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Where to search Chippewa County records

Chippewa County, Michigan court, custody, police, and statewide records are kept in separate systems. Start court research with 50th Circuit Court jurisdiction, contacts, case types, and docket access. Check current custody through County tether and work-release eligibility and payment information.

Court cases50th Circuit Court jurisdiction, contacts, case types, and docket access
Current custodyCounty tether and work-release eligibility and payment information
Statewide recordsUse the Michigan state-level source described below when available.
Federal recordsFederal court and custody records are outside county systems and require a separate federal search.

Verified local details

These details were drawn from the official sources linked in this guide. Reconfirm addresses, contacts, schedules, fees, and other time-sensitive details with the responsible agency.

The Chippewa County Sheriff's Office is located at 325 Court Street in Sault Ste. Marie, with separate published telephone numbers for the Sheriff's Office, corrections and jail, and central dispatch.
Michael D. Bitnar is listed as Chippewa County Sheriff and Ryan Hering as Undersheriff.
The 50th Circuit Court is located at 319 Court Street in Sault Ste. Marie and handles felony criminal matters, lawsuits over $25,000, family matters, personal protection orders, equitable relief, and appeals.
The 91st District Court is located at 325 Court Street in Sault Ste. Marie and lists office hours of Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
The Chippewa County 17th Probate Court is located at 319 Court Street and handles estates, guardianships, conservatorships, protective orders, name changes, and related probate matters.
The Sheriff's Tether and Work Program requires a court order and additional county jail and Sheriff's Department eligibility review; GPS tether applicants must have a residence in Chippewa County and a phone available at all times.

Chippewa County official record-source actions
Record type	Agency or source	Scope	Action	Last checked
Court cases	50th Circuit Court jurisdiction, contacts, case types, and docket access	County or local	Open source	August 10, 2026
Jail and custody	County tether and work-release eligibility and payment information	County or local	Open source	August 10, 2026
Police and incident records	County sheriff leadership, law-enforcement contacts, corrections, and jail contacts	County or local	Open source	August 10, 2026
Court cases	Chippewa County official source (chippewacountymi.gov)	County or local	Open source	August 10, 2026
Court cases	Chippewa County official source (chippewacountymi.gov)	County or local	Open source	August 10, 2026

How this guide is maintained: This matrix only republishes government and agency destinations supported by the researched guide or its reviewed county source registry. Page updated August 10, 2026. Agency sites and coverage can change, so confirm current rules with the source. Read our county source-review and correction policy.

A useful Chippewa County records search depends on matching the record to the right custodian. Use the questions below for a fast orientation, then follow the linked court, jail, police, and statewide sources for the authoritative record. Chippewa County has 36,081 residents (2025 estimate). The source map below identifies the relevant local courts and agencies. Offices and online systems change, so confirm details with the agency before relying on a record.

Quick facts

County-equivalent identity: 26-033
Population: 36,081 residents (2025 estimate)
Local detail: The Chippewa County Sheriff's Office is located at 325 Court Street in Sault Ste. Marie, with separate published telephone numbers for the Sheriff's Office, corrections and jail, and central dispatch.
Local detail: Michael D. Bitnar is listed as Chippewa County Sheriff and Ryan Hering as Undersheriff.
Local detail: The 50th Circuit Court is located at 319 Court Street in Sault Ste. Marie and handles felony criminal matters, lawsuits over $25,000, family matters, personal protection orders, equitable relief, and appeals.
Local detail: The 91st District Court is located at 325 Court Street in Sault Ste. Marie and lists office hours of Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Local detail: The Chippewa County 17th Probate Court is located at 319 Court Street and handles estates, guardianships, conservatorships, protective orders, name changes, and related probate matters.
Local detail: The Sheriff's Tether and Work Program requires a court order and additional county jail and Sheriff's Department eligibility review; GPS tether applicants must have a residence in Chippewa County and a phone available at all times.

What is specific about this local guide

Local detail: The Chippewa County Sheriff's Office is located at 325 Court Street in Sault Ste. Marie, with separate published telephone numbers for the Sheriff's Office, corrections and jail, and central dispatch.
Local detail: Michael D. Bitnar is listed as Chippewa County Sheriff and Ryan Hering as Undersheriff.
Local detail: The 50th Circuit Court is located at 319 Court Street in Sault Ste. Marie and handles felony criminal matters, lawsuits over $25,000, family matters, personal protection orders, equitable relief, and appeals.

How can I contact the Chippewa County Sheriff's Office or corrections division?

For Chippewa County, start with County sheriff leadership, law-enforcement contacts, corrections, and jail contacts and County tether and work-release eligibility and payment information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How can I contact the Chippewa County Sheriff's Office or corrections division depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The reviewed official pages provide jail and corrections contacts but no complete live inmate roster or booking-status database.

Which Chippewa County court handles a felony, family, civil, probate, or traffic matter?

For Chippewa County, start with County sheriff leadership, law-enforcement contacts, corrections, and jail contacts and County tether and work-release eligibility and payment information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. Which Chippewa County court handles a felony, family, civil, probate, or traffic matter depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The reviewed official pages provide jail and corrections contacts but no complete live inmate roster or booking-status database.

How do I find a Chippewa County Circuit Court or District Court docket?

For Chippewa County, start with County sheriff leadership, law-enforcement contacts, corrections, and jail contacts and County tether and work-release eligibility and payment information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I find a Chippewa County Circuit Court or District Court docket depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The reviewed official pages provide jail and corrections contacts but no complete live inmate roster or booking-status database.

What is the Chippewa County Tether and Work Program?

For Chippewa County, start with County sheriff leadership, law-enforcement contacts, corrections, and jail contacts and County tether and work-release eligibility and payment information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. What is the Chippewa County Tether and Work Program depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The reviewed official pages provide jail and corrections contacts but no complete live inmate roster or booking-status database.

What court order and eligibility requirements apply to GPS tether or work release?

For Chippewa County, start with County sheriff leadership, law-enforcement contacts, corrections, and jail contacts and County tether and work-release eligibility and payment information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. What court order and eligibility requirements apply to GPS tether or work release depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The reviewed official pages provide jail and corrections contacts but no complete live inmate roster or booking-status database.

How can I contact the 17th Probate Court about an estate or guardianship?

For Chippewa County, start with County sheriff leadership, law-enforcement contacts, corrections, and jail contacts and County tether and work-release eligibility and payment information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How can I contact the 17th Probate Court about an estate or guardianship depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The reviewed official pages provide jail and corrections contacts but no complete live inmate roster or booking-status database.

Which agency handles a police or court matter inside a Chippewa County municipality?

For Chippewa County, start with County sheriff leadership, law-enforcement contacts, corrections, and jail contacts and County tether and work-release eligibility and payment information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. Which agency handles a police or court matter inside a Chippewa County municipality depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The reviewed official pages provide jail and corrections contacts but no complete live inmate roster or booking-status database.

How can I distinguish jail custody or booking information from a final court disposition?

For Chippewa County, start with County sheriff leadership, law-enforcement contacts, corrections, and jail contacts and County tether and work-release eligibility and payment information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How can I distinguish jail custody or booking information from a final court disposition depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The reviewed official pages provide jail and corrections contacts but no complete live inmate roster or booking-status database.

Municipal courts and other local systems

Municipal and local court coverage is separate from the county trial-court path. Custody: The Chippewa County Sheriff's Department provides corrections and jail services. Tether and work release require a court order plus separate Sheriff's Department and jail eligibility review. State prison custody is separate. Municipal: Municipal police and municipal-court matters are distinct from county sheriff and county court functions. The reviewed sources do not provide a complete municipality-by-municipality jurisdiction map.

Local cities and separate court systems

The relevant local courts and agencies may serve different incorporated municipalities, so confirm the filing locality before relying on a record.

Chippewa County court and felony records

Start with 50th Circuit Court jurisdiction, contacts, case types, and docket access for the official Chippewa County court path. County: Chippewa County government, the Sheriff's Office, and county courts provide county-level law enforcement, corrections, court, probate, and related public services. Court: Chippewa County has a 50th Circuit Court, 91st District Court, and 17th Probate Court. The Circuit Court handles felony, higher-value civil, family, protection-order, equitable-relief, and appeal matters; the Probate Court handles the listed probate and protective matters.

Police records and public-record requests

For police or incident records, use County tether and work-release eligibility and payment information. Court webpages describe jurisdiction and provide docket or case-search links, but a complete case file and final disposition must be verified through the relevant court.

Chippewa County custody and jail information

For current custody information, start with County sheriff leadership, law-enforcement contacts, corrections, and jail contacts. The reviewed official pages provide jail and corrections contacts but no complete live inmate roster or booking-status database.

Michigan state-level record sources

Statewide Michigan sources are separate from Chippewa County local records. Do not treat a statewide search as a complete county docket, jail roster, or police-record database.

Nearby county coverage in Michigan

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Official Chippewa County and Michigan record sources

For an official starting point, use 50th Circuit Court jurisdiction, contacts, case types, and docket access. Confirm current access rules, fees, contacts, and jurisdiction with the responsible agency.

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