Delta County Residents Directory Search

Delta County is in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, along the shore of Little Bay de Noc. Escanaba is the county seat and the largest city. About 36,000 people live in the county. The Delta County residents directory draws from court records, property transfers, voter rolls, and other public files held at county and state offices. You can search for a person or record in Delta County with the tool below. The rest of this page has office info, agency links, and phone numbers for key departments.

Delta County Court Records

The 47th Circuit Court serves Delta County. It handles felony criminal cases, civil suits over $25,000, and family law issues. The court is at 310 Ludington Street in Escanaba, MI 49829. Call (906) 789-5105 for the clerk. Under Michigan Court Rule 8.119, court records are open to the public unless sealed by a judge. The MiCOURT portal lets you search Delta County cases online for free.

Delta County also has the 94th District Court in Escanaba. This court covers misdemeanors, traffic offenses, and small claims up to $6,500. Records from both courts flow into the statewide search system. Type a name or case number to pull results.

Criminal case records in the Delta County residents directory show charges, plea info, sentencing, and the judge assigned to the case. Civil results list the parties, claim type, and any rulings on file. Juvenile and sealed cases do not show up.

Delta County Residents Property Records

The Delta County Register of Deeds records all property transfers. The office is at 310 Ludington Street in Escanaba. Phone is (906) 789-5117. Every deed, mortgage, lien, and land contract filed in the county must go through this office per MCL 565.29. Michigan's race-notice rule means the first properly recorded document takes priority in a dispute over ownership.

Property records are a key part of the Delta County residents directory. They show who owns a parcel, what was paid, and if there are liens or claims against it. You can search at the office or through the county's online system. Copies are $1.00 per page. Certified copies cost $5.00 per document.

Search Delta County Criminal History

Criminal history checks for Delta County residents are done through the ICHAT system. The Michigan State Police runs it. Each search is $10 and needs a full name and date of birth. Results cover felony convictions and serious misdemeanors from all 83 Michigan counties. The report lists names, aliases, arrest dates, charges, and sentencing data. Federal cases, traffic violations, and juvenile records are not part of ICHAT.

The Delta County Sheriff's Office is at 200 Wall Street in Escanaba. Call (906) 786-5911 for jail info. You can ask about current inmates, booking dates, charges, and bond amounts. State prison records are available for free through the OTIS search from the Michigan Department of Corrections. OTIS covers all state prison facilities and includes sentence info and parole dates.

State Tools for Delta County

Statewide databases cover Delta County along with every other county in Michigan. The image below shows a state search portal that is part of the residents directory toolkit.

Check voter registration for Delta County residents through the Michigan Voter Information Center. Enter a first name, last name, date of birth, and zip code. The system shows if the person is registered and where they vote. Michigan's Qualified Voter File has around 7.3 to 7.9 million records total. Under MCL 168.509(q), full birth dates and Social Security numbers stay private.

Delta County Public Records Requests

The Michigan Freedom of Information Act, MCL 15.231 through 15.246, lets anyone ask for records from Delta County offices. Send a written request to the right department. Be clear. Include your name and how to reach you. The office has five business days to respond under MCL 15.235.

Copy fees run $0.10 to $1.00 per page. Certified copies are $5.00 each. If you need a fee waiver, MCL 15.234 provides that option for qualifying individuals. Some records are exempt under MCL 15.243, which covers personal data, law enforcement info, and other protected files. Delta County must explain any denial in writing and cite the exemption used. The Michigan Legislature website has the full text of FOIA.

Delta County Clerk Office

Nearby Counties

Delta County is on the south side of the Upper Peninsula. Search the residents directory for these nearby counties.