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CUSTER · PUBLIC-RECORDS TRANSPARENCY GRADE
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15/24

Custer 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 Custer.
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BOP Inmate Locator
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Currently Wanted by the FBI

Active FBI cases from the MI field office (statewide). Data: api.fbi.gov, refreshed every 6 hours.


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Children Missing From Michigan (Statewide)

Active Michigan cases from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (statewide feed). Refreshed every 6 hours.


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.


DocketPartiesIndexed
BANKRUPTCY 26-48869-prhEssie Louise Walters08/08/2026
CIVIL 2:26-cv-12760Hall v. Commissioner of Social Security08/08/2026
BANKRUPTCY 2:26-mj-30468-1United States of America v. crutchfield08/08/2026
BANKRUPTCY 23-30320-jdaAshley S. Caldwell08/08/2026
BANKRUPTCY 23-31925-jdaIan D. Diem08/08/2026
BANKRUPTCY 23-31900-jdaJanet L. Lloyd08/08/2026
BANKRUPTCY 23-20786-dobEmily Anne Brusen08/08/2026
BANKRUPTCY 23-44265-marPatrick Anthony Cicilian and Stephanie Marie Cicilian08/08/2026
BANKRUPTCY 24-42509-marAubrey Yasmeen-Dnae Bradshaw08/08/2026
BANKRUPTCY 26-48868-mloLina Abdul Jouni08/08/2026
BANKRUPTCY 21-44613-marLucas Anthony Callow and Kristina Marie Callow08/08/2026
CIVIL 1:26-cv-01176Hatchett #800786 v. Christiansen08/07/2026
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Cited Answers · Verified Sources · County-level FAQ — applies to all of Mason County

Common Questions

Answers verified against official agency websites and state statutes. Note: County-level FAQ — applies to all of Mason County. No city-specific FAQ is available yet — the answers below apply to the broader jurisdiction.


Where can I find information about the water quality for the city?
Fountain, MI (Mason County) water quality: City/Township water system Consumer Confidence Reports (CCRs) — annual federal requirement under EPA Safe Drinking Water Act. EPA SDWIS (https://sdwis.epa.gov/ords/sfdw_pub/r/sfdw/sdwis_fed_reports_public/) for compliance/violations. Michigan EGLE Drinking Water (https://www.michigan.gov/egle/regulatory-assistance/drinking-water) for state-level. Mason County Health Department for local water testing. Statute MCL §325.1001 (Safe Drinking Water Act, http://www.legislature.mi.gov/). Michigan FOIA (MCL §15.231). EPA ECHO (https://echo.epa.gov/) for facility-level water records. Ludington Daily News for community coverage.
How can I find out if someone has an outstanding warrant in Ludington?
To check for an outstanding warrant in Ludington, Michigan (Mason County), use the Michigan One Court of Justice and Mason County tools. The 51st Circuit Court / 79th District Court Clerk's Office (https://www.masoncounty.net/courts/, 304 East Ludington Avenue, Ludington, MI 49431, 231-843-4624 District / 231-843-4633 Circuit) maintains all active bench and arrest warrants for Mason County. Walk-in inquiry is permitted; staff can verify whether a name appears on the active warrant list. The Mason County Sheriff's Office (https://www.masoncountysheriff.com/, 102 East Court Street, Ludington, MI 49431, 231-843-3475) executes warrants and is the agency to contact for service or surrender. The Ludington Police Department (https://www.ci.ludington.mi.us/services/police_department/index.php, 408 South Harrison Street, 231-843-3425) handles city-issued warrants. Statewide, ICHAT (Internet Criminal History Access Tool, https://apps.michigan.gov/ICHAT/) returns conviction history for 10 dollars per name; the Michigan State Police LEIN system (https://www.michigan.gov/msp/) is law-enforcement-only. For privacy, anyone suspecting a warrant should consult a Michigan defense attorney before contacting law enforcement so the attorney can negotiate a quash or surrender. Michigan FOIA (MCL 15.231) governs records access.
🔍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/).

📊 Public Data Sources for Custer, MI

Aggregated from federal agencies (DOJ, FBI, EPA, IRS, CFPB, HHS-OIG, FDIC, NPPES) and local arrest feeds. All sources public-domain.

🏥 Healthcare Providers (NPPES) 8

City of Custer, MI
NameCity
LAURA LYONS CUSTER
RODNEY KILPATRICK CUSTER
TOMMIE DELAP CUSTER
REGINA KIRWIN CUSTER
AUSTEN COX CUSTER
CHELSIE LOESER CUSTER
LEEANN WAHR CUSTER
WEST MICHIGAN RESPITE LLC CUSTER

🏭 EPA Regulated Facilities 8

FacilityCity
BRIGGS FARMS-CAFO
581 N. TUTTLE RD.
CUSTER
JOE SANDERS INC
237 S MAIN ST
CUSTER
OHH PORK-CAFO
6558 SOUTH CUSTER ROAD
CUSTER
CUSTER WWSL
STEPHENS RD
CUSTER
ZWAGERMAN FARMS-CAFO
790 SCHOENHER RD.
CUSTER
TOWSEND TREE SERVICE
SCHOENBERR RD
CUSTER
DANDY FARMS-CUSTER-CAFO
2300 N. STEPHENS ROAD
CUSTER
FRESH AIR FARMS, LLC
N. STEPHENS RD.
CUSTER

💰 CFPB Consumer Complaints 6

Statewide (MI) — CFPB data not available below state level
DateCompanyIssue
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

🎗 IRS Tax-Exempt Nonprofits 3

City of Custer, MI
EINOrganization
382493267 Western Michigan Old Engine Club Incorporated
Custer
383184771 Custer Area Fire Department Auxiliary
Custer
465133736 Mason County Fire Relief Fund
Custer

🏛️ Latest Government Feeds 12

Direct from MI state + federal sources · no aggregators
Federal Circuit Vacancy - Staff Attorney (term) Jul 15, 2026
Federal Agency FTC Ditches ‘Disparate Impact’ Aug 7, 2026
Sources: state appellate courts, state AGs, DOJ, SEC, FTC, FDA, DOL, Federal Reserve, OCC, and more. Direct from .gov — never aggregated.