Search Roscommon County DUI Records

Roscommon County DUI records are kept by the 34th Circuit Court and the 82nd District Court, both at 500 Lake Street in Roscommon. OWI cases can be searched for free through the MiCOURT public system, while a complete Michigan criminal history report runs $10 through ICHAT. This page walks through the court structure, how to get arrest records from the sheriff, and what state tools are available for driving and conviction data.

Roscommon County Court Structure for OWI

Both courts in Roscommon County sit at 500 Lake Street in the city of Roscommon. The 82nd District Court handles misdemeanor OWI charges, covering first and second offenses. The 34th Circuit Court handles felony OWI, which begins at a third offense and also covers OWI causing death or serious injury.

The 34th Circuit Court can be reached at (989) 275-4776. Their court page is at roscommoncounty.net. The 82nd District Court is at (989) 275-5312. Their violations and information page is at roscommoncounty.net. The county website at roscommoncounty.net is the main hub for all county services. Note that Roscommon County shares the 34th Circuit with neighboring Ogemaw County.

All OWI cases in Roscommon County fall under MCL 257.625, Michigan's operating while intoxicated statute, which governs BAC limits, charge categories, and penalties.

How to Search Roscommon County DUI Records

Start with MiCOURT, the free Michigan public court search. Both the 34th Circuit and 82nd District court records from Roscommon County are indexed here. Search by a person's name or case number to find OWI charge codes, court dates, and dispositions. The most common codes for OWI cases are OD (standard OWI), SD (Super Drunk), and FD (felony drunk driving). MiCOURT confirms whether a case exists and its current status.

For a statewide criminal history, ICHAT provides a full report for $10. It pulls from Michigan State Police records and shows convictions from all Michigan counties. Useful if you need to determine whether someone has prior OWI offenses in other counties. Michigan does not permit expungement of OWI convictions, so they remain on a person's permanent record.

The Roscommon County Sheriff is at 111 S. Second Street, Roscommon, MI 48653, phone (989) 275-5101. Their page is at roscommoncounty.net. Arrest records from the Sheriff are public records under Michigan's FOIA law, MCL 15.231. FOIA requests go to the Sheriff at the S. Second Street address, or call ext. 2 at the main number. A written request is required.

OWI Charge Types in Michigan

Michigan's OWI law uses several charge types based on BAC and impairment. Standard OWI applies at 0.08 percent. Super Drunk OWI kicks in at 0.17 percent and adds mandatory penalties even for a first offense. Under-21 drivers face charges at 0.02 percent. Commercial drivers must stay below 0.04 percent.

OWVI, operating while visibly impaired, applies when a driver clearly appears impaired regardless of BAC measurement. OWPD, operating with the presence of drugs, covers drug-impaired driving. Both can be filed separately or alongside a standard OWI charge depending on the facts.

In Roscommon County, first and second OWI offenses go to the 82nd District Court as misdemeanors. A third offense is a felony and goes to the 34th Circuit Court. An OWI that causes serious injury or death is also a felony, regardless of prior history. The Michigan State Police impaired driving page details penalties for each charge level.

Sheriff Records and FOIA in Roscommon County

The Roscommon County Sheriff's Office is the primary law enforcement agency in the county. The office is at 111 S. Second Street, Roscommon. Reach them at (989) 275-5101, with FOIA requests directed to ext. 2. Their page is at roscommoncounty.net.

Arrest records and incident reports from the Sheriff are public under MCL 15.231. Write a request describing the specific records you need, including the date of the arrest if known. The agency has five business days to respond, with a possible ten-day extension for complex requests. Fees may apply for copies and staff research time. Arrest records show charges filed, not the court outcome. For how a case was resolved, use MiCOURT or contact the court clerk at (989) 275-4776 or (989) 275-5312.

The image above shows the Roscommon County Sheriff's resource page, including how to request OWI arrest records and other public records from the office.

State-Level Sources for OWI Data

The Michigan Department of Corrections operates OTIS for prison and parole tracking. Felony OWI convictions that resulted in state prison time appear in OTIS. Misdemeanor OWI sentences rarely include state prison, but serious felony third-offense cases sometimes do. Check OTIS when a prison sentence is known or suspected.

The Michigan State Police maintains statewide criminal history through its Criminal History Records unit, which feeds ICHAT. For MSP-specific arrest records from troopers who worked in Roscommon County, submit a FOIA request through the MSP FOIA page.

Driving records are held by the Secretary of State. The SOS driving records service shows license actions tied to OWI convictions. People working to reinstate a revoked license after OWI can use the SOS Road to Restoration program. That process involves a formal hearing and meeting program requirements.

The image above shows the Roscommon County government website, the central hub for court contacts, sheriff services, and FOIA procedures for county records.

Nearby Counties

Roscommon County is in the north-central Lower Peninsula. The following counties share borders with Roscommon and maintain separate court and sheriff records.