Arenac County Circuit Court cases in Arenac County, Standish, MI
Arenac County Probate Court in Standish, Michigan is a probate court (trial court of limited jurisdiction) within Michigan's trial court system. It handles matters involving decedents' estates and wills, trust administration, determination of heirs, and supervision of fiduciaries. The court appoints and oversees guardians and conservators for minors and incapacitated adults, hears will contests and other probate disputes, and conducts protective proceedings, including petitions for involuntary mental health treatment under the Mental Health Code. It does not adjudicate general civil or criminal cases, divorce or custody matters, or traffic offenses; those are handled by the Arenac County Circuit Court (including its Family Division) and the District Court.
Arenac County Circuit Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | Circuit Court |
| County: | Arenac |
| Street Address: | 120 N. Grove Street |
| City: | Standish |
| Zip Code: | 48658 |
| Phone: | 989-846-6200 |
| Fax: | 989-846-6757 |
| Hours: | Monday thru Friday; 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Website URL: | https://www.arenaccountymi.gov/Courts-Law/23rd-Circuit-Court/ |
| Restrictions: | No weapons are allowed in the Arenac County Courthouse. This prohibition does not apply to court security personnel in the performance of their official duties or law enforcement officers who are transporting prisoners. The Chief Judge may authorize additional exceptions in extraordinary circumstances. All persons and their belongings and all parcels are subject to screening by the Arenac County Sheriff Department or the Court Bailiff for the purposes of keeping weapons from entering the facility. If at any time there is an articulated or reasonable suspicion that a weapon may be found, a person or object is subject to search. The search shall be no more intrusive than necessary to protect against dangers presented.Notice is posted that "NO weapons are permitted in the Arenac County Courthouse. All persons and parcels are subject to a search for weapons and restricted items as a condition of entry. Persons in violation of this order may be held in contempt of court."All cellular phones and pagers must be turned off before entering the courtroom.The following will not be tolerated while in the courtroom:eating food of any kindchewing gumdrinking beveragestalkingCourt staff cannot give legal advice. |
| Dockets / Schedule / Calendar: | https://micourt.courts.michigan.gov/CourtDisplay/Display/public/8xk7rvuuNU-m465jim4mXg# |
| Jury Service: | https://www.arenaccountymi.gov/Courts-Law/23rd-Circuit-Court/ |
| Languages: | Multiple |
Services and Case Types Handled in Arenac County Circuit Court
Arenac County Probate Court handles:
- Case filings for decedents' estates and trusts, including informal/formal probate, small-estate proceedings, and issuance of Letters of Authority.
- Guardianships and conservatorships for adults and minors, with appointment, oversight, accountings, and required reports.
- Mental health matters, including petitions for evaluation, treatment, and hospitalization.
- Protective proceedings and orders to safeguard vulnerable individuals or assets, and determinations of heirs, will contests, and related claims.
Core public services include:
- Docketing, scheduling, and conducting court hearings (in-person or remote when available).
- Jury services for probate trials when authorized by law.
- Record maintenance, certified copies, and access to court forms.
- Compliance monitoring of fiduciaries and enforcement of court orders.
- Fee intake and payment processing, and referrals to self-help resources.
The court's role is to provide accessible case processing and enforce lawful resolutions in probate and protective matters.