Newaygo County Arrest Records

In Newaygo County, Michigan, an arrest occurs when law enforcement suspects a person committed a crime. It is usually the first encounter with the criminal justice system. Section 764.15 of Michigan’s Code of Procedure gives law enforcement agents the right to detain an individual they have seen or suspected of committing a crime. The Newaygo County Sheriff’s Office is the primary law enforcement agency in the county. Once the police arrest a person, they are booked and held at the Newaygo County Jail. Arrest records also serve an essential function during court proceedings. As a result, they form part of Newaygo County Court Records. The Newaygo County Sheriff’s Office is responsible for maintaining arrest records.

Arrest records also contain various kinds of information. Interested parties will see the following information when looking at an arrest record:

• Personal details of the arrestee: This comprises the arrestee's full name and birthdate.
• Arrestee’s physical description: This includes the arrestee’s race, eye and hair colors, height, weight, age, and gender.
• Arrest information: The arrest record will include details about the arresting agency. It will also contain the arrest's time, date, and place.
• Booking information: This includes information about the booking facility, and the time and date the arrestee was booked are included in the booking information. If applicable, the type of bond, its value, and the date of the arrestee's release may also be given.
• Nature of the charge: This includes the nature of the offense, whether it was a felony, misdemeanor, or infraction. It will also include any other related criminal charges.

Are Arrest Records Public in Newaygo County?

Yes, arrest records are public information in Newaygo County. This is made possible by the Michigan Freedom of Information Act. The act ensures everyone can access information on public agencies, including the Sheriff’s Office. However, the public cannot view all the info on the arrest record. The following details are exempt:

• Records that could impede the efforts of law enforcement;
• Records that could deny someone a fair trial or an unbiased administrative decision;
• Records that reveal the identification of private sources or data;
• Records whose release could jeopardize law enforcement officers' lives or safety;

Newaygo County Arrest Statistics

Between January 2023 and December 2023, the Michigan State Police made 295 arrests in Newaygo County. Male offenders accounted for 218 arrests, while female offenders made up 77. Men aged 30-34 were the age demographic with the highest number of arrests (42). The most common category of offenses arrested was All Other Offenses, which saw 127 arrests.

Find Newaygo County Arrest Records

The Newaygo County Jail houses all convicted felons in the county. The Sheriff's Office keeps records of every person the county has incarcerated. Those who are interested can get inmate records for Newaygo County by contacting the Sheriff's office at the following address:

Newaygo County Sheriff
1035 E James Street,
White Cloud, MI 49349
Phone: (231) 689-7303

How Long Do Arrests Stay on Your Record?

An arrest record is part of a person's permanent criminal record. A record custodian will remove it if the individual listed on the record takes steps to have it removed. MCL 780.621 allows someone to get an expungement order for eligible crimes from a court. However, the court cannot expunge convictions set out in MCL 780.621c. Among them are:

• Convictions for charges involving the sexual abuse of children.
• Crimes relating to human trafficking.
• Some traffic infractions.
• Felonies such as domestic abuse.
• Second-degree maltreatment of a child.
• Criminal sexual conduct in the second degree.

However, there are also situations where the record custodian automatically deletes the arrest record. According to Michigan Public Act 193 of 2020, convictions that satisfy specific requirements (and the arrest records accompanying them) will automatically be deleted following a predetermined waiting period. These waiting periods include:

• Any misdemeanor offense carrying a sentence of fewer than 92 days in jail will have a seven-year waiting period.
• A maximum of two misdemeanors carrying a sentence of 93 days or more will have a seven-year waiting period.
• A maximum of four misdemeanors will have a ten-year waiting period.

To request an expungement order for an eligible arrest record in Newaygo County, interested parties may complete Form MC 227 or Form MC 227a. Form MC 277a is strictly for misdemeanor marijuana convictions. These forms must be submitted to the court of proper jurisdiction. In this instance, parties should submit their forms to the Newaygo County Circuit Court. Interested parties can find the court at the following address:

27th Circuit Court - Newaygo
1087 Newell St,
P.O. Box 885,
White Cloud, MI 49349
Phone: (231) 689-7235
Fax: (231) 689-7241

Although there is no cost to apply for expungement, the whole procedure may take up to eight months. For additional information regarding the procedure in Michigan, interested parties should visit the Attorney General's expungement assistance webpage.

Newaygo County Arrest Warrants

To allow police to hold someone accused of committing a crime, a judge will issue an arrest warrant. An arrest warrant demonstrates that law enforcement should apprehend an individual because there is reason to believe they have committed a crime. Law enforcement must provide the court with an affidavit detailing the alleged offense and any evidence to identify the offender before the court can issue a warrant. The judge evaluates the affidavit and decides if there is enough evidence to make an arrest. The judge then issues a warrant if the evidence justifies it. Parties should note that warrants are mainly issued for felonies as they are more serious crimes.

Do Newaygo County Arrest Warrants Expire?

Arrest warrants in Newaygo County are still in effect and do not expire unless the person listed on the warrant is taken into custody, the court or magistrate who issued the warrant recalls the warrant, or the allegations against the person are dropped.