Alpena County Circuit Court cases in Alpena County, Alpena, MI
Alpena County Probate Court in Alpena, Michigan, is a probate court (trial court of limited jurisdiction) within Michigan's state trial court system. It handles matters governed by the Estates and Protected Individuals Code and the Mental Health Code, including administration of decedents' estates and wills; supervision of trusts; determination of heirs; appointment and oversight of guardians and conservators for minors and incapacitated or developmentally disabled adults; protective proceedings for vulnerable individuals; and involuntary mental health treatment/commitment cases. The court also reviews claims against estates and fiduciary accountings. Criminal, general civil, divorce/custody, juvenile, and traffic matters are handled by the district or circuit courts, not the probate court.
Alpena County Circuit Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | Circuit Court |
| County: | Alpena |
| Street Address: | 720 W. Chisholm St. |
| City: | Alpena |
| Zip Code: | 49707 |
| Phone: | 989-354-9573 |
| Hours: | Monday - Friday : 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Website URL: | https://alpenacounty.org/circuit/ |
| Directions: | P: 989.354.9520 F: 989.354.9644 |
| Forms & Filing: | https://courts.michigan.gov/Administration/SCAO/Forms/Pages/default.aspx |
| Divisions / Services: | https://alpenacounty.org/circuit/# |
| Languages: | Multiple |
| Facebook: | https://www.facebook.com/pages/Circuit-Court/900829839966064 |
| About / Additional Info: | The Alpena County Courthouse is listed in the National Register of Historic Places and the State Register of Historic Places. A Michigan Historical Marker was officially dedicated honoring the Courthouse on May 5, 2000 |
| Wikipedia: | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alpena_County_Courthouse |
Services and Case Types Handled in Alpena County Circuit Court
- Case filings and records: intake, docketing, certified copies, and public access consistent with law.
- Decedent estates: probate of wills/intestate estates, appointment/supervision of personal representatives, creditor claims, distributions, and small-estate procedures.
- Trusts and fiduciaries: trust administration disputes, accountings, and fiduciary appointments/removals.
- Guardianships and conservatorships (adults and minors): appointment, review, modification, termination; protective proceedings and orders to safeguard individuals and assets.
- Mental health proceedings: involuntary treatment/transport orders, assisted outpatient treatment, hospitalization, and discharge reviews under the Mental Health Code.
- Settlements requiring court approval: minor settlements and wrongful-death distributions.
- Court hearings: scheduling, notices, orders, compliance monitoring, and referrals to mediation where appropriate.
- Jury services: summons and conduct of jury trials in probate matters when permitted/requested.
- Public services: forms, procedural guidance, fee collection, and issuance of letters of authority/guardianship.