Allegan County
Allegan County, Michigan, was created in 1831 and organized in 1835. As of the 2020 US census, there were 120,502 persons living within its 1,833 square miles land area. The City of Allegan is its county seat, and Holland is its largest city.
The Allegan County court system comprises Probate, District, and Circuit Courts. The 48th Judicial Circuit Court in Allegan has general jurisdiction over criminal and civil cases. It hears all felony and certain misdemeanor cases. It handles all civil cases with claims exceeding $25,000. Its family court division hears all domestic relations and juvenile cases, such as juvenile delinquency, adoptions, child support, and divorces.
The Allegan Probate Court handles the appointment of conservatorships and guardianships for minors and adults, administration of estates and trusts, and delayed registration of foreign births. It also handles the commitment of persons to mental health institutions. The 57th District Court - Allegan County handles all minor misdemeanors, civil cases with claims below $25,000, most traffic violations, county ordinance violations, civil weddings, landlord/tenant relations, and small claims.
Public court records in Allegan County include court transcripts, court filings, writs, depositions, proceedings, orders, and court rulings. The Allegan County Clerk's Office maintains all records from the 48th Circuit Court and makes them available to the public. Clerks from the District and Probate courts maintain their records.
Michigan law guarantees Allegan County residents the right to view specific court records, which contributes to the public's confidence in the justice system's impartiality. The following types of court records can be accessed in Allegan County unless sealed by court orders:
- Probate Case Records
- Criminal Case Records
- Traffic Violation Records
- Family Case Records
- Civil Case Records
The Michigan Court Case Search website provides access to all Allegan County public court data. To get the necessary court records, choose Allegan County from the list of counties and enter the case information. Public court records can be searched by case number or name, and the search results can be downloaded for free.
