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Hillsdale County at a glance
- State
- Michigan
- County seat
- Hillsdale
- Population
- 45,746
- Area
- 606 sq mi
- Founded
- 1835
- Cities and towns
- 15
Hillsdale County offices and records
Sheriff & Law Enforcement. Hillsdale County Sheriff's Office is responsible for maintaining law and order in Hillsdale County, especially in unincorporated areas.
Police Departments. Law enforcement in Hillsdale County is provided by Hillsdale County Sheriff's Office and several municipal police departments.
Law Enforcement & Arrests. Hillsdale County Sheriff's Office, headquartered at 167 North McCollum Street in Hillsdale, MI 49242, is the primary law enforcement agency for unincorporated areas of Hillsdale County and provides countywide services including jail operations, court security, and civil process service. Hillsdale County Jail, operated by the Sheriff's Office at the same McCollum Street address, houses inmates awaiting trial and those serving sentences up to one year. Inmate lookup information is available by contacting the jail directly or visiting the Sheriff's Office in person during business hours. Arrest records in Hillsdale County are considered public records under Michigan's Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), specifically the Michigan Freedom of Information Act, MCL 15.231 et seq.
Arrest Records. Arrest records in Hillsdale County are maintained by Hillsdale County Sheriff's Office. Residents and attorneys can request arrest records through the Sheriff's Office, often requiring a formal request or application.
Jail & Inmate Records. Inmate lookup is available through the Sheriff's Office, allowing residents to find information about current detainees.
Mugshots & Booking Photos. Mugshots in Hillsdale County are taken and retained by Hillsdale County Sheriff's Office during the booking process. These booking photos are part of the public record and can be accessed through the Sheriff's Office or online databases. The Sheriff's website may offer a portal for searching mugshots, or third-party services might provide access to these images.
To search for someone recently arrested in Hillsdale County, Michigan, you can contact the Hillsdale County Jail, located at 165 W Fayette St, Hillsdale, MI 49242. The jail provides an inmate lookup service that can be accessed by calling the facility directly at (517) 437-7317.
Abandoned mine records
Old mine workings in Hillsdale County
Where the workings are, and the office that holds the mine maps.
From the old mine records
What is on record in Hillsdale County
- Old mine sites
- 4
- Still producing
- 6
- Main minerals
- Clay; Calcium
- Holes drawn on the old survey maps
- 75
- Shafts and tunnels
- 0
- What they are
- gravel pit, marl pit, sand pit, gravel/borrow pit - undifferentiated
- Maps surveyed
- 1959 to 1981
- Sources
- USGS mineral file and USGS topographic mine features
Is an old working under a property here?
The mine records hold 10 named mine sites inside the county, 4 of them worked out or abandoned; the old survey maps add 75 holes drawn inside the county, 0 of them shafts or tunnels. The minerals the records name are Clay; Calcium.
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.
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Named workings recorded in Hillsdale County (10 shown, 75 unnamed on the map)
- John Hess Marl PitCalcium | Past Producer | Surface
- Jerome Brick and Tile Co Clay PitClay | Past Producer | Surface
- Parks Farm Clay ProspectClay | Prospect
- Unnamed Clay PitClay | Past Producer | Surface
- Hillsdale County PitSand and Gravel, Construction | Producer | Surface
- Hillsdale Sand & Gravel PitSand and Gravel, Construction | Producer | Surface
- Jerome PitSand and Gravel, Construction | Producer | Surface
- Mil-Co Pit and MillSand and Gravel, Construction | Producer | Surface
- Osseo Sand PitSand and Gravel, Construction | Producer | Surface
- Waldron PitSand and Gravel, Construction | Producer | Surface
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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Where can I find mugshots or booking photos in Hillsdale County, Michigan?
Booking photos are kept by the agency that made the arrest, such as the Hillsdale County Sheriff or a city police department in Hillsdale County. Ask that agency for its record.
How do I get a criminal background check in Hillsdale 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 Hillsdale 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 Hillsdale 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 Hillsdale County, Michigan?
Deeds and other recorded land documents in Hillsdale County are kept by the Hillsdale 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 Hillsdale 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 Hillsdale 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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