Schoolcraft County, MI Courts and Public Records
- Arrest Records
- Judgments
- Bankruptcies
- DUIs & DWIs
- Felonies
- Warrants
- Jail Records
- Lien Records
- Sex Offenses
- Misdemeanors
- Criminal Records
- Federal Dockets
The Schoolcraft County Circuit Court, part of the 11th Judicial Circuit, is the county's trial court for felonies, larger civil claims, and Family Division matters. The County Clerk serves as Clerk of the Circuit Court and keeps the Circuit Court records.
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Court Name | Schoolcraft County Circuit Court, 11th Judicial Circuit |
| Clerk of the Circuit Court | County Clerk, who keeps the Circuit Court records |
| Handles | Felonies; civil claims over $25,000; appeals from District and Probate Court and state agencies; Family Division matters including divorce, child custody, support, and juvenile cases |
| District Court | Misdemeanors, traffic and ordinance violations, felony preliminary examinations, civil claims up to the District Court limit, small claims, and landlord-tenant cases |
| Probate Court | Estates, trusts, guardianships, and mental health matters |
| Does NOT Handle | Federal cases (U.S. District Court for Michigan), parking tickets (issuing agency), and Friend of the Court support and parenting time (an agency, not a court) |
| Statewide Court Information | courts.michigan.gov (statewide, not county-specific) |
How to Search Schoolcraft County Court Records
Have the full name, the case number if you know it, and approximate dates ready before you search for a Schoolcraft County court record.
Online
Go to courts.michigan.gov for statewide court links.
Statewide links only, not county-specific case records.
Confirm the court holding your case before searching.
Best for: Finding the right statewide court link
In Person
Go to the county courthouse and ask the Circuit Court clerk.
Bring the case number and party names if you have them.
Ask the clerk which division handles your case type.
Best for: Records and copies not available online
By Phone
Call the County Clerk, who is Clerk of the Circuit Court.
Ask which court holds your case and what the clerk needs.
Find the phone number on the county's official website.
Best for: Quick questions about a specific case
Search by Name on MichiganCourts.org
Go to MichiganCourts.org and enter a full name.
Search across record types without a case number.
Confirm results with the court, since they are not official court records.
Best for: Finding leads without a case number
Schoolcraft County Court Statistics (CY 2025)
Schoolcraft County courts received 1,502 new cases in CY 2025 and disposed of 1,283, a clearance rate of 85.4%. Filings fell 0.1% from 1,504 in CY 2024.
1,502
Total filings in CY 2025
1,283
Total dispositions in CY 2025
~1,502
Filings per judicial position (1 estimated positions)
-0.1%
Change in total filings vs CY 2024
| Metric | CY 2025 | CY 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Filings | 1,502 | 1,504 | -0.1% |
| Total Dispositions | 1,283 | 1,319 | -2.7% |
| Criminal Filings | 359 | 433 | -17.1% |
| Civil Filings | 356 | 261 | +36.4% |
| Family Law Filings | 86 | 73 | +17.8% |
| Probate Filings | 51 | 46 | +10.9% |
| Mental Health Filings | 11 | 8 | +37.5% |
| Juvenile Filings | 34 | 60 | -43.3% |
| Authorized Judicial Positions | ~1 | ~1 | ~+0.0% |
The largest movement was in civil filings (261 to 356); the total also includes 605 civil infraction and parking filings; rows marked ~ are estimates.
How Have Court Filings Changed in Schoolcraft County?
Total filings in Schoolcraft County rose 9.0% between CY 2021 and CY 2025, from 1,378 to 1,502.
| Fiscal Year | Total Filings | Total Dispositions | YoY Filing Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| CY 2025 | 1,502 | 1,283 | -0.1% |
| CY 2024 | 1,504 | 1,319 | -7.3% |
| CY 2023 | 1,622 | 1,464 | +54.2% |
| CY 2022 | 1,052 | 921 | -23.7% |
| CY 2021 | 1,378 | 1,227 | ~+10.5% |
Total filings rose 9.0% over five years, from 1,378 in CY 2021 to 1,502 in CY 2025. The largest annual change was +54.2% in CY 2023. The latest change of -0.1% was driven by civil filings, and dispositions were 1,283 against 1,502 filings.
What Types of Cases Are Filed in Schoolcraft County?
Criminal cases are the largest category in Schoolcraft County, at 40.0% of filings in CY 2025.
| Case Type | Filings CY 2025 | Share of Total | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal | 359 | 40.0% | -17.1% |
| Civil | 356 | 39.7% | +36.4% |
| Family law | 86 | 9.6% | +17.8% |
| Probate | 51 | 5.7% | +10.9% |
| Juvenile | 34 | 3.8% | -43.3% |
| Mental health | 11 | 1.2% | +37.5% |
Mental health cases grew fastest (+37.5%) and juvenile cases fell fastest (-43.3%); rows marked ~ are estimates.
How Does Schoolcraft County Compare With Michigan Overall?
Schoolcraft County accounts for 0.04% of the 3,677,054 cases filed in Michigan courts in CY 2025, with 0.08% of the state's population.
| Metric | Schoolcraft County | Michigan | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total filings | 1,502 | 3,677,054 | 0.04% of statewide filings |
| YoY change in filings | -0.1% | +7.9% | Lower than state |
| Filings per judicial position | ~1,502 | ~6,531 | Estimated using positions from earlier data |
| Dispositions per judicial position equivalent | ~1,283 | ~5,493 | Estimated using positions from earlier data |
| Criminal share of filings | 23.9% | 25.3% | Below state |
| Civil share of filings | 23.7% | 23.8% | Below state |
| Family law share of filings | 5.7% | 3.8% | Above state |
Schoolcraft County files cases at a lower rate per resident than Michigan (183.5 against 363.1 per 1,000), and its filings fell 0.1% against +7.9% statewide. Its criminal and civil shares of filings are both below the state's; rows marked ~ are estimates.
Schoolcraft County Crime Statistics (2025)
These figures are Michigan statewide totals as reported to the FBI, not counts for Schoolcraft County. Agency reporting may be incomplete, and county crime counts are not available here. Statewide violent and property crimes combined fell 8.7% from 2024 to 2025. In 2025, reporting agencies covered about 97.3% of Michigan's population, so year-over-year changes can partly reflect which agencies reported.
42,285
Violent crimes, Michigan statewide, 2025
127,513
Property crimes, Michigan statewide, 2025 (includes arson)
417.5
Violent crime rate per 100K, Michigan statewide, 2025 (population 10,127,884)
-8.7%
Change in total violent plus property crimes, Michigan statewide, 2025 vs 2024 (169,798 vs 185,956)
| Offense | 2025 | Rate per 100K | 2024 | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murder | 442 | 4.4 | 492 | -10.2% |
| Rape | 5,446 | 53.8 | 5,777 | -5.7% |
| Robbery | 2,692 | 26.6 | 3,173 | -15.2% |
| Aggravated assault | 33,705 | 332.8 | 34,537 | -2.4% |
| Violent crimes total | 42,285 | 417.5 | 43,979 | -3.9% |
| Burglary | 15,726 | 155.3 | 19,316 | -18.6% |
| Larceny-theft | 92,281 | 911.2 | 97,850 | -5.7% |
| Motor vehicle theft | 18,406 | 181.7 | 23,544 | -21.8% |
| Property crimes total | 127,513 | 1,259.0 | 141,977 | -10.2% |
Rates use the Michigan 2025 population of 10,127,884. County-level rates are not published, so this section does not compare Schoolcraft County with the state. The property crimes total includes arson, so it is larger than the sum of the property offenses listed above.
Schoolcraft County Courthouse Locations
Schoolcraft County court proceedings are held at the Schoolcraft County Courthouse. Check your notice or case paperwork to confirm the courthouse assigned to your case before you go.
| Courthouse | Address | Phone | Verified Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schoolcraft County Courthouse | 300 Walnut Street, Manistique, MI 49854 | 906-341-3655 | See location page |
Addresses and phone numbers come from public directory listings and may change, so confirm them with the clerk before you visit.
Which Court Handles Your Case in Schoolcraft County?
Most Schoolcraft County matters go to the Circuit Court, District Court, Probate Court, or the Family Division of the Circuit Court. Federal cases are heard by the U.S. District Court for Michigan.
| Your Situation | Go To | Key Details |
|---|---|---|
| Traffic ticket | District Court | Traffic and ordinance violations are heard in District Court. |
| Parking ticket | The agency that issued the ticket | Parking tickets are not handled by the court. |
| Misdemeanor | District Court | District Court hears misdemeanor cases. |
| Felony | Circuit Court | District Court holds the preliminary examination before the Circuit Court trial. |
| DUI | District Court or Circuit Court | Check the charge on your paperwork to confirm the court. |
| Domestic violence | District Court or Circuit Court | Criminal charges follow the misdemeanor or felony route. |
| Civil lawsuit | Circuit Court or District Court | The amount of the claim decides which court hears it. |
| Small claims | District Court, Small Claims Division | Small claims are heard in the District Court. |
| Eviction | District Court | Landlord-tenant cases are heard in District Court. |
| Divorce | Circuit Court, Family Division | Family Division matters are heard in the Circuit Court. |
| Child custody or support | Circuit Court, Family Division | Friend of the Court handles support and parenting time. |
| Probate or estate | Probate Court | Estates, trusts, and guardianships are handled separately. |
| Juvenile case | Circuit Court, Family Division | Juvenile matters are heard in the Family Division. |
| Appeal | Michigan Court of Appeals | Appeals from the Circuit Court go to the Michigan Court of Appeals. |
Are Schoolcraft County Court Records Public?
Yes, most Schoolcraft County court records are public, with exceptions for confidential records. Michigan Court Rule 8.119 governs public access to court records.
Public records
Most case files in the Circuit Court and District Court are open to the public, including dockets, filings, and orders.
Restricted or confidential records
Juvenile, sealed, expunged, adoption, mental health, and protective-order-restricted records are not publicly available.
Online access
Statewide court links are at courts.michigan.gov. County-specific online search is not verified here, so confirm with the court holding your case.
In-person access
Visit the County Clerk, who is Clerk of the Circuit Court, at the county courthouse to view or request records.
Fees
No fees are listed here. Confirm copy fees with the court that holds the record.
How to Search Schoolcraft County Court Records Online
Use the statewide court links and the court that holds the case to search Schoolcraft County records by case type.
- Identify the case type, such as criminal, traffic, civil, small claims, family law, or juvenile.
- Open courts.michigan.gov for statewide court links, then contact the court holding the case.
- Search by party name or case number if the court offers an online search.
- Review the case information for status, parties, and scheduled dates.
- Contact the Clerk of the Circuit Court to request documents that are not online.
| Case Type | Where to Search | What You'll Find | Limits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal | Clerk of the Circuit Court (felonies) or District Court (misdemeanors) | Case information | Documents may require the clerk |
| Traffic | District Court | Case information | Payment is handled separately |
| Civil | Circuit Court or District Court | Case information | Restricted filings are not shown |
| Small claims | District Court, Small Claims Division | Case information | Documents may require the clerk |
| Family law | Circuit Court, Family Division | Case information | Confidential details are restricted |
| Probate | Probate Court | Estate and guardianship files | Not part of the Circuit Court clerk records |
| Juvenile | Circuit Court, Family Division | Case information through the clerk only | Juvenile proceedings are closed |
How to Pay Fines & Citations in Schoolcraft County
Traffic citations and fines in Schoolcraft County are paid through the court that issued them. Contact that court to confirm the payment options it offers.
- Phone: Contact the Clerk of the Circuit Court or the District Court by phone. Find the number on the county's official website, and confirm payment methods and any fees with the court.
Parking tickets are handled by the agency that issued them, not by the court.
Schoolcraft County Court Records FAQ
How do I search Schoolcraft County court records?
Start with the statewide links at courts.michigan.gov, then contact the Clerk of the Circuit Court at the county courthouse.
Are Schoolcraft County court records public?
Yes, most are public under Michigan Court Rule 8.119, but juvenile, sealed, expunged, and mental health records are restricted.
How do I find a criminal case?
Contact the Clerk of the Circuit Court for felony cases or the District Court for misdemeanors, with the defendant's name.
How do I find a court date?
Check your ticket or notice, then contact the court that holds your case by phone.
How do I pay a traffic ticket?
Contact the District Court by phone, using the number on the county's official website, to confirm payment options.
How many cases are filed in Schoolcraft County each year?
County filing counts are not published in this page. The county population was 8,187 in 2025.
What is the most common type of case?
Filing data by case type is not available here. The case types each court hears are listed in the Which Court section.
Is crime in Michigan rising or falling?
County crime counts are not available here. Statewide, reported violent crimes fell 3.9% to 42,285 in 2025 from 43,979 in 2024, and property crimes fell 10.2% to 127,513 from 141,977, as reported to the FBI. These are Michigan statewide figures, and reporting coverage changed between years.
Courts in the County
Schoolcraft County Circuit CourtMore Info
| Address: | 300 Walnut St., Room Manistique, Newberry, MI, 49854 |
| Phone Number: | 906-341-3655 |
| Website: | https://www.schoolcraftcounty.net/departments_1.php?go=Circuit%20Court |
Useful Links
- Michigan Courts - One Court of Justice: Access comprehensive information about the Michigan judicial system, including local courts, legal resources, and online services.
- Schoolcraft County Courts - Official Government Page: Find contact details, court hours, and services for local courts in Schoolcraft County, Michigan for public access.
- Michigan Department of Treasury - Unclaimed Property: Discover Michigan's unclaimed property services, including claiming processes and resources for managing government-held properties for residents.
- Michigan Legal Help - Free Legal Information and Tools: Offers free legal resources and self-help tools for Michigan residents dealing with civil legal issues and court procedures.
- Michigan Court of Appeals - Case Information: Get information on civil and criminal appeals in Michigan, including opinions, case searches, and filing guidelines.
- State Bar of Michigan - Public Resources: Provides public resources, legal aid information, attorney search, and guidance on legal questions for Michigan residents.
- Michigan Department of Corrections - Offender Search: Access Michigan's offender tracking system and get information on inmates, parolees, and probationers and their court cases.
- Self-Help Tools on Michigan Legal Help: Use self-help tools for Michigan legal processes, offering forms, checklists, and guides for various civil legal matters.
- Michigan Court Case Search (MiCOURT Case Search): Search for court case information across Michigan, including case histories and future scheduled events, with user-friendly access.
- Michigan Department of Health and Human Services: Provides health, family support, and social services information, with resources for dealing with family-related legal issues.
- Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA): Access professional licensing information, regulatory details, and statutory resources for businesses and individuals in Michigan.
- Michigan Legislature - Legislative Website: A source for legislation, statutory information, state statutes, and other legislative resources relevant to Michigan’s judicial processes.
- Unemployment Insurance Agency - Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity: Access unemployment insurance services, applications, and claims processes for Michigan workers and businesses.
- Michigan Criminal Records - National Criminal History: Learn about accessing criminal records within Michigan using reputable methods, including background checks and legal compliance information.
- Michigan State Police - Criminal History Records: Provides valuable information on accessing criminal history records and fingerprinting services managed by the Michigan State Police.
- ACLU - Know Your Rights: Resources and guidelines on individual rights, legal protections, and court procedures for residents in different public and legal situations.
- National Legal Aid & Defender Association: Connects low-income individuals to legal services providers in Michigan, offering support with civil and criminal legal matters.
- Michigan Supreme Court Historical Society: Detailed historical insights on Michigan's judicial system, past court cases, and the evolution of state judiciary frameworks.
- Michigan Attorney General - Legal Resources: Provides state residents access to legal advice, consumer protection, law enforcement, and guidance on state legal proceedings.
- CourtRecords.org - Michigan Public Records: A database offering information on Michigan court records, public accessibility options, and guidelines for record searches and requests.
Table of Contents
- Schoolcraft County, Courts and Public Records
- How to Search Schoolcraft County Court Records
- Schoolcraft County Court Statistics (CY 2025)
- How Have Court Filings Changed in Schoolcraft County?
- What Types of Cases Are Filed in Schoolcraft County?
- How Does Schoolcraft County Compare With Michigan Overall?
- Schoolcraft County Crime Statistics (2025)
- Schoolcraft County Courthouse Locations
- Which Court Handles Your Case in Schoolcraft County?
- Are Schoolcraft County Court Records Public?
- How to Search Schoolcraft County Court Records Online
- How to Pay Fines & Citations in Schoolcraft County
- Schoolcraft County Court Records FAQ
- Courts in the County
- Useful Links