Clinton Township Family Court Records
Clinton Township family court records are filed and maintained at the Macomb County Circuit Court (16th Circuit) Family Division, not at the local 41B District Court. The 41B District Court handles misdemeanors, traffic, and civil matters for Clinton Township. All divorce, custody, child support, and paternity cases go to the Macomb County Circuit Court at 40 North Main Street in Mount Clemens. You can search basic case information for free through the statewide MiCOURT Case Search portal. This page covers which court to contact, how to search online, and how to request Clinton Township family court records.
Clinton Township Court Overview
Where Clinton Township Family Court Records Are Filed
Clinton Township residents file all family court cases at the Macomb County Circuit Court Family Division at 40 North Main Street, Mount Clemens, MI 48043. The Family Division phone number is (586) 469-5240. The 16th Circuit handles divorce, custody, child support, and paternity for all of Macomb County including Clinton Township.
The 41B District Court is located at 22380 Starks Drive, Clinton Township, MI 48038. Phone: (586) 469-9300. The 41B District handles misdemeanors, traffic violations, landlord-tenant disputes, and civil claims. It does not have jurisdiction over divorce, custody, or paternity matters. Those cases go to the 16th Circuit in Mount Clemens.
Note: Mail requests to Macomb County Circuit Court must include a self-addressed stamped envelope and check or money order payable to the Macomb County Clerk.
Searching Clinton Township Family Court Records Online
The free statewide MiCOURT Case Search is the main online tool for Clinton Township family court records. Search by party name, case number, or attorney name. Results show case numbers, filing dates, party names, and docket entries but not document images.
41B District Court Overview
The 41B District Court at 41bdistrictcourt.com serves Clinton Township for local district matters. Copy fees at the district court are $1.00 per page for standard copies and $10.00 plus $1.00 per page for certified copies.
The Michigan Courts homepage at courts.michigan.gov provides statewide court resources including the MiCOURT case search tool used to look up Clinton Township family court records filed at the Macomb County Circuit Court.
Copy Fees for Clinton Township Family Court Records
Standard copy fees under MCL 600.2546 apply at the Macomb County Circuit Court: $1.00 per page for regular copies and a $10.00 certification fee per document plus the per-page charge. Viewing records in person is free under MCR 8.119. Call (586) 469-5240 for a current fee estimate before mailing payment.
Types of Family Court Records for Clinton Township Residents
The Macomb County 16th Circuit Family Division keeps all domestic relations records for Clinton Township. Divorce files contain the complaint, proof of service, judgment of divorce, and all orders entered during the case. Custody files hold parenting time orders and any modifications. Paternity files include the order of filiation and child support orders.
SCAO-approved court forms required for most filings are available at courts.michigan.gov/scao-forms. These cover divorce, custody, paternity, support modification, and protection orders. The full text of Michigan statutes governing family court records is at legislature.mi.gov.
Note: Michigan FOIA does not cover court records; if access is denied, file a motion directly with the Macomb County Circuit Court.
Nearby Cities
Family court records for residents near Clinton Township may also be filed in the counties serving these nearby cities.