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Leelanau County public records: common questions

Where to search Leelanau County records

Leelanau County, Michigan court, custody, police, and statewide records are kept in separate systems. Start court research with Leelanau County 13th Circuit Court.

  • Court casesLeelanau County 13th Circuit Court
  • Current custodyConfirm the current jail or detention source with the local agency.
  • 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 Leelanau County Government Center campus includes the county administration building and a law-enforcement center at 8525 East Government Center Drive, Suttons Bay, Michigan 49682.
  • The law-enforcement center houses the Leelanau County Sheriff's Office, county jail, and 911 communications center.
  • The official county directory lists the Sheriff's Office telephone number as 231-256-8800 and identifies the sheriff, undersheriff, jail lieutenant, and law-enforcement lieutenant.
  • Leelanau County is served by the 13th Circuit Court, 86th District Court, and Leelanau County Probate Court.
  • The Sheriff's Office complaint form directs complaints to the undersheriff at 8525 East Government Center Drive or to the listed county email address.
  • An official county planning document identifies the Sheriff's Office as providing jail administration, court bailiff, marine patrol, animal-control, and other law-enforcement services.
Leelanau County official record-source actions
Record typeAgency or sourceScopeActionLast checked
Court casesLeelanau County 13th Circuit CourtCounty or localOpen source
Police and incident recordsLeelanau County Sheriff's OfficeCounty or localOpen source
Official recordsOfficial Leelanau County government portalCounty or localOpen source
Police and incident recordsOfficial Leelanau County Sheriff's Office page with law-enforcement and corrections contactsCounty or localOpen sourceNot yet published
Court casesOfficial Michigan court family-division plan for Leelanau CountyCounty or localOpen sourceNot yet published
Police and incident recordsOfficial Leelanau County Sheriff's Office complaint and records-contact formCounty or localOpen sourceNot yet published
Court casesLeelanau County official source (leelanau.gov)County or localOpen sourceNot yet published

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.

Records for Leelanau 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. Leelanau County has 22,982 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
26-089
Population
22,982 residents (2025 estimate)
Local detail
The Leelanau County Government Center campus includes the county administration building and a law-enforcement center at 8525 East Government Center Drive, Suttons Bay, Michigan 49682.
Local detail
The law-enforcement center houses the Leelanau County Sheriff's Office, county jail, and 911 communications center.
Local detail
The official county directory lists the Sheriff's Office telephone number as 231-256-8800 and identifies the sheriff, undersheriff, jail lieutenant, and law-enforcement lieutenant.
Local detail
Leelanau County is served by the 13th Circuit Court, 86th District Court, and Leelanau County Probate Court.
Local detail
The Sheriff's Office complaint form directs complaints to the undersheriff at 8525 East Government Center Drive or to the listed county email address.
Local detail
An official county planning document identifies the Sheriff's Office as providing jail administration, court bailiff, marine patrol, animal-control, and other law-enforcement services.

What is specific about this local guide

  • Local detail: The Leelanau County Government Center campus includes the county administration building and a law-enforcement center at 8525 East Government Center Drive, Suttons Bay, Michigan 49682.
  • Local detail: The law-enforcement center houses the Leelanau County Sheriff's Office, county jail, and 911 communications center.
  • Local detail: The official county directory lists the Sheriff's Office telephone number as 231-256-8800 and identifies the sheriff, undersheriff, jail lieutenant, and law-enforcement lieutenant.

How do I search Leelanau County Circuit, District, or Probate Court records?

For Leelanau County, start with Official Leelanau County government portal and Official Leelanau County Sheriff's Office page with law-enforcement and corrections contacts, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I search Leelanau County Circuit, District, or Probate Court records depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The reviewed official county sources did not expose a current searchable public inmate roster.

Which Leelanau County court handles a criminal, civil, family, juvenile, or probate matter?

For Leelanau County, start with Official Leelanau County government portal and Official Leelanau County Sheriff's Office page with law-enforcement and corrections contacts, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. Which Leelanau County court handles a criminal, civil, family, juvenile, or probate matter depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The reviewed official county sources did not expose a current searchable public inmate roster.

How can I verify whether someone is held in Leelanau County custody?

For Leelanau County, start with Official Leelanau County government portal and Official Leelanau County Sheriff's Office page with law-enforcement and corrections contacts, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How can I verify whether someone is held in Leelanau County custody depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The reviewed official county sources did not expose a current searchable public inmate roster.

How do I contact the Leelanau County Sheriff's Office or jail?

For Leelanau County, start with Official Leelanau County government portal and Official Leelanau County Sheriff's Office page with law-enforcement and corrections contacts, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I contact the Leelanau County Sheriff's Office or jail depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The reviewed official county sources did not expose a current searchable public inmate roster.

How do I submit a complaint or public-records request to the Sheriff's Office?

For Leelanau County, start with Official Leelanau County government portal and Official Leelanau County Sheriff's Office page with law-enforcement and corrections contacts, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I submit a complaint or public-records request to the Sheriff's Office depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The reviewed official county sources did not expose a current searchable public inmate roster.

Which agency has jurisdiction on Grand Traverse Band, National Park Service, or state-managed land?

For Leelanau County, start with Official Leelanau County government portal and Official Leelanau County Sheriff's Office page with law-enforcement and corrections contacts, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. Which agency has jurisdiction on Grand Traverse Band, National Park Service, or state-managed land depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The reviewed official county sources did not expose a current searchable public inmate roster.

How do I determine whether an incident is in a city, village, township, or unincorporated county area?

For Leelanau County, start with Official Leelanau County government portal and Official Leelanau County Sheriff's Office page with law-enforcement and corrections contacts, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I determine whether an incident is in a city, village, township, or unincorporated county area depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The reviewed official county sources did not expose a current searchable public inmate roster.

How do I contact Leelanau County 911 or confirm the proper non-emergency agency?

For Leelanau County, start with Official Leelanau County government portal and Official Leelanau County Sheriff's Office page with law-enforcement and corrections contacts, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I contact Leelanau County 911 or confirm the proper non-emergency agency depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The reviewed official county sources did not expose a current searchable public inmate roster.

Leelanau County criminal and court records

Start with Official Michigan court family-division plan for Leelanau County for the official Leelanau County court path. County: Leelanau County government provides countywide administrative, court, corrections, emergency-communications, and law-enforcement services. Municipal and tribal jurisdictions may also operate within the county. Court: Leelanau County participates in the 13th Circuit Court system, the 86th District Court system, and Leelanau County Probate Court. Family matters are handled through the circuit court family division under the Michigan court plan.

Municipal courts and nearby local records

Municipal and local court coverage is separate from the county trial-court path. Custody: The Leelanau County Sheriff's Office operates or administers county corrections and jail services. The official county documents reviewed did not verify a current public inmate roster or online custody-search page. Municipal: Law-enforcement jurisdiction can also involve municipal police, Grand Traverse Band Tribal Police, Michigan State Police, National Park Service, and Michigan Department of Natural Resources agencies, depending on the location and subject matter.

Leelanau County jail and custody information

For current custody information, start with Official Leelanau County Sheriff's Office page with law-enforcement and corrections contacts. The reviewed official county sources did not expose a current searchable public inmate roster.

Police and incident records

For police or incident records, use Official Leelanau County Sheriff's Office complaint and records-contact form. The county directory and planning documents may contain historical office assignments or service descriptions that should be confirmed directly.

Michigan statewide record sources

Statewide Michigan sources are separate from Leelanau 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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Nearby county links will be added after the neighboring pages pass the same source and content review.

Official Leelanau County and Michigan record sources

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

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

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