Midland County Criminal Records

Criminal records in Midland County, Michigan, are available through several channels — from online tools to official court systems and law enforcement agencies. MidlandCourt.us allows you to quickly find public information about criminal cases in this county. Additionally, records can be obtained through the Michigan state courts portal, the Sheriff's Office Records Bureau, and directly at the Midland County court clerk's office.

How to Search Criminal Records in Midland

There are several ways to search for criminal records in this county. Here is a step-by-step guide for each of them.

Through MidlandCourt.us

1. Go to MidlandCourt.us.
2. Enter the full name of the person or case number.
3. Review the results — public information about criminal cases in the county is available.

Online through Official Portals

• MiCOURT Case Search — the Michigan state courts portal allows you to search cases by name or number. Some courts display information about criminal convictions only for the last seven years.
• ICHAT — the Michigan State Police system for searching public criminal history statewide. Full name and date of birth are required.
• OTIS — the Offender Tracking Information System contains data on inmates, parolees, and probationers under the supervision of the Department of Corrections.
• Open Warrants — the county's open warrants page periodically updates the list of individuals with outstanding arrest warrants.

In Person

Visit the clerk's office of one of the two county courts:

• 75th District Court — all criminal cases in the county are filed here. The district court handles misdemeanor cases.
• 42nd Circuit Court — handles felony cases and other serious criminal charges.

Public access terminals are usually available in the courthouse.

By Mail or Written Request

A written request can be sent to the clerk's office of the relevant court or the Sheriff's Office Records Bureau. To request a state-level criminal history, send a completed form to the Michigan State Police, Criminal Justice Information Center. You can also submit a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request.

What is needed for the search:

• Full name of the person
• Date of birth (required for ICHAT)
• Case number (if known)

Search Midland Criminal Cases by Case Number

If you have a case number, the search becomes much easier. In Michigan, court case numbers have a standard format consisting of several parts:

• Year — the last two digits of the year the case was filed (e.g., 24 for 2024).
• Case Type Code — a letter code indicating the category. For example: FH — felony, DM or SM — misdemeanor, FY — juvenile criminal case.
• Sequential Number — a unique numerical identifier within the court and year.

Example: 24-FH-000123 indicates a felony case filed in 2024 with a sequential number of 123.

This number can be entered into the MiCOURT search system or requested directly at the 42nd Circuit Court or 75th District Court clerk's office. Note: information on the online portal is for reference only and does not replace the official record kept in the court.

Charges, Case Status, Hearings, and Court Results in Midland

Charges

Case Status

• Pending — the case is open, awaiting consideration.
• Active — proceedings are ongoing, hearings are scheduled.
• Disposed — the court has made a decision on the merits of the case.
• Closed — the case is fully completed, including sentence execution.

Types of Hearings

In a criminal case in Midland County, the following hearings usually occur:

1. Arraignment — the first court appearance where the charges are read to the defendant, and they plead guilty or not guilty.
2. Preliminary Hearing — for felonies; the 75th District Court judge determines if there is enough evidence to transfer the case to the Circuit Court.
3. Pre-Trial — parties discuss the possibility of a plea deal or prepare for trial.
4. Sentencing — announcement of the sentence after a guilty plea or conviction.
5. Review — checking compliance with probation terms or other obligations.

Court Results

• Guilty — found guilty.
• Not Guilty — found not guilty by court or jury decision.
• Dismissed — the case is closed without a verdict (the prosecutor dropped the charges or the court dismissed the case).
• Nolle Prosequi — the prosecutor declined further prosecution.
• Acquitted — acquitted after trial.

How to Request Certified Criminal Records in Midland

Certified copies of criminal records are needed for official purposes — employment, licensing, immigration procedures. Here is where to apply.

Court Clerk's Office

To obtain a certified copy of a specific court case, contact the clerk's office of the relevant court:

42nd Circuit Court

75th District Court

You can submit a request in person or by mail. Bring identification (driver's license or state ID). In a written request, specify the full name of the party in the case, the case number (if known), and the type of document needed.

Sheriff's Office — Records Bureau

For police reports or arrest records:

State-Level Criminal History

The Michigan State Police maintains a centralized criminal history registry. Through the ICHAT system, you can obtain a public report online. For an official fingerprint-based check, submit a request directly to the Criminal Justice Information Center.

Fees, Copy Costs, and Processing Times for Criminal Records in Midland

Below are the approximate fees for obtaining criminal records. It is recommended to verify the exact amounts directly with the institution, as they may change.

Processing Times

• Online through ICHAT — results are usually available within minutes.
• Request at court clerk's office (in person) — typically the same day or within a few business days.
• Mail request — from 5 to 15 business days depending on office workload.
• FOIA request to sheriff's office — response within 5 business days according to Michigan FOIA (MCL 15.235), with the possibility of extension to 10 days.

Payment at the court clerk's office is usually accepted in cash, check, or credit card. Call in advance to confirm acceptable payment methods.