Branch County Circuit Court cases in Branch County, Coldwater, MI
Branch County Probate Court in Coldwater, Michigan, is a county-level probate court (a trial court of limited jurisdiction) within Michigan's judicial system. It handles matters involving decedents' estates and wills, trust administration, guardianships and conservatorships for adults and minors, protective proceedings for incapacitated individuals, and mental health commitment and treatment petitions. It also hears related matters such as administration of small estates and supervision and accounting in fiduciary cases. It does not adjudicate general criminal, civil, family-divorce, or traffic cases, which are handled by the district or circuit courts, including the circuit court's family division.
Branch County Circuit Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | Circuit Court |
| County: | Branch |
| Street Address: | 31 Division St. |
| City: | Coldwater |
| Zip Code: | 49036 |
| Phone: | 517-279-4304 |
| Fax: | 517-279-5110 |
| Hours: | Monday - Friday : 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Website URL: | https://www.countyofbranch.com/courts/15th-circuit-court/ |
| Parking: | Parking Tickets sec 672 : $75.00 |
| Restrictions: | https://www.countyofbranch.com/courts/15th-circuit-court/courtroom-rules-of-conduct/ Eating, drinking (including bottled water) and gum chewing are not allowed in the courtroom, except the water provided by the Court |
| Forms & Filing: | https://www.countyofbranch.com/departments/county-clerk/forms-resources/ |
| Divisions / Services: | https://www.countyofbranch.com/courts/15th-circuit-court/ |
| Jury Service: | https://www.countyofbranch.com/departments/county-clerk/jury/ |
| Languages: | Multiple |
Services and Case Types Handled in Branch County Circuit Court
Branch County Probate Court serves the public by:
- Accepting and processing filings for decedents' estates (probating wills, appointing personal representatives, small-estate procedures) and trust matters.
- Handling guardianships and conservatorships for adults and minors, including protective proceedings for vulnerable individuals and related protective orders; issuing orders for involuntary mental health treatment and hospitalization.
- Scheduling and conducting hearings on petitions, claims, accountings, will contests, and reviews of guardian/conservator performance; issuing orders, letters of authority, and certified copies.
- Managing jury services when required in probate matters (for example, will contests), including summoning and orienting jurors.
- Maintaining case records, providing standard forms, accepting payments and filings in person or by mail/electronically where available, and facilitating mediation or appointment of guardians ad litem/court-appointed counsel when required.