Midland County
Midland County, Michigan, is named for its central location in the lower peninsula of the state. It was originally founded in 1831 and became officially recognized in 1855. The county covers 516 square miles and, as of 2020, had an estimated 83,494 residents. Midland City, the county's largest city, serves as its government seat.
The judicial system of Midland County comprises the Circuit Court, District Court, and Probate Court. The Circuit Court is Michigan's 42nd Judicial Circuit Court. This court has jurisdiction over several cases, including felonies, misdemeanors, infractions, and juvenile delinquency cases. It also handles general civil claims involving contested values greater than $25,000, equity matters, and family law cases such as divorces, alimony, child custody, adoptions, and termination of parental rights. The District Court hears preliminary felony hearings, traffic violations, and misdemeanors that are less severe. In addition, it resolves civil cases where the disputed amount is under $25,000 and small claims disputes below $5,000 in value. The Probate Court hears cases related to wills, trusts, estate administration, and guardianships.
Public court records include documents that capture legal proceedings and outline the outcome of cases heard by courts in Midland County. Examples of such documents include case filings, judgments, transcripts, exhibits, and recordings. These records are the government's way of supporting legal research, ensuring accountability, and promoting transparency in the judicial system. The Midland County Clerk is the official responsible for maintaining, updating, and processing these records. Examples of public court records include:
- Criminal records
- Civil records
- Property records
- Family records
Note that Midland County court records are available both online and offline. To obtain the court records offline, requesters may visit the Midland County clerk's office in person at:
220 W Ellsworth Street
Midland
Michigan 48640-5194
Phone: (989) 832-6739
To obtain these records online, visit MiCOURT, Michigan's online court record database. On the website, requesters can streamline their searches using search parameters like case number, defendant's name, plaintiff's name, case type (such as criminal, civil, or probate), or filing date range.
In Midland County, obtaining court records at the clerk's office costs $5 for the first five pages. Any additional pages will cost $1 each.
