Lake County Criminal Records

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Where to search Lake County records

Lake County, Michigan court, custody, police, and statewide records are kept in separate systems. Start court research with Michigan court system and court-directory source. Check current custody through County corrections and jail information.

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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 county directory lists county offices at 800 10th St., Baldwin, MI 49304, and the main county telephone as 231-745-2776.
The directory lists telephone numbers of 231-745-6201 for the jail, 231-745-2712 for the sheriff, and 231-745-4614 for trial court and family division.
The sheriff page identifies Sheriff Richard Martin and lists 1153 Michigan Ave., Baldwin, with hours Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The corrections page states that the main jail opened in the mid-1960s, had an original capacity of 28, and was remodeled in 2000 to a capacity of 48.

Lake County official record-source actions
Record type	Agency or source	Scope	Action	Last checked
Court cases	Michigan court system and court-directory source	County or local	Open source	August 10, 2026
Jail and custody	County corrections and jail information	County or local	Open source	August 10, 2026
Police and incident records	County sheriff information	County or local	Open source	August 10, 2026
Official records	County government portal	County or local	Open source	August 10, 2026
Official records	County department directory and official contacts	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.

Records for Lake County are held by more than one agency. This guide maps the local systems that answer different questions, from court filings and municipal cases to custody, police, and statewide records. Lake County has 13,182 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: 26-085
Population: 13,182 residents (2025 estimate)
Local detail: The county directory lists county offices at 800 10th St., Baldwin, MI 49304, and the main county telephone as 231-745-2776.
Local detail: The directory lists telephone numbers of 231-745-6201 for the jail, 231-745-2712 for the sheriff, and 231-745-4614 for trial court and family division.
Local detail: The sheriff page identifies Sheriff Richard Martin and lists 1153 Michigan Ave., Baldwin, with hours Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Local detail: The corrections page states that the main jail opened in the mid-1960s, had an original capacity of 28, and was remodeled in 2000 to a capacity of 48.

What is specific about this local guide

Local detail: The county directory lists county offices at 800 10th St., Baldwin, MI 49304, and the main county telephone as 231-745-2776.
Local detail: The directory lists telephone numbers of 231-745-6201 for the jail, 231-745-2712 for the sheriff, and 231-745-4614 for trial court and family division.
Local detail: The sheriff page identifies Sheriff Richard Martin and lists 1153 Michigan Ave., Baldwin, with hours Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Where is the Lake County correctional facility?

For Lake County, start with County government portal and County department directory and official contacts, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. Where is the Lake County correctional facility depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The official corrections page does not provide a live public roster or guaranteed current visitation schedule.

Who may be held in Lake County custody?

For Lake County, start with County government portal and County department directory and official contacts, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. Who may be held in Lake County custody depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The official corrections page does not provide a live public roster or guaranteed current visitation schedule.

How do I contact the Lake County Sheriff?

For Lake County, start with County government portal and County department directory and official contacts, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I contact the Lake County Sheriff depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The official corrections page does not provide a live public roster or guaranteed current visitation schedule.

Which Lake County court handles a case?

For Lake County, start with County government portal and County department directory and official contacts, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. Which Lake County court handles a case depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The official corrections page does not provide a live public roster or guaranteed current visitation schedule.

How can accident, sex-offender, or sheriff records be found?

For Lake County, start with County government portal and County department directory and official contacts, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How can accident, sex-offender, or sheriff records be found depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The official corrections page does not provide a live public roster or guaranteed current visitation schedule.

What are the county and municipal law-enforcement boundaries?

For Lake County, start with County government portal and County department directory and official contacts, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. What are the county and municipal law-enforcement boundaries depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The official corrections page does not provide a live public roster or guaranteed current visitation schedule.

Lake County criminal and court records

Start with Michigan court system and court-directory source for the official Lake County court path. County: The Lake County Sheriff provides county law enforcement; municipalities may maintain separate police authority. Court: The county directory identifies trial court and family division services; verify circuit, district, probate, and family jurisdiction through Michigan Courts.

Municipal courts and nearby local records

Municipal and local court coverage is separate from the county trial-court path. Custody: Lake County correctional facilities operate under the sheriff; the official page describes custody of pretrial detainees, misdemeanants, felons, juveniles in specified categories, MDOC offenders, and protected witnesses. Municipal: Cities and townships may have separate ordinances and police services; the reviewed pages do not supply a complete municipal boundary map.

Lake County jail and custody information

For current custody information, start with County corrections and jail information. The official corrections page does not provide a live public roster or guaranteed current visitation schedule.

Police and incident records

For police or incident records, use County sheriff information. Department directory contacts are useful routing information but do not replace case-specific court or custody confirmation.

Michigan statewide record sources

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

Cities and local search areas

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

Nearby Michigan county pages

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Official Lake County and Michigan record sources

For an official starting point, use County government portal. Confirm current access rules, fees, contacts, and jurisdiction with the responsible agency.

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