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St. Clair County public records: common questions
Where to search St. Clair County records
St. Clair County, Michigan court, custody, police, and statewide records are kept in separate systems. Start court research with County courts, court divisions, jurisdiction descriptions, and courthouse locations.
- Court casesCounty courts, court divisions, jurisdiction descriptions, and courthouse locations
- 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 St. Clair County Courthouse is located at 201 McMorran Boulevard in Port Huron, and the 72nd District Court has a downriver branch at 2088 South Parker Road in Marine City.
- The 31st Circuit Court handles felony matters, civil claims over $25,000, appeals, and family-division matters including divorce, paternity, juvenile offenses, and child-abuse and neglect cases.
- The 72nd District Court handles traffic violations, landlord-tenant matters, civil claims under $25,000 including small claims, misdemeanors, and ordinance violations.
- St. Clair County Probate Court handles decedent estates, trusts, guardianships, conservatorships, and cases involving mentally ill persons.
- The Sheriff's Office lists its main address as 1170 Michigan Road, Port Huron Township, and lists separate jail administration, jail information, records-bureau, and law-enforcement contacts.
| Record type | Agency or source | Scope | Action | Last checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Court cases | County courts, court divisions, jurisdiction descriptions, and courthouse locations | County or local | Open source | |
| Police and incident records | Sheriff's Office FOIA and public-records request information | County or local | Open source | |
| Official records | Court directory, court-record contacts, and jail contact information | County or local | Open source | |
| Official records | County Clerk and Register of Deeds records, vital records, and public indexes | County or local | Open source | |
| Police and incident records | Sheriff's Office contact and emergency 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.
This St. Clair County records guide is organized around the way the information is actually maintained. Begin with the Q&A for the record you need, then use the source map below to confirm a case, custody status, incident report, or statewide search. St. Clair County has 160,486 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
- 26-147
- Population
- 160,486 residents (2025 estimate)
- Local detail
- The St. Clair County Courthouse is located at 201 McMorran Boulevard in Port Huron, and the 72nd District Court has a downriver branch at 2088 South Parker Road in Marine City.
- Local detail
- The 31st Circuit Court handles felony matters, civil claims over $25,000, appeals, and family-division matters including divorce, paternity, juvenile offenses, and child-abuse and neglect cases.
- Local detail
- The 72nd District Court handles traffic violations, landlord-tenant matters, civil claims under $25,000 including small claims, misdemeanors, and ordinance violations.
- Local detail
- St. Clair County Probate Court handles decedent estates, trusts, guardianships, conservatorships, and cases involving mentally ill persons.
- Local detail
- The Sheriff's Office lists its main address as 1170 Michigan Road, Port Huron Township, and lists separate jail administration, jail information, records-bureau, and law-enforcement contacts.
What is specific about this local guide
- Local detail: The St. Clair County Courthouse is located at 201 McMorran Boulevard in Port Huron, and the 72nd District Court has a downriver branch at 2088 South Parker Road in Marine City.
- Local detail: The 31st Circuit Court handles felony matters, civil claims over $25,000, appeals, and family-division matters including divorce, paternity, juvenile offenses, and child-abuse and neglect cases.
- Local detail: The 72nd District Court handles traffic violations, landlord-tenant matters, civil claims under $25,000 including small claims, misdemeanors, and ordinance violations.
How do I search St. Clair County 31st Circuit Court cases and schedules?
The 31st Circuit Court has broad trial jurisdiction, including felony and higher-value civil cases. The 72nd District Court handles lower-value civil, traffic, misdemeanor, landlord-tenant, and ordinance matters. Probate Court handles estates, trusts, guardianships, conservatorships, and mental-health matters. Open County courts, court divisions, jurisdiction descriptions, and courthouse locations for the court's current case-search and document-access instructions.
Which St. Clair County court handles a felony, misdemeanor, traffic, ordinance, or landlord-tenant matter?
The 31st Circuit Court has broad trial jurisdiction, including felony and higher-value civil cases. The 72nd District Court handles lower-value civil, traffic, misdemeanor, landlord-tenant, and ordinance matters. Probate Court handles estates, trusts, guardianships, conservatorships, and mental-health matters. Check County courts, court divisions, jurisdiction descriptions, and courthouse locations to confirm the filing court, venue, and case type before relying on a search.
How do I search 72nd District Court cases in Port Huron or Marine City?
The St. Clair County Courthouse is located at 201 McMorran Boulevard in Port Huron, and the 72nd District Court has a downriver branch at 2088 South Parker Road in Marine City. Open County courts, court divisions, jurisdiction descriptions, and courthouse locations for the court's current case-search and document-access instructions.
How can I locate someone held in the St. Clair County jail?
No reviewed official source for St. Clair County establishes a dedicated live inmate locator. Check Court directory, court-record contacts, and jail contact information for the agency's current custody lookup or contact path; custody information can change quickly.
How do I submit a St. Clair County Sheriff's FOIA or police-record request?
The reviewed St. Clair County law-enforcement source provides a direct records-request path. Use Sheriff's Office FOIA and public-records request information to request the report from the agency that created or maintains it.
How do I obtain a St. Clair County deed, lien, marriage record, death record, or other vital record?
The County Clerk/Register of Deeds site states that only death and marriage indexes are open to the public under recent MDHHS updates; access to other vital records may be restricted. Use County Clerk and Register of Deeds records, vital records, and public indexes for the responsible recording or county office's current access path.
What matters are handled by St. Clair County Probate Court?
The reviewed official sources for St. Clair County do not identify a case-specific court search or document-request procedure. Open County courts, court divisions, jurisdiction descriptions, and courthouse locations for the court's current case-search and document-access instructions.
Which local government or police agency handles an incident inside a particular city or township?
Current approved sources for St. Clair County do not substantiate a complete current map of every local agency boundary. Use Sheriff's Office contact and emergency information to confirm the responsible law-enforcement agency before requesting a record.
Police, sheriff, and incident records
For police or incident records, use Sheriff's Office contact and emergency information. The County Clerk/Register of Deeds site states that only death and marriage indexes are open to the public under recent MDHHS updates; access to other vital records may be restricted.
Criminal cases in St. Clair County
Start with County courts, court divisions, jurisdiction descriptions, and courthouse locations for the official St. Clair County court path. County: St. Clair County's official court directory covers countywide circuit, district, probate, family, and related court services. The principal courthouse is in Port Huron, with a 72nd District Court branch in Marine City. Court: The 31st Circuit Court has broad trial jurisdiction, including felony and higher-value civil cases. The 72nd District Court handles lower-value civil, traffic, misdemeanor, landlord-tenant, and ordinance matters. Probate Court handles estates, trusts, guardianships, conservatorships, and mental-health matters.
Jail and custody information for St. Clair County
For current custody information, start with Court directory, court-record contacts, and jail contact information. The reviewed county sources did not expose a unified, searchable St. Clair County inmate roster; current custody status should be confirmed with the Sheriff's Office or jail.
Municipal and local court records
Municipal and local court coverage is separate from the county trial-court path. Custody: The St. Clair County Sheriff's Office provides the county jail contact listed by the county, including jail administration and jail-information telephone numbers. The reviewed official sources did not expose a complete searchable inmate roster. Municipal: Municipal courts, police departments, and ordinance enforcement may operate separately from county courts and the Sheriff's Office. The county's district-court structure includes Port Huron and Marine City locations, but municipal boundaries should be verified through the relevant city or township.
Statewide sources for Michigan records
Statewide Michigan sources are separate from St. Clair County local records. Do not treat a statewide search as a complete county docket, jail roster, or police-record database.
Cities covered by local record systems
The relevant local courts and agencies may serve different incorporated municipalities, so confirm the filing locality before relying on a record.
Official St. Clair County and Michigan record sources
For an official starting point, use Court directory, court-record contacts, and jail contact information. Confirm current access rules, fees, contacts, and jurisdiction with the responsible agency.
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