Legal Records

"The law does not permit this court to give legal advice or to assist in the preparation of legal papers. (MSA SEC.27.3178(9)"

• Records civil/criminal - 989-672-3775

As constitutional clerk of the 54th Judicial Circuit Court, this office has various functions and responsibilities. The office provides record-keeping and support services for the courts. All Circuit Court cases are maintained through this office. The files are the official record of the court and are utilized by the judiciary and made available for public inspection. The clerk's office also processes felony criminal cases bound over from the 71B District Court.

Civil Cases

Civil cases include all appeals from district court and removal from district court, civil damage suits which include personal injury, auto negligence, medical malpractice and other damage suits. Other civil matters which include business claims, contract and others. Process appeals from other agencies such as Probate Court, MESC and drivers license restoration cases.

Domestic Relations

Domestic relations which include divorces, paternity and general family matters. Forms are available at the Friend of the Court office at 449 Green St. Caro, MI 48723. (989-673-4848)

Personal Protection Orders are also filed in the County Clerk's office. Forms for filing a PPO and assistance in the completion of them can be obtained from Victims Assistance in the Sheriff's office. (989) 673-8161 ext. 8 or 2250

Circuit Court Fees

• Civil Cases $ 150.00
• FOC Fees 80.00
• Petition for driver's restoration 150.00
• Appeal from Circuit Court 25.00
• Jury fee 85.00
• Motion fee 20.00
• Bar admission 25.00
• Subpoena/writs 15.00
• Fee for copies of documents from Circuit Court files are $1.00 per page
• Certified documents are $10.00 for the 1st page and $1.00 per each additional pages.
• True copies are $1.00 per page