Thompsonville, Michigan Public Records

The bond and bail process in Michigan allows for the release of detainees pending trial, with specific conditions set by the court. To find someone recently arrested in Benzie County, individuals can contact the Sheriff's Office directly or use online inmate search tools provided by the county.

The Thompsonville Police Department (https://www.thompsonvillemichigan.com/police-department.html) is responsible for law enforcement within the village. Public records related to police activities, such as incident reports and arrest records, can be requested through the department. Additionally, the Benzie County Sheriff's Office (https://www.benzieco.net/departments/sheriff/index.php) maintains records for the broader county, including any incidents or investigations involving Thompsonville residents.

Thompsonville voters are served by the Benzie County Clerk's Office - Elections Division, located at 448 Court Place, Beulah, MI 49617, phone (231) 882-9671, website www.benzieco.net. This office administers all federal, state, county, and township elections for Thompsonville residents, who vote in Colfax Township precinct elections. Michigan residents can register to vote online through the Michigan Voter Information Center at www.michigan.gov/vote, which allows registration up to 15 days before an election; same-day voter registration is also available at the clerk's office or at polling places with proof of residency. Voters must provide a Michigan driver's license or state ID number, or the last four digits of their Social Security number when registering. Thompsonville residents vote in Colfax Township elections for township supervisor, clerk, treasurer, and trustee positions; these local offices are typically on the ballot during even-numbered years in August primary and November general elections. Since Thompsonville is unincorporated, there are no mayoral or city council elections specific to the community. Thompsonville voters participate in all Benzie County elections including county commissioner, sheriff, prosecutor, clerk, treasurer, register of deeds, and drain commissioner races. Polling place assignments for Thompsonville voters can be found using the Michigan Voter Information Center at www.michigan.gov/vote by entering name and date of birth, which provides specific polling location, sample ballots, and election dates. Under Michigan election law (MCL 168.1 et seq.), voter registration lists are public records available for inspection, though use is restricted to election-related purposes. Campaign finance reports for county and township candidates are filed with the Benzie County Clerk and are public records. Precinct-level election results are published by the County Clerk after certification and are available on the county website. In the November 2024 presidential election, Benzie County reported approximately 67% voter turnout with roughly 11,500 ballots cast out of approximately 17,000 registered voters countywide. Looking ahead to the November 3, 2026 general election, Thompsonville and Benzie County voters will decide Michigan Governor (current term expires 2027), Michigan Secretary of State, Michigan Attorney General, State Senate District 37, State House District 103, county offices including Sheriff and County Commissioners, and Colfax Township positions depending on term schedules. No U.S. Senate seat from Michigan is scheduled for the 2026 ballot. Michigan offers no-reason absentee voting; any registered voter can request an absentee ballot through the Michigan Voter Information Center online, by mail, or in person at the County Clerk's office. Absentee ballot applications must be received by the Friday before the election for mail delivery, though in-person requests can be made through 4 p.m. on the Monday before Election Day. Voters can track absentee ballot status online through the state system.