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Sanilac County at a glance
- State
- Michigan
- County seat
- Sandusky
- Population
- 40,611
- Area
- 1,590 sq mi
- Founded
- 1822
- Cities and towns
- 17
Sanilac County offices and records
Sheriff & Law Enforcement. Sanilac County Sheriff's Office is responsible for maintaining law and order in Sanilac County, particularly in the unincorporated areas.
Police Departments. Sanilac County is served by several law enforcement agencies, including Sanilac County Sheriff's Office and municipal police departments. Each department has jurisdiction within its respective city limits, handling local law enforcement duties and coordinating with the Sheriff's Office on major crimes and county-wide initiatives.
Law Enforcement & Arrests. Sanilac County Sheriff's Office, located at 65 North Elk Street in Sandusky, Michigan 48471, is the primary law enforcement agency for unincorporated areas and provides countywide services including jail operations, court security, and patrol functions. Sanilac County Jail, operated by the Sheriff's Office at the same address, houses inmates awaiting trial and those serving shorter sentences. Arrest records and incident reports are public records under Michigan's Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), specifically MCL 15.231 et seq, and can be requested from the Sheriff's Office or individual police departments in writing.
Arrest Records. Arrest records in Sanilac County are maintained by Sanilac County Sheriff's Office and local police departments.
Jail & Inmate Records. Inmate lookup services are available through the Sheriff's Office, allowing the public to access information about current inmates.
Mugshots & Booking Photos. Mugshots in Sanilac County are taken and retained by Sanilac County Sheriff's Office during the booking process. These booking photos are part of the public record and can be accessed through the Sheriff's Office. Individuals seeking mugshots can search through the Sheriff's website or request them directly from the office.
the local Sheriff's Office provides an inmate lookup service where you can inquire about recent arrests. You can call the jail directly at (810) 648-2000 for more information about an inmate's status or visit their official website for any online resources they may offer.
Abandoned mine records
Old mine workings in Sanilac County
Where the workings are, and the office that holds the mine maps.
From the old mine records
What is on record in Sanilac County
- Old mine sites
- 15
- Still producing
- 4
- Main minerals
- construction sand and gravel; Fire Clay (Refractory)
- Holes drawn on the old survey maps
- 208
- Shafts and tunnels
- 0
- What they are
- gravel pit, sand pit
- Maps surveyed
- 1961 to 1963
- Records behind them
- 252 records for 227 sites, the rest are the same working written down twice
- Sources
- USGS mineral file and USGS topographic mine features
Is an old working under a property here?
The mine records hold 19 named mine sites inside the county, 15 of them worked out or abandoned; the old survey maps add 208 holes drawn inside the county, 0 of them shafts or tunnels. The minerals the records name are construction sand and gravel; Fire Clay (Refractory).
A point in either file is a location, not a property line: the sheet shows the opening on the surface, not the rooms under it. The record that shows what runs under a parcel is the mine map. The OSMRE National Mine Map Repository holds scanned underground mine maps and answers requests for a named mine or an area. GeoWebFace shows historic mining sites as points; no agency page with underground workings outlines was found, and the OSMRE National Mine Map Repository holds Michigan maps.
Michigan mine map and abandoned mine records
Named workings recorded in Sanilac County (32 shown, 191 unnamed on the map)
- Gravel PitUbly map, 1963
- Gravel PitArgyle map, 1963
- Gravel PitDecker map, 1963
- Gravel PitPort Sanilac map, 1963
- Gravel PitJuhl map, 1963
- Gravel PitApplegate map, 1963
- Gravel PitApplegate map, 1963
- Gravel PitApplegate map, 1963
- Gravel PitRoseburg map, 1961
- Gravel PitForestville map, 1963
- Gravel PitPort Sanilac map, 1963
- Gravel PitPeck map, 1963
- Gravel PitPeck map, 1963
- Gravel PitPeck map, 1963
- Gravel PitPort Sanilac map, 1963
- Sand PitCarsonville map, 1963
- Sand PitCroswell map, 1963
- Large's Clay PitFire Clay (Refractory) | Past Producer
- Port Huron Clay Prod Co.Clay PitFire Clay (Refractory) | Past Producer
- Sandusky Tile and Brick Co.Clay PitFire Clay (Refractory) | Past Producer
- Sanilac County Road CommissionSand and Gravel, Construction | Past Producer
- Sanilac County Road Commission PitSand and Gravel, Construction | Past Producer
- Sanilac County Road Commission PitSand and Gravel, Construction | Past Producer
- Sanilac County Road Commission PitSand and Gravel, Construction | Past Producer
- Sanilac County Road Commission PitSand and Gravel, Construction | Past Producer
- Sanilac County Road Commission PitSand and Gravel, Construction | Past Producer
- Sanilac County Road Commission PitSand and Gravel, Construction | Past Producer
- Sanilac County Road Commission PitSand and Gravel, Construction | Past Producer
- Sanilac County Road Commission PitSand and Gravel, Construction | Past Producer
- Sanilac County Road Commission PitSand and Gravel, Construction | Past Producer
- Sanilac County Road Commission PitSand and Gravel, Construction | Past Producer
- Sanilac County Road Commission PitSand and Gravel, Construction | Past Producer
Rows taken off the old survey maps open the USGS record of what sits at that spot, because no single feature on those maps has a page of its own. Rows from the mine records open their own USGS page.
Michigan abandoned mine maps ranks every county and town in the state by the workings recorded inside it, names the office that holds the mine maps, and says what to do if the ground moves.
Disclaimer: The mine information here is for general information only. Old mine records can be incomplete, outdated or wrong, and finding nothing here does not mean there is nothing there. Check with the mine map office named here before you rely on it, and have a qualified engineer look at any ground you are worried about. PublicRecordCenter.com assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors, omissions, or consequences arising from the use of this information.
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Where can I find mugshots or booking photos in Sanilac County, Michigan?
Booking photos are kept by the agency that made the arrest, such as the Sanilac County Sheriff or a city police department in Sanilac County. Ask that agency for its record.
How do I get a criminal background check in Sanilac County, Michigan?
The Michigan criminal history record comes from the Michigan State Police, Criminal Justice Information Center. Name search online through the Internet Criminal History Access Tool (ICHAT); fingerprint searches only where a state or federal law, executive order or rule requires one. Fee: $10.00 for a name based criminal record check (MCL 28.273).
How can I look up sex offenders in Sanilac County, Michigan?
Search the Michigan Public Sex Offender Registry (Michigan State Police), or every state at once on the National Sex Offender Public Website run by the U.S. Department of Justice.
How do I register to vote in Sanilac County, Michigan?
Register with the city or township clerk or through the Michigan Department of State, Bureau of Elections. You can also register online with the state online registration. Same day registration: yes. With 15 or more days before an election you can register online, by mail or in person; within 14 days and on Election Day, only in person at your local clerk's office with proof of residency.
How do I look up property records in Sanilac County, Michigan?
Deeds and other recorded land documents in Sanilac County are kept by the Sanilac County Register of Deeds. Property values are set by the city or township assessor, and tax bills come from the city or township treasurer; taxes unpaid on March 1 go to the county treasurer as delinquent. Source: official state page.
How do I get a birth or death certificate in Sanilac County, Michigan?
Certified birth and death certificates for Michigan come from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics. Copies of records may also be obtained from the County Clerk in the county where the event occurred. By mail with the signed application and a copy of ID, at the drop box in the lobby of 333 S. Grand Ave., Lansing, online or by phone through VitalChek, the only authorized online service provider, or in person by appointment on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Fee: $34 search fee for a standard record ($14 online processing fee); $14.00 for one copy of your own birth record if you are 65 or older.
How do I find business license records in Sanilac County, Michigan?
Business entity filings are searched with the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA), Corporations Division. Assumed names of sole proprietorships and co-partnership names are filed with the county clerk in each county where business is conducted.
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