Marquette County DUI Records Search
Marquette County DUI records are filed with the 25th Circuit Court and 96th District Court, both at 234 W. Baraga Avenue in Marquette. These courts handle all OWI cases in the county, from misdemeanor first offenses to felony charges involving prior convictions, death, or serious injury. Marquette is the largest county by area in the Lower 48, and the county's courts process OWI cases from a large geographic range. Free case searches run through MiCOURT. Full criminal history checks are available through ICHAT for $10. This page explains where to search, how to request records from the sheriff, and what Michigan OWI law means for cases filed in Marquette County.
Marquette County Overview
25th Judicial Circuit Court
The 25th Circuit Court in Marquette handles felony OWI cases for Marquette County. Third-offense OWI and any OWI involving death or serious bodily injury go to the circuit level. The court is at 234 W. Baraga Avenue, Marquette, MI 49855. Phone: (906) 225-8205. The county website is at co.marquette.mi.us.
Felony OWI carries serious consequences under Michigan law. Third offense brings up to five years in prison and $5,000 in fines. OWI causing death is a 15-year felony. OWI causing serious injury is a five-year felony. License revocation follows in every case. Michigan has had no 10-year lookback for OWI since 2007. Every prior OWI on a person's record counts toward offense level, no matter when it occurred. A third OWI in Marquette County goes to the 25th Circuit Court as a felony even if the earlier two happened in other counties or decades ago. The 25th Circuit record is searchable through MiCOURT using the FD case code for felony OWI.
All OWI charges in Marquette County are governed by MCL 257.625. This statute defines every charge type, sets BAC thresholds, and lists penalties at each level. It applies uniformly across Michigan's Upper Peninsula as well as the Lower Peninsula.
| 25th Circuit Court | 234 W. Baraga Ave, Marquette, MI 49855 | (906) 225-8205 |
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| County Website | co.marquette.mi.us |
| MiCOURT Case Search | micourt.courts.michigan.gov/case-search |
| Felony OWI Case Code | FD |
96th District Court OWI Records
The 96th District Court is at 234 W. Baraga Avenue, Marquette, MI 49855. Phone: (906) 225-8205. It shares the address with the 25th Circuit Court. The 96th District Court handles first and second offense OWI in Marquette County, both misdemeanor charges. First-offense OWI carries up to 93 days in jail. Second offense can result in up to one year in jail with a mandatory minimum.
Misdemeanor OWI cases from the 96th District Court appear in MiCOURT with standard case codes. OD applies to standard OWI at 0.08% BAC or above. SD applies to Super Drunk OWI at 0.17% or higher. The Super Drunk charge on a first offense carries enhanced penalties: up to 180 days in jail, higher fines, and an extended restricted license period after the initial 45-day suspension. All of these cases are publicly searchable at micourt.courts.michigan.gov/case-search at no charge.
MiCOURT case entries include the charge, the filing date, and the case disposition. A dismissal entry is not a conviction. When reviewing Marquette County DUI records, always check the disposition field. Cases from Sobriety Court or other diversion programs may show different outcome entries than standard guilty pleas or acquittals. The court clerk can clarify specific case dispositions on request.
Statewide Search Tools
Three state-level databases are most useful for Marquette County OWI records. MiCOURT handles case-level data. ICHAT covers full criminal history. OTIS covers corrections involvement. Together they give the most complete view of an OWI record across Michigan.
MiCOURT is free and searches all Michigan courts by name or case number. Results include both the 25th Circuit and 96th District court filings from Marquette. Cases use codes OD, SD, or FD depending on charge type. If an older case does not appear online, contact the circuit or district court clerk for a written records request. The search tool is at micourt.courts.michigan.gov/case-search.
ICHAT costs $10 and returns the full criminal history from the Michigan State Police database. Every OWI conviction in Marquette County that led to fingerprinting appears in ICHAT. The MSP criminal history page is at michigan.gov/msp/services/chr. ICHAT is at apps.michigan.gov/ICHAT. ICHAT covers all 83 Michigan counties, so it captures prior convictions from any jurisdiction in the state. OWI convictions are permanent in ICHAT outside of Clean Slate eligibility.
| MiCOURT | micourt.courts.michigan.gov/case-search | Free |
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| ICHAT | apps.michigan.gov/ICHAT | $10 per search |
| OTIS | michigan.gov/corrections/offender-search | Free |
| SOS Driving Records | michigan.gov/sos/services/driving-records |
OTIS is the Michigan Department of Corrections offender search, free and searchable by name. It shows anyone currently incarcerated or under active MDOC supervision. Marquette County OWI offenders who received prison sentences appear in OTIS during any active supervision period. Completed sentences are not shown.
Marquette County Sheriff's Office Records
The Marquette County Sheriff's Office covers a large geographic area and makes OWI arrests throughout the county. The office holds arrest records, incident reports, and booking data for all OWI stops by county deputies. These records are separate from court records. An arrest record stays on file even when charges are later dismissed.
The sheriff's office is at 236 W. Baraga Avenue, Marquette, MI 49855. Phone: (906) 225-8435. Written FOIA requests for OWI arrest records go to the sheriff at that address. Under MCL 15.231, the office has five business days to respond. Include the subject's name and approximate arrest date in the request. Fees may apply. The sheriff's records show the arrest and booking details. They do not show the court disposition. To get the full picture, pair a FOIA request with a MiCOURT search or an ICHAT background check.
The Michigan State Police also patrol extensively in Marquette County given its size and geography. MSP-initiated OWI arrests may be held in state records rather than the county sheriff's files. FOIA requests for those records go to the Michigan State Police directly. The Northern Michigan post for MSP handles much of the Upper Peninsula's law enforcement.
Michigan OWI Law and Marquette County Cases
Michigan uses the term OWI, meaning Operating While Intoxicated. The charge is defined in MCL 257.625. Standard OWI requires 0.08% BAC or above. Super Drunk kicks in at 0.17%. Under-21 drivers face Zero Tolerance at 0.02%. Commercial drivers must stay below 0.04%. These thresholds apply in every Michigan county, Upper Peninsula included.
Marquette County DUI records may also include OWVI and OWPD charges. OWVI is Operating While Visibly Impaired. It does not require a specific BAC reading. The prosecution shows the driver appeared impaired. OWPD is Operating With the Presence of Drugs. A chemical test showing a Schedule 1 substance triggers this charge. No impairment needs to be proven. Both charges are filed under MCL 257.625 and appear in MiCOURT and ICHAT the same way standard OWI charges do.
Implied consent under MCL 257.625c applies statewide. Any person driving in Michigan has impliedly agreed to a chemical test when lawfully arrested for OWI. Refusing the test results in a one-year automatic license suspension on a first refusal. A second refusal within seven years adds two more years. The civil refusal and the criminal OWI charge proceed separately. Both can result in license consequences.
Michigan's Clean Slate law allows expungement of a first-time, non-felony OWI conviction after five years if the person has no other criminal convictions. Higher-level offenses, including OWI causing death or injury and third-offense felony OWI, are not eligible. Speak with a licensed Michigan attorney to confirm whether a specific conviction qualifies before petitioning the 25th Circuit Court.
Driving Records and OWI History
An OWI conviction in Marquette County creates two separate permanent records. The criminal record goes into the ICHAT system through the Michigan State Police. The driving record goes to the Michigan Secretary of State. Both stay on file and both affect a person's life well past the court date.
The SOS driving record shows all license actions tied to an OWI. Request one at michigan.gov/sos/services/driving-records. A first OWI conviction results in a 30-day suspension followed by 150 days of restricted driving. A second conviction brings a one-year revocation. After revocation, getting driving privileges back requires a formal hearing with the Driver Assessment and Appeal Division. That process is independent of the criminal case.
Driver Responsibility Fees for OWI total $2,000 over two years. These are separate from court fines. Nonpayment leads to additional license sanctions. For Marquette County OWI offenders currently under MDOC supervision, the OTIS offender search is free and searchable by name. It shows active incarceration and supervision status only.
Nearby Counties
Marquette County is in the central Upper Peninsula. OWI cases near county borders may have records in adjacent jurisdictions.