Wexford County Felony Records
Wexford County felony records are kept at the circuit court in Cadillac. All felony cases filed in the county go through this court from arraignment through sentencing. You can search Wexford County felony records online through MiCOURT, the statewide case portal run by the Michigan Supreme Court. The Michigan State Police ICHAT tool provides statewide criminal history reports for any person. This page explains how to find and request Wexford County felony records from the right sources.
Wexford County Overview
Wexford County Circuit Court Felony Records
The Wexford County Circuit Court in Cadillac handles all felony criminal cases filed in the county. A felony charge starts in district court with arraignment and a preliminary examination before moving up to circuit court. The circuit court is where felony trials and final sentencing take place. The court clerk keeps the complete case file for every felony handled in the county.
The Wexford County Clerk's office manages records requests and handles FOIA inquiries. The clerk can be reached at (231) 779-9450. Staff can locate case files by name or case number, confirm that records exist, and provide copies for a per-page fee set by state law. Written requests under the Michigan Freedom of Information Act, found at MCL 15.231, are processed by the clerk. Agencies must respond to written requests within five business days.
Wexford County is located in the northern Lower Peninsula, with Cadillac as its county seat. The county borders Missaukee, Osceola, Lake, Manistee, Benzie, Grand Traverse, and Kalkaska counties. If you are not sure which county a case was filed in, the person's address at the time of the offense is usually a reliable guide.
| Court | Wexford County Circuit Court |
|---|---|
| Location | Cadillac, MI |
| Clerk Phone | (231) 779-9450 |
| Online Records | MiCOURT Case Search |
How to Search Wexford County Felony Records
Use MiCOURT for online case searches. The Michigan Supreme Court runs this portal and it covers all participating courts statewide, including Wexford County. Search by party name, case number, or date range. The register of actions for each case shows all filings and events in order. MiCOURT is free and available any time.
For a statewide criminal history report, go to ICHAT from the Michigan State Police. A search costs $10 and requires a full name and date of birth. The tool searches the Criminal Justice Information Center and returns felony arrests, convictions, and pending charges from all 83 Michigan counties. Results appear right away and are stored for seven days.
The OTIS database from the Michigan Department of Corrections is free. It shows current and recently discharged state prisoners, parolees, and probationers under MDOC supervision. If someone received a prison sentence from a Wexford County felony case, they may appear in OTIS. The database retains records for three years after discharge.
For arrest records held by local law enforcement, contact the Wexford County Sheriff's Office. Submit a written FOIA request that includes the subject's full name, date of birth, and approximate date of the arrest. The sheriff handles booking records and incident reports for the county.
Note: Some older records may not be in MiCOURT. Call the clerk's office directly for cases that predate electronic filing.
What Wexford County Felony Records Contain
A felony case file in Wexford County starts with the complaint or information setting out the charges. Arrest warrants and arraignment notes are part of the file. As the case moves forward, the file grows with pretrial motions, plea agreements, transcripts, and court orders. The register of actions is a dated list of every event in the case from filing to close.
Sentencing records show the offense of conviction, the sentence length, fines, court costs, restitution, and any probation or parole conditions. Presentence investigation reports prepared under MCL 771.14 are included in the court file but are not open to the public unless a judge orders otherwise. The rest of the case file is public under MCL 15.231.
An ICHAT report gives a faster, condensed view. It shows the offense type, MCL violation code, conviction date, and sentence. It is useful for quick checks but does not contain the depth of information found in the full court file.
Michigan Felony Records Search Resources
The Michigan Courts website provides circuit court contact information, links to MiCOURT, and downloadable court forms for all 83 counties in the state.
Use this resource to find the Wexford County circuit court contact information and access the statewide tools available for searching felony records across Michigan.
Expungement in Wexford County
Under MCL 780.621, eligible people can petition to have felony convictions set aside and removed from public records. For Wexford County convictions, file the petition at the Wexford County Circuit Court in Cadillac. The process requires form MC 227, a $50 processing fee to the Michigan State Police, and service of copies on the county prosecutor and the Michigan Attorney General.
Michigan's automatic expungement law under MCL 780.621g may clear some eligible felonies automatically after ten years without any action on your part. Many offense types do not qualify. Serious violent crimes and crimes against minors are excluded. Visit Michigan Legal Help for a free eligibility check and step-by-step guidance.
FOIA Requests for Wexford County Records
Under MCL 15.231, the public has the right to request records from government agencies. Most felony case records are open. Direct court document requests to the county clerk. Arrest and incident records go to the Wexford County Sheriff's Office. Your written FOIA request must describe the records in enough detail to locate them and include the subject's name, date of birth, and approximate dates. Agencies must respond within five business days. Copy fees must be reasonable under state law.
Cities in Wexford County
Wexford County has no cities that meet the population threshold for dedicated felony records pages on this site. All felony cases for residents of this county are handled at the circuit court in Cadillac.
Nearby Counties
Wexford County borders these counties. Each has its own circuit court for felony cases. Check the right county if you are unsure where a case was filed.