FAQs
What is the Cost of a Records Search?
Criminal record search that requires the creation or compilation of a new written record at the request of the customer – $10.00
Civil record search that requires the creation or compilation of a new written record at the request of the customer – $10.00
Certified copy of conviction, judgment or other filed document – $10.00 plus $1.00 per page.
Copy of filed document, not certified – $1.00 per page
Copy of court form – $1.00 per page
Copy of register of actions – $1.00 per page
Do I need to show up for Jury Duty?
Jurors are an essential part of the American Judicial System. Most people who serve on jury duty find it to be worthwhile and extremely helpful in understanding how the legal system works. Without jurors, the jury system cannot work. We know that jury service means rearranging schedules, canceling appointments and, often times, missing work. Your public service as a juror protects our right as Americans to have a trial by an impartial jury of our peers. Should you be called to serve as a juror in Oscoda County, we will make every effort to make your experience valuable and to cause you the least inconvenience possible.
If you have been selected to serve on a jury, you may call:
989-826-9169 for Circuit Trial Days and 989-826-1153 for District Trial Days
after 5:00 PM the evening before your report date to receive the latest information regarding your trial.
If there is an issue and you would like to request your jury duty be postponed, or if you have moved out of state and need it excused, please turn to the folder in this website pertaining to which court you were summoned to, and fill out a “Request and Order Regarding Jury Duty,” which needs to be turned in 5 days prior to the jury date, or it will not be granted.
Is there a dress code for Court?
Litigants, witnesses, and jurors shall be appropriately attired when attending a session of court. Proper attire for gentlemen could include; button shirt, sweater, slacks, shoes and stocking. Proper attire for women could include dress, blouse, sweater, skirt, slacks, suit and shoes. No bare feet, bare midriff or shorts will be allowed. If in violation you may be asked to leave the courtroom, which may affect your case.
What if I can’t afford an attorney?
Michigan Legal Help is an website that provides tools and information to help you understand and manage your legal problems. It can assist with directing you to the forms you needs and how to fill them out. https://michiganlegalhelp.org/
The Northeast Michigan Regional Defender Office (NMRDO) is a non-profit organization established for the purpose of representing indigent adults charged with crimes within Alpena, Montmorency, and Oscoda Counties. NMRDO does not charge for its service. However, clients may be required to pay court costs if the Court does not grant a waiver of those costs. Applicants must meet NMRDO’s income and asset guidelines. Only persons who meet the income and asset guidelines can be considered for services. For question please call 989-354-2856.
Are there rules while in the Courthouse?
1. No weapons are allowed in the Oscoda County Courthouse. This prohibition does not apply to court security personnel in the performance of their official duties or law enforcement officers who are transporting prisoners. The Chief Judge may authorize additional exceptions in extraordinary circumstances.
2. All persons and their belongings and all parcels are subject to screening by the Oscoda County Sheriff Department or the Court Bailiff for the purpose of keeping weapons from entering the facility. If at any time there is an articulated or reasonable suspicion that a weapon may be found, a person or object is subject to search. The search shall be no more intrusive than necessary to protect against the dangers presented.
3. Notice is posted that “No weapons are permitted in the Oscoda County Courthouse. All persons and parcels are subject to a search for weapons and restricted items as a condition of entry. Persons in violation of this order may be held in contempt of court”.
4. All cellular phones and pagers must be turned off before entering the courtroom.
5. The following will not be tolerated while in the courtroom: A) eating food of any kind B) chewing gum C) drinking beverages D) talking.
What type of payments does the Court accept?
The Court does not accept personal checks. Cash, money orders, and certified checks are accepted.
The Court does accept credit card payments, but not through the courthouse. To make a credit card payment please visit AllPaid. They are available 24/7, but there is a service fee.
You can call at 1-888-604-7888 or go online www.allpaid.com. AllPaid will ask you for a pay code. Please refer to this list to make sure your payments reach the required department:
District: 1520
Circuit: 6393
Friend of the Court: a00003
Juvenile: 9044
How do I obtain “transcripts” of a Court Proceeding?
To order transcripts you will need to contact our Court Reporter, Sherry Fleszar, at 989-826-1122 or by emailing her at sfleszar@oscodacountymi.com.