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Branch County at a glance
- State
- Michigan
- County seat
- Coldwater
- Population
- 44,862
- Area
- 520 sq mi
- Founded
- 1829
- Cities and towns
- 5
Branch County offices and records
Sheriff & Law Enforcement. Branch County Sheriff's Office is responsible for maintaining law and order in Branch County's unincorporated areas.
Police Departments. Branch County is served by several law enforcement agencies, including Branch County Sheriff's Office and municipal police departments. These agencies collaborate with the Sheriff's Office on major crimes and emergencies, making sure of a coordinated response across Branch County.
Law Enforcement & Arrests. Branch County Sheriff's Office, headquartered at 325 East Chicago Street in Coldwater, Michigan 49036, is the primary law enforcement agency for unincorporated areas and provides countywide services including jail operation, court security, and civil process service. The office can be contacted through the office’s website, and their website at www.countyofbranch.com provides information on jail operations and law enforcement services. Arrest records in Branch County are public records subject to Michigan's Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), codified at MCL 15.231 et seq, which requires public bodies to provide access to public records upon written request. Citizens may submit FOIA requests to the Sheriff's Office or individual police departments to obtain arrest records, booking reports, and incident reports, though agencies may charge reasonable fees for copying and research time as permitted under the statute.
Arrest Records. Arrest records in Branch County are maintained by Branch County Sheriff's Office. Residents and attorneys can request arrest records by contacting the Sheriff's Office directly, following the procedures outlined under the Michigan Freedom of Information Act.
Jail & Inmate Records. Inmate lookup is available through the Sheriff's Office, allowing the public to access information about current detainees.
Mugshots & Booking Photos. Mugshots in Branch County are taken and retained by Branch County Sheriff's Office during the booking process. These booking photos are part of the arrest records and can be accessed through the Sheriff's Office. While some mugshots may be available online via the Sheriff's website, others might require a formal request under the Michigan Freedom of Information Act.
To search for someone recently arrested in Branch County, Michigan, you can contact the Branch County Jail located at 580 Marshall Road, Coldwater, MI. the local Sheriff's Office provides an inmate lookup service that can be accessed by calling their main line at (517) 278-2325.
Abandoned mine records
Old mine workings in Branch County
Where the workings are, and the office that holds the mine maps.
From the old mine records
What is on record in Branch County
- Old mine sites
- 6
- Sites with no status in the records
- 1
- Past producers, now closed
- 6
- Producing when recorded
- 3
- Processing plants, not workings
- 1
- Main minerals
- construction sand and gravel; Clay; Limestone, General
- Holes drawn on the old survey maps
- 57
- Shafts and tunnels
- 0
- What they are
- gravel pit, sand pit
- Maps surveyed
- 1960 to 1982
- Sources
- USGS mineral file and USGS topographic mine features
Is an old working under a property here?
The mine records hold 11 mine sites inside the county: 6 past producers, now closed, 3 sites producing when the record was made, 1 processing plant, which is not a working, 1 site with no status in the record; the old survey maps add 57 holes drawn inside the county, 0 of them shafts or tunnels. The minerals the records name are construction sand and gravel; Clay; Limestone, General.
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 Branch County (11 shown, 57 unnamed on the map)
- Peerless Prtlnd Cmnt Co Shale PitClay | Past Producer | Surface
- Wolverine Prtlnd Cmt Co Shale PitClay | Past Producer | Surface
- Harmon Marl QuarryLimestone, General | Past Producer | Surface
- Amax Specialty Metals-Coldwater, MiMolybdenum, Tungsten | Producer | A processing plant, not a working
- 47 Garfield PitSand and Gravel, Construction | Producer | Surface
- Baggley PitSand and Gravel, Construction | Past Producer | Surface
- Branch County PitSand and Gravel, Construction | Producer | Surface
- Certified Sand and GravelSand and Gravel, Construction | Producer | Surface
- Thompson PitSand and Gravel, Construction | Unknown | Surface
- Waterbury No 1 Pit & MillSand and Gravel, Construction | Past Producer | Surface
- Yerington PitSand and Gravel, Construction | Past 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.
Labor Department file
Wage and hour cases in Branch County
The U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division closed 33 investigations in Branch County since fiscal 2005 and recorded $231,173 in back wages agreed for 549 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
- 33
- Back wages agreed
- $231,173
- Workers due back wages
- 549
- Civil money penalties
- $146,700
- Employers on the record
- 28
| Employer | City | Cases | Back wages | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raj Patel Inc | Coldwater | 2 | $47,883 | 10 |
| Maroa Farms, Inc. | Coldwater | 1 | $29,088 | 161 |
| Rocha-Quintana, LLC | Coldwater | 1 | $26,314 | 15 |
| Century Financial Corporation | Coldwater | 1 | $25,374 | 75 |
| Avra Warehousing, Inc. | Coldwater | 1 | $10,191 | 34 |
| Lynn Mayer's Great Lakes Glads, Inc. | Bronson | 1 | $8,903 | 22 |
| Adapt, Inc. | Coldwater | 1 | $8,251 | 57 |
| Holland Epoxy Floors and More | Coldwater | 1 | $6,783 | 9 |
| Stanton's #2, Inc. | Union City | 1 | $5,427 | 21 |
| Stanton AFC #2, Inc. | Union City | 1 | $4,151 | 13 |
| Gibralter Industries, Inc. | Coldwater | 1 | $4,000 | 1 |
| Country Haven, Inc. | Coldwater | 1 | $3,980 | 13 |
| Unity Group LLC | Union City | 1 | $3,893 | 31 |
| Unity Group III LLC | Union City | 1 | $3,813 | 19 |
| Country Haven #2, Inc. | Union City | 1 | $2,932 | 19 |
| Country Haven AFC, Inc. | Coldwater | 1 | $1,571 | 9 |
| Ed's Auto Inc | Union City | 1 | $1,016 | 4 |
| Wal-Mart Stores East, LP | Coldwater | 2 | $647 | 1 |
| Forty Oaks Country Homes, LLC | Quincy | 1 | $443 | 2 |
| Employment Plus, Inc. | Coldwater | 2 | $0 | 0 |
| Los Tequilas Corporation | Coldwater | 1 | $0 | 0 |
| Felpausch Food Centers, LLC | Coldwater | 1 | $0 | 0 |
| KFC | Coldwater | 1 | $0 | 0 |
| Manpower of Lansing, Michigan, Inc. | Coldwater | 1 | $0 | 0 |
| Jim Tinervia Property Management LLC | Quincy | 1 | $0 | 0 |
The 25 employers with the most back wages agreed, of 28 on the Branch County record; 8 employers have a page of their own and open from the table, the rest show their whole record here. The 3 more with smaller records are on the Michigan wage theft records page, whose search answers for every employer in the state.
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Where to find mugshots or booking photos in Branch County, Michigan?
Booking photos are kept by the agency that made the arrest, such as the Branch County Sheriff's Office or a city police department in Branch County. Ask that agency for its record.
How to get a criminal background check in Branch 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 to look up sex offenders in Branch 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 Branch 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 Branch County, Michigan?
Deeds and other recorded land documents in Branch County are kept by the Branch 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 Branch 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 Branch 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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