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Are Criminal Records Public in Michigan?

Yes, criminal records in Michigan are public under the Michigan Freedom of Information Act. Requesters must provide the record subject’s name and last known location, including cities, counties, and states. These records may be restricted if they contain sensitive or confidential information. A public criminal record search includes:

The subject's full name and known aliases
Date of birth, gender, and race
Identifying personal data such as fingerprints and mugshots
Criminal history, including past and current offenses, indictments, and convictions
Past and outstanding warrants and arrest history

What Constitutes a Criminal Record in Michigan?

In Michigan, criminal records are official documents detailing criminal activities committed by individuals within the state. These records, also known as rap sheets, include information about arrests, indictments, dispositions, and convictions. They are compiled from police records, local and state law enforcement agencies, courts, and correctional facilities.

What Information Is Included in Michigan Criminal Record?

Full name and known aliases
Date of birth, gender, and race
Fingerprints and mugshots
Criminal history, including offenses, indictments, and convictions
Warrants and arrest history

How To Check Criminal Records in Michigan

Criminal records in Michigan can be checked through the Internet Criminal History Access Tool (ICHAT) for a fee of $10 per subject. The Michigan State Police (MSP) issues these certificates. Requesters can perform searches online or submit written requests to the record custodian. Fee waivers may be available for those who qualify based on indigency or public interest.

Are Arrest Records Public in Michigan?

Yes, arrest records in Michigan are public information. These records are obtainable through the arresting agency, typically the sheriff’s office or local police department. Interested persons can look up free arrest records on the agency's website, contact the agency in person, or send a mail request.

What Are Arrest Warrants in Michigan?

Arrest warrants in Michigan are court documents authorizing police officers to detain named individuals. These documents contain the subject's name, description of the alleged offense, time of arrest, validity period, expiration date, and the issuing official's name and date of issuance.

How To Lookup Mugshots in Michigan

Mugshots are photographs taken during the booking process when an individual is taken into custody. They are publicly available in Michigan and stored by local and state law enforcement agencies. Mugshots can be found through the Michigan Offender Search and Michigan Sex Offender Registry, both maintained by the Michigan Department of Corrections and Michigan State Police.

How To Search Inmate Records in Michigan

Inmate records in Michigan are publicly available and maintained by the Michigan Department of Corrections (MDOC). These records can be accessed via the Offender Information Tracking System. Information typically includes the inmate's name, gender, race, date of birth, booking photo, current location, and expected release date.

How To Find Michigan Criminal History Record for Free

Criminal history records in Michigan are government records of a person's criminal past, including personal descriptors and felony and misdemeanor arrests, charges, and convictions. They are publicly available and maintained by the Michigan State Police (MSP). These records can be accessed by conducting name-based background checks through ICHAT. The service costs $10 per search, but fee waivers are available for eligible requesters.

Compiled and preserved by the Michigan State Police
Available through the Internet Criminal History Access Tool (ICHAT)
Fee waivers available for indigent individuals or public interest purposes

Are Juvenile Criminal Records Publicly Available in Michigan?

Juvenile criminal records in Michigan are typically sealed. Court and law enforcement records regarding crimes committed by juveniles may be available to the public unless sealed or expunged by a court. The juvenile justice system handles criminal cases involving minors, except for certain serious offenses.

How To Find Sex Offenders in Michigan

Sex offender records in Michigan are public and maintained by the Michigan Public Sex Offender Registry (PSOR). These records include the offender's name, aliases, date of birth, registration number, photo, physical characteristics, offense information, and address. They are accessible through the Michigan State Police and the National Sex Offender Registry.

Are Police Records Public Information in Michigan?

Yes, police records in Michigan are public under the Michigan Freedom of Information Act. These records include documents related to the investigation or examination of persons and incidents by law enforcement agencies. Examples include:

Accident reports
Offense reports
Criminal histories
911 recordings
Investigative reports
Mugshots

Michigan Misdemeanor Laws: Types of Offenses and Punishments

Misdemeanors in Michigan are less serious crimes than felonies. There are three classes:

93-Day Misdemeanors: Punishable by up to 93 days in jail, fines up to $500, or both.
1-Year Misdemeanors: Punishable by up to a year in jail, fines up to $1,000, or both.
High Court Misdemeanors: Punishable by up to 2 years in jail, fines up to $2,000, or both.

Michigan Criminal Laws: Offenses and Penalties Explained

Felony laws in Michigan classify serious crimes into eight classes, from Class A to Class H. Penalties vary depending on the class:

Class A: Up to life in prison (e.g., first-degree murder)
Class B: Up to 20 years in prison (e.g., second-degree arson)
Class C: Up to 15 years in prison (e.g., manslaughter)
Class D: Up to 10 years in prison (e.g., grand larceny)
Class E: Up to 5 years in prison (e.g., carrying a weapon with unlawful intent)
Class F: Up to 4 years in prison (e.g., possession with intent to deliver marijuana)
Class G: Up to 2 years in prison (e.g., writing a bad check)
Class H: Jail time or alternatives like probation (e.g., driving with a suspended license)

Overview of Michigan DUI Laws

A DUI in Michigan refers to driving under the influence of intoxicating substances, primarily alcohol. A person is charged with DUI if their blood alcohol content (BAC) is 0.08% or higher. Penalties include license suspension, jail time, fines, and mandatory installation of an alcohol ignition interlock device. Repeat offenders may face additional penalties such as substance abuse treatment programs.

Are Michigan Probation Records Public?

Probation records in Michigan detail deferred sentences for convicted individuals allowed to serve their sentences outside correctional facilities. These records are publicly available and managed by the Michigan Department of Corrections (MDOC). The MDOC assigns probationers to probation agents for supervision throughout their probation period.

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