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Official Benzie County criminal records must be requested from the public office that keeps them. The sheriff's FOIA Unit handles releasable sheriff reports and booking material, while the District Court and County Clerk maintain different case files. Michigan State Police provides statewide criminal history through ICHAT. This private reference site cannot accept a records request or issue a document. The contacts below route a request to the correct office in Beulah and identify the hours and phone numbers verified in the county research.

This Is Not a Government Office. This privately operated resource cannot retrieve official records, perform government background checks, correct a record, or receive a Michigan set-aside filing.

Need an Official Record?

Use the office tied to the document, since no single Benzie County counter holds the full record:

  • Circuit felony files and certified copies: Benzie County Clerk, 448 Court Place, Beulah, MI 49617, 231-882-9671, Monday through Friday during county business hours
  • Misdemeanors and early felony proceedings: 85th District Court, upper level at 448 Court Place, 231-882-0019, Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., except major holidays
  • Sheriff arrest, incident, and booking records: Benzie County Sheriff's Office FOIA Unit, 505 S. Michigan Avenue, Beulah, MI 49617, 231-882-4484
  • Statewide reportable history: Michigan State Police Criminal Justice Information Center through ICHAT
  • Frankfort police reports: City of Frankfort Police Department through the city's FOIA process
  • Michigan set-aside filings: the District or Circuit court that entered the conviction

The sheriff's business office is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., excluding holidays. The current sheriff request form lists BCSO FOIA Unit, bcso_records@benzieco.gov, fax 231-882-5814, and the main phone above. County pages differ on the coordinator email, so callers should confirm the current contact before sending a request.