Ingham County
Located in the heart of Michigan, Ingham County was created in 1829. Covering a total land area of 556.1 square miles, it ranks as the 56th largest county in Michigan. This vibrant county is home to over 280,104 people, making it a bustling and diverse community.
The trial court system in Ingham County comprises the Circuit Court, District Court, and Probate Court. The Circuit Court has general jurisdiction and handles civil cases involving more than $25,000 in damages, all family-related matters, and all felony matters. The Ingham County District Court handles traffic violations, civil and probate, and misdemeanor cases. It comprises a Civil Division, a Criminal Division, a Probation Division, and a Traffic Division.
The Ingham County Probate Court handles cases related to wills, estates of deceased individuals, trust oversight, and the appointment of conservators and guardians for adults, minors, and individuals with developmental disabilities. In Ingham County, court records are generally considered public unless specifically deemed nonpublic or confidential by statute, court rule, case law, or court order. These records can be accessed by conducting an online search or contacting the relevant court that handled the case. Requests for Circuit Court records in Ingham County can be submitted via email, in-person visit to the court location, or by contacting (517) 483-6500. Copies of documents can be provided in person, via mail, fax, or email as per the requester's preference. It is important to note that regular copies are available for a fee of $1.50, while certified copies incur a cost of $10.
To obtain court records from the Ingham County District Court, you need to download, complete, and submit a record request form to the 55th Judicial District Court in Ingham. Regular copies cost $1 per page, while certified copies cost $10 plus $1 per page. To obtain probate records, you can visit the Ingham County Probate Court Office during public filing hours or send your record request via email. Note that copies of case records are available for $1.50 per page, and on-file transcript copies on file with the court cost $0.30 for each page.
