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Luce County at a glance

State
Michigan
County seat
Newberry
Population
5,339
Area
1,912 sq mi
Founded
1887
Cities and towns
1

Luce County offices and records

Sheriff & Law Enforcement. Luce County Sheriff's Office is responsible for maintaining law and order within Luce County.

Police Departments. Luce County is served by Luce County Sheriff's Office and the Newberry Police Department. The collaboration between the Sheriff's Office and municipal police departments is crucial for effective law enforcement and public safety in Luce County.

Law Enforcement & Arrests. Luce County Sheriff's Office, located at 411 West Harrie Street in Newberry, Michigan 49868, is the primary law enforcement agency for Luce County. Jail roster information and inmate lookup services may be available by contacting the Sheriff's Office directly during business hours, though online inmate search capabilities are limited compared to larger Michigan counties. Arrest records in Luce County are considered public information under Michigan's Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), codified in MCL 15.231 et seq. Within Luce County, the Village of Newberry contracts law enforcement services primarily through the Sheriff's Office, though the Michigan State Police post in Newberry provides additional coverage and investigative support for major crimes.

Arrest Records. Arrest records in Luce County are maintained by Luce County Sheriff's Office. Residents and attorneys can request access to these records by contacting the Sheriff's Office, following the guidelines set forth by the Michigan Freedom of Information Act.

Mugshots & Booking Photos. Mugshots in Luce County are taken and retained by Luce County Sheriff's Office during the booking process. These booking photos are part of the arrest record and can be accessed through the Sheriff's Office. Mugshots may be available for public viewing through the Sheriff's Office website or by request.

The jail provides an inmate lookup service where you can obtain information about current detainees. You may also call the jail directly at (906) 293-8431 for assistance with locating an inmate.

Abandoned mine records

Old mine workings in Luce County

Where the workings are, and the office that holds the mine maps.

From the old mine records

What is on record in Luce County

Old mine sites
2
Past producers, now closed
2
Producing when recorded
7
Main minerals
crushed stone
Holes drawn on the old survey maps
54
Shafts and tunnels
0
What they are
gravel pit, sand pit, quarry
Maps surveyed
1968 to 1973
Sources
USGS mineral file and USGS topographic mine features

Is an old working under a property here?

The mine records hold 9 mine sites inside the county: 2 past producers, now closed, 7 sites producing when the record was made; the old survey maps add 54 holes drawn inside the county, 0 of them shafts or tunnels. The mineral the records name is crushed stone.

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.

Alger County Chippewa County Newberry N 20 miles
Luce County: the boundary from the Census Bureau, and one dot for each old mine or hole on record inside it. The purple dots come off the old survey maps and the darkest of those are shafts and tunnels; the red, green and orange ones are mine records. The small open circles with a name are the towns and the pale shapes around the edge are the neighbouring counties, both from the Census Bureau. Hover a dot for its name.
Michigan mine map and abandoned mine records
Named workings recorded in Luce County (9 shown, 54 unnamed on the map)

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 Luce County

The U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division closed 2 investigations in Luce County since fiscal 2005 and recorded $11,662 in back wages agreed for 7 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
2
Back wages agreed
$11,662
Workers due back wages
7
Civil money penalties
$715
Employers on the record
2
EmployerCityCasesBack wagesWorkers
Helen Newberry Joy HospitalNewberry1$11,6627
Northern Nursery, Inc.McMillan1$00

Every employer on the Luce County record, by back wages agreed; 2 employers 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 Luce County, Michigan?

Booking photos are kept by the agency that made the arrest, such as the Luce County Sheriff's Department or a city police department in Luce County. Ask that agency for its record.

How do I get a criminal background check in Luce 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 Luce 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 Luce 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 Luce County, Michigan?

Deeds and other recorded land documents in Luce County are kept by the Luce 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 Luce 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 Luce 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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