Oceana County Circuit Court cases in Oceana County, Hart, MI
Oceana County Probate Court in Hart, Michigan, is a probate court within the state trial court system. It exercises countywide jurisdiction over probate and protective matters, including administration of decedents' estates and wills, trust administration, appointment and supervision of guardians for minors and adults, conservatorships for individuals unable to manage their affairs, and mental health treatment/commitment proceedings. The court oversees fiduciary appointments, accountings, and related petitions under Michigan's Estates and Protected Individuals Code and Mental Health Code. It does not hear general civil, criminal, divorce or other family-law disputes, juvenile delinquency, or traffic cases, which are handled by the circuit or district courts.
Oceana County Circuit Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | Circuit Court |
| County: | Oceana |
| Street Address: | 100 S. State Street |
| City: | Hart |
| Zip Code: | 49420 |
| Phone: | 231-873-3977 |
| Fax: | 231-873-3811 |
| Hours: | Monday - Friday : 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Website URL: | https://oceana.mi.us/government/courts/circuit-court/ |
| Forms & Filing: | https://oceana.mi.us/government/courts/friend-of-the-court/forms/ |
| Divisions / Services: | https://oceana.mi.us/government/courts/circuit-court/ |
| Jury Service: | https://oceana.mi.us/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/EXCUSAL-FORM-FOR-CIRCUIT-3.pdf |
| Languages: | Multiple |
| ADA: | Court ADA Coordinator |
| ADA Phone: | 231-873-3977, 231-873-3666 |
Services and Case Types Handled in Oceana County Circuit Court
Oceana County Probate Court serves the public by handling:
- Decedent estates and trusts: probate of wills, appointment of personal representatives, creditor claims, accountings, and trust disputes.
- Guardianships and conservatorships: appointment and supervision for minors and adults, emergency/temporary orders, annual reviews, and accountings.
- Mental health and developmental disability matters: petitions for involuntary treatment, hospitalization, and related oversight.
Core services include:
- Case filings and records management; issuance of Letters of Authority and guardianship/conservatorship orders; certified copies.
- Court hearings: scheduling and conducting conferences, reviews, trials, and compliance hearings.
- Protective orders within its jurisdiction: emergency guardianships, asset-protection orders, and restraints in estate/trust proceedings.
- Jury services when required by law (e.g., contested probate or mental health cases).
- Public assistance: forms, filing guidance, docket information, fee processing, and referrals to self-help resources and accommodations (e.g., interpreters).