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Alcona County at a glance
- State
- Michigan
- County seat
- Harrisville
- Population
- 10,167
- Area
- 1,790 sq mi
- Founded
- 1840
- Cities and towns
- 9
Alcona County offices and records
Sheriff & Law Enforcement. Alcona County Sheriff's Office is responsible for maintaining law and order throughout Alcona County, particularly in the unincorporated areas.
Police Departments. Law enforcement in Alcona County is primarily handled by Alcona County Sheriff's Office, which covers the unincorporated areas of Alcona County. In addition to the Sheriff's Office, the city of Harrisville has its own police department, the Harrisville Police Department, which is responsible for law enforcement within city limits.
Law Enforcement & Arrests. Alcona County Sheriff's Office, located at 214 West Main Street in Harrisville, Michigan 48740, is the primary law enforcement agency for Alcona County. Alcona County Jail, a small detention facility operated by the Sheriff's Office at the same Main Street location, houses inmates awaiting trial and those serving short sentences. Alcona County has no incorporated cities, so municipal police departments do not exist; the Sheriff's Office and Michigan State Police provide all local law enforcement coverage. Arrest records and booking information are considered public records under Michigan's Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), MCL 15.231 et seq. The Michigan State Police also maintains a presence in Alcona County and may have records related to arrests on state highways and in areas outside Sheriff's Office jurisdiction.
Criminal Records. Residents can request criminal records through the Sheriff's Office or the Michigan Internet Criminal History Access Tool (ICHAT), which offers a full background check service.
Arrest Records. Arrest records in Alcona County are maintained by Alcona County Sheriff's Office. Residents and attorneys can request arrest records by contacting the Sheriff's Office directly, often requiring a formal request under the Michigan Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
Jail & Inmate Records. Alcona County Jail, operated by Alcona County Sheriff's Office, is the primary detention facility for people arrested within Alcona County. Inmate lookup services are available through the Sheriff's Office, allowing the public to find information about current inmates.
Mugshots & Booking Photos. Mugshots in Alcona County are taken and retained by Alcona County Sheriff's Office during the booking process. These booking photos are part of the arrest records and can be accessed by the public through requests to the Sheriff's Office. While some mugshots may be available online through third-party websites, the most reliable source is the Sheriff's Office itself.
106 5th Street, Harrisville, MI 48740 • Phone: (989-724-9490
Abandoned mine records
Old mine workings in Alcona County
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What is on record in Alcona County
- Old mine sites
- 3
- Past producers, now closed
- 3
- Producing when recorded
- 3
- Main minerals
- construction sand and gravel; Clay
- Holes drawn on the old survey maps
- 166
- Shafts and tunnels
- 0
- What they are
- gravel pit, sand pit
- Maps surveyed
- 1971 to 1989
- Sources
- USGS mineral file and USGS topographic mine features
Is an old working under a property here?
The mine records hold 6 mine sites inside the county: 3 past producers, now closed, 3 sites producing when the record was made; the old survey maps add 166 holes drawn inside the county, 0 of them shafts or tunnels. The minerals the records name are construction sand and gravel; Clay.
A point in either file is a location, not a property line: the sheet shows the opening on the surface, not the rooms under it. The record that shows what runs under a parcel is the mine map. The OSMRE National Mine Map Repository holds scanned underground mine maps and answers requests for a named mine or an area. GeoWebFace shows historic mining sites as points; no agency page with underground workings outlines was found, and the OSMRE National Mine Map Repository holds Michigan maps.
Michigan mine map and abandoned mine records
Named workings recorded in Alcona County (6 shown, 166 unnamed on the map)
- Unnamed Clay PitClay | Past Producer | Surface
- Greenbush Pit &MillSand and Gravel, Construction | Past Producer | Surface
- Slater No 1 Pit and MillSand and Gravel, Construction | Past Producer | Surface
- State Pit # 132Sand and Gravel, Construction | Producer | Surface
- State Pit # 414Sand and Gravel, Construction | Producer | Surface
- State Pit #232Sand and Gravel, Construction | Producer | Surface
Michigan abandoned mine maps ranks every county and town in the state by the workings recorded inside it, names the office that holds the mine maps, and says what to do if the ground moves.
Disclaimer: The mine information here is for general information only. Old mine records can be incomplete, outdated or wrong, and finding nothing here does not mean there is nothing there. Check with the mine map office named here before you rely on it, and have a qualified engineer look at any ground you are worried about. PublicRecordCenter.com assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors, omissions, or consequences arising from the use of this information.
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Wage and hour cases in Alcona County
The U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division closed 4 investigations in Alcona County since fiscal 2005 and recorded $30,241 in back wages agreed for 58 workers. The county is the one the Census Bureau puts each employer's ZIP code in. Snapshot of April 22, 2026; a case here is a finding by the Division, not a court judgment.
- Investigations closed
- 4
- Back wages agreed
- $30,241
- Workers due back wages
- 58
- Civil money penalties
- $0
- Employers on the record
- 4
| Employer | City | Cases | Back wages | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamieson Nursing Home | Harrisville | 1 | $30,087 | 56 |
| Northern Michigan Lawn and Landscape LLC | Hubbard Lake | 1 | $154 | 2 |
| Mikado Home Health Care Inc. | Mikado | 1 | $0 | 0 |
| Grams Farms | Harrisville | 1 | $0 | 0 |
Every employer on the Alcona County record, by back wages agreed; 1 employer has have a page of their own and open from the table, the rest show their whole record in this row. The Michigan wage theft records page ranks the whole state.
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Where can I find mugshots or booking photos in Alcona County, Michigan?
Booking photos are kept by the agency that made the arrest, such as the Alcona County Sheriff or a city police department in Alcona County. Ask that agency for its record.
How do I get a criminal background check in Alcona County, Michigan?
The Michigan criminal history record comes from the Michigan State Police, Criminal Justice Information Center. Name search online through the Internet Criminal History Access Tool (ICHAT); fingerprint searches only where a state or federal law, executive order or rule requires one. Fee: $10.00 for a name based criminal record check (MCL 28.273).
How can I look up sex offenders in Alcona County, Michigan?
Search the Michigan Public Sex Offender Registry (Michigan State Police), or every state at once on the National Sex Offender Public Website run by the U.S. Department of Justice.
How do I register to vote in Alcona County, Michigan?
Register with the city or township clerk or through the Michigan Department of State, Bureau of Elections. You can also register online with the state online registration. Same day registration: yes. With 15 or more days before an election you can register online, by mail or in person; within 14 days and on Election Day, only in person at your local clerk's office with proof of residency.
How do I look up property records in Alcona County, Michigan?
Deeds and other recorded land documents in Alcona County are kept by the Alcona County Register of Deeds. Property values are set by the city or township assessor, and tax bills come from the city or township treasurer; taxes unpaid on March 1 go to the county treasurer as delinquent. Source: official state page.
How do I get a birth or death certificate in Alcona County, Michigan?
Certified birth and death certificates for Michigan come from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics. Copies of records may also be obtained from the County Clerk in the county where the event occurred. By mail with the signed application and a copy of ID, at the drop box in the lobby of 333 S. Grand Ave., Lansing, online or by phone through VitalChek, the only authorized online service provider, or in person by appointment on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Fee: $34 search fee for a standard record ($14 online processing fee); $14.00 for one copy of your own birth record if you are 65 or older.
How do I find business license records in Alcona County, Michigan?
Business entity filings are searched with the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA), Corporations Division. Assumed names of sole proprietorships and co-partnership names are filed with the county clerk in each county where business is conducted.
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