Canton Township Family Court Records

Canton Township family court records are filed and maintained at the Wayne County Circuit Court (Third Judicial Circuit) Family Division in Detroit. The 35th District Court serves Canton Township for traffic, misdemeanors, and civil matters, but all divorce, custody, child support, and paternity cases go to the Third Circuit at Coleman A. Young Municipal Center. You can search basic case information for free through the statewide MiCOURT Case Search portal. This page explains which court handles family matters for Canton Township residents and how to request records.

Where Canton Township Family Court Records Are Filed

Canton Township residents file all family court cases at the Wayne County Third Judicial Circuit Court Family Division at Coleman A. Young Municipal Center, 2 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI 48226. Phone: (313) 224-5271 for the Family Division. The Records Division is at (313) 967-6938. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

The 35th District Court is located at 660 Plymouth Road, Plymouth, MI 48170. Phone: (734) 459-4740. Email: civil@35thdistrictcourt.org. The 35th District handles traffic, misdemeanors, landlord-tenant disputes, and civil claims. It does not have jurisdiction over divorce, custody, or paternity. Those matters go to the Third Judicial Circuit in Detroit.

The Third Judicial Circuit website at 3rdcc.org covers all court divisions. MiFILE electronic filing is available for many Wayne County family court matters at mifile.courts.michigan.gov.

Searching Canton Township Family Court Records Online

The free statewide MiCOURT Case Search is the main online tool for Canton Township family court records. Search by party name, case number, or attorney. Results show case numbers, filing dates, and docket entries but not document images. The Third Judicial Circuit also has an Odyssey Public Access portal for more detailed lookups.

The 35th District Court website at 35thdistrictcourt.org covers district-level cases only. For family court documents, contact the Wayne County clerk at (313) 967-6938.

35th District Court Overview

The 35th District Court at 35thdistrictcourt.org provides services for Canton Township residents in Plymouth. It handles local district matters but not family court cases.

The 35th District Court page covers civil filings, traffic, and misdemeanor matters for Canton Township. For Canton Township family court records including divorce and custody cases, contact the Wayne County Circuit Court Family Division at (313) 224-5271 instead.

Copy Fees for Canton Township Family Court Records

Copy fees at the Wayne County Circuit Court vary. Informational copies run from $2 to $5 per page. Certified copies run from $10 to $20 per page. Standard photocopy fees are $0.10 per page with a $3.00 certification fee per document. Viewing records in person is free under MCR 8.119 and MCL 600.2546.

Call (313) 967-6938 before sending a mail request to get a current fee estimate. Include the case number, full names of both parties, approximate filing year, and the specific documents you need. Add a self-addressed stamped envelope and check payable to the Wayne County Clerk.

Types of Family Court Records for Canton Township Residents

The Wayne County Third Circuit Family Division keeps all domestic relations records for Canton Township. This includes divorce files with the complaint, judgment, and all orders; custody files with parenting time orders and modifications; and paternity files with the order of filiation and child support orders. The Third Judicial Circuit is Michigan's largest court and handles a high volume of family cases.

Child support enforcement runs through the Wayne County Friend of the Court. Contact the FOC through (313) 224-5510. For statewide guidance, the Friend of the Court Bureau at courts.michigan.gov explains the FOC process. Adoption records are sealed under MCL 710.67. Juvenile records are restricted under MCL 712A.28. PPO details are not public under MCR 3.705.

SCAO-approved court forms required for most Wayne County family court filings are available at courts.michigan.gov/scao-forms. MiFILE e-filing at mifile.courts.michigan.gov is available for many case types.

Nearby Cities

Family court records for residents near Canton Township may also be filed in the counties serving these nearby cities.