Roscommon County Court Records

Roscommon County, Michigan court records provide a complete account of legal proceedings, such as court cases, from the county courts. These records include case information such as names or case numbers and documentation such as rulings, decrees, judgments, and court orders. In cases where an arrest leads to a trial, record seekers may also find Roscommon County arrest records as part of criminal court records.

Are Court Records Public in Roscommon County?

Roscommon County court records are classified as public under the Michigan Freedom of Information Act. As long as a record is not explicitly restricted from public access by the act, it may be viewed or copied by the general public. Records restricted from public access in Michigan include medical records, certain law enforcement records, records under attorney-client privilege, trade secrets, and expunged or sealed records.

Roscommon County Court Records Search

The following options are available for interested parties who require a Roscommon County court records search:

• Contact the Roscommon Circuit or District Court in person or by mail, depending on where the case was heard.
• Cases may be searched online using the resources on MiCOURT Case Search, maintained by the state judiciary.
• Contact a third-party court records website.

Roscommon County Courts

Circuit Courts, District Courts, Probate Courts, Municipal Courts, Concurrent Jurisdiction and Unified Trial Courts, and Court of Claims are courts within the Michigan court system. The following are all the courts serving Roscommon County:

34th Circuit Court - Roscommon
Roscommon County Courthouse
500 Lake Street,
Roscommon, MI 48653
Phone: (989) 275-4776
Fax: (989) 275-6321

82nd District Court - Roscommon
Roscommon County Courthouse
500 Lake Street,
Roscommon, MI 48653
Phone: (989) 275-5312
Fax: (989) 275-6033

Roscommon County Probate Court
Roscommon County Courthouse
500 Lake Street,
Roscommon, MI 48653
Phone: (989) 275-5221
Fax: (989) 275-8537

Roscommon County Criminal and Civil Records

Roscommon County criminal and civil court records may be obtained from the county Circuit and District Courts. Criminal case records include case information, evidence statements, verdicts, and Roscommon County arrest records, while civil cases include motions, decrees, and judgments from civil disputes and claims.

Records may be made by visiting the courts in person at the courthouse located at:

Roscommon County Courthouse
500 Lake Street,
Roscommon, MI 48653

Requests may also be made by submitting an Access to Court Records Request form and submitting it to the courthouse address. For further information, including processing times and copy fees, records seekers may call the Circuit Court at (989) 275-4776 and the District Court at (989) 275-5312.

Roscommon County Marriage Records

Marriage records are considered public in Michigan. This means the general public may access Roscommon County marriage records. Interested parties may access these records by filling out a Marriage Certificate Request Application and submitting it to the clerk's office at:

Roscommon County Clerk/Register of Deeds
500 Lake Street,
Roscommon, Michigan, 48653

Record seekers must provide a copy of a government-issued photo ID and payment. Marriage certificate copies cost $15 for the first certified copy and $19 for each additional copy ordered at the same time. Mailed requests should also include a self-addressed and stamped envelope to deliver the copies.

Roscommon County Divorce Records

Roscommon County divorce records may be obtained from the Roscommon County Circuit Court. Interested parties may obtain the divorce decree and related case documents by visiting in person or mailing a written request to:

34th Circuit Court - Roscommon
Roscommon County Courthouse
500 Lake Street,
Roscommon, MI 48653

Record requests must detail the couple involved in the divorce, case numbers, and filing dates. For further details, requesters may call the circuit court at (989) 275-4776.

Roscommon Birth Records

Roscommon County birth records are not public information. They may only be accessed by the registrant, their parents, or authorized legal guardians. Birth records are typically used to confirm a person's identity and to request other forms of identification, including driver's licenses.

To request a Roscommon birth record, record seekers may fill out and submit the Birth Certificate Request Application and submit it to the county clerk at:

Roscommon County Clerk/Register of Deeds
500 Lake Street,
Roscommon, Michigan, 48653

All birth records requests must include a completed form, a valid government-issued photo ID, and copy fees. Certified copies of birth records cost $15 for the first copy and $10 for every extra copy ordered at that time.

Roscommon Death Records

Roscommon County death records are considered public information open to general access. Record seekers may obtain these records from the county by submitting a Death Record Request Application to the Roscommon County Clerk at:

Roscommon County Clerk/Register of Deeds
500 Lake Street,
Roscommon, Michigan, 48653

Roscommon County death records from the clerk's office cost $15 for the first certified copy and $10 for any additional copies of the record ordered simultaneously.

Death records are typically required during estate and will administration, genealogy research, and when claiming benefits such as life insurance.

Roscommon County Probate Court Records

Roscommon County probate records are records of probate cases in the county, including executions of wills, estate settlements, commitments, guardianships, and conservatorships.
These records may be obtained from the Roscommon Probate Court at:

Roscommon County Probate Court
Roscommon County Courthouse
500 Lake Street,
Roscommon, MI 48653

Record requests must provide case details, such as parties' names, filing dates, and case numbers where available. For further information, records seekers may call (989) 275-5221 before making their request.

Roscommon County Probate Records may also be available online on the MiCOURT Case Search operated by the Michigan Judiciary.

Roscommon County Property Records

Roscommon County property records detail property and business transactions involving property in the county. These include records of titles, mortgages, liens, deeds, plats, and assignments.

Interested parties may obtain such records in person or by mail from the Roscommon County Register of Deeds office at:

Roscommon County Clerk/Register of Deeds
500 Lake Street,
Roscommon, Michigan, 48653

The Register's office provides public computers and other facilities where visitors may search for records independently. Copies of property records cost $1 per page, faxed or emailed copies cost $2, and postage fees cost $5. Record searches may also incur a search fee of $5 for the first 5 minutes and $1 for each additional minute of searching.

Records may also be located online by subscribing to the Roscommon Online Services portal or using the Public/Guest Login.

Roscommon County Court Records Online

Third-party websites such as Michigancourtrecords.us may offer a convenient option to obtain public Roscommon County court records online. These online platforms typically offer quick and effort-saving resources for searching for court records online and across jurisdictions. They provide easy-to-use interfaces and search tools that record seekers may use to search for court records, and typically allow users to download or print out search results. However, online access from non-government affiliated sources has limitations, including inaccurate or obsolete search results, and restricted access to certain records.