Shiawassee County Warrant Records
Shiawassee County warrant records are maintained by the sheriff's office and courts in Corunna. This mid-Michigan county has about 68,000 residents and processes warrants through the 35th District Court and the 35th Circuit Court. You can check for active warrants by calling the sheriff, going to the courthouse, or using the MiCOURT online tool. The county clerk helps with records from past cases as well. This page explains all the ways to search Shiawassee County warrant records and what each source can tell you.
Shiawassee County Quick Facts
Shiawassee County Sheriff Warrant Search
The Shiawassee County Sheriff's Office is at 201 E. McArthur St. in Corunna. Call (989) 743-3411 to reach the office. They handle warrant checks during regular business hours. Walk-in and phone requests are accepted. Give the staff the full name of the person you want to check. A date of birth helps narrow the search. They check for active arrest warrants, bench warrants, and civil warrants.
Arrest warrants in Shiawassee County follow MCL 764.1a. A judge or magistrate issues them based on a sworn complaint with probable cause. Each warrant names the person, states the charge, and commands their arrest. Felony warrants do not expire in Michigan. Misdemeanor warrants stay active for six years. The sheriff works with local police in Owosso, Durand, and other communities to serve warrants throughout the county.
The Shiawassee County Sheriff's website has contact info and details about their services.
The screenshot below shows the Shiawassee County Sheriff's website.
The site lists phone numbers and office hours for contacting the sheriff about warrant checks in Shiawassee County.
Court Records in Shiawassee County
The 35th District Court is at 2900 E. Main St. in Owosso. Call (989) 743-2371. It handles misdemeanors, traffic offenses, and civil cases under $25,000. The 35th Circuit Court is at 208 N. Shiawassee St. in Corunna, reachable at (989) 743-2239. It covers felonies, family law, and larger civil disputes. Both courts share the same number designation but are at different locations. The county clerk at (989) 743-2242 helps with general records questions.
Court clerks at each location pull up case files and can tell you if a warrant is active. Under MCL 764.3, bench warrants have specific rules. The judge must explain why a bench warrant was used instead of a summons. The register of actions for any case shows every docket entry. Ask the clerk if you need the full history of a case.
The MiCOURT Case Search covers both Shiawassee County courts. It is free and does not need an account. Search by name or case number. MiCOURT shows docket entries and case status but does not flag active warrants.
Note: The 35th District Court is in Owosso while the 35th Circuit Court is in Corunna, so check the right location.
Shiawassee County Warrant Records Online
State databases add more options for Shiawassee County warrant searches. Michigan ICHAT costs $10 per search and covers felony arrests and serious misdemeanors statewide. You need the full name, date of birth, race, and gender. ICHAT does not show active warrants or local offenses. It works as a criminal history check.
MDOC OTIS tracks inmates, parolees, and probationers under state corrections. If someone from Shiawassee County is on parole and violated the terms, OTIS may show a warrant or hold. The system covers the last three years and does not include county jail inmates. Shiawassee County is close to Genesee and Saginaw counties, so people sometimes have records across county lines in this part of the state.
FOIA Requests for Shiawassee County
Under MCL 15.231, you can request government records from Shiawassee County. Write a request describing what you need and send it to the county clerk. No special form or reason is required. The county has five business days to respond, with a possible 10-day extension. Copies cost $0.10 per page. Labor fees may apply for time-consuming searches.
Active warrant records may be exempt under MCL 15.243 if release could interfere with law enforcement. Records from closed cases are more readily available. Submit by mail, in person, or email.
Public Access to Shiawassee County Warrants
Most court records in Shiawassee County are open to the public under MCR 8.119. Anyone can view case files and docket entries. The clerk's office at either court handles in-person requests. Juvenile cases are sealed. Personal Protection Orders are not available online. Active warrant info may be withheld to protect investigations.
After warrants are served and cases move through court, records become available through the clerk or the Michigan Courts website.
Search Warrants in Shiawassee County
Search warrants in Shiawassee County follow MCL 780.651. A judge issues them based on probable cause from a sworn affidavit. The warrant must describe the place and items to be searched. Officers have 10 days to execute it. Returns of service are filed with the court. Get copies through the clerk or by filing a FOIA request.
Nearby County Warrant Records
If your search extends beyond Shiawassee County, these neighbors may hold relevant warrant files.