Macomb County Court Information
Macomb County is the 9th smallest of all counties in Michigan. It has a population of 825,000 and covers an area of 482 square miles. To know more about this county you can visit: http://www.macombcountymi.gov/aboutcounty.htm
The courts in Macomb County include a circuit court, district court, Friend of the Court and probate court.
Macomb County Circuit Court
The circuit court in Macomb County is located in Mt. Clemens in the State of Michigan. The circuit court exercises jurisdiction over all civil cases that deal with claims exceeding $25,000. It hears cases pertaining to domestic relations, parties looking for equitable relief, serious misdemeanor cases and cases dealing with criminal felonies. Apart from these, the circuit court also exercises jurisdiction over case hearings and appeals from the administrative agencies and the district courts.
For any information or general queries, the circuit court can be reached at the following addresses:
Clerk's Office:
40 North Main (1st Floor)
Mount Clemens, MI 48043
Phone Numbers:
Circuit Court: 586-469-5351
Court File Room: 586-469-5199
Civil Service: 586-783-8142
Election Department: 586-469-5209
Jury Room: 586-469-6793
Registration of Deeds: 586-469-7953
Vital Records: 586-469-5205
Weapon Licensing: 586-469-5749
Fax Numbers:
Vital Records : 586-469-4751
Court File Room: 586-783-8184
Election Dept : 586-469-6927
Jury Room : 586-466-8709
Email:clerksoffice@macombcountymi.gov
Register of Deeds Office
10 North Main (2nd Floor)
Mount Clemens, MI 48043
Phone: 586-469-7953
Fax: 586-469-5130
Email:registerdeeds@macombcountymi.gov
Circuit Court Hours:
Monday thru Friday 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Vital Records Hours:
Monday thru Friday 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
(Wednesday open until 7 p.m.)
Register of Deeds Office
Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Monday through Friday
Website:http://www.macombcountymi.gov/circuitcourt/index.htm
Macomb County District Court
In Macomb County, the district courts exercise jurisdiction over all civil litigation cases involving any amount up to $25,000, along with infraction cases dealing with civil matters, forfeitures of land contract cases, and proceedings involving eviction cases. In matters concerning criminal cases, the district courts in Macomb County can conduct examinations on misdemeanor cases and felony charges that do not attract a penalty of more than one year in prison. These include acceptance of bails, sentencing issues, and arraignment.
District Judges
The judges of the district courts appoint magistrates who accept bonds, set bails on matters relating to the criminal cases, issue sentences for motor carrier and traffic cases, game cases and rights regarding pets, hear cases on the violation of laws dealing with boats and and snowmobiles, and also issue search warrants and issue arrests. The district courts also have a division for small claims that deals with civil cases that attract a penalty up to $ 3,000.
For more information on the district courts of Macomb County, please visit the website at: http://www.macombcountymi.gov/district_court/index.htm
Friend of the Court in Macomb County
The Friend of the Court in Macomb County, Michigan helps the court to enforce orders dealing with issues such as health care, spousal support, custody and parenting issues. This division will also help to evaluate and to investigate or make recommendations about any issues pertaining to domestic relation matters which are being contested, and provide an alternative solution to the parties involved to resolve court litigation.
For additonal information on the Friend of the Court in Macomb County, use the following contact information:
Mailing Address:
40 N. Main Street
Mount Clemens, MI 48043-8606
Voice Response System Number: (586) 469-7618
Operator Assistance number: (586) 469-5160
Fax: (586) 469-7941
Email: FriendoftheCourt@macombcountymi.gov
Office Hours: Monday to Friday between 8 am to 5 pm.
Website: http://www.macombcountymi.gov/circuitcourt/FriendoftheCourt.htm
Probate Court in Macomb County, Michigan
The probate court in Macomb County can be divided into two groups which include:
· Wills and Estates Division
· Mental Division
The Wills and Estates Division of the Probate Court of Macomb County hears matters that deal with guardenships of minors, issues dealing with trusts, and cases that deal with estates of the deceased. The Wills and Estates Division can be reached at:
Macomb County Probate Court
Wills & Estates Division
21850 Dunham Road
Mt. Clemens, MI 48043
Phone: 586-469-5290
Fax: (586)783-0971
The Mental Divison of the Probate Court of Macomb County is responsible for matters that deal with involuntary commitment cases pertaining to development disabilities, psychiatric treatments and guardenship cases. This division can be reached at:
Macomb County Probate Court
Mental Division
440 N. Rose
Mt. Clemens, MI 48043
Phone: 586-469-5320
Fax :( 586)783-0905
Website: http://www.macombcountymi.gov/probatecourt/index.htm