Cass County Court Records

Cass County court records are generated during the legal proceedings of the Circuit, District, and Probate Courts within the county. They contain official information about legal disputes, including the parties’ names, case numbers, pleadings, filings, warrants, and court orders. Such Michigan court records ensure that legal proceedings and court decisions are documented for future reference.

Are Court Records Public in Cass County?

Court records are public in Cass County pursuant to the Michigan Administrative Rules of Court that grant public access to documents maintained by court clerks. These records may be accessed by persons who make the appropriate requests and pay applicable fees charged by the clerk. Certain records are, however, restricted from public access due to their sensitivity. They include the following:

• Records of adoption proceedings
• Guardianship records
• Juvenile court records
• Records of juvenile cases
• Sealed records

Cass County Court Records Search

Cass County court records may be assessed through the clerk’s office at the court where the case was heard. Court clerks often accept walk-in and written requests for court records. Requesters may also find Cass County court records on government-provided case search portals. Similarly, some private companies run third-party websites that offer reliable case search tools.

Cass County Courts

Cass County is home to a Circuit Court, a District Court, and a Probate Court. Matters within the jurisdiction of the Circuit Court include civil claims of $25,000 or more, felony criminal cases, juvenile matters, domestic relations cases, and adoptions. The District Court hears civil claims below $25,000, small claims, landlord-tenant matters, and criminal misdemeanor cases. The Probate Court specializes in matters involving the administration of a deceased person’s estate. Contact information and addresses for all the courts in Cass County are listed below:

43rd Circuit Court - Cass
Law and Courts Building
60296 M-62,
Cassopolis, MI 49031
Phone: (269) 445-4416
Fax: (269) 445-4453

4th District Court - Cass
Law and Courts Building
60296 M-62
Cassopolis, MI 49031
Phone: (269) 445-4430

Cass County Probate Court
Law and Courts Building
60296 M-62, #10
Cassopolis, MI 49031
Phone: (269) 445-4454
Fax: (269) 445-4453

Cass County Criminal Records

Cass County criminal records include official information about arrests, charges, convictions, paroles, and other crime-related activities. Cass County criminal records are collated at the state level by the Michigan State Police. Interested persons may access Cass County criminal history records using the Internet Criminal History Access Tool (ICHAT). Requesters who require fingerprint-based criminal records may contact an approved vendor for a fingerprint scan. Record seekers may also send FOIA Requests to the Sheriff’s Office to obtain Cass County arrest records as well as other criminal records.

Get Cass County Civil Court Records

The Circuit and District Courts handle civil matters arising from Cass County, including contract disputes, disputes over property, torts, and monetary claims. Records of these cases constitute Cass County civil court records. These records may be accessed online through the statewide MiCOURT Case Search Portal. Alternatively, record seekers may submit a request for the records in person, by mail, or by email to the files room in the courthouse where the case was heard.

Cass County Marriage Records

Cass County marriage records document details of marriages that occur in the county. These records are maintained by the Cass County Clerk Register Office. To obtain a marriage record, complete the Request for Certified Copy of Marriage Record Form and mail it along with a check or money order for applicable fees and a self-addressed stamped envelope to:

Clerk/Register
120 N. Broadway Suite 123
Cassopolis, MI 49031
Phone: (269) 445-4464
Fax: (269) 445-4406

Alternatively, requesters may obtain Cass County marriage records from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS). To do so, they may send a completed Application for Certified Copy of Marriage Record along with a check or money order for the applicable fees and a copy of a valid ID to:

Vital Records Requests
P.O. Box 30721
Lansing, MI 48909

Requests for marriage records may be made to the MDHHS online through a recommended third-party service or in person after booking an appointment.

Cass County Divorce Records

The Family Division of the Circuit Court handles divorce cases in Cass County. Interested persons may access divorce records through the MiCOURT Case Search Portal or by making a request to the file room of the Circuit Court. The MDHHS also issues certified copies of divorce records. To request a divorce record from the MDHHS, mail a completed Application for Certified Copy of Divorce Record along with a check or money order for the applicable fees and a copy of a valid ID to the department. Requesters may schedule an appointment to obtain the records in person or order the records online through a recommended third-party service.

Cass Birth and Death Records

The Clerk Register Office maintains birth and death records in Cass County. Under Michigan laws, birth records are confidential until after 100 years of birth, while death records are generally considered public. Confidential birth records may be accessed by the record subject, parents, legal guardians, legal representatives, and heirs.

To request birth and death records from the Clerk Register Office, mail a completed Request for Certified Copy of Birth Certificate Form or Request for Certified Copy of Death Certificate Form along with the applicable fees, a copy of a valid ID, and a self-addressed envelope to:

Cass County Clerk
Vital Record Requests
120 N. Broadway Suite123
Cassopolis, MI 49031

Eligible requesters may also request birth and death records from the MDHHS by mailing a completed Application for a Certified Copy of Birth Record or Application for a Certified Copy of Death Record to the department. Requests to the MDHHS may also be made in person or online.

Cass County Probate Court Records

In Cass County, the Probate Court hears all matters relating to a deceased estate, including cases on wills and trusts, name changes, guardianships, and conservatorships. Records of these cases are maintained by the county’s probate clerk. Cass County probate court records may be assessed online through the MiCOURT Case Search Portal. Interested persons may also make a request to the Probate Court’s file room at:

Cass County Probate Court
Law and Courts Building
60296 M-62, Suite 10
Cassopolis, MI 49031
Phone: (269) 445-4454
Fax: (269) 445-4453
Email: pcfileroom@cassco.org

Cass County Property Records

Cass County property records include documents and legal instruments pertaining to real estate transactions and ownership in the county. These documents are maintained by the Cass County Clerk Register Office. They may be accessed by contacting the clerk’s office or by using the Cass County Deeds and Records Search website.

Cass County Court Records Online

Cass County court records may be assessed using third-party online resources like Michigancourtrecords.us. These resources allow users to search public records without having to visit the official record custodians, hence saving time and resources. Third-party resources may also offer a broad range of search options, including searches based on the parties’ names, case numbers, and hearing dates. However, certain limitations are associated with using third-party resources. For instance, the information they provide may not be accurate and they may require high subscription fees.