Grand Traverse Circuit Court cases in Grand Traverse County, Traverse, MI
Grand Traverse County Probate Court is a Michigan probate court (trial court of limited jurisdiction) located in Traverse City. It handles probate and protective matters, including administration of decedents' estates and trusts; appointment and supervision of guardians and conservators for adults and minors; and petitions under the Mental Health Code for involuntary treatment or commitment. The court also hears related civil disputes arising under the Estates and Protected Individuals Code. It does not handle general criminal, traffic, or most domestic-relations (family) cases, which are heard in the district and circuit courts serving Grand Traverse County.
Grand Traverse Circuit Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | Circuit Court |
| County: | Grand Traverse |
| Street Address: | 328 Washington Street Suite 300 |
| City: | Traverse |
| Zip Code: | 49684 |
| Phone: | 231-922-4702 |
| Hours: | Monday - Friday : 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Website URL: | https://www.gtcountymi.gov/2209/13th-Circuit-Court |
| Forms & Filing: | https://www.gtcountymi.gov/220/Forms |
| Divisions / Services: | https://www.gtcountymi.gov/148/Courts |
| Jury Service: | https://www.gtcountymi.gov/196/Jury-Duty |
| Languages: | Multiple |
| Email: | c13court@13thcircuitcourt.org <c13court@13thcircuitcourt.org>; |
| ADA: | Teri Quinn, Court Administrator |
| ADA Phone: | 231-922-4707 |
| ADA Fax / Email: | tquinn@13thcircuitcourt.org |
Services and Case Types Handled in Grand Traverse Circuit Court
- Case filings and records: Processes petitions for decedent estates and trusts; issues Letters of Authority; files inventories and accountings; provides certified copies and docket access.
- Guardianships and conservatorships: Appoints and monitors guardians/conservators for adults and minors; reviews annual reports/accountings; issues emergency/temporary and protective orders to safeguard assets.
- Mental health and developmental disability matters: Handles petitions for involuntary treatment/hospitalization and guardianship for individuals with developmental disabilities; orders evaluations, transport, and treatment plan reviews.
- Court hearings: Schedules and conducts hearings on petitions, objections, will contests, and fiduciary accountings; facilitates remote appearances when available; enforces compliance.
- Jury services: Manages juror qualification, summons, orientation, and jury trials in probate matters when required.
- Public assistance: Provides forms, filing instructions, and referrals to community resources; maintains case records; does not give legal advice.