Search Gogebic County Residents Directory

Gogebic County is in the western part of Michigan's Upper Peninsula. The county seat is Bessemer, and roughly 13,000 people call this area home. The Gogebic County residents directory collects public records from court files, property documents, voter rolls, and other data kept by county and state agencies. If you need to find someone or check records for a person in Gogebic County, the search tool below can help you get started. You will also find office addresses, phone numbers, and links to state databases throughout this page.

Gogebic County Court Records

The 32nd Circuit Court serves Gogebic County along with Ontonagon County. It handles felonies, civil cases over $25,000, and family law matters. The courthouse is at 200 North Moore Street in Bessemer, MI 49911. Call (906) 663-4518 for case information. Most court records are open to the public under Michigan Court Rule 8.119. You can search for cases through the MiCOURT portal, which covers courts across the state. Type a name or case number and pick the right court.

The 98th District Court also operates in Gogebic County. It takes care of misdemeanors, small claims, and civil cases under $25,000. Traffic matters go through this court as well. The Gogebic County residents directory pulls from both circuit and district court records. You can see charges, hearing dates, plea info, and sentencing for criminal cases. Civil case results show the parties, claim amounts, and rulings. Probate cases in Gogebic County cover estates, guardianships, and conservatorships. Some probate records are sealed, especially those involving minors.

Gogebic County Residents Directory Property Data

The Gogebic County Register of Deeds records all property transfers. The office is at 200 North Moore Street, Bessemer, MI 49911. Phone is (906) 663-4441. Every deed, mortgage, lien, and land contract filed in Gogebic County goes through this office. Under MCL 565.29, property transfers must be recorded here to be valid against later buyers. You can visit the office in person to search records during regular business hours.

Online property record access for Gogebic County is limited. The county does not run a large digital portal like some of the bigger counties in the state. For a thorough search, plan to call or visit the Register of Deeds. Copies cost about $1.00 per page, and certified copies are around $5.00 per document. The Gogebic County residents directory also connects to property data when you search by a person's name, which can show deeds, liens, and other instruments tied to that individual. Gogebic County has a mix of residential, commercial, and forested land, so property records here can involve timber rights and mineral rights that you would not see as often in other parts of Michigan.

Criminal History in Gogebic County

The ICHAT system from the Michigan State Police is the main way to check criminal history for Gogebic County residents. It costs $10 per search. You need the person's full name and date of birth. Results show felony convictions and serious misdemeanors across all 83 Michigan counties. ICHAT does not include federal charges, traffic tickets, or juvenile records.

The image below shows the Michigan State Police ICHAT portal used to search the Gogebic County residents directory for criminal records.

The Gogebic County Sheriff's Office is at 100 West Iron Street in Bessemer. Call (906) 667-0203 for jail or booking questions. If someone has moved to state prison, you can look them up for free on the OTIS search tool from the Michigan Department of Corrections. Records expunged under MCL 780.621 will not show up in ICHAT or any public search.

Vital Records for Gogebic County

The Gogebic County Clerk manages birth, death, and marriage records. The office is at 200 North Moore Street, Bessemer, MI 49911. Call (906) 663-4518. You can get certified copies in person or by mail. Bring a valid photo ID and pay the fee, which runs $15 to $30 per copy. VitalChek handles online orders too, but you will pay extra service fees.

Voter registration records are also part of the Gogebic County residents directory. Check the Michigan Voter Information Center to see if someone is registered in Gogebic County. You need their name, date of birth, and zip code. The system shows registration status and polling locations. Under MCL 168.509(q), certain personal details like full birth dates and Social Security numbers stay private in voter files. Voter history is available too, which tells you whether a person voted in past elections.

Public Records Requests in Gogebic County

The Michigan Freedom of Information Act, MCL 15.231 through MCL 15.246, lets anyone request records from Gogebic County offices. Write your request and send it to the right department. The office has five business days to respond under MCL 15.235. They can extend that by ten days with written notice. Be specific about what you want to keep things moving.

Fees for copies in Gogebic County generally run from $0.10 to $1.00 per page. Certified copies cost around $5.00. A fee waiver may be available under MCL 15.234 if costs are a barrier. Some records are exempt from FOIA. MCL 15.243 protects certain law enforcement files, personal data, and other sensitive information. If a request is denied, the office must explain why in writing and cite the specific exemption used. You can appeal to the office head or go to circuit court if you believe the denial was wrong.

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Nearby Counties

Gogebic County borders other Upper Peninsula counties. Search the residents directory for these neighboring areas.