Search Crawford County DUI Records
Crawford County DUI records reflect OWI arrests and court cases processed through the 87-C District Court and the 46th Circuit Court in Grayling. The 46th Circuit is a shared court serving Crawford, Kalkaska, and Otsego counties. MiCOURT provides free statewide case searches, and the Michigan State Police ICHAT database covers criminal conviction history for $10. This page explains how to find records, what the courts handle, and how Michigan OWI law shapes the information that appears.
Crawford County Overview
Crawford County Courts and OWI Jurisdiction
The 87-C District Court handles misdemeanor OWI cases in Crawford County. That covers first and second offense OWI under MCL 257.625. The district court is at 200 W. Michigan Avenue in Grayling and can be reached at (989) 344-3242. Most OWI arrests in Crawford County start here. The court records arraignments, pretrial hearings, pleas, trials, and sentencing for misdemeanor-level cases.
The 46th Circuit Court handles felony OWI. Third-offense OWI is always a felony in Michigan. OWI causing death or OWI causing serious injury are also felony charges. The circuit court is at the same Grayling address and can be reached at (989) 344-3271. The 46th Circuit serves Crawford, Kalkaska, and Otsego counties. A helpful resource for the circuit is at circuit46.org. If you are searching for a felony OWI case from Crawford County, that is where the court record will be held.
Because the 46th Circuit covers three counties, a case might involve a defendant from Kalkaska or Otsego but be filed in Grayling. MiCOURT searches by name return cases from all courts statewide, so filtering by county or court is helpful to narrow results.
| 46th Circuit Court | 200 W. Michigan Avenue, Grayling, MI 49738 |
|---|---|
| 87-C District Court | 200 W. Michigan Avenue, Grayling, MI 49738 |
| Circuit Court Phone | (989) 344-3271 |
| District Court Phone | (989) 344-3242 |
| Courts also serve | Kalkaska County, Otsego County (46th Circuit) |
How to Find Crawford County DUI Records
MiCOURT is the best free option. The Michigan courts operate this search at micourt.courts.michigan.gov. It covers all Crawford County courts. Search by name or case number. OWI case codes in MiCOURT include SD for Statute Drunk Driving, OD for Ordinance Drunk Driving, and FD for Felony Drunk Driving. Results include party names, charges, hearing dates, and current status.
ICHAT provides statewide criminal conviction history. Access it at apps.michigan.gov/ICHAT for $10 per search. ICHAT shows OWI convictions that are part of the permanent record across Michigan. It does not include arrests without conviction or open cases. Running MiCOURT and ICHAT together gives the fullest picture of someone's OWI history in Crawford County and beyond.
Arrest records for incidents handled by the Crawford County Sheriff's Office require a FOIA request. Email requests to sheriff@crawfordco.org. The office is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The sheriff's page is at crawfordco.org. The county courts page is at crawfordco.org/courts. The Michigan State Police FOIA process is described at michigan.gov/msp.
The 46th Circuit Court's dedicated website offers additional information on how the court operates across its three-county jurisdiction.
The 46th Circuit Court site provides contact information and resources for the court that handles felony OWI cases from Crawford, Kalkaska, and Otsego counties.
OWI Law and What Shows in Crawford County Records
Michigan law uses the term OWI rather than DUI. The statute is MCL 257.625. Standard BAC limit is 0.08%. At 0.17%, the Super Drunk provision applies, doubling maximum jail time and requiring an ignition interlock. Under-21 drivers face zero tolerance at 0.02%. Commercial drivers have a 0.04% limit. Each charge type appears differently in court records.
OWVI, or Operating While Visibly Impaired, does not need a BAC reading. It is sometimes offered as a plea reduction. OWPD, or Operating With Presence of Drugs, applies to Schedule 1 substances and is strict liability. No impairment has to be shown. Both OWVI and OWPD records appear in Crawford County DUI records alongside standard OWI charges and are searchable through MiCOURT.
Implied consent is under MCL 257.625c. Driving in Michigan means consenting to a chemical test when an officer suspects OWI. Refusing results in a one-year license suspension. A second refusal within seven years brings two years. The refusal goes on the driving record with the Secretary of State. Michigan removed the 10-year lookback in 2007, so every prior OWI conviction counts when a new charge is filed.
Note: Michigan eliminated the 10-year lookback for OWI in 2007. All prior convictions count when determining whether a charge is a first, second, or third offense.
Sobriety Court and Treatment Programs
Crawford County has access to a sobriety court program through regional partnerships with the 46th Circuit Court. Defendants who qualify may be referred to structured treatment as an alternative to standard OWI sentencing. These programs involve regular court appearances, drug and alcohol testing, and ongoing supervision over a set period. Contact the 46th Circuit Court at (989) 344-3271 to ask about current availability and eligibility requirements.
Sobriety court cases still generate court records. The case number and charge appear in MiCOURT. The outcome notation may differ from a standard conviction, but the case is still publicly visible. If a defendant completes the program and the case is resolved, the final record reflects that outcome.
Specialty court programs in Michigan vary by county and by court. Crawford County is a smaller county, so some programs are shared with neighboring jurisdictions. The 46th Circuit's multi-county structure facilitates some of those shared services. Defendants and their attorneys should contact the court directly for the most current information about what programs apply to a specific case.
Driving Records After an OWI in Crawford County
An OWI conviction in Crawford County lands on two separate records: criminal history and the Michigan driving record. Criminal history is with the Michigan State Police. The driving record is with the Secretary of State. Each agency handles its own request process.
First OWI conviction: 30-day hard suspension, then 150 days of restricted driving. Second conviction within seven years: one-year revocation. Third conviction: revocation with a five-year wait for a hearing. Getting a license back after revocation requires the Road to Restoration process. Driver Responsibility Fees of $1,000 per year for two years also apply, separate from court fines. Request a driving record at the SOS driving records page.
Felony OWI convictions that result in prison sentences may produce an OTIS record. Search the Michigan Department of Corrections offender database at michigan.gov/corrections. Once the person is released and off supervision, they leave OTIS but remain in the court record and ICHAT history.
The Crawford County Sheriff's Office page provides contact and FOIA information for residents seeking arrest records tied to OWI incidents in the county.
Nearby Counties
The 46th Circuit serves Crawford, Kalkaska, and Otsego. OWI cases near county borders may involve courts in neighboring jurisdictions.