Jackson County Circuit Court cases in Jackson County, Jackson, MI
Jackson County Probate Court in Jackson, Michigan is a county-level probate court (trial court of limited jurisdiction). It oversees decedents' estates and wills, trust administration, creditor claims in estates, supervision of fiduciaries, and the appointment and monitoring of guardians and conservators for minors and adults. It also handles protective proceedings for individuals with developmental disabilities and petitions for involuntary mental health treatment under the Mental Health Code. Within the local judicial system, it provides specialized adjudication for probate and mental health matters. It does not hear criminal cases, general civil lawsuits, divorces, custody or support disputes, small claims, or traffic offenses; those matters are handled by the Circuit Court (including its Family Division) and the District Court.
Jackson County Circuit Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | Circuit Court |
| County: | Jackson |
| Street Address: | 312 S. Jackson St. |
| City: | Jackson |
| Zip Code: | 49201 |
| Phone: | 517-788-4268 |
| Hours: | Monday - Friday : 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Website URL: | https://www.co.jackson.mi.us/258/Circuit-Family-Probate |
| Parking: | Juror parking is in Lot #1, which is located between Wesley and Franklin Streets at the far West end of the lot. A large sign indicating Lot #1 is at each entrance. Display the juror parking permit on the driver's side dashboard or hang from the rearview mirror. Failure to display the permit may result in a parking ticket, or towing of your vehicle at your expense. Parking instructions will be given in the daily recorded juror message. Handicap parking is available in the Sheriff's lot |
| Directions: | https://www.co.jackson.mi.us/376/Directions-to-Courthouse |
| Forms & Filing: | https://www.co.jackson.mi.us/1588/Forms |
| Dockets / Schedule / Calendar: | https://www.co.jackson.mi.us/1277/Courts-Docket |
| Jury Service: | https://www.mijackson.org/319/Jury |
| Languages: | Multiple |
| Facebook: | https://www.facebook.com/pages/Jackson-County-4th-Circuit-Court/327598557383956 |
| ADA: | Charles M. Adkins |
| ADA Phone: | 517-788-4290 |
Services and Case Types Handled in Jackson County Circuit Court
Jackson County Probate Court serves the public by accepting, processing, and adjudicating:
- Estates and wills: probate of decedents' estates, will contests, small-estate proceedings, trust administration.
- Guardianships and conservatorships: appointment and oversight for minors and incapacitated adults; emergency/temporary relief; protective orders safeguarding persons and property.
- Mental health matters: petitions for evaluation or involuntary treatment where authorized.
- Ancillary matters as permitted (e.g., name changes, vital records, or marriage licensing).
Core services include case intake and docketing; records and certified copies; issuance of letters, orders, and citations; scheduling and conducting hearings; monitoring inventories, accountings, and bonds; enforcement of compliance; mediation/settlement referrals; and fee collection. Where applicable, the court coordinates jury summons and trials in probate disputes. Public assistance is provided through informational materials, forms, and clerk support.