Chippewa County, MI Public Records

50th Circuit Court
319 Court St
Sault Ste Marie, MI 49783 http://www.chippewacountymi.gov/circu
Hours: 8AM-5PM EST
P: 906-635-6338
F: 906-635-6385
Jurisdiction: Felony, Civil Actions over $25,000, Family
Restricted Records: No suppressed, juvenile, sex offenders, mental health, or adoption records released
The docket cannot be searched by the public, the court does all searching.
91st District Court
325 Court St
Sault Ste Marie, MI 49783 https://www.chippewacountymi.gov/91st
Hours: 9AM-4:30PM EST
P: 906-635-6320
F: 906-635-7605
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor, Civil Actions under $25,000, Eviction, Small Claims, Traffic
Restricted Records: No suppressed records released
The Court handles matters for Drummond Island, Neebish Island, Hulbert, Rudyard, Sugar Island, Paradise, Kinross, Sault Ste. Marie, Pickford, Brimley, Bay Mills, Dafter, Eckerman, and Strongs.
Probate Court
319 Court St
Basement - Garden Level
Sault Ste Marie, MI 49783 https://www.chippewacountymi.gov/prob
Hours: 8AM-4:30PM EST
P: 906-635-6314
F: 906-635-6852
Jurisdiction: Probate
The Probate Court has jurisdiction over deceased estates, guardianships, conservatorships, and other miscellaneous matters.

Chippewa County, MI Vital Records

Contact the Chippewa County Office of the County Register of Deeds if you would like to find vital records, such as birth, death, marriage, divorce, and real estate records.

Chippewa County
County Register of Deeds
319 Court St
Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 https://www.chippewacountymi.gov/regi
8AM-5PM; till 4:30PM vault hrs EST
Phone: 906-635-6312
Fax: 906-635-6855
Recorded Documents

Chippewa County Vital Certificates

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Chippewa County Population Records

Total Land Area (2000): 1,561.06 sq mi
Population (2009): 38,731
  • Females: 43.7%
  • White: 75.7%
  • Black/African American: 6.9%
  • Asian: 0.7%
  • Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino Origin: 2.2%
  • White, Not Hispanic: 74.4%
Population Change (2000-2009): 188
Foreign-Born Population (2000): 3%
Language other than English spoken at home (2000): 5.2%
Persons Below Poverty Level (2008): 18%
High School Graduates (2000): 82.4%
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (2000): 15%
Persons per Household (2000): 2.42
Housing Units (2000): 19,430
Homeownership Rate (2000): 74%
Migration Flow to Chippewa County, MI from (2007-2008):

Chippewa County Records

Total Earnings by Industry, in thou. dol. (2007):
  • Total: $629,464
  • Construction: $26,718
  • Retail Trade: $49,350
  • Professional and Technical Services: $10,930
  • Healthcare: $32,350
  • Banking: $14,395
  • Retail Trade: $49,350
  • Accommodations and Food Services: $19,688
  • Manufacturing: $25,270
  • Farms: $1,907
  • Government: $356,876
Employed (2000): 15,002
Unemployed (2000): 1,673
Unemployment Rate (2009): 12.7%
Annual Payroll per Employee (2007): $22,708
Local Government Employment (2007): 4,789
Local Government Revenue (2007): $111,732 (thou. dol.)
Local Government Debt (2007): $113,546 (thou. dol.)

Chippewa County Birth, Death Records

Births (2007): 348
  • Per 1,000 population: 9
Deaths (2007): 329
  • Per 1,000 population: 8.5
Infant Deaths (2007): 2
  • Per 1,000 population: 5.7

Chippewa County Criminal Records

Violent Crimes (2008): 82
  • Murder and non-negligent manslaughter: 0
  • Forcible rape: 12
  • Robbery: 3
  • Aggravated Assault: 67
Property Crimes (2008): 811
  • Burglary: 172
  • Larceny-Theft: 602
  • Motor Vehicle Theft: 37

Chippewa County Genealogy Records