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Courts in Michigan
- General Jurisdiction / Upper Courts
- Circuit Courts - 57 courts covering 83 counties.
- Civil - tort, contracts and real property rights for claims above $25,000.
- Domestic - marriage dissolution, domestic relations, paternity.
- Criminal - felony, drunk driving.
- Juvenile - delinquincy and child protection.
- Limited Jurisdiction / Lower Courts
- District Courts - one or more courts in each Michigan county.
- Civil - tort, contracts and real property rights for claims up to $25,000.
- Civil - small claims up to $3,000.
- Criminal - felony, misdemeanor, drunk driving.
- Traffic, ordinance and other violations.
- Preliminary Hearings.
- Municipal Courts - 5 courts.
- Civil - tort, contracts and real property rights for claims up to $3,000.
- Civil - small claims.
- Criminal - felony, misdemeanor, drunk driving.
- Traffic, ordinance and other violations.
- Preliminary Hearings.
- Probate Courts - One court in most Michigan counties.
- Civil - gaurdianships, estates, trusts, mental health.
Property Tax Records
Michigan real and personal property tax records are kept by the Equalization Department in each county.
Deeds and Document Recording
Michigan deeds and general document recording are handled by the Register of Deeds in each county. Larger offices have separate divisions for recording. Records kept include deeds, mortgage documents, easements, powers of attorney, marriage licenses, and liens.
Vital Records
The State of Michigan vital records office has records of births, deaths, and marriages that occurred in Michigan and were filed with the state as early as 1867, and divorce records as early as 1897. You can order a record online using a debit or credit card, print an application to order by mail or to change a record, or get information about our services.
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