Access Wexford County Warrant Records
Wexford County warrant records are held by the sheriff's office and courts in Cadillac, a northern Michigan county with about 34,000 residents. Criminal cases go through the 28th Circuit Court and the 84th District Court, both at 800 N. Mitchell St. in Cadillac. You can look up records by calling the sheriff at (231) 779-9217, searching MiCOURT online, or visiting the county clerk at 437 E. Division St. The jail line is (231) 779-9225. This page covers all the main ways to search for warrant records in Wexford County and what to expect from each source.
Wexford County Quick Facts
Wexford County Sheriff Warrant Search
The Wexford County Sheriff's Office is at 820 E. 13th St., Cadillac, MI 49601. Call (231) 779-9217 for warrant inquiries. The jail line is (231) 779-9225. Staff can check if someone has an active warrant. You need the full name and date of birth. Walk-in requests are taken during business hours.
Arrest warrants in Wexford County are issued under MCL 764.1a. A judge signs the warrant after reviewing a sworn complaint with probable cause. The warrant names the person, states the charge, and orders arrest. Felony warrants never expire in Michigan. Misdemeanor warrants last six years. Any peace officer in the state can serve them per MCL 764.15.
Bench warrants also go through the sheriff. These come from judges when someone misses a court date or breaks a court order. In a county this size, the sheriff's office is often your quickest option for checking on warrants since the staff is more accessible than in bigger jurisdictions.
Court Records in Wexford County
Wexford County has two courts at 800 N. Mitchell St., Cadillac. The 84th District Court handles misdemeanors, traffic offenses, and civil cases under $25,000. Call (231) 779-9510. The 28th Circuit Court covers felonies, family cases, and bigger civil disputes. Same phone number. The county clerk is at 437 E. Division St., phone (231) 779-9450.
Court clerks can look up warrant-related case files. Under MCL 764.3, bench warrants follow set rules. The court must explain why it chose a bench warrant over a summons. Call the clerk to check if a bench warrant is still active. They can look up case status and let you know. The register of actions for any public case shows all docket entries from filing to the latest hearing.
The MiCOURT Case Search portal covers Wexford County courts. It is free and does not need an account. Search by name or case number. MiCOURT shows case status but does not flag active warrants. A call to the clerk is still the best way to confirm.
Note: MiCOURT does not display active warrant status. Call the county clerk at (231) 779-9450 to verify outstanding warrants.
Wexford County Warrant Records Online
State databases can help with Wexford County searches. The Michigan ICHAT system costs $10 per search. It shows felony arrests and serious misdemeanors. You need the full name, date of birth, race, and gender. ICHAT covers state offenses only. It does not show active warrants, local misdemeanors, or federal records.
The screenshot below shows the Michigan Courts homepage, which connects to MiCOURT for Wexford County court records.
From the courts homepage, you can navigate to case search tools for the 84th District Court and the 28th Circuit Court in Wexford County.
The MDOC OTIS system tracks people under state corrections. It shows inmates, parolees, and probationers. If someone in Wexford County violated parole, OTIS may show a related warrant. It covers people under MDOC supervision within the last three years only.
FOIA Requests for Wexford County Records
Michigan's Freedom of Information Act under MCL 15.231 gives you the right to request government records. Submit a FOIA request to the Wexford County Clerk for warrant records from closed cases. Put it in writing. Describe the records you want. No special form or reason is needed.
The county must respond within five business days. A 10-day extension is possible for large requests. Copies cost $0.10 per page. Labor fees may apply. Active warrant records can be exempt under MCL 15.243 if release would interfere with law enforcement. Closed case records are more accessible. Send requests to 437 E. Division St., Cadillac, MI 49601.
Public Access to Wexford County Warrants
Court records in Wexford County are mostly open to the public. Under MCR 8.119, anyone can view court records without being a party. This covers case files, docket entries, and most warrant documents. The clerk at the courthouse in Cadillac can assist you.
Some records are restricted. Juvenile cases are sealed. Personal Protection Orders do not show online. A judge can seal records in certain situations. Active warrant details may be withheld if release would hurt an investigation. Once a warrant is served and the case goes through court, records generally become public through the clerk or the Michigan Courts website.
Note: Records involving minors or sealed by court order are not available through public access channels.
Search Warrants in Wexford County
Search warrants in Wexford County must follow MCL 780.651. A judge issues them on probable cause backed by a sworn affidavit. The warrant describes the place to search and items to seize. Officers have 10 days per MCL 780.654. Returns of service get filed with the court afterward. Request copies through the clerk or a FOIA request.
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