Find Shiawassee County DUI Records

Shiawassee County DUI records are maintained by the 35th Circuit Court and the 66th District Court in Corunna. OWI cases can be searched for free through MiCOURT, and the county also offers its own case inquiry systems for both courts. A full Michigan criminal history report is available through ICHAT for $10. This page covers the courts, sheriff records, and what state tools are available for driving and conviction data.

Shiawassee County Court Structure for OWI

Two courts in Corunna handle OWI charges in Shiawassee County. The 66th District Court processes first and second OWI offenses, both of which are misdemeanors under Michigan law. The 35th Circuit Court handles felony OWI cases, including third-offense OWI and any OWI resulting in death or serious injury.

The 35th Circuit Court is at 208 N. Shiawassee Street, 2nd Floor, Corunna, MI 48817, phone (989) 743-2262. Their page is at shiawassee.net. The county also provides a direct Circuit Court case inquiry system at shiawassee.net, which lets you search circuit court records online. The 66th District Court is at 110 E. Mack Street, Corunna, MI 48817, phone (989) 743-2395, with their page at shiawassee.net.

The 66th District Court provides its own Register of Actions search at roa.shiawassee.net. This is the county's in-house lookup for district court records and is a useful supplement to MiCOURT. All OWI cases are governed by MCL 257.625.

How to Search Shiawassee County DUI Records

Shiawassee County offers more search options than most counties in Michigan. The first option is MiCOURT, the statewide free court search. It covers both the 35th Circuit and 66th District courts. Search by name or case number to find OWI cases, charge codes, dates, and outcomes.

The county also runs its own Circuit Court case inquiry at shiawassee.net. This is a good place to verify felony OWI records directly through the county system. For District Court records, the 66th District's Register of Actions at roa.shiawassee.net is a separate in-county lookup that may show more case detail than MiCOURT alone.

For a full statewide criminal history, ICHAT provides a report for $10. It pulls from Michigan State Police conviction data statewide, making it useful when prior out-of-county OWI convictions are a concern. OWI stays on a Michigan record permanently and cannot be expunged.

The Shiawassee County Sheriff is at 201 E. McArthur Street, Corunna, MI 48817, phone (989) 743-3411. Their page is at sheriff.shiawassee.net. The Sheriff's Office offers an online FOIA request form at sheriff.shiawassee.net/foia. This is one of the more convenient FOIA submission options available at the county level in Michigan.

OWI Charge Types and Thresholds

Michigan's OWI law covers several charge types. Standard OWI applies at a BAC of 0.08 percent or above. Super Drunk OWI applies at 0.17 percent and adds mandatory penalties even for a first-time offender, including longer license suspension and possible use of an ignition interlock device. Under-21 drivers face charges at 0.02 percent, and commercial drivers must stay below 0.04 percent.

OWVI, operating while visibly impaired, applies when someone clearly appears impaired without a firm BAC reading. OWPD, operating with the presence of drugs, applies when drug presence is detected. In Shiawassee County, first and second offense OWI goes to the 66th District Court. Third offense and any OWI involving death or injury goes to the 35th Circuit Court as a felony.

Felony OWI can result in state prison time, substantial fines, and long-term license revocation. The Michigan State Police impaired driving page breaks down penalties for each charge level clearly.

Shiawassee County Sheriff Records and FOIA

The Shiawassee County Sheriff's Office handles OWI arrests in the unincorporated areas of the county. The office is at 201 E. McArthur Street in Corunna, and the main site is at sheriff.shiawassee.net. OWI arrest records and incident reports from the Sheriff are public records under MCL 15.231.

The Sheriff's Office offers an online FOIA request form at sheriff.shiawassee.net/foia. You can submit, track, and receive responses online. Written requests can also be mailed to 201 E. McArthur Street. Michigan agencies must respond within five business days and can extend by ten more. Fees depend on the scope of the request and the number of pages involved.

The image above shows the Shiawassee County Sheriff's records resource page, including the online FOIA form and contact information for requesting OWI arrest and incident reports.

State-Level OWI Data Sources

Michigan maintains several state databases that hold information tied to Shiawassee County OWI cases. The Department of Corrections runs OTIS, which tracks prisoners and parolees statewide. Felony OWI convictions that led to state prison time will appear in OTIS. Most misdemeanor OWI cases do not result in state prison, but felony third-offense cases sometimes do.

The Michigan State Police manages statewide criminal history through its Criminal History Records unit. That data goes into ICHAT. For FOIA requests targeting MSP records from Shiawassee County, use the MSP FOIA page.

Driver license status and suspension history are tracked by the Secretary of State. The SOS driving records service shows current status and prior actions tied to OWI convictions. The SOS also offers the Road to Restoration program for drivers working to reinstate a revoked license after an OWI conviction. That process involves a formal hearing before the Secretary of State.

Nearby Counties

Shiawassee County is in mid-Michigan. The following counties border Shiawassee and maintain separate courts and sheriff records for OWI cases.