Michigan Courthouse Records

Just like the courthouses in any other American state, the ones in Michigan are also well-adept in the maintenance of different types of valuable personal records. Both the conservation of such information, as well as their timely retrieval form crucial aspects in this issue. The courts of Michigan, thankfully, attend to all matters related to information storage and preservation systems.

According to regulations, the authorities are legally bound to maintain the records, and since most of these records are in the public domain, when you place your application to receive them you are entitled to receive what you want.

Each and every Michigan courthouse has developed a specific, well-designed program to keep the records in an arranged and sorted form. Right from the creation of the records, till their end-use (disposition), everything is carried out in an orderly manner.

There is no reason to suppose that the courts of Michigan hold only certain specific court case files. Records of different origins, nature and from varying sources are collected and maintained by the courtrooms. The Michigan Supreme Court Administrative Order 1999-4 acts as the official government guidance in this regard.

How to Find Courthouse Records in Michigan

For many years, gaining access to court records was the stuff that only insiders could manage. You needed to have a good lawyer or know your local court clerk. However, luckily for you, court records have become much easier to get to in recent times.

Recent federal laws have mandated that all local court systems simplify the process for obtaining court records. This means you have 3 great ways to get easy access to records.

You can approach the courthouse physically: You can walk in and approach the clerk at the courthouse and ask for the records, and the person will then provide you what you want. With new computer systems rolling out across the country, they can usually give you your records quickly. In many cases however, you might have to wait in long lines because this is what most people are doing.

Call the courthouse: You can also ask for the records over the phone. Just find the phone number of the courthouse and place that call to make your request. There is a fee involved and some waiting too because your record will be mailed to you.

Accessing your court records online: There are now some websites on the Internet that allow you to place your request and receive the record quickly. Be careful because some websites will only give you a record overview and not the detailed records. This may cost you some money, but you can save time and a lot of hassles too. The Internet has become very popular in recent times as more and more people are now asking for their court records online.

Types of Records You Can Find

In the State of Michigan, the types of available records relate to the following:

•    Age, Sex and other relevant details 
•    Current & Past Phone Numbers & Addresses 
•    Marriage Records 
•    Divorce Records
•    Police, Arrest, Courts and Criminal records 
•    Army, Navy and Military records 
•    Business and Property records