Missaukee County DUI Records Lookup
Missaukee County DUI records are held by the 28th Circuit Court and 84th District Court in Lake City. Both courts are at 111 S. Canal Street. MiCOURT offers free case searches, and ICHAT provides a full Michigan criminal history for $10. This page explains the shared court setup that serves Missaukee and Wexford counties, how to find OWI records, and where to contact the sheriff for arrest-level information.
Missaukee County Overview
Missaukee County Court Structure for OWI
Missaukee County shares its courts with Wexford County. The 28th Circuit Court handles felony OWI cases for both counties. The 84th District Court handles misdemeanor OWI for Wexford and Missaukee. Both courts are located at 111 S. Canal Street in Lake City, Missaukee County's seat.
The 28th Circuit Court can be reached at (231) 839-4967. The 84th District Court is at the same address and uses (231) 839-8821. The Missaukee County website at missaukee.org has links to county departments and court contact information. Because the courts serve two counties, a MiCOURT search for a case filed in either Missaukee or Wexford will pull records from the same 28th Circuit or 84th District records.
The OWI statute behind all charges in Missaukee County is MCL 257.625. It sets the BAC thresholds, defines the levels of impairment, and establishes felony rules for repeat offenses.
| 28th Circuit Court | 111 S. Canal St., Lake City, MI 49651 | (231) 839-4967 |
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| 84th District Court | 111 S Canal St., Lake City, MI 49651 | (231) 839-8821 |
| Missaukee County Sheriff | 110 S Pine St., Lake City, MI 49651 | (231) 839-4338 |
| 28th Circuit Coverage | Missaukee County and Wexford County |
How to Search Missaukee County DUI Records
The free option is MiCOURT. It covers all Michigan courts including the 84th District and 28th Circuit in Missaukee County. Search by name or case number. Look for OWI case codes OD (Ordinance Drunk Driving), SD (Statute Drunk Driving), and FD (Felony Drunk Driving) in the results. MiCOURT shows both open and closed cases. Because the 28th Circuit serves two counties, results may include cases from either Missaukee or Wexford.
ICHAT provides the deeper check. Go to apps.michigan.gov/ICHAT and pay $10. The report pulls from the Michigan State Police criminal history database, which is the authoritative statewide source. ICHAT covers all 83 Michigan counties and shows every OWI conviction on record. Dismissed charges and acquittals do not appear.
For arrest records not yet in the court system, contact the Missaukee County Sheriff at 110 S Pine St., P.O. Box 800, Lake City, MI 49651, phone (231) 839-4338. Their website is at missaukee.org/departments/sheriff. FOIA requests in Missaukee County go to the Prosecuting Attorney's Office at 113 E Prospect St., Lake City, MI 49651. Michigan FOIA under MCL 15.231 requires a response within five business days.
Note: Missaukee County is served by the 87C District Court Sobriety Court, which covers multiple counties including Missaukee. Cases handled through that program may show different outcomes in MiCOURT than standard OWI convictions.
Michigan DUI Records System
Missaukee County OWI records are part of Michigan's statewide records system. The portal shown below illustrates how county-level case records connect to ICHAT and the state criminal history database maintained by the Michigan State Police.
For Missaukee County cases, MiCOURT and the local courts are the most direct access points. The state system shown above ties those records into ICHAT for full criminal history searches that cover all Michigan counties.
OWI Law and Missaukee County Charges
Michigan uses OWI under MCL 257.625 for all impaired driving charges. Standard OWI requires a BAC of 0.08% or above. Super Drunk applies at 0.17% BAC. Zero Tolerance for under-21 drivers is at 0.02%. Commercial vehicle drivers face a 0.04% limit.
OWVI (Operating While Visibly Impaired) is a distinct charge that does not require a BAC threshold. It requires evidence that the driver's visible ability to operate a vehicle was reduced. OWPD (Operating With Presence of Drugs) applies when any Schedule 1 controlled substance is detected in a chemical test, with no impairment level required. Both show up in Missaukee County DUI records and can be found through MiCOURT.
Michigan removed the 10-year lookback for prior OWI convictions in 2007. Every prior OWI conviction counts, no matter how long ago it happened, when prosecutors charge a second or third offense. Third OWI is always a felony and goes to the 28th Circuit. The MSP impaired driving page covers the full law and statewide enforcement trends.
Sobriety Court and Specialty Programs
Missaukee County is served by the 87C District Court Sobriety Court, a multi-county program that handles OWI cases from several northern Michigan counties. This program is for repeat or high-risk OWI offenders and involves structured supervision, treatment, and regular court appearances.
Cases processed through the sobriety court may show unusual dispositions in MiCOURT. Deferred sentencing, reduced charges upon program completion, or dismissals can all appear in the record. If a search result looks different from a standard OWI conviction, sobriety court participation may be the reason. The 84th District Court at (231) 839-8821 can confirm whether a case was referred to the multi-county sobriety docket.
Michigan certifies these courts statewide, and participation can affect both the criminal record and the driving record timeline. For details on how sobriety court affects license restoration, the Road to Restoration page at the Secretary of State has the relevant information.
Driving Records and OWI Consequences
An OWI conviction in Missaukee County creates two records. The criminal record is in the Michigan State Police system and accessible through ICHAT. The driving record is with the Secretary of State. Request a driving record at michigan.gov/sos. It shows all license actions tied to an OWI, including suspensions, revocations, and any restricted license periods.
Driver Responsibility Fees total $2,000 after an OWI conviction, paid as $1,000 per year for two years. These fees are separate from court fines. People whose license is revoked after multiple OWI convictions must complete the Road to Restoration process through the Secretary of State before driving legally again.
Felony OWI cases from Missaukee County that lead to incarceration can be tracked through the OTIS offender search at the Michigan Department of Corrections. OTIS is free and searches by name. It shows current status only, not completed sentences.
For records held by the Michigan State Police rather than the county, the MSP FOIA office handles those requests separately from the Missaukee County FOIA process through the Prosecuting Attorney's Office.
Nearby Counties
Missaukee County is in north-central Michigan. OWI cases near county borders may have records in these neighboring counties.