Menominee County Circuit Court cases in Menominee County, Menominee, MI
Menominee County Probate Court in Menominee, MI is a probate court (a limited-jurisdiction trial court) within Michigan's unified trial courts. It handles probate and protective proceedings, including administration of decedents' estates, wills, and trusts; appointment and supervision of guardianships and conservatorships for minors and adults; and mental health commitment and related protective orders under the Mental Health Code. Its role is to adjudicate these specialized matters and oversee fiduciaries and assets subject to probate jurisdiction. It does not hear criminal prosecutions, general civil lawsuits, divorces, child custody, or traffic offenses; those matters are handled by the District and Circuit Courts serving Menominee County.
Menominee County Circuit Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | Circuit Court |
| County: | Menominee |
| Street Address: | 839 10th Ave. |
| City: | Menominee |
| Zip Code: | 49858 |
| Phone: | 906-863-8981 |
| Hours: | Monday - Friday : 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM |
| Website URL: | https://www.menomineecounty.com/departments/?department=2df9edfea268&subdepartment=352b203a0f81 |
| Forms & Filing: | https://www.menomineecounty.com/forms_and_documents/ |
| Languages: | Multiple |
| Wikipedia: | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Menominee_County_Courthouse |
Services and Case Types Handled in Menominee County Circuit Court
Menominee County Probate Court serves the public by administering:
- Estates and wills: opening probate, appointing personal representatives, issuing Letters of Authority, supervising inventories, accounts, and asset distributions; small-estate procedures.
- Guardianships and conservatorships: for minors and adults (including developmentally disabled), appointing fiduciaries, monitoring reports, and approving transactions (e.g., real estate sales).
- Mental health matters: petitions for involuntary treatment and related orders.
- Protective orders: asset and person-protection orders in conservatorship/guardianship and mental health cases.
- Case filings and records: accepting petitions, maintaining case files, issuing certified copies, and collecting fees.
- Court hearings: scheduling and noticing hearings on petitions, contests, and compliance reviews; issuing orders.
- Jury services: summoning and managing jurors for probate jury trials when required.
- Public assistance: providing standard forms, guidance on process, and referrals; accessibility and interpreter coordination.
Contact the court for filing requirements, fees, calendars, and available self-help resources.