Gogebic County Bench Warrants

Gogebic County bench warrants are issued by the Circuit Court and the 98th District Court in Bessemer. This is the westernmost county in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, right along the Wisconsin border. About 17,370 people live here. The 98th District Court is shared with Ontonagon County. When you miss a court date or break a court order in Gogebic County, a bench warrant can be issued. You can search records through MiCOURT, contact the court clerk, or call the sheriff at (906) 667-0203. This page covers the courts, search tools, and steps for dealing with Gogebic County bench warrants.

Gogebic County Circuit Court Warrants

The Gogebic County Circuit Court operates at the Gogebic County Courthouse, 200 N. Moore St., Bessemer, MI 49911. Circuit Court operations go through the county clerk. The court handles felony criminal cases, civil matters over $25,000, family court issues, and appeals from District Court.

The screenshot below shows the Gogebic County portal with links to court information and county services for bench warrant searches.

Circuit Court bench warrants in Gogebic County come from felony failures to appear and probation violations. These warrants enter the LEIN system and stay active until the person appears or the judge recalls them. Being near the Wisconsin border, cross-state warrant coordination may come into play.

98th District Court Bench Warrants

The 98th District Court is shared with Ontonagon County. The Gogebic County location is at the courthouse, 200 N. Moore St., Bessemer. Phone is (906) 663-4611 and fax is (906) 667-1102. The court handles misdemeanor cases, traffic violations, civil matters up to $25,000, small claims, and preliminary felony exams.

Most bench warrants from this court come from missed hearings on misdemeanor charges and traffic cases. The court sets bail on both felony and misdemeanor cases. If you know about a warrant, call the court to find out the bond amount before turning yourself in.

Searching Gogebic County Bench Warrants

Use the MiCOURT Case Search to look up Gogebic County court records online. Select the appropriate court and search by name or case number. The system shows case status and docket entries. It is free and available 24 hours a day.

For live warrant checks, call the Gogebic County Sheriff's Office at (906) 667-0203. The office is at 100 W. Iron St., Bessemer, MI 49911. Sheriff Peter P. Matonich runs the department. The jail operates 24/7 at the same address. Sgt. Trevor Jackovich serves as jail administrator. The department has 18 officers serving the county population.

The Gogebic County jail roster is available online at gogebic-county-jail-roster.govbackgroundchecks.com. This shows current inmates, which may include people brought in on bench warrants. Video visitation is available through videoconnectanywhere.com.

Resolving Gogebic County Bench Warrants

Contact the court that issued the warrant. Circuit Court goes through the county clerk. District Court is at (906) 663-4611. Ask about the bond amount and how to handle it. Turning yourself in voluntarily is better than getting picked up. A lawyer can file a motion to quash the warrant.

Under MCL 764.15, any Michigan officer can execute a bench warrant. Local police in Bessemer, Ironwood, and Wakefield all check LEIN during stops. The warrant has no expiration date. Deal with it before it creates bigger problems.

The Probate Court for Gogebic County is at 200 N. Moore St. as well, reachable at (906) 667-0421. This court handles separate matters but may issue its own bench warrants for missed hearings in probate cases.

Court records in Gogebic County are public under Michigan Court Rule 8.119 and the Freedom of Information Act (MCL 15.231). You can request copies through the clerk's office. Regular copies cost $1 per page. Certified copies have an additional fee. Some records like juvenile cases or sealed proceedings are restricted. The county Grant Administrator Greg Ryskey can be reached at (906) 663-4687 or gryskey@gogebic.gov for general county inquiries.

Nearby Counties

Gogebic County is in Michigan's western Upper Peninsula. Neighboring counties include:

• Iron County
• Houghton County
• Ontonagon County (shares 98th District Court)