Clare County Criminal Records
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Use the official court, custody, police-record, and statewide paths for Clare County, Michigan; jurisdiction limits are explained.
Searches are compiled from court, county, and statewide public-record sources.
Clare County public records: common questions
Where to search Clare County records
Clare County, Michigan court, custody, police, and statewide records are kept in separate systems. Start court research with Michigan Supreme Court case-search and trial-court information source. Check current custody through Official Sheriff’s Office page with jail, corrections, records and inmate-service information.
- Court casesMichigan Supreme Court case-search and trial-court information source
- Current custodyOfficial Sheriff’s Office page with jail, corrections, records and inmate-service 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.
- Clare County’s court offices are listed at 225 West Main Street in Harrison, Michigan.
- The county court page identifies Joshua M. Farrell as the 80th District Court judge and Steven R. Worpell as district court administrator, magistrate and ADA coordinator.
- The 55th Circuit Court serves Clare and Gladwin Counties; the county page lists Tara S. Hovey and Michelle J. Ambrozaitis as circuit judges.
- The Probate and Family Court page identifies Marcy A. Klaus as judge for Clare and Gladwin Counties.
- The Sheriff’s page identifies a jail administrator and provides county jail inmate commissary and video-visit information.
| Record type | Agency or source | Scope | Action | Last checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Court cases | Michigan Supreme Court case-search and trial-court information source | County or local | Open source | |
| Jail and custody | Official Sheriff’s Office page with jail, corrections, records and inmate-service information | County or local | Open source | |
| Official records | Official county government directory and countywide department portal | County or local | Open source | |
| Court cases | Official Clare County court page with District, Circuit, Probate and Friend of the Court information | County or local | Open source |
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 . Agency sites and coverage can change, so confirm current rules with the source. Read our county source-review and correction policy.
If you are checking a Clare County record, start by identifying which agency created it. Court dockets, municipal cases, jail information, police reports, and state records are separate sources. This page brings those paths together for Clare County. Clare County has 31,543 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
- 26-035
- Population
- 31,543 residents (2025 estimate)
- Local detail
- Clare County’s court offices are listed at 225 West Main Street in Harrison, Michigan.
- Local detail
- The county court page identifies Joshua M. Farrell as the 80th District Court judge and Steven R. Worpell as district court administrator, magistrate and ADA coordinator.
- Local detail
- The 55th Circuit Court serves Clare and Gladwin Counties; the county page lists Tara S. Hovey and Michelle J. Ambrozaitis as circuit judges.
- Local detail
- The Probate and Family Court page identifies Marcy A. Klaus as judge for Clare and Gladwin Counties.
- Local detail
- The Sheriff’s page identifies a jail administrator and provides county jail inmate commissary and video-visit information.
What is specific about this local guide
- Local detail: Clare County’s court offices are listed at 225 West Main Street in Harrison, Michigan.
- Local detail: The county court page identifies Joshua M. Farrell as the 80th District Court judge and Steven R. Worpell as district court administrator, magistrate and ADA coordinator.
- Local detail: The 55th Circuit Court serves Clare and Gladwin Counties; the county page lists Tara S. Hovey and Michelle J. Ambrozaitis as circuit judges.
How can someone contact Clare County’s 80th District Court?
The county court page identifies Joshua M. Farrell as the 80th District Court judge and Steven R. Worpell as district court administrator, magistrate and ADA coordinator. Open Official Clare County court page with District, Circuit, Probate and Friend of the Court information for the court's current case-search and document-access instructions.
Which court handles a Clare County felony, civil, probate or family matter?
Clare County has an 80th District Court. Its 55th Circuit Court and Probate and Family Court functions are shared with Gladwin County, according to the official county court page. Check Official Clare County court page with District, Circuit, Probate and Friend of the Court information to confirm the filing court, venue, and case type before relying on a search.
How can someone search Clare County court cases through Michigan’s official system?
Michigan’s online case information is informational and may exclude protected case types or nonpublic records; the court of record controls the official file. Open Michigan Supreme Court case-search and trial-court information source for the court's current case-search and document-access instructions.
How can someone check Clare County jail or inmate-service information?
The Clare County Sheriff’s Office is the local source identified for county jail, corrections and inmate-service information. Michigan state-prison or federal custody is outside county jail jurisdiction. Use Official Sheriff’s Office page with jail, corrections, records and inmate-service information for the detention agency's current visitation, booking, release, and records procedures.
How can someone request a Clare County Sheriff accident, incident or jail record?
The Clare County Sheriff’s Office is the local source identified for county jail, corrections and inmate-service information. Michigan state-prison or federal custody is outside county jail jurisdiction. Check Official Sheriff’s Office page with jail, corrections, records and inmate-service information for the agency's current custody lookup or contact path; custody information can change quickly.
How does a person submit a Clare County FOIA request?
No reviewed official source for Clare County establishes one response-time and fee rule covering every county agency. Use Official Sheriff’s Office page with jail, corrections, records and inmate-service information for current submission instructions, fees, and response rules.
Which court serves a case involving both Clare and Gladwin Counties?
The approved official source set for Clare County does not document a definitive court assignment for every case type. Check Michigan Supreme Court case-search and trial-court information source to confirm the filing court, venue, and case type before relying on a search.
How can someone determine whether a record belongs to Clare County or a municipal agency?
The approved official source set for Clare County does not document a complete current map of every local agency boundary. Use Official Sheriff’s Office page with jail, corrections, records and inmate-service information to confirm the responsible law-enforcement agency before requesting a record.
Jail, booking, and custody records
For current custody information, start with Official Sheriff’s Office page with jail, corrections, records and inmate-service information. No independently verified current public inmate roster, jail capacity or live custody-status page was found.
Finding Clare County criminal court records
Start with Official Clare County court page with District, Circuit, Probate and Friend of the Court information for the official Clare County court path. County: Clare County departments, including the Sheriff, County Clerk/Register of Deeds and county administration, handle county-government services and records. Court: Clare County has an 80th District Court. Its 55th Circuit Court and Probate and Family Court functions are shared with Gladwin County, according to the official county court page.
Local courts, citations, and municipal records
Municipal and local court coverage is separate from the county trial-court path. Custody: The Clare County Sheriff’s Office is the local source identified for county jail, corrections and inmate-service information. Michigan state-prison or federal custody is outside county jail jurisdiction. Municipal: City, village and township police or ordinance records may have separate custodians from county offices. The reviewed official sources did not provide a consolidated municipal-agency jurisdiction map.
Local police and incident-report sources
Request a police or incident record from the sheriff or municipal police agency that created it. Michigan’s online case information is informational and may exclude protected case types or nonpublic records; the court of record controls the official file.
City pages and jurisdiction boundaries
The relevant local courts and agencies may serve different incorporated municipalities, so confirm the filing locality before relying on a record.
Statewide Michigan criminal-record sources
Statewide Michigan sources are separate from Clare County local records. Do not treat a statewide search as a complete county docket, jail roster, or police-record database.
Official Clare County and Michigan record sources
For an official starting point, use Official county government directory and countywide department portal. Confirm current access rules, fees, contacts, and jurisdiction with the responsible agency.
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