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Shiawassee County Arrest Records

Are Arrest Records Public in Shiawassee County

Arrest records in Shiawassee County are generally accessible to members of the public under Michigan's Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), codified at Michigan Compiled Laws § 15.231 et seq. This statute establishes that public bodies, including law enforcement agencies, must disclose public records upon request unless a specific exemption applies. Arrest records — which document the act of taking an individual into custody — are distinct from conviction records, which reflect a formal finding of guilt by a court. An arrest does not constitute proof of guilt, and individuals who are arrested but not convicted retain certain privacy interests under Michigan law. The Michigan State Police maintains statewide criminal history records and operates under policies consistent with the FOIA framework, providing a centralized resource for background and arrest information across all Michigan counties, including Shiawassee County.

What's in Shiawassee County Arrest Records

Shiawassee County arrest records contain a standardized set of data fields compiled at the time of booking and updated as a case progresses through the criminal justice system.

Arrestee Identifying Information:

Full legal name and known aliases
Date of birth and age at time of arrest
Gender, race, and physical descriptors (height, weight, eye and hair color)
Home address at time of arrest
Identification numbers (state ID, driver's license number)

Arrest Details:

Date, time, and location of arrest
Name and badge number of arresting officer
Arresting agency (e.g., Shiawassee County Sheriff's Office, Owosso Police Department)

Charge Information:

Specific criminal charges filed
Statute citations for each charge
Charge classification (felony, misdemeanor, or civil infraction)

Warrant Information (if applicable):

Warrant number and issuing court
Date warrant was issued
Jurisdiction of originating warrant

Booking Information:

Booking number and date
Facility where individual was processed
Fingerprint and photograph (mugshot) notation

Bond/Bail Information:

Bond type (personal recognizance, cash, surety)
Bond amount set by the court
Bond status (posted, pending, forfeited)

Court Information:

Case number assigned by the court
Scheduled arraignment or hearing dates
Assigned judge or magistrate

Custody Status:

Current incarceration status
Release date and conditions of release
Transfer information if applicable

Additional Information May Include:

Narrative arrest report summaries
Vehicle information if relevant to the arrest
Co-defendant information
Prior local arrest history references

How To Look Up Arrest Records in Shiawassee County in 2026

Members of the public may obtain arrest records through several official channels currently available in Shiawassee County. Requests may be submitted in person, by mail, or electronically depending on the agency.

Shiawassee County Sheriff's Office: Individuals may submit a written FOIA request to the Sheriff's Office for arrest and booking records. The request must identify the subject of the record and the approximate date of arrest. A processing fee may apply pursuant to Michigan's FOIA fee schedule.
Owosso Police Department: For arrests made within the City of Owosso, requests should be directed to the Owosso Police Department's records division. Requestors must complete a records request form available at the front counter or on the department's official website.
Michigan State Police — ICHAT: The Internet Criminal History Access Tool (ICHAT) operated by the Michigan State Police allows members of the public to search for criminal history records statewide, including Shiawassee County arrests that resulted in charges. A nominal fee is charged per search.
Shiawassee County Circuit Court: Court records related to criminal cases, including arraignment and disposition records, are maintained by the Circuit Court Clerk and may be accessed in person or through the Michigan One Court of Justice online portal.

Shiawassee County Sheriff's Office 618 W. Morrice Rd, Owosso, MI 48867 (989) 743-3411 Shiawassee County Sheriff's Office

Owosso Police Department 301 W. Main St, Owosso, MI 48867 (989) 725-8131 Owosso Police Department

Shiawassee County Circuit Court 208 N. Shiawassee St, Corunna, MI 48817 (989) 743-2278 Shiawassee County Circuit Court

How To Find Shiawassee County Arrest Records Online

Several online platforms currently provide access to Shiawassee County arrest records and related criminal justice information.

Michigan ICHAT (Internet Criminal History Access Tool): The Michigan State Police ICHAT portal is the primary official online resource for searching criminal history records in Michigan. Users may search by name and date of birth. A fee of $1.00 per search is assessed for public users.
Michigan One Court of Justice: The Michigan One Court of Justice case search tool allows members of the public to search for court case records, including criminal cases originating from arrests in Shiawassee County. Case numbers, hearing dates, and charge information are accessible through this portal.
Vinelink/Michigan Offender Tracking: The Michigan Department of Corrections operates an offender tracking system accessible through the Michigan Offender Tracking Information System (OTIS), which provides custody and supervision status for individuals in state custody.
Shiawassee County Official Website: The county's official website at shiawasseecounty.org provides links to department-level resources, including the Sheriff's Office and court services.

How To Search Shiawassee County Arrest Records for Free?

Members of the public may access certain Shiawassee County arrest records at no cost through the following methods.

Michigan One Court of Justice: Criminal case records, including charge and disposition information tied to arrests, are searchable at no charge through the Michigan One Court of Justice case search system. This resource does not require account registration.
In-Person Inspection at the Sheriff's Office: Under Michigan Compiled Laws § 15.233, members of the public have the right to inspect public records in person without charge. Individuals may visit the Shiawassee County Sheriff's Office during public counter hours to review available arrest logs and booking records.
In-Person Inspection at the Circuit Court Clerk's Office: Court records related to criminal cases are available for free inspection at the Shiawassee County Circuit Court Clerk's office during regular business hours.
Local Newspaper and Public Notice Resources: Arrest logs are periodically published by local news outlets covering Shiawassee County, providing a no-cost reference for recent arrest activity.

Public counter hours for the Shiawassee County Sheriff's Office are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The Circuit Court Clerk's office is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Shiawassee County Clerk's Office 208 N. Shiawassee St, Corunna, MI 48817 (989) 743-2242 Shiawassee County Clerk

How To Delete Arrest Records in Shiawassee County

Michigan law provides two primary legal mechanisms for limiting public access to arrest records: expungement (legal erasure of the record) and sealing (restricting public access while preserving the record for law enforcement purposes). These are distinct remedies with different eligibility criteria and effects.

Expungement results in the setting aside of a conviction or arrest record, effectively removing it from public view and, in many cases, from background check results. Under Michigan's Clean Slate Act, codified at Michigan Compiled Laws § 780.621, eligible individuals may petition the sentencing court to set aside qualifying convictions. Arrests that did not result in conviction may also be eligible for expungement under specific circumstances.

Sealing restricts access to a record without fully erasing it. Sealed records remain accessible to law enforcement and certain licensing agencies but are not available to the general public.

Eligibility and Circumstances for Removal:

Arrests that did not result in charges being filed
Charges that were dismissed by the prosecutor or court
Acquittals following trial
Convictions that meet the waiting period and offense-type requirements under the Clean Slate Act
Juvenile records, which are subject to separate sealing provisions

Steps to Petition for Expungement:

Obtain a copy of the criminal record from the Michigan State Police or the court.
Confirm eligibility based on offense type, waiting period, and number of prior convictions.
Complete the petition for expungement (form MC 227) available through the Michigan courts system.
File the petition with the sentencing court and pay the applicable filing fee.
Serve copies on the prosecuting attorney and the Michigan State Police.
Attend the scheduled hearing before the judge.

Shiawassee County Circuit Court — Criminal Division 208 N. Shiawassee St, Corunna, MI 48817 (989) 743-2278 Shiawassee County Circuit Court

What Happens After Arrest in Shiawassee County?

The criminal justice process in Shiawassee County follows a structured sequence from the point of arrest through final case disposition.

Arrest and Booking: Following an arrest, the individual is transported to the Shiawassee County Jail for booking. Booking involves recording personal information, photographing, fingerprinting, and logging the charges.
Arraignment: Within 48 hours of arrest (or the next business day), the individual appears before a district court judge or magistrate for arraignment. At this stage, charges are formally read, and bond is set.
Preliminary Examination (Felony Cases): For felony charges, a preliminary examination is held in the Shiawassee County District Court to determine whether probable cause exists to bind the case over to Circuit Court.
Circuit Court Proceedings: Felony cases proceed to the Shiawassee County Circuit Court for pre-trial conferences, motions, and trial if no plea agreement is reached.
Sentencing: Upon conviction, the court imposes a sentence in accordance with Michigan sentencing guidelines.
Appeals: Convicted individuals retain the right to appeal through the Michigan Court of Appeals and, if warranted, the Michigan Supreme Court.

Shiawassee County District Court 208 N. Shiawassee St, Corunna, MI 48817 (989) 743-2279 Shiawassee County District Court

How Long Are Arrest Records Kept in Shiawassee County?

Arrest record retention in Shiawassee County is governed by Michigan's records retention schedules established under the authority of the Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget and the Records Management Services division. Under current law, law enforcement agencies are required to maintain arrest records in accordance with the Michigan Local Records Retention Schedule issued by the State of Michigan.

Arrest records with no charges filed: Retained for a minimum of two years from the date of arrest.
Arrest records resulting in misdemeanor conviction: Retained for a minimum of five years following case closure.
Arrest records resulting in felony conviction: Retained for a minimum of seven years, with many agencies maintaining permanent records for serious offenses.
Juvenile arrest records: Subject to separate retention schedules and may be sealed upon the subject reaching adulthood.
Michigan State Police criminal history repository: Maintains records indefinitely unless expunged pursuant to Michigan Compiled Laws § 780.621.

Different agencies within Shiawassee County — including the Sheriff's Office, municipal police departments, and the courts — maintain independent records systems and may apply varying retention periods consistent with state minimums. Records retention serves the dual purpose of preserving evidence for ongoing legal proceedings and maintaining accountability within the criminal justice system.

How to Find Mugshots in Shiawassee County

What Mugshots Are Mugshots are official photographic images taken by law enforcement at the time of booking. They are part of the arrest record and serve as an identifying document within the criminal justice system.

Where Mugshots Are Maintained Mugshots taken in Shiawassee County are maintained by the Shiawassee County Sheriff's Office and the booking facility where the individual was processed. The Michigan State Police criminal history repository may also retain booking photographs as part of a subject's criminal history file.

Finding Mugshots Members of the public may request mugshots through a formal FOIA request submitted to the Shiawassee County Sheriff's Office. The request should identify the subject by full name and approximate date of arrest. Requests may be submitted in person, by mail, or by email to the agency's designated FOIA coordinator.

Can They Be Found Online At present, Shiawassee County does not operate a publicly accessible online mugshot database. Some third-party websites aggregate booking photographs from public records; however, these sites are not official government resources and may not reflect current or accurate information.

Obtaining Mugshots Officially Official mugshot requests are processed under Michigan's FOIA framework. A per-page or per-image fee may apply. The Sheriff's Office FOIA coordinator is the appropriate point of contact for such requests.

Restrictions on Mugshot Access Mugshots may be withheld in circumstances where disclosure would interfere with an ongoing investigation, endanger a witness, or where the subject has obtained an expungement under Michigan Compiled Laws § 780.621. Juvenile booking photographs are generally exempt from public disclosure.

Shiawassee County Sheriff's Office — FOIA Coordinator 618 W. Morrice Rd, Owosso, MI 48867 (989) 743-3411 Shiawassee County Sheriff's Office