St. Clair County Criminal Records

Criminal · Arrest · Court · Sex offender

Use the official court, custody, police-record, and statewide paths for St. Clair County, Michigan; jurisdiction limits are explained.

Records Search

Enter a name to begin a confidential search

256-bit encrypted · SSL secured Search 3B+ public records Results in seconds Established 1995

Searches are compiled from court, county, and statewide public-record sources.

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.

St. Clair County official record-source actions
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	August 20, 2026
Police and incident records	Sheriff's Office FOIA and public-records request information	County or local	Open source	August 24, 2026
Official records	Court directory, court-record contacts, and jail contact information	County or local	Open source	August 18, 2026
Official records	County Clerk and Register of Deeds records, vital records, and public indexes	County or local	Open source	August 18, 2026
Police and incident records	Sheriff's Office contact and emergency information	County or local	Open source	August 18, 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 24, 2026. Agency sites and coverage can change, so confirm current rules with the source. Read our county source-review and correction policy.

A useful St. Clair 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. 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.

Municipal courts and other local systems

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.

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.

St. Clair County court and felony records

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.

Police records and public-record requests

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.

St. Clair County custody and jail information

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.

Michigan state-level record sources

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.

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.

Disclosure: criminal.com may earn a commission when you use the people-search tool on this page, which is powered by a third-party background-check service. Results are for personal knowledge only and may not be used for employment, housing, credit, tenant screening, or any other purpose covered by the Fair Credit Reporting Act. An arrest or booking record is not proof of guilt. This page is general information, not legal advice; for advice about a specific situation, consult an attorney.

Prefer an official source? 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.

Ready to search?

Enter a name to run a confidential records search

Browse records by state

Look up criminal and public records in any state, or browse the Directory of Official Records Offices.