BARAGA COUNTY · PUBLIC-RECORDS TRANSPARENCY GRADE
C
15/24
Baraga County gets a C.
Michigan looks strong on paper — booking photos public, MiFILE near-complete, OTIS free — but the state runs on a Public Records Act with no real fulfillment deadline. The AG has formally ruled FOIA does not require agencies to produce records on a clock, only to acknowledge requests. The legislature also exempted itself from FOIA entirely. Different failure mode than Illinois — same C-range outco
Note: Statewide grade applies — no separate local grade yet computed for Baraga County.
COMPUTED 2026-07-30 16:53 UTC · SCORE 15/24
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- → https://www.uscourts.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-07-30 16:53 UTC]
- → https://www.bop.gov/inmateloc/ [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-07-30 16:53 UTC]
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Live · FBI Most Wanted · MI Field Offices (Statewide)
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Source: NCMEC · National Center for Missing & Exploited Children · If you have information, call 1-800-THE-LOST (1-800-843-5678).
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Recent Michigan Court Cases
Most recent Michigan court filings indexed across districts and counties.
| Docket | Parties | Indexed |
|---|---|---|
| BANKRUPTCY 26-21149-dob | Kailey J Antcliff | 07/29/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:26-cv-01966 | Krapohl v. Equifax Information Services, LLC | 07/29/2026 |
| CIVIL 2:26-cv-12619 | Gasperoni et al v. Formosa et al | 07/29/2026 |
| CIVIL 2:26-cv-12620 | SHAH et al v. RAJENDRA et al | 07/29/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-48462-mlo | Shanae LaTonya Williams | 07/29/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-48463-mar | Ariana Grace Raymond | 07/29/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-31740-jda | David J. Prue | 07/29/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-48464-mar | Ashley Frederica Adams | 07/29/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-48465-mlo | Matthew Hawrys | 07/29/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-48466-lsg | Latanya R Bellman | 07/29/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-21146-dob | William J. Wood | 07/29/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-31741-jda | Kathryn E. Buckner | 07/29/2026 |
Cities in Baraga County
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Cited Answers · Verified Sources
Common Questions
Answers verified against official agency websites and state statutes.
Where can I find the population of the city?▼
Skanee, MI (Baraga County) population data: U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts Skanee CDP (https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/) — small unincorporated community ~150 residents per 2020 Census. American Community Survey 5-year estimates (https://data.census.gov/) for detailed demographic data. Baraga County (https://baragacounty.org/) for county-level data. Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget Demographics (https://www.michigan.gov/dtmb/0,5552,7-358-82547_56345_82589---,00.html) for state estimates. Michigan FOIA (MCL §15.231).
How do I get a criminal background check in Fenton?▼
To get a criminal background check in Fenton, MI (Genesee County), the Fenton Police Department Records Section at 301 South Leroy Street, Fenton, MI 48430 (810-629-5311) issues local clearance letters. For statewide criminal history, the Michigan State Police ICHAT at https://apps.michigan.gov/ichat/ provides name-based statewide searches for $10. For fingerprint-based statewide and FBI checks, use authorized Live Scan vendors. Court records are free at https://micourt.courts.michigan.gov/. Michigan FOIA (MCL 15.231) governs disclosure. Employment use must comply with the FCRA and MCL 37.2205a. Sources: MSP ICHAT (https://apps.michigan.gov/ichat/), Fenton (https://www.cityoffenton.org/).
Where can I find crime rates for different streets?▼
For street-level crime rates in South Haven, MI (Van Buren County), the South Haven Area Emergency Services posts incident logs at https://www.south-haven.com/. The FBI Crime Data Explorer at https://cde.ucr.cjis.gov/ shows agency-level crime data. Many third-party services (CrimeReports, SpotCrime) aggregate incident data by street/neighborhood, but coverage varies. For specific addresses or streets, file a Michigan FOIA (MCL 15.231) request with the South Haven Police Department or Van Buren County Sheriff at https://www.vbco.org/Sheriff/. Standard fees per page apply. Sources: City of South Haven (https://www.south-haven.com/), FBI CDE (https://cde.ucr.cjis.gov/).
How do I look up an arrest in Clinton Township?▼
To look up an arrest in Clinton Township, MI (Macomb County), contact the Clinton Township Police Department at 37985 S. Gratiot Avenue, Clinton Township, MI 48036 (586-493-7800). Michigan FOIA (MCL 15.231) makes adult arrest reports public; submit a written records request. The Macomb County Sheriff's Office Inmate Search at https://macombsheriff.com/ shows anyone booked into the Macomb County Jail after Clinton Township PD transfers them. Court charges tied to arrests appear in the 41B District Court (https://www.41bdc.org/) records, searchable at https://micourt.courts.michigan.gov/. The MSP ICHAT statewide criminal history is at https://apps.michigan.gov/ichat/. Sources: Clinton Township (https://www.clintontownship-mi.gov/), Macomb County Sheriff (https://macombsheriff.com/).
How do I get a criminal background check in Berrien?▼
To get a criminal background check in Berrien County, MI, the Berrien County Sheriff's Office at 919 Port Street, Saint Joseph, MI 49085 (269-983-7141) issues local police clearance letters. For statewide criminal history, use the Michigan State Police ICHAT at https://apps.michigan.gov/ichat/ — name-based statewide checks cost $10. For fingerprint-based statewide and FBI-level checks, use MSP-approved Live Scan vendors. Court records are free at https://micourt.courts.michigan.gov/. Michigan FOIA (MCL 15.231) governs disclosure. Employment use must comply with the FCRA and MCL 37.2205a, which restricts use of arrest-only records. Sources: MSP ICHAT (https://apps.michigan.gov/ichat/), Berrien County (https://www.berriencounty.org/).
Where do I search court records in Boyne City?▼
To search court records in Boyne City, MI (Charlevoix County), use the Michigan One Court of Justice public access at https://micourt.courts.michigan.gov/ for free name and case-number search. The Boyne City — covered by the 90th District Court — handles misdemeanors, traffic, and small claims. Charlevoix County Circuit Court (felonies, civil) and Probate Court are at the County Building, 301 State Street, Charlevoix, MI 49720 (231-547-7200). Charlevoix County records page is at https://www.charlevoixcounty.org/. Certified copies typically cost $1 per page plus $10 certification. Michigan FOIA (MCL 15.231) governs disclosure. Sources: MI Courts (https://courts.michigan.gov/), Charlevoix County (https://www.charlevoixcounty.org/).
📊 Public Data Sources for Baraga County, MI
Aggregated from federal agencies (DOJ, FBI, EPA, IRS, CFPB, HHS-OIG, FDIC, NPPES) and local arrest feeds. All sources public-domain.
🔎 Crime Data & Public Safety Sources
Direct lookups · Baraga County, MI · external links open in new tab
Official Crime Statistics & Registries
.GOVFBI Crime Data Explorer
Official UCR / NIBRS crime stats for MI
.GOVNSOPW (Sex Offender Registry)
DOJ — search all 50 state registries
.GOVBureau of Justice Statistics
DOJ's primary criminal-justice data agency
.GOVCDC WISQARS
Injury, violence & fatality stats by county
.GOVUS Marshals 15 Most Wanted
Federal fugitives
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Firearms, arson & explosives fugitives
Interactive Crime Maps
Federal Agency Lookups (MI)
.GOVEPA ECHO
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.GOVNPPES NPI Registry
Search healthcare providers in MI
.GOVFDIC BankFind
FDIC-insured banks in MI
.GOVCFPB Consumer Complaints
Financial-product complaints database
.GOVOFAC Sanctions Search
US Treasury sanctions list
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Public-company filings in MI
.GOVIRS Tax-Exempt Search
501(c)(3) nonprofit lookups
.GOVUS Census Bureau
Demographics & statistics for MI
📰 Recent Federal Law Enforcement News 8 items
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🏥 Healthcare Providers (NPPES) 8
Statewide (MI) — no city filter applied
| Name | City |
|---|---|
| THEBUOSHON AMALATHASAN | 15855 19 MILE RD, CLINTON TWP, MI 48038, |
| AMANII COFFMAN | 1899 BEAUFAIT DRIVE GROSSE POINTE WOODS, |
| PAVANI GAI | 48307 |
| OREN SAGHER | 7349362047 |
| SARAH FRACALA | ABURN HILLS |
| FINTON GALLOUP | ACME |
| PETER FEDOR | ACME |
| GARY SCHAUB | ACME |
🏭 EPA Regulated Facilities 8
| Facility | City |
|---|---|
| NATIVE AMERICAN TUBCRAFT | BARAGA |
| BARAGA WFP | BARAGA |
| BILLERUD ESCANABA LLC - BOVINE WOODYARD | L'ANSE |
| KENS SERVICE | BARAGA |
| KISSEL CHEVROLET | LANSE |
| JCK TRANSPORT LLC | BARAGA |
| UPPER MICHIGAN ENERGY RESOURCES -A.J. MI | PELKIE |
| L'ANSE WARDEN ELECTRIC COMPANY LLC | L'ANSE |
💰 CFPB Consumer Complaints 6
Statewide (MI) — CFPB data not available below state level
| Date | Company | Issue |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-21 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Incorrect information on your report |
| 2026-05-21 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Improper use of your report |
| 2026-05-21 | ALLY FINANCIAL INC. | Took or threatened to take negative |
| 2026-05-21 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Problem with a company's investigati |
| 2026-05-21 | PNC Bank N.A. | Closing an account |
| 2026-05-20 | American Financial Net | Closing on a mortgage |
⛔ HHS-OIG Excluded Individuals 8
Statewide (MI) — no city filter applied
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| A DENTAL CENTER, P C - ALLEN P | 1128a1 |
| A DENTAL CENTER, P C - SOUTHGA | 1128a1 |
| ACTON RENTAL SALES COMPANY | 1128Aa |
| AMERICAN COMPUTER COMPANY | 1128a1 |
| AQUATIC & PHYSICAL THERAPY ASS | 1128a1 |
| ASSOCIATED CHIROPRACTIC OF WYO | 1128b8 |
| BEHAVIORAL DYNAMICS | 1128a1 |
| BIRMINGHAM REHABILITATION & PH | 1128a1 |
🎗 IRS Tax-Exempt Nonprofits 8
Statewide (MI) — no city filter applied
🏛️ Latest Government Feeds 12
Direct from MI state + federal sources · no aggregators
doj_news
Fugitive apprehended in Mexico and removed to United States to face federal and state charges
Jul 21, 2026
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Two Colombian Nationals Extradited from Colombia to West Michigan to Face Cocaine Trafficking Charges
Jul 17, 2026
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Ypsilanti man sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for distributing child sexually abusive material
Jul 17, 2026
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Mexican illegal alien charged after smashing into and seriously injuring two motorcyclists
Jul 9, 2026
Federal Agency
FTC and States Act Against Hims & Hers for Deceptive and Unlawful Privacy Practices
Jul 29, 2026
Sources: state appellate courts, state AGs, DOJ, SEC, FTC, FDA, DOL, Federal Reserve, OCC, and more. Direct from .gov — never aggregated.
Recent News in Baraga County
Public-safety and law-enforcement headlines relevant to this area.
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Police say Illinois man tried to hit trooper during U.P. pursuit
An Illinois man faces multiple felony charges after a multi-county crime spree in Michigan involving a police pursuit and attempted assault on a trooper.
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Former prison guard charged with felony for allegedly aiding in attack on fellow officer
A former Michigan Department of Corrections officer has been arraigned on a felony charge after allegedly aiding a prisoner’s attack on a fellow officer. Shelby Pennock, 44, allege…
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Former MDOC officer arraigned for alleged role in assault of fellow corrections officer
While the officer was doing a separate task, Pennock allegedly opened the inmate’s cell door intentionally, “knowing that her actions would result in a physical assault on another …