Search Cass County Residents Directory

Cass County is in the southwest corner of Michigan, right along the Indiana border. The county seat is Cassopolis. About 52,000 people live here. The Cass County residents directory covers court records, property filings, voter data, and other public records kept by local and state offices. If you want to find a person or check public records in Cass County, start with the search tool below. You can also use the agency links and phone numbers listed on this page to reach the right office.

Court Records in Cass County

The 43rd Circuit Court serves Cass County for felony criminal cases, civil actions over $25,000, and domestic relations matters. It is at 60296 M-62, Suite 2, Cassopolis, MI 49031. The clerk can be reached at (269) 445-4464. Under Michigan Court Rule 8.119, court records are open to the public unless sealed by a judge. You can search Cass County court cases through the MiCOURT portal for free. Just pick Cass County from the court list, type a name or case number, and check the results.

The 4th District Court also operates in Cassopolis. It handles misdemeanors, traffic tickets, civil disputes, and small claims up to $6,500. Both courts use the same state search system. Criminal case records in the Cass County residents directory can show charges, plea info, sentencing, and the name of the judge assigned to the case.

Cass County Residents Property Records

All property transfers in Cass County go through the Register of Deeds office. It is in the county building at 120 North Broadway, Suite 114, Cassopolis, MI 49031. Phone is (269) 445-4454. MCL 565.29 requires that all deeds, mortgages, liens, and land contracts be recorded with this office. Michigan uses a race-notice system, so the first properly filed document wins when ownership is in question.

You can search Cass County property records through the county's online portal. Look up documents by name, parcel number, or document type. Standard copies cost $1.00 per page and certified copies are $5.00 per document. The office is open weekdays during normal business hours. If you need older records that are not in the online system, the staff can help you search the physical files at the Cassopolis location.

Property records are one of the more common parts of the Cass County residents directory. They show who owns land, what was paid, and whether there are any liens or claims against a parcel.

Cass County Criminal History Search

Run a criminal history check for Cass County residents through the ICHAT system from the Michigan State Police. It costs $10 per search. You need the person's full name and date of birth. Results cover felony convictions and misdemeanors over 93 days across all 83 Michigan counties. The report shows the name, aliases, arrest dates, charges, and court info. ICHAT does not show federal charges, traffic cases, or juvenile records.

The Cass County Sheriff is at 321 North Broadway Street in Cassopolis. Call (269) 445-2481 for jail and booking info. The sheriff runs the county jail and can give you current inmate data. For people in state prison, the OTIS tool from the Michigan Department of Corrections is free to use and covers all state facilities.

Statewide Tools for Cass County

Several Michigan state databases include records for Cass County residents. The image below shows one of the state portals available for public record searches.

The Michigan Voter Information Center checks voter registration for anyone in Cass County. Enter a first name, last name, birth date, and zip code. You get back registration status and polling location details. The statewide Qualified Voter File has about 7.3 to 7.9 million records. Under MCL 168.509(q), birth dates and Social Security numbers are not public in voter files.

Public Records Requests in Cass County

Michigan's Freedom of Information Act (MCL 15.231 through 15.246) lets anyone ask for records from Cass County offices. Write your request and send it to the office that has what you need. Be specific. State your name and how to reach you. The office must respond within five business days per MCL 15.235. They can take ten extra days with written notice.

Fees for copies run $0.10 to $1.00 per page in Cass County. Certified copies are $5.00 each. Fee waivers are possible under MCL 15.234 if you can show financial need. MCL 15.243 lists exemptions that protect certain records from disclosure. If your FOIA request is denied, the office must cite the exemption and explain the reason in writing. This is part of the Cass County residents directory process that gives people a way to access government files on their own.

Cass County Clerk Office

Nearby Counties

Cass County sits in the southwest part of the state. These neighboring counties also have pages in the residents directory.