Macomb County Court

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There are multiple locations where judicial matters are heard in Macomb County. The first Macomb County Courthouse was a 2-story log courthouse on the site of the current County Building. It burned down in 1935 and was replaced with a 2-story brick building. In 1897, a County and Court Building opened.

In 1930, that building was razed to make room for the County Building, which opened in 1931. The current courthouse opened in 1970.

16th Judicial Circuit Court
Macomb County Court Building
40 N. Main
Mt. Clemens, MI 48043
(586) 469-5150

Grosse Pointe Woods Municipal Court
Robert E. Novitke Municipal Center
20025 Mack Plaza
Grosse Pointe Woods, MI 48236
(313) 343-2455

37th District Court
7070 E. Ten Mile Rd.
Center Line, MI 48015
(586) 757-8333

37th District Court
8300 Common Road
Warren, MI 48093
586-574-4932

38th District Court
16101 Nine Mile
Eastpointe, MI 48021
586-445-5020

39 District Court
29733 Gratiot
Roseville, MI 48066
586-773-2010

40th District Court
27701 Jefferson
St. Clair Shores, MI 48081
586-445-5280

41A District Court – Shelby Township
51660 Van Dyke Ave
Shelby Township, MI 48316
586-739-7325

41A District Court – Sterling Heights
40111 Dodge Park
Sterling Heights, MI 48313
586-446-2500

41B District Court
22380 Starks Drive
Clinton Township, MI 48036
586-469-9300

42 District Court – Division I
14713 33 Mile Rd.
Romeo, MI 48065
586-752-9679

42 District Court – Division II
35071 23 Mile Rd.
New Baltimore, MI 48047
586-725-9500

Macomb County Juvenile Court
10 North Main Street
8th Floor
Mount Clemens, MI 48043
586-469-5240

Macomb County Probate Court
40 N Main St.
5th Floor
Mt. Clemens, MI 48043
586-469-5290

United States District Court
Eastern District of Michigan
Southern Division
Federal Building and United States Courthouse
526 Water Street
Port Huron, MI 48060
(313) 234-5000

County Clerk

The County Clerk is the Clerk of the 16th Judicial Circuit Court. The County Clerk is responsible for court records and filings, jury management, and the Court seal. This is an elected position. The Clerk also assumes the role of Register of Deeds.

The County Clerk is also the Chief Election Officer for the county, Clerk to the County Board of Commissioners,Clerk of the County Election Commission, and the keeper of vital records. The Clerk also issues and files marriage licenses.

Anthony G. Forlini
Macomb County Clerk / Register of Deeds
40 N. Main St.
Mount Clemens, MI 48043
586-469-5351

District Court

Macomb County is part of the Eastern District of Michigan for the United States District Court. The Southern division includes Macomb, Genesee, Lapeer, Jackson, Livingstone, Lenawee, Monroe, Saint Clair, Oakland, Washtenaw, Shiawassee, Sanilac, and Wayne Counties.

Honorable Sean F. Cox is the Chief United States District Judge of the Eastern District of Michigan. Kinikia D. Essix is the Clerk of Court.

Circuit Court

Circuit Courts in Macomb County fall under the jurisdiction of the 16th Judicial Circuit of Michigan. There are 57 judicial circuits in Michigan, and judges are elected to 6-year terms.

Circuit Court has jurisdiction of all civil cases that involve more than $25,000, domestic relations cases, felony criminal cases, some serious misdemeanors, and cases requesting equitable relief. Circuit Court also has jurisdiction over appeals from the district courts.

District Courts

District Court judges are also elected to 6-year terms. District Courts hear cases involving traffic offenses, civil cases that involve up to $25,000, and all misdemeanor court cases. District Courts also hear landlord/tenant matters.

Magistrates

Magistrates are hearing officers that may be granted authority to act as judges in certain circumstances. They must be registered voters in their county, and magistrates are appointed by district judges. Magistrates may set bail, accept guilty pleas, and issue arrest and search warrants. Magistrates who are attorneys may hear small claims cases.

Referees

Referees are another type of hearing officer. Most commonly, they are Juvenile Court referees and Friend of the Court. They can preside over hearings and enter recommendations. Referees are attorneys who are in good standing with the Michigan bar.

Civil Court

Civil courts hear cases that are not criminal in nature and usually involve a financial or property dispute between two people.

Circuit Court hears civil cases involving more than $25,000. District Courts hear civil cases that go up to $25,000. Small claims cases involving up to $7,000 are heard in a special division of District Courts.

Veterans Court

Veterans Court is a specialty court designed to help veterans with mental health issues and/or substance abuse problems resulting from their military service. The program is designed to be 18-24 months long. To be eligible, the offender must have a Circuit Court criminal case that is not a capital crime, should not have any out-of-county active felony warrants, and cannot have any criminal sexual conduct convictions.

The program is designed to be 18-24 months long. It is divided into 4 phases, each marking new progress in the program

Upon completion of the program, charges may be reduced or dismissed.

Drug Court

Adult Drug Court provides an opportunity for non-violent offenders. The program lasts approximately 12-24 months. It includes drug and alcohol testing, mandatory counseling and substance abuse treatment, and regular court appearances.

Criminal Court

Criminal Court handles most cases involving criminal offenses, including felonies and misdemeanors. The Circuit Criminal Court hears felony criminal cases and more serious misdemeanors that may result in a person being sentenced to 1 year or more in prison. Other misdemeanor charges, traffic offenses, and ordinance violations are heard in the District Courts.

Probate Court

Probate Court is focused on wills and estates and determines how a deceased person’s estate may be distributed. This court also hears cases involving guardianship and competency.

Family Court

The Family Division hears cases regarding domestic relations. This includes things like name changes, divorce, custody, paternity, adoption and child/spousal support.

Juvenile Court

This court hears cases involving delinquency, dependency, and emancipation of those under age 18. Delinquency refers to criminal offenses. Dependency refers to truancy or cases where a child has been neglected or abused.