Lenawee County Residents Directory Search

Lenawee County is in southeast Michigan with Adrian as its county seat. The Lenawee County residents directory covers court records, property filings, voter data, and criminal history from local offices and state databases. About 99,000 people live in the county, and the public records tied to them are available under Michigan law. Use the search tool on this page to start looking up people and records, or check the sections below for office contacts, online search links, and details on each record type in Lenawee County.

Lenawee County Court Records

The 39th Circuit Court handles felony cases, civil claims over $25,000, and family law for Lenawee County. The courthouse is at 425 N. Main Street, Adrian, MI 49221. Call (517) 264-4597 for case questions. Under Michigan Court Rule 8.119, most court records in Lenawee County are open to the public. The clerk keeps files on all cases heard by the circuit court, and you can request copies at the window or search online.

The 2A District Court serves Lenawee County for misdemeanors, traffic matters, small claims, and civil cases under $25,000. It sits in the same Adrian courthouse complex. Use the MiCOURT portal to search both courts for free. Type a name or case number to pull up results. You get case status, charges, filing dates, and scheduled hearings. This tool is a core part of the Lenawee County residents directory for court-related searches.

Lenawee County sits close to the Ohio border. Some residents may also have records in Toledo-area courts. But for Michigan records, the 39th Circuit and 2A District cover everything local.

Search Lenawee County Residents Directory Criminal Records

Use the Michigan State Police ICHAT system for criminal history checks. It costs $10. You need a full name and date of birth. ICHAT covers felony convictions and serious misdemeanors from all 83 Michigan counties, Lenawee included. Results show arrest dates, charges, court details, and sentencing. The system does not include suppressed records, traffic cases, or federal charges.

The OTIS tool from the Michigan Department of Corrections tracks people in state prisons, on parole, or on probation. It is free. Search by last name or MDOC number. OTIS shows where someone is held, sentence length, and expected release date. County jail inmates are not in OTIS.

For local jail data, contact the Lenawee County Sheriff at (517) 263-0524. The sheriff can tell you if someone is in custody at the county jail, what their bond is, and when they next go to court. The Lenawee County jail is at 405 N. Winter Street in Adrian.

Lenawee County Property Records

The Lenawee County Register of Deeds records all property transfers. The office is at 301 N. Main Street, Adrian, MI 49221. Phone is (517) 264-4599. Under MCL 565.29, every deed, mortgage, lien, and land contract must be recorded here. Copies cost about $1.00 per page. The register of deeds is a strong part of the Lenawee County residents directory because each property document lists the names of the parties, parcel data, and transaction details.

Lenawee County offers online property search tools through its equalization and GIS system. You can look up parcels, tax assessments, and ownership data. For recorded documents like deeds and mortgages, go to the register of deeds office directly. Walk-in and mail requests are both taken. Michigan's race-notice recording statute means the first properly filed deed takes priority in a dispute, so the register of deeds office plays a critical role.

Vital Records in Lenawee County

The Lenawee County Clerk issues birth and death certificates, marriage licenses, and other vital records. The office is at 425 N. Main Street in Adrian. Phone is (517) 264-4599. Certified copies cost $15 to $30. Bring a valid photo ID. Mail requests need a check and a copy of your ID.

Voter records add to the Lenawee County residents directory. The Michigan Voter Information Center lets you check registration status with a name, date of birth, and zip code. MCL 168.509(q) keeps full birth dates and Social Security numbers private in voter files. Basic registration and district info remains public.

Lenawee County Public Records Requests

Under Michigan's FOIA law, MCL 15.231 through 15.246, anyone can request records from Lenawee County offices. Send a written request to the department that has what you need. Be specific. The office has five business days to respond under MCL 15.235. A ten-day extension is allowed with written notice.

Copy fees in Lenawee County are $0.10 to $1.00 per page. MCL 15.234 may waive fees for people with financial hardship. Some records are exempt under MCL 15.243, including personal data and active law enforcement files. Any denial must be in writing with the specific exemption cited. FOIA is a key part of the Lenawee County residents directory for records not posted online.

Find Lenawee County Residents Directory Online

The image below shows the Michigan State Police page that connects to statewide search tools covering Lenawee County.

The Michigan Legislature site has the full text of all public records statutes. The Michigan Department of Corrections page links to OTIS and other tools for the Lenawee County residents directory.

Lenawee County Clerk Office

Nearby Counties

Lenawee County sits in southeast Michigan near the Ohio border. Search the residents directory for these neighboring counties.