Clinton County

• The Register of Deeds office, also at 100 E State Street, maintains all property records.

Clinton County Michigan Court is located at 100 E State St, St Johns, MI 48879. It is a Circuit Court with jurisdiction over civil and criminal cases. It is a trial court of general jurisdiction. It has jurisdiction over all felony criminal cases, civil cases involving more than $25,000, and all domestic relations cases. It also has jurisdiction over appeals from the district court.

Clinton County Michigan court jurisdiction is located in St. Johns, Michigan. The court has jurisdiction over civil and criminal cases, including felonies, misdemeanors, traffic violations, and small claims. The court is located at 100 E State St, St. Johns, MI 48879.

Law Enforcement & Arrests

• Mugshots and booking photos are generally available through the Sheriff's Office website or by submitting a FOIA request, though some restrictions apply for ongoing investigations or juvenile records.
• Response to FOIA requests must be provided within five business days, with agencies permitted to charge reasonable fees for copies and staff time.

Arrest Records

• The Michigan Freedom of Information Act ensures public access to these records, promoting transparency and accountability.

Jail & Inmate Records

• The bond process in Michigan allows for cash, surety, or property bonds, and information on posting bail can be obtained from the jail administration.

Mugshots & Booking Photos

• The Michigan Court system provides online case lookup through the Michigan Judiciary's Case Search portal, though Clinton County also maintains records accessible through written requests to the specific court.
• Fees for certified copies typically range from $10 to $20 per document, with search fees of approximately $1 per year searched.
• Non-certified copies are generally available for standard copying fees of 25-50 cents per page.
• Some case information is available free online through the state case search system, while detailed documents require formal requests and payment of applicable fees.

• The Register of Deeds has implemented an online search portal accessible through Clinton County website at www.clinton-county.org, allowing public access to recorded documents dating back several decades.
• While basic searches are free, downloading or printing documents typically costs $1-2 per page.
• Certified copies of recorded documents cost $10 for the first page and $3 for each additional page, plus $1 per document for certification.
• Clinton County provides a free online GIS (Geographic Information System) parcel viewer that displays property boundaries, ownership information, assessed values, tax status, zoning designations, and aerial imagery.
• The office accepts requests by mail, phone, email, and in person for both current and historical property records.

Vital records for this county include birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificates issued under state vital statistics law.

• Death certificates cost $34 for a certified copy with the same additional copy pricing.
• Online ordering is available through the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services VitalChek service at www.michigan.gov/mdhhs, though convenience fees apply.
• Expedited service options exist for urgent requests with additional fees.

Business records, licenses, and permits for this county are processed by the County Clerk and local government offices.

• Sales tax licenses and withholding tax accounts are registered through the Michigan Department of Treasury.
• Johns and serving the greater Clinton County area at www.clintonregion.org, provides business support, networking opportunities, and economic development resources.