Find Bench Warrants in Dickinson County
Dickinson County bench warrants come from the 41st Circuit Court and the 95B District Court in Iron Mountain. This Upper Peninsula county has about 26,000 residents and sits along the Wisconsin border. The court system here is shared with other counties. The 41st Circuit serves Dickinson, Iron, and Menominee counties, while the 95B District Court covers both Dickinson and Iron counties. Bench warrants are issued when someone misses court or violates a court order. You can search for records online through MiCOURT, or contact the court and sheriff's office directly. This page covers the courts, search tools, and steps for dealing with Dickinson County bench warrants.
Dickinson County Court Overview
41st Circuit Court Warrants in Dickinson County
The 41st Circuit Court serves three counties: Dickinson, Iron, and Menominee. The Dickinson County location is at 705 South Stephenson Avenue, PO Box 609, Iron Mountain, MI 49801. This court handles felony criminal cases, civil suits over $25,000, and family court matters. Bench warrants from Circuit Court are typically tied to felony failures to appear, probation violations, or contempt of court.
The screenshot below shows the Dickinson County portal, which links to court and government services throughout the county.
Because the 41st Circuit is shared, a bench warrant issued in Iron Mountain may relate to a case filed in any of the three counties. Court records may be centralized at the Iron Mountain location. Check the Dickinson County Circuit Court records page for case lookup options.
95B District Court Bench Warrants
The 95B District Court sits at 705 S. Stephenson Ave. in Iron Mountain. The phone is (906) 774-0506. For MiFILE help, email mifilehelpdesk@dickinsoncountymi.gov. This court is shared with Iron County. It handles misdemeanor cases, traffic violations, civil matters up to $25,000, small claims, and preliminary felony exams.
The Dickinson County courts page is shown in the screenshot below, which provides information about both Circuit and District Court operations.
Most District Court bench warrants in Dickinson County come from missed arraignments, unpaid fines, and skipped traffic hearings. The court sets bail on both felony and misdemeanor cases. If you miss a hearing, the judge can issue a bench warrant the same day.
The 95B District Court directory page has additional details about the court's operations and jurisdiction.
Dickinson County also has a Sheriff's Work Van Program. This alternative sentencing option, assigned through District Court, lets people do community service instead of jail time. It may be part of a bench warrant resolution plan.
Searching Dickinson County Warrants
The MiCOURT portal covers Dickinson County courts. Search by name or case number to find case records that may show bench warrant entries. This is free and works around the clock. Look for docket entries about failure to appear or bench warrant issued.
For live warrant checks, contact the Dickinson County Sheriff's Office at 300 East D Street, Iron Mountain, MI 49801. The county website has contact details. The sheriff operates the county jail and provides court security. The Prosecuting Attorney is Abbey Anderson, also at 300 East D Street, lower level.
Other law enforcement in Dickinson County includes the Iron Mountain Police at 111 E. Fleshiem Street and the Michigan State Police Iron Mountain Post at 1916 N. Stephenson Ave. The multi-jurisdictional KIND Task Force (covering Kingsford, Iron Mountain, Norway, and Dickinson County) handles drug-related matters in the area. All agencies check LEIN during stops.
Resolving Dickinson County Bench Warrants
Contact the court that issued the warrant. For Circuit Court, call (248) 246-3600. For District Court, call (906) 774-0506. Ask about the bond amount and whether you can turn yourself in voluntarily. An attorney can file a motion to quash the warrant and get a new hearing date set.
Michigan bench warrants do not expire. Under MCL 764.15, any officer in the state can execute the warrant. Being near the Wisconsin border adds another factor. Cross-state warrant coordination may come into play for people who live or travel between the two states.
Note: The 41st Circuit Court covers three counties, so Dickinson County bench warrants may also be served by officers in Iron or Menominee counties.
Nearby Counties
Dickinson County shares courts with multiple neighboring counties. Check these if your warrant search needs to cover a wider area:
- Iron County (shares 41st Circuit and 95B District)
- Menominee County (shares 41st Circuit)
- Delta County
- Marquette County