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Shiawassee County Court Records

Any recorded material that a Shiawassee County court produces in compliance with Michigan court standards is referred to as a court record. Court records from Shiawassee County contain documents, their attachments, discovery materials, and other materials filed with the court clerk, in addition to other recorded information the court has created or handled.

Shiawasse County court records are retained, reproduced, and disposed of in accordance with the Michigan Trial Court Records Management Standards. The retention and management of county court records is critical because it demonstrates how judges reason through decisions in written opinions. A litigant's brief, motion, and other documents are crucial for enlightening and educating the court during its proceedings. Shiawassee County Court Records are essential for presenting legal arguments, recording specific issues, and directing the court's use of precedent. In general, court records also offer policy-based data that illustrates the broader effects of the court's ruling on the neighborhood.

Are Court Records Public in Shiawassee County?

Yes, According to Michigan Rules MCR 8.119(I), unless access is prohibited by law, court rule, or court order, anyone may view and review any case record or information contained in any Shiawassee county court docket or records room records for free, regardless of the method of access or record format. The Michigan Freedom of Information Act also permits public requests for court records that have been made available for general access. In compliance with these laws, every Shiawasse county court must provide a way for the general public to access physical and electronic copies of county court records. However, the following categories of court records are exempt from public access.

  • Juvenile prosecutors records.
  • Communications from juveniles are included in documents kept by family courts.
  • Official records of mediation.
  • The address of a party or any other details whose disclosure is restricted by a court order.
  • Reports on protective services.
  • Child adoption records.
  • Unreturned search warrant affidavits.

Shiawassee County Court Records Search

The following locations are where the general public can search for Shiawassee court documents:

  • The Shiawassee County Clerk's office.
  • Using local court dockets or terminals where the case proceeding took place at the county court.
  • Online using the Michigan courts case search portal (MIcourt).
  • Third-party aggregators and databases.

Shiawassee County Courts

The Shiawassee County court system comprises different types of trial courts with different jurisdictions on both civil and criminal matters. The locations of these courts are as follows:

35th Circuit Court
Shiawassee County
Location: 208 N. Shiawassee St.,
Corunna, MI 48817
Tel:(989) 743-2239

66th District Court
Shiawassee County Courts Building
110 E. Mack St.,
Corunna, MI 48817
Tel: (989) 743-2395

Shiawassee County Probate Court
Shiawassee County Courts Building
110 E. Mack St.,
Corunna, MI 48817
Tel:(989) 743-2211

Shiawassee County Criminal Records

Shiawassee criminal records are comprehensive criminal history reports showing arrests, detention, incarceration depositions, trial, incarceration, community service, and parole information. Criminal records are produced by a combination of law enforcement agencies and courts and can be requested from the Shiawassee County Sheriff's Office or the Michigan state police. The county sheriff's office can only provide information from its database and limited criminal record information from within its jurisdiction. People can write to the Department of State or the Michigan State Police to seek a more thorough criminal record check.

To request a Shiawasse County criminal record, individuals should download and complete the county sheriff's freedom of information form for background checks. The requestor will be required to provide the following information in the request:

  • The name of the individual of interest
  • A description of the subject of the criminal record
  • A description of the records (in this case, criminal records )
  • A time frame, if possible
  • A return address to receive the records

Requests can be submitted in person or sent by mail to the sheriff's office. Search results are usually produced within 7 working days. Individuals can request a more thorough criminal records check by writing to the Michigan state police or by using the Internet Criminal History Access Tool (ICHAT). Michigan state police allow fingerprint-based or name-based background checks. To perform a criminal records check through the state police, individuals need to

  • Complete and submit a fingerprint records request form to the state police department along with the associated fees that total 65$-75$ by mail or in-person to the state police department

Michigan State Police Central Records Bureau.
Address:7150 Harris Drive
Lansing, MI 48913
Phone: (517) 322-5531

  • Use the online (ICHAT) portal to search for criminal records by name and pay the fee of $10.

Get Shiawassee County Civil Court Records

A Shiawasee County court record can be obtained from either the 35th Judicial Circuit Court or the 35th Judicial District Court. The Shiawassee County Circuit Court is called a trial court of general jurisdiction. It handles civil cases involving more than $25,000. In comparison, the District Court has exclusive jurisdiction over all civil litigation up to $25,000 and handles garnishments, eviction proceedings, land contracts, mortgage foreclosures, and small claims cases up to $6,500.

Individuals can request for Shiawassee County civil court records at the office of the county court clerks. Interested persons can request a search in person by visiting the court where the case proceedings took place to request case records. Staff at the court's reception counter will handle any request for a record search. Searches can be done using the name of a person on the record or the date when the case records were filed.

Civil court records can also be searched using the Michigan MIcourt search portal. To get Shiawassee County civil case court records using this portal, individuals should follow these steps:

  • Select the court where the civil case was filed
  • Select civil case under the "case category" options
  • Initiate a Search using the name of a person or business on the record
  • Select the record from the search results
  • Pay for the record, download it, and send it to an email.

Shiawassee County Marriage Records

Shiawassee County marriage records are categorized as vital records in Michigan. The county clerk maintains these records, and interested persons can request them from the clerk's office.

Shiawassee County marriage licenses and certificates are public records, so anyone can inspect and purchase them. They may also be requested by mail or in person.

To request in person, individuals can visit the county clerk's office and bring a valid ID to document their identity. The bride and groom's names and the marriage date are required to search for these records. Requests sent via mail must include all of the above information along with a written request that is signed and dated seeking the document. The cost of a certified marriage record is $20.

Individuals can also verify the Authenticity of Shiawassee County marriage records in person at the county clerk's office or by mailing a verification request to the office.

Shiawassee County Divorce Records

Shiawasse County divorce records are produced and maintained by the family court division of the district court. Generally, Shiawassee divorce records are preserved by the court where the divorce proceeding took place, which in most cases is the district court.

Shiawassee County divorce records are sensitive & non-public records that are only available to parties involved in the divorce. These records are also only available through in-person requests from the family court division. Individuals who visit the department to request divorce records must come with a valid ID to prove that they are eligible to obtain these records. Staff at the office will need the names of both parties involved in the divorce to conduct a search on thier in-house terminal.

Shiawassee County Birth and Death Records

Shiawassee County's birth and death records can be obtained from the county court clerk's office. Birth certificates are confidential records that can only be obtained by the person whose name is on the certificate or by their parent. Requests may be submitted by mail or in person at the county clerk's office upon presentation of a valid form of identification, such as a driver's license.

To obtain a birth record, the requester has to provide the following details:

  • The name on the birth certificate.
  • The place and date of birth.
  • The father's name and the mother's maiden name.
  • A copy of a picture ID and a signed and dated letter seeking the document must all be included in postal requests.

Death record indexes are public records and are available for inspection and purchase by any individual. The county clerk's office has the records available for in-person pick-up or via mail requests. The following details are needed for a death record search:

  • The decedent's name.
  • Place and date of death.

Requests made by mail must include the aforementioned details along with a signed and dated letter seeking the document.

Shiawassee County Probate Court Records

The Shiawassee County Probate Court is a part of the county district court and handles matters relating to Wills, Deceased Estates & Trusts, Guardianships for Adults and Minors, and Conservatorships for Adults and Minors. Most probate court records are confidential and are only available to parties involved in the legal case. Eligible individuals may visit the department probate court of the Shiawassee District Court to obtain probate court records. The probate court only allows in-person requests. Requestors need to provide a valid ID to prove thier eligibility to access probate court records.

Shiawassee County Probate Court
District Court Building
110 E Mack St, 2nd Floor
Corunna, MI 48817

Shiawassee County Property Records

Shiawassee County property records are all legal documents that provide valuable information about a property. These records include real estate records (deeds, land contracts, mortgages, etc.), property sale history, tax information, and other data. The Register of Deeds in Hiawassee maintains all property records in Shiawassee County.

The Shiawassee Register of Deeds Office is the designated county repository for property records, offering precise and effective land and property record recording and indexing, secure archive storage, and easy public access to these documents.

Persons interested in obtaining Shiawassee County property records can request records in person at the office, by mail, or online through third-party databases on the Register of Deeds website. The register or deeds charges a fee of $3 per search to locate any property record,$5 for certification of records, and $1 per page to make copies of property records.

Shiawassee County Court Records Online

Third-party websites like michigancourtrecords.us offer online access to public Shiawassee County Court Records. These platforms provide a convenient alternative for searching court records, allowing members of the public to access court records in minutes with just a few "clicks" of their computers from anywhere in the world. Searching third-party sites is also straightforward because they offer a simple but functional interface that allows users to look for specific cases by entering essential details like case numbers, party names, or dates. Something to note about using third-party sites is that because some are operated independently of government-owned agencies, they may sometimes contain inaccurate or outdated information.

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