Marquette County Arrest Records Search
Marquette County arrest records come from the Marquette County Sheriff's Office, the Marquette City Police Department, and the 25th Circuit Court and 96th District Court in Marquette. As the largest county by area in Michigan and the hub of the Upper Peninsula, Marquette County has more agencies and more records than most UP counties. This page shows how to find them through state tools, FOIA requests, and direct contact with local offices.
Marquette County Overview
How to Search Marquette County Arrest Records
The Michigan Court Case Search at courts.michigan.gov/case-search is free and covers the 25th Circuit Court and 96th District Court in Marquette. Type a name and choose Marquette County as the filter. You will see criminal case filings, charges, hearing dates, and outcomes. This is the best free starting point.
ICHAT at apps.michigan.gov costs $10 and runs a full Michigan criminal history check based on fingerprint records held by MSP. This is more thorough than a court name search, especially for people who may have used aliases or moved around the state.
Marquette has more law enforcement coverage than smaller UP counties. The city police, the county sheriff, and the MSP all operate here. If you need records from a specific agency, you may need to contact each one separately. The court case search covers cases from all of them, since all criminal charges go through the courts.
The aggregator at michigan.staterecords.org compiles public data and can be a useful first pass, but verify findings through official sources.
Marquette County Sheriff's Office
The Marquette County Sheriff's Office serves the unincorporated portions of the county and handles county jail operations. The Marquette County Jail holds people awaiting trial and those serving shorter sentences.
| Agency | Marquette County Sheriff's Office |
|---|---|
| Address | 236 W. Baraga Ave., Marquette, MI 49855 |
| Phone | 906-225-8435 |
| Website | co.marquette.mi.us |
| Jail | Marquette County Jail |
Arrest records from the sheriff can be requested through FOIA. Written requests are required. The office follows MCL 15.231 and must respond within five business days. Fees apply for copies. Records tied to active investigations or juveniles may be withheld.
Marquette City Police Department handles arrests within city limits. Their records are separate. You would need to contact the city police directly for incident reports from city arrests.
Inmate and Jail Information for Marquette County
The Marquette County Jail is the local detention facility. People arrested in the county go there first. For state prison sentences, inmates move to MDOC facilities across Michigan. One notable facility is the Marquette Branch Prison, which is an MDOC facility located in Marquette County itself.
Search for state inmates at mdocweb.state.mi.us using OTIS. It is free and searchable by name or MDOC number. You can find current facility, sentence dates, and release information.
OTIS is run by the Michigan Department of Corrections. The about page explains what records the system covers and how to interpret search results, including for inmates at Marquette Branch Prison.
For local jail holds, call the Marquette County Sheriff at 906-225-8435. OTIS only tracks state prison inmates, not county jail detainees.
Michigan Court Case Search for Marquette County
The Michigan Court Case Search is a reliable and free tool for pulling up criminal case records from the 25th Circuit Court and 96th District Court in Marquette.
Go to courts.michigan.gov/case-search. Enter the name and select Marquette County. Results include case numbers, filing dates, charge descriptions, and disposition. Both felony and misdemeanor cases appear.
Marquette has a larger volume of court cases than many UP counties due to its population and the presence of Northern Michigan University. Student-related cases, drug cases, and cases tied to the city's more active nightlife show up regularly in county court records.
Court records are public under Michigan law. The online tool makes it easy to search without visiting the courthouse. For certified copies or older cases not in the online system, the Marquette County Clerk can help.
The Michigan court case search covers all courts in Marquette County. It is the most direct free tool for checking criminal filings by name.
ICHAT Criminal History for Marquette County
ICHAT is Michigan State Police's Internet Criminal History Access Tool, authorized under MCL 28.241. It costs $10 per search and returns a full Michigan conviction history based on fingerprint-confirmed records.
Access ICHAT at apps.michigan.gov. You will need a full legal name and date of birth. Results come back quickly. They include conviction date, charges, sentencing information, and the county where the case was filed.
ICHAT is especially useful when someone may have a criminal history from multiple counties across Michigan. It pulls statewide, so you do not have to search each county separately. For a Marquette County resident with a history that includes time in Wayne County or elsewhere, ICHAT captures all of it.
Dismissed charges and arrests without conviction generally do not appear in ICHAT results. The court case search is better for finding cases that ended in acquittal or dismissal.
FOIA Requests in Marquette County
The Freedom of Information Act, MCL 15.231, gives you the right to access public government records in Marquette County. This covers the sheriff's office, the clerk, local police departments, and other county agencies.
Your request must be in writing. Include the name of the person, the date range you are interested in, and the type of record. Mail or deliver it to the right agency. The agency must respond within five business days.
Fees can be charged for time and materials. If you expect a large request, ask for a fee estimate first. If the fee seems excessive, you can challenge it under FOIA's fee dispute rules.
For MSP records from the Negaunee post, which covers much of Marquette County, use the online FOIA portal at michigan.gov/msp/services/foia. That is the right channel for state police records rather than county sheriff records.
Clean Slate and Sex Offender Registry in Marquette County
Michigan's Clean Slate statute, MCL 780.621g, allows eligible individuals to apply for expungement of certain convictions. An expunged conviction no longer shows up in ICHAT for the public. Law enforcement still has access to the sealed record.
Not all crimes can be expunged. Violent felonies, crimes against children, and most sexual offenses do not qualify. If you have a Marquette County conviction and want to know if you qualify, consult a lawyer familiar with Michigan's expungement process.
The Michigan Sex Offender Registry at mspsor.com is free and covers all registered offenders in Michigan under MCL 28.721. Search by name or filter by Marquette County to see registered offenders in the area. The registry includes current address, photo, and offense history.
The Michigan Sex Offender Registry homepage lets you search for registered offenders in Marquette County and across the state. It is maintained by Michigan State Police and updated regularly.
Additional Resources for Marquette County Records
The Marquette County Clerk is at the courthouse in downtown Marquette. The clerk handles court records, official county documents, and certified copy requests. Office hours are typically Monday through Friday during regular business hours.
The Michigan Legislature site at legislature.mi.gov has the full text of all relevant statutes. Look up MCL 28.241 for ICHAT, MCL 15.231 for FOIA, MCL 28.721 for the sex offender registry, and MCL 780.621g for Clean Slate.
Marquette County is home to Northern Michigan University, which has its own campus police. Campus police records are generally accessible through the university's own public safety office. Criminal cases from campus arrests still go through the county court system.
For legal aid in Marquette County, the Upper Peninsula is served by Legal Services of Northern Michigan and other nonprofits. The State Bar of Michigan's referral service can connect you with a local attorney if you need help with criminal records or expungement.