SAINT JOSEPH COUNTY · PUBLIC-RECORDS TRANSPARENCY GRADE
C
15/24
Saint Joseph 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 Saint Joseph County.
COMPUTED 2026-06-03 04:06 UTC · SCORE 15/24
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- → https://www.fbi.gov [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-03 03:47 UTC]
- → https://www.fbi.gov/wanted [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-03 03:47 UTC]
- → https://www.uscourts.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-03 03:47 UTC]
- → https://www.bop.gov/inmateloc/ [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-06-03 03:47 UTC]
Method: Live source health verified against official government portals at the timestamp shown. Grade computed from a six-criterion rubric (records access, fees, turnaround, e-filing, mugshot policy, body-cam release). How we grade →
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Recent Michigan Court Cases
Most recent Michigan court filings indexed across districts and counties.
| Docket | Parties | Indexed |
|---|---|---|
| BANKRUPTCY 26-04145-prh | First National Bank of Omaha v. Reynolds | 06/02/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-46360-prh | David Wilson | 06/02/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-46362-mar | Leah Moneay Loyd | 06/02/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-46361-tjt | Sharmaine Harris | 06/02/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-46363-mlo | Sonya Brooks-Haynes | 06/02/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-46364-tjt | Jennifer L Castillo | 06/02/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-20674-dob | Tyler B Haven | 06/02/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-46365-lsg | Tynena Bell | 06/02/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-20598-dob | Kayla N Walker | 06/02/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-20600-dob | Brian Robert Gilman | 06/02/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-20601-dob | Danielle Marie Mook | 06/02/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-20604-dob | Wayne Allen Jenkins and Elizabeth Marie King | 06/02/2026 |
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Cited Answers · Verified Sources · Statewide FAQ — applies to all of Michigan
Common Questions
Answers verified against official agency websites and state statutes. Note: Statewide FAQ — applies to all of Michigan. No city-specific FAQ is available yet — the answers below apply to the broader jurisdiction.
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/).
How do I look up an arrest in Michigan?▼
To look up an arrest in Michigan, the Michigan State Police ICHAT (Internet Criminal History Access Tool) at https://apps.michigan.gov/ichat/ provides statewide name-based searches for $10. The MDOC Offender Tracking Information System (OTIS) at https://mdocweb.state.mi.us/OTIS2/otis2.aspx shows current and former state-prison inmates. County sheriffs post current jail rosters (e.g., Wayne County at https://wcsheriff.com/, Oakland at https://www.oakgov.com/sheriff, Kent at https://www.accesskent.com/Sheriff). Court charges tied to arrests appear at https://micourt.courts.michigan.gov/. Michigan FOIA (MCL 15.231) governs disclosure. Sources: MSP ICHAT (https://apps.michigan.gov/ichat/), MDOC OTIS (https://mdocweb.state.mi.us/OTIS2/otis2.aspx).
📊 Public Data Sources for Saint Joseph County, MI
Aggregated from federal agencies (DOJ, FBI, EPA, IRS, CFPB, HHS-OIG, FDIC, NPPES) and local arrest feeds. All sources public-domain.
📰 Recent Federal Law Enforcement News 8 items
Statewide (MI) — federal-news feed scoped to state
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🏥 Healthcare Providers (NPPES) 8
Statewide (MI) — no city filter applied
| Name | City |
|---|---|
| OAKVIEW MEDICAL CARE FACILITY | LUDINGTON |
| THOMAS MAGNIFICO | GRAND RAPIDS |
| ALLEGAN COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT | ALLEGAN |
| HOSPICE OF MUSKEGON COUNTY, INC. | MUSKEGON |
| KENNETH GOODMAN | KALAMAZOO |
| JACQUELINE JOHANSON | GRAND RAPIDS |
| BRIAN ELLER | STEVENSVILLE |
| LAYTH MAOLOOD | IDA |
⛔ 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
| EIN | Organization |
|---|---|
| 010554421 | Strike Percussion Ensemble |
| 010559608 | Allied Media Projects Inc. |
| 010564909 | Landmark Christian Center |
| 010568157 | Go in Faith Ministries Cathedral International |
| 010568204 | Beal City Junior High Football |
| 010572406 | Radclift Inc. |
| 010576218 | Friends of the Gladwin County Libraries |
| 010579071 | City Churches |
🏛️ Latest Government Feeds 12
Direct from MI state + federal sources · no aggregators
doj_news
Feds charge foreign nationals working at the National Institutes of Health with smuggling monkeypox into the United States and lying about it
Jun 2, 2026
FBI Field Office
Former Corrections Employee Pleads Guilty to Sexually Abusing a Detainee
May 20, 2026
FBI Field Office
New Boston Woman Pleads Guilty in $4.6 Million Child Modeling Fraud Scheme
May 19, 2026
FBI Field Office
Michigan Home Health Care Agency Owner Convicted of $1.6 Million Medicare Fraud Scheme and Kickback Conspiracy
May 15, 2026
FBI Field Office
Michigan Man Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison After Having Been Convicted of Attempting to Provide Material Support to ISIS and Possessing a Destructive Device
May 7, 2026
Federal Agency
FTC Requires Divestiture of Ambulatory Surgery Centers to Protect Patients from Anticompetitive Effects of Ascension Health-AmSurg Deal
Jun 2, 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 Saint Joseph County
Public-safety and law-enforcement headlines relevant to this area.
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Feds arrest alleged white supremacy group member who claimed to run "hate camp" in Michigan
The FBI and Michigan state police have arrested a self-proclaimed leader of the white supremacy group The Base and an alleged associate, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel said …
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Police seize 13,000 marijuana plants in west Michigan. Why MSP raided grow operation
Multiple arrests were made at the scene, and the case is under investigation. The unlicensed facility was located in a 17,000-square-foot building on a 19-acre property in Baldwin,…
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Michigan towns consider new bans, rules on Airbnbs, other short-term rentals
There have been shootings at two short-term rentals in metro Detroit, one Macomb County city sued about whether such a rental is permitted.