Menominee County Arrest Records

Arrest records in Menominee County, Michigan, are official documents created by law enforcement authorities that contain information about an arrest, the person arrested, and the alleged crime. Suppose there is probable cause that the person committed a crime. In that case, an officer may arrest them with a warrant or detain them without one, provided the detention is lawful.

Suspects are incarcerated in the Menominee County Jail, administered by the Menominee County Sheriff's Office. While the arresting body creates and files arrest records, relevant arrest information may be found in materials such as inmate or jail records, criminal records, and warrant details in Menominee County court records.

Are Arrest Records Public in Menominee County?

According to the Michigan Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), Menominee County arrest records are generally considered public information. Therefore, residents and non-residents have the right to access these records. However, specific types of arrest information may be exempt from public disclosure. This includes:

• Law enforcement records that might reveal the personal addresses or phone numbers of police officers or their families, as well as identify informants or undercover agents.
• Investigative records acquired for criminal justice purposes that, if made public, may endanger law enforcement activities, prevent someone from receiving a fair trial, or endanger the lives or personal safety of law enforcement personnel.
• Law enforcement communication code records.
• Documents or information that may identify informants, undercover law enforcement officials, agents, or their families, putting their lives or well-being in jeopardy.

Individuals seeking public Menominee County arrest records may contact the Menominee County Sheriff's Office at:

831 10th Avenue
Menominee, MI 49858
Phone: (906) 863-4441 x2501
Fax: (906) 863-2239
Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. -4:00 p.m.

Menominee County Arrest Statistics

A 5-year National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS) analysis revealed that the Menominee County Sheriff's Office made 325 arrests for various offenses between 2020 and 2024. The gender split of the arrest data showed that 70.45% (31) were male, while 29.55% (13) were female.

A breakdown of the figures showed that all other types of arrests, except traffic-related violations, constituted 52.27% (23), followed by simple assault at 25.00% (11). Others include driving under the influence, unspecified assault, and liquor law violations, which made 9.90% (4), 6.82% (3), and 4.55% (2), respectively.

Find Menominee County Arrest Records

Individuals seeking inmate records at the state level may use the Michigan Department of Corrections' Offenders Tracking Information System. The searchable database allows information seekers to find inmates housed in the state's correctional facilities. Users may search using an offender's first and last name, Michigan Department of Corrections (MDOC) Number, sex, age, and offender status.

The portal returns results such as the inmate's booking photograph, biographical details (MDOC Number, name, date of birth, race, gender, hair and eye colors, and more), marks, scars, and tattoos. Other inmate records yielded by the platform include their MDOC status (status, location, earliest and maximum discharge dates), aliases, and active and inactive sentences.

At the national level, interested parties searching for Menominee County offenders held in federal facilities may use the Federal Inmate Locator tool to find such persons.

Menominee County Arrest Records Vs. Criminal Records

Like other areas of Michigan, Menominee County distinguishes between arrest and criminal records based on the information they contain.

An arrest record is an official document that contains all the details regarding an individual's arrests, but it does not include their convictions. They consist of:

• Name, date of birth, and physical features.
• The date and location of the arrest, as well as the agency that conducted the arrest.
• Particular allegations or justifications for the arrest.

In contrast, criminal records are comprehensive records that may encompass arrest records and additional legal information. These include:

• Final judgments from the court, which may consist of sentences.
• The documentation of court appearances and their results.
• Information regarding any detention or prison time served.

How Long Do Arrests Stay on Your Record?

Records of arrests do not completely disappear. Even though Michigan state statutes specify the requirements for sealing an individual's criminal and non-criminal convictions, the courts and law enforcement may still have access to these records.

Menominee County Arrest Warrants

In Menominee County, an arrest warrant is an official document granted to law enforcement, giving them the authority to take someone alleged to have committed an offense into custody. A judge usually grants an arrest warrant after an officer has established probable cause through an affidavit presented in court.

Menominee County, like other parts of Michigan, may be issued for severe crimes such as murder, burglary, or sexual assault. Judges may also grant arrest warrants to law enforcement officers for lesser offenses, such as petty theft or simple assault.

In Menominee County, an authorized arrest warrant will include the suspect's name, bodily description, identifying information, a statement of the offense, proof or affidavits demonstrating that the individual committed the offense, and the judge's signature.

Do Menominee County Arrest Warrants Expire?

Arrest warrants issued by Menominee County do not expire. They remain in effect until the subject named in the warrant appears in court, passes away, or the warrant is quashed by a judge.

Expunge Menominee County Arrest Records

In Michigan, offenses eligible for expungement include at least three felony offenses and any number of eligible misdemeanor offenses. However, only one felony of the same crime may be set aside if the maximum possible penalty is ten years or more.

In contrast, offenses that are not eligible for expungement include criminal sexual conduct, child abuse, operating while intoxicated, and any commercial driver's license offense. This category also encompasses human trafficking offenses, forced labor, debt bondage, and any traffic violation that results in death or injury.

Menominee County residents need to be aware that the courts are unable to set aside more than two assaultive crimes in an individual's lifetime, regardless of whether they are felony or misdemeanor offenses.

Assaultive crimes encompass a variety of offenses, including domestic violence, aggravated assault, and assault and battery.

Expungement Procedure

Step 1: The petitioner must fill out and sign the application form.

Step 2: Next, the petitioner must have their fingerprints taken by a police department or the Michigan State Police. After that, the petitioner is required to procure certified copies of their convictions from the court.

Step 3: The petitioner must submit copies of their applications and convictions to each court in which they were convicted.

Step 4: After obtaining hearing information from the court, the petitioner will submit their application to the prosecutor, Attorney General, and Michigan State Police.

Step 5: During the hearing, the petitioner can demonstrate to the judge why their conviction(s) should be overturned.

Step 6: The judge will finalize and sign the order to set aside the conviction if the court approves the application. The applicant will receive a copy of the order.