is the address of the court in Isabella County.

Isabella County Trial Court
Isabella County Courthouse
300 North Main Street
Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858
Phone: (989) 317-4097
Fax: (989) 799-8022

Isabella County Criminal Records

Criminal records for Isabella County (including warrants, lists of wanted individuals, Isabella county arrests, and local criminal histories) are available under Michigan's Freedom of Information Act. To access these records, individuals can submit an in-person request at the Isabella County Sheriff's Office during business hours, Monday through Friday.

Isabella County Sheriff’s Office
207 Court Street
Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858
Phone: (989) 772-5911
Fax: (989) 773-2739

The criminal records obtained from the county sheriff's office are limited to those within the county's jurisdiction. For statewide criminal records, individuals should use the Michigan State Police's criminal history records service to conduct name-based or fingerprint-based criminal background checks.

Get Isabella County Civil Court Records

Isabella County civil court records are official documents on civil disputes between individuals or between individuals and organizations. Common civil cases include property disputes, landlord-tenant disputes, small claims, probate matters, family law cases (such as divorce and child support), and contract disputes.

The County Clerk is responsible for these records in Isabella County. To access or obtain them, interested individuals should visit the Clerk's Office, between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, to request them, or use the MiCOURT Case Search portal to find these records online. The portal allows individuals to search records from the 21st Circuit Court (Isabella County Circuit Court), the 76th District Court (Isabella County District Court), and the 37th Probate Court (Isabella County Probate Court). Users can search by the parties' names or case numbers.

Isabella County Clerk
200 North Main Street
Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858
Phone: (989) 772-0911
Fax: (989) 772-6347
Email: clerk@isabellacounty.org.

Isabella County Marriage Records

An Isabella County marriage record is an official document that provides legal proof of a marriage that occurred within the county. While anyone can request a marriage record, certified copies are usually only available to the individuals named in the record, their immediate family members, or authorized legal representatives.

The Isabella County Clerk is the custodian of marriage records. To request a marriage record, individuals should complete the "marriage vital request" form and submit it to the Clerk’s Office in person or online through the GOVPROS system, along with a valid form of identification. The fee is $20.00 for the first copy, with each additional copy ordered at the same time costing $10.00.

Isabella County Clerk
200 North Main Street
Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858
Phone: (989) 772-0911
Fax: (989) 772-6347
Email: clerk@isabellacounty.org.

Alternatively, persons may request marriage records, including those of Isabella County from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) for $34 per copy.

Isabella County Divorce Records

Isabella County divorce records document the legal end of a marriage. They typically contain the names of the parties involved, the date and place of the divorce, the terms of the divorce, and the case number. The county clerk is the primary custodian of these records. To obtain a divorce record in Isabella County, visit the Clerk’s Office, Monday through Friday, between 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Isabella County Clerk
200 North Main Street
Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858
Phone: (989) 772-0911
Fax: (989) 772-6347
Email: clerk@isabellacounty.org.

Otherwise, interested parties may request divorce records in person, by mail, phone, or online from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS). Each copy of a vital record, including divorce records requested from the MDHHS, costs $34 per copy.

Isabella Birth and Death Records

The County Clerk’s Office is the custodian of birth and death records in Isabella County. These are considered vital records and serve different purposes. For instance, birth records are used to prove identity, establish citizenship, or obtain social security numbers, while death records are used to settle wills, insurance claims, and other benefits for decedents’ survivors.

In Isabella County, individuals can request their birth records or those of their children. Death records, however, are public and available to anyone. To request a birth or death record from the Clerk’s Office, submit a completed “birth vital request” or “death vital request” form online through the GOVPROS website. For birth record requests, a valid ID must be uploaded along with the completed form. The cost for a birth or death record is $20.00 for the first copy and $10.00 for each additional copy of the same record requested at the same time. Payments can be made by check or money order payable to the Isabella County Clerk.

Alternatively, copies of birth and death records can be obtained from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) for $34 per copy. Requests to the MDHHS can be submitted online, by phone at (866) 443-9897, in-person, or by mail.

Isabella County Probate Court Records

Probate matters are adjudicated in the probate division of the Isabella County Trial Court. These include the administration of estate, will, trust, and conservatorship cases. To request Isabella County probate court records, visit the County Clerk’s Office. Fees include $10.00 for the first page of each document for certified copies and $1.00 for each additional page. Regular copies cost $1.00 per page.

Isabella County Clerk
200 North Main Street
Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858
Phone: (989) 772-0911
Fax: (989) 772-6347
Email: clerk@isabellacounty.org.

Alternatively, use the MiCOURT Case Search (the 37th Probate Court) portal to access Isabella County probate court records online.

Isabella County Property Records

Isabella County property records provide information on real and personal property within the county limits. This includes information, such as property ownership details, property description, liens, mortgages, property valuation, and tax information.

The custodian of property records in the county is the Isabella County Register of Deeds office. This office records, maintains, and provides access to property-related documents in the county, including deeds, mortgages, land contracts, and other real estate records.

To obtain these records, interested persons should contact the Register of Deeds Office, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

Isabella County Register of Deeds
200 North Main Street
Room 220
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
Phone: (989) 317-4089

Alternatively, they may obtain or access these records by searching the land record search portal or document search portal. Searches may be done by name, date of recording of property document, etc. $1 per page is charged for each property document or record printed via the portals.

Isabella County Court Records Online

Individuals can access court records for Isabella County or the state of Michigan through official online databases maintained by the judicial system. Or, they can use online third-party resources, which provide access to public records, including court documents from multiple counties. For example, individuals can use Michigancourtrecords.us to find court records from all counties in Michigan, including those from Isabella County courts

However, since third-party sites are not affiliated with government agencies, their records may not always be complete, accurate, or up-to-date. Hence, users of these sites are advised to verify any data obtained from third-party sites against official sources and avoid using records from third-party sources for official purposes like employment and housing.