Search Alger County Felony Records

Alger County felony records are maintained at the 11th Circuit Court in Munising. Located in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, this county processes all felony cases through the circuit court clerk's office. You can search case records online through MiCOURT or request documents directly from the clerk. The Michigan State Police ICHAT tool gives you a fast statewide criminal history check that covers Alger County convictions as well.

11th Circuit Court Felony Records

The 11th Circuit Court in Munising is the court of record for all felony cases in Alger County. This court handles criminal proceedings from the first appearance through sentencing and post-conviction matters. Alger County is one of the less populous counties in the Upper Peninsula, but its circuit court maintains complete records on all felony matters filed here.

County Clerk and Register of Deeds Mary Ann Froberg runs the records office. The clerk's office is the right place to start if you want a copy of a court order, judgment, or case file. You can reach the office at (906) 387-7053 or by email at mfroberg@algercounty.gov. The clerk's office is at 101 Court Street in Munising, the same building as the circuit court and the sheriff's office.

Sheriff Todd Brock's office at the same address handles arrest records and law enforcement reports. His office can be reached at (906) 387-7028. For felony arrest records, the sheriff's office accepts FOIA requests in writing. Combining court records from the clerk with arrest records from the sheriff gives you a more complete picture of any felony case.

Finding Alger County Criminal Records Online

MiCOURT is the best free tool for online searches. It covers circuit, district, and probate courts across Michigan. You can search by the name of the defendant or by case number. Results show the register of actions, which is a running list of everything that happened in the case. MiCOURT pulls from court data statewide, so Alger County felony cases appear alongside any other Michigan county records for the same person.

The Michigan State Police runs ICHAT for statewide criminal history searches. It costs $10 per search and returns a report with conviction data, offense codes, sentences, and disposition dates. ICHAT is useful when you need a clear summary rather than the full case file. It covers all counties in Michigan, including Alger County, and pulls from court and law enforcement submissions statewide.

In person, go to the clerk's office at 101 Court Street. Staff can pull paper records and make copies. If the record you need is older and not yet digitized, an in-person visit may be your best option. Bring a full name and approximate year if you do not have a case number.

Alger County Felony Case Files

Felony case files in Alger County contain a standard set of court documents. The criminal complaint or information names the charges. Arrest warrant records are included if a warrant was issued. Preliminary examination transcripts and motions follow. Once the case is resolved, the judgment of sentence and any probation or parole terms become part of the file. All these documents are public records unless the court has placed a specific restriction on them.

Sentencing reports and presentence investigation records prepared under MCL 771.14 are typically not public. However, the judgment itself, including the sentence length and offense description, is open to public view. If you need a certified copy of a judgment for legal or identification purposes, the clerk's office can provide one for a set fee per page. Certification adds a small additional charge.

ICHAT records summarize what Michigan courts and law enforcement have submitted. They do not always match every detail in the full case file. When precision matters, request the actual file from the clerk.

Michigan Courts Statewide Records Resource

The Michigan Courts website provides links and guidance for accessing felony records from any of the state's 83 counties, including Alger County.

Statewide tools like MiCOURT, ICHAT, and the OTIS offender lookup can all be reached through the courts website and its linked agency pages.

Expungement for Alger County Convictions

If you have a felony conviction from Alger County, you may be able to get it removed from your record under MCL 780.621. You file your petition at the 11th Circuit Court in Munising. The petition requires form MC 227 and a $50 fee paid to the Michigan State Police. You must also serve a copy on the county prosecutor. A hearing is scheduled and the judge decides whether to grant the set-aside.

Michigan's automatic expungement law under MCL 780.621g may clear certain older felonies without you having to file. The wait is 10 years after sentence completion. Crimes involving violence, minors, or certain weapons do not qualify. Use Michigan Legal Help to check eligibility and get step-by-step guidance on either path.

Public Records and FOIA in Alger County

Michigan's Freedom of Information Act under MCL 15.231 lets you request records from government offices including the county clerk and sheriff. Send a written FOIA request to the office that holds the records you need. For court documents, contact the clerk. For arrest reports and booking records, go to the sheriff. Responses are due within 5 business days, with a possible 10-day extension if the agency notifies you in writing.

Michigan State Police felony history records can be requested through MSPRecords@Michigan.gov. Courts manage their own access and may charge per-page copy fees. If a request is denied in whole or in part, the agency must explain why. You have the right to appeal a denial within 180 days.

Cities in Alger County

Alger County is a sparsely populated county in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Munising is the county seat. No cities in Alger County exceed the population threshold for a dedicated felony records page. All felony cases originating here are processed at the 11th Circuit Court in Munising.

Nearby Counties

These counties are adjacent to Alger County in the Upper Peninsula. Each has its own circuit court for felony matters.