Luce County Residents Directory

Luce County is in the eastern Upper Peninsula of Michigan with Newberry as its county seat. The Luce County residents directory pulls from court records, property filings, and statewide search tools to help you find public information about people in this part of the state. The county has a small population of about 6,500 people, but the same Michigan public records laws apply here as everywhere else. Use the search tool below to start, or read through the sections on this page for direct links to Luce County offices and state databases.

Luce County Residents Directory Court Records

The 11th Circuit Court serves Luce County along with Alger and Schoolcraft counties. It handles felony criminal cases, civil claims over $25,000, and family law matters. The Luce County courthouse is at 407 W. Harrie Street in Newberry, MI 49868. Call (906) 293-5521 for case info. The clerk keeps records on all cases, and most are public under Michigan Court Rule 8.119.

The 92nd District Court also covers Luce County. It takes misdemeanors, traffic cases, small claims, and civil disputes under $25,000. Because Luce County is small, case volume is low and the court may not sit every day. The MiCOURT case search gives you free online access to records from both courts. Enter a name or case number. Results show case status, charges, filing dates, and hearing times.

Criminal records in the Luce County residents directory include charges, pleas, and sentencing. Civil filings show parties and claim types.

Criminal History for Luce County

The ICHAT system from the Michigan State Police is the main criminal history search tool. It costs $10 per lookup. You need a full name and date of birth. ICHAT covers felony convictions and serious misdemeanors with more than 93 days from all 83 Michigan counties. It picks up Luce County records along with the rest. Results include arrest dates, charges, dispositions, and sentencing.

For state prison data, the OTIS search from the Michigan Department of Corrections is free. Search by name or MDOC number. It shows current inmates, parolees, and probationers with facility location, sentence info, and release dates. Note that Luce County is home to the Newberry Correctional Facility, a state prison that houses inmates from across Michigan. OTIS covers those inmates too.

The Luce County Sheriff handles the local jail. Call (906) 293-8431 for inmate info. They can confirm custody status and bond amounts for people held locally.

Property Records in Luce County

The Luce County Register of Deeds files all property documents. The office is at 407 W. Harrie Street, Newberry, MI 49868. Phone is (906) 293-5521. Under MCL 565.29, every deed, mortgage, lien, and land contract must be filed here. Copies cost about $1.00 per page. Property records are a big part of the Luce County residents directory because they list names, addresses, and transaction details for everyone who owns land in the county.

Luce County does not have a large online property portal. Most record requests go through the office in person or by mail. The county equalization department has tax assessment data and parcel maps that help with ownership searches. For the recorded documents themselves, the register of deeds is the sole source in Luce County.

Vital Records for Luce County Residents

The Luce County Clerk handles birth certificates, death records, and marriage licenses. The office is in the Newberry courthouse. Call (906) 293-5521. Fees are $15 to $30 for certified copies. Bring a photo ID for in-person requests.

The Michigan Voter Information Center has voter registration data for Luce County residents. Enter a name, date of birth, and zip code to check if someone is registered. Under MCL 168.509(q), full birth dates and Social Security numbers are private in voter files. Basic registration data is public. Voter records are part of the Luce County residents directory and help confirm where a person lives.

Luce County Public Records Requests

Michigan's FOIA law, MCL 15.231 through 15.246, gives you the right to request records from Luce County offices. Put your request in writing. Be specific about what you want. The office has five business days to respond under MCL 15.235. They can extend that by ten more days with written notice.

Copy fees in Luce County range from $0.10 to $1.00 per page. MCL 15.234 allows for fee waivers when the requester shows financial hardship. Not all records are open. MCL 15.243 protects personal data and law enforcement files. Denied requests must include a written reason and the specific exemption. FOIA helps fill gaps in the Luce County residents directory when online tools come up short.

Search Luce County Residents Directory

The Michigan State Police page below links to ICHAT and other statewide tools that cover Luce County residents.

Check the Michigan Legislature website for statute text. The Michigan Department of Corrections page also links to OTIS and resources for the Luce County residents directory.

Luce County Clerk Office

Nearby Counties

Luce County is in the eastern Upper Peninsula. Search the residents directory for these nearby counties.