Wexford County
Wexford County was established in 1840. It is located in the northwestern region of Michigan's Lower Peninsula. It spans approximately 564.9 square miles and has a population of about 33,766 residents. Cadillac, the county seat, lies along the shores of Lake Cadillac, making it a popular destination for water-based activities year-round.
Wexford County operates within Michigan's Unified Trial Court System, comprising the Circuit Court, District Court, and Probate Court. Each court plays a distinct role in the administration of justice. Wexford County Circuit Court, part of Michigan's 28th Judicial Circuit, has general jurisdiction over major civil and criminal cases. Its responsibilities include felony, and civil claims exceeding $25,000, equity cases, and appeals from lower courts or Administrative Agencies. The Circuit Court also handles family-related cases, including divorce, custody, child support, and adoption proceedings. Wexford County District Court handles misdemeanors, traffic violations, preliminary hearings for felony charges, civil cases with claims up to $25,000, small claims under $6,500, and landlord-tenant disputes. On the other hand, the Probate Court addresses matters involving the administration of trusts, estates, wills, mental health cases, guardianships, and conservatorships.
Court records in Wexford County are official documents generated from legal proceedings within the county. These records contain information on case filings, litigants' names, hearing dates, evidence, court orders, transcripts, and appeals. The Michigan Freedom of Information Act allows the public to access Wexford County court records. These public documents are maintained by court clerks and they include:
- Criminal records
- Civil case records
- Probate records
- Traffic violations records
- Family law records
However, juvenile and adoption records remain confidential and are not publicly accessible. Court records can be accessed online through the Michigan MiCOURT Case Search, allowing users to search by case number or party name. Alternatively, records can be requested via mail or in person at the court clerk's office at:
437 E Division Street
Cadillac, MI 49601
Phone: (231) 779-9511
