Bay Shore, Michigan Public Records

Michigan's bond and bail process allows for release of detainees pending trial under conditions set by the court, and information on recently arrested individuals can be obtained by contacting the jail directly.

The Michigan State Police assists in compiling and disseminating criminal records, so that residents have access to accurate and up-to-date information for personal or professional purposes.

While voters must register at least 15 days before an election to vote by mail, Michigan allows Election Day registration at the local clerk's office or polling place with proof of residency. Valid photo identification or a signed affidavit is required when registering and voting. The community is part of Evangeline Township for local government purposes, and township elections for supervisor, clerk, treasurer, and trustee positions are held in even-numbered years during the November general election and in odd-numbered years for August primary elections when contested. The next Evangeline Township elections will occur in November 2026 for township board positions. Residents vote at polling places assigned by Evangeline Township; voters can find their specific polling location, view sample ballots, and check registration status at https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us by entering their name and birth date or address. Michigan law makes numerous election records publicly accessible, including voter registration lists available for purchase by qualified requestors, campaign finance reports filed by candidates and committees searchable at https://miboecfr.nictusa.com/cfr/dumpall/cfrdetail/, candidate filings and nominating petitions, precinct-level election results, and absentee ballot statistics. The County Clerk publishes unofficial election results on election night and certified results within weeks of each election at https://www.charlevoixcounty.org/county_clerk.asp. In the November 2024 presidential election, Charlevoix County reported approximately 65-70% voter turnout with roughly 12,000-13,000 ballots cast from approximately 18,000 registered voters, reflecting strong civic engagement typical of northern Michigan communities. The November 3, 2026 general election will feature Michigan's gubernatorial race as Governor Gretchen Whitmer's term expires and the seat will be contested, all Michigan House of Representatives seats across 110 districts statewide, Michigan State Senate seats in even-numbered districts, county offices including Charlevoix County Commissioner positions, Evangeline Township offices, and potentially local school board seats and ballot proposals. Michigan does not have a U.S. Senate seat up in 2026, as Senators Gary Peters and Elissa Slotkin serve staggered terms with next elections in 2026 for Slotkin's seat. Local voters can request absentee ballots through Michigan's no-reason absentee voting system; applications are available online at https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us, by contacting the Evangeline Township Clerk at 09720 Old US 31 North, Charlevoix, MI 49720, phone (231) 547-0191, or through the Charlevoix County Clerk. Absentee ballot applications must be received by the Friday before the election for mail delivery, or voters may request and submit absentee ballots in person at the clerk's office through 8 PM on Election Day. Michigan also offers permanent absentee voter list enrollment for ongoing automatic ballot delivery.