Pursuant to Michigan Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), MCL 15.231 et seq., warrant records are public documents in Mason County, Michigan. These records are maintained as part of the judicial transparency requirements established under Michigan state law. Citizens may access these records to verify legal proceedings and maintain awareness of law enforcement activities within their jurisdiction.
The Michigan Court Rules MCR 8.119(H) further stipulates that court records shall be available for public inspection unless specifically restricted by statute or court rule. Warrant records in Mason County fall under this provision, ensuring public accessibility while maintaining compliance with privacy protections for certain sensitive information as outlined in MCL 15.243.
The Mason County Clerk's Office maintains these public records in accordance with state regulations. Interested parties may submit requests for warrant information during regular business hours at:
Mason County Clerk's Office
304 E. Ludington Avenue, Ludington, MI 49431
(231) 843-8202
Mason County Official Website
Warrant records maintained by Mason County authorities contain specific information as prescribed by Michigan Court Rules MCR 3.103. Standard warrant documentation includes:
Pursuant to MCL 780.651, warrant records must contain sufficient particularity regarding the alleged offense to establish probable cause. This information is maintained in the court's case management system and is indexed for retrieval by authorized personnel and members of the public seeking access to these records.
Members of the public may verify warrant status through several no-cost methods established by Mason County authorities. The MiCOURT Case Search system provides online access to court records, including active warrants. Users should note that pursuant to MCR 8.119(H), certain records may have restricted access based on case type or statutory limitations.
In-person verification is available at:
Mason County Sheriff's Office
302 N. Delia Street, Ludington, MI 49431
(231) 843-3475
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
79th District Court
304 E. Ludington Avenue, Ludington, MI 49431
(231) 843-8444
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Individuals seeking warrant information must provide proper identification. Records searches are conducted in accordance with the Michigan Court Records Access Policy, which balances public access rights with privacy considerations as outlined in Administrative Order 1999-4.
The Mason County Sheriff's Office maintains and executes warrants issued by the 79th District Court and 51st Circuit Court pursuant to MCL 764.15. These legal instruments authorize law enforcement to take specific actions including:
The Sheriff's Office processes warrant information through the Law Enforcement Information Network (LEIN) as authorized by MCL 28.211 et seq. This ensures proper documentation and tracking of all outstanding warrants within the jurisdiction. Warrant execution follows protocols established under Michigan law and departmental policies to ensure constitutional protections are maintained.
For warrant status inquiries, contact:
Mason County Sheriff's Office - Records Division
302 N. Delia Street, Ludington, MI 49431
(231) 843-3475
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Individuals seeking to determine their warrant status in Mason County may utilize several official verification methods established by Michigan court administration. The Michigan Courts Case Search provides a centralized database for court records, including warrant information. Users must provide accurate identifying information to ensure proper results.
For comprehensive warrant verification, the following resources are available:
Mason County Courthouse - Records Division
304 E. Ludington Avenue, Ludington, MI 49431
(231) 843-8202
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Telephone inquiries may be directed to the Mason County Sheriff's Office warrant division at (231) 843-3475. Pursuant to departmental policy, callers must provide sufficient identifying information, including full legal name and date of birth. For security purposes, certain warrant details may only be disclosed through in-person verification with proper identification.
The Offender Tracking Information System (OTIS) maintained by the Michigan Department of Corrections provides additional information regarding individuals with active warrants who have previous corrections system involvement.
Mason County maintains multiple access points for outstanding warrant verification in accordance with Michigan's commitment to transparent judicial processes. Authorized searches may be conducted through the following methods:
Online verification through the MiCOURT Case Search portal, which provides access to public court records including warrant information. Users should note that pursuant to MCL 15.243, certain information may be redacted from public view.
In-person requests at:
Mason County Sheriff's Office - Records Division
302 N. Delia Street, Ludington, MI 49431
(231) 843-3475
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
79th District Court Clerk's Office
304 E. Ludington Avenue, Ludington, MI 49431
(231) 843-8444
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Written requests submitted to the Mason County Clerk with required identifying information and appropriate fees as established under MCL 600.2546.
Warrant searches require specific identifying information including full legal name and date of birth. Pursuant to Michigan Court Rule MCR 8.119(H), records searches are conducted in compliance with established privacy protections while maintaining public access to judicial proceedings.