Macomb County Superior Court Case Search

The Michigan court structure does not include Superior Courts. In Macomb and the rest of Michigan's counties, the Circuit Courts are the apex judicial institutions. Macomb County court records are documents generated by the Macomb County Circuit, District, and Probate Courts during legal trials. These documents demonstrate the impartiality and transparency of the Macomb County Circuit Court in case trials.

The Macomb County Clerk's Office maintains and manages Macomb County court records and makes them accessible to requesters for:

• Case proceedings and monitoring
• Background checks
• Legal researches
• Appeals
• Criminal records expunctions.

What Kinds of cases have been heard in Macomb Superior Court?

The Macomb County Circuit Court presides over criminal and civil cases beyond the authority of the Macomb County District and Probate Courts. These include:

• Felonies
• Juvenile delinquency cases
• Civil claims where the amount in controversy is more than $25,000.00
• Equity cases
• Appeals of administrative agencies
• Domestic relation cases
• Serious misdemeanors.

The Macomb County Circuit Court Family Division handles adoption, child protection, abuse prevention, name change, child custody and support, paternity, and divorce cases. Also, the Macomb County Circuit Court Juvenile Division has exclusive jurisdiction over cases involving individuals under 17 years and concurrent jurisdiction for cases against offenders between the ages of 17 and 18.

Macomb County Superior Court

Macomb County does not have Superior Courts. In Macomb County and other parts of Michigan, the Circuit Court jurisdictions are comparable to those of the Superior Courts in other States where Superior Courts are the apex county trial courts.

Per the Michigan judicial hierarchy, the Macomb County Circuit Court presides over criminal and civil cases that are beyond the authority of the Macomb County District and Probate Courts.

The Macomb County Circuit Court ensures due process, impartiality, and fairness in resolving criminal, civil, probate, and family matters. It also interprets Michigan State laws and guarantees the rights of individuals under state and federal constitutions.

Public members can mail or visit the Macomb County Circuit Court at:

The Macomb County 16th Judicial Circuit Court
Macomb County Circuit Court Building,
40 North Main Street,
Mount Clemens,MI 48043
Phone: (586) 469-7171

Macomb County Case Lookup

Macomb County case lookups refer to the various options for accessing Macomb County Circuit, District, and Probate Court records. The Macomb County Clerk's Office offers access to county-wide court records. The following steps outline options for a Macomb County Circuit Court records lookup.

Online search
Individuals seeking access to Macomb County Circuit Court records should:

• Log into the Macomb County 16th Judicial Circuit Court Public Access CourtView Case Lookup Portal:
  • Expand the menu bar and select a criterion (name, case number, attorney name, bar number, firm name, or case type)
  • Enter the necessary information into the text field
  • Set the date range if applicable
  • Click Search to submit the request
• Visit the Macomb County Court File Records Request Page and file out and submit the online request form for copies of Macomb County Circuit Court records

Public Access Terminals (PAT)
Visit the Macomb County Circuit Court Building and access court records through the Access Terminals at the lobby.

Mail & walk-in requests
Send mail request or visit the Macomb County Clerk's Office between 8.00 a.m. and 4.30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays at:

The Macomb County Clerk’s Office
22020 Mack Avenue,
Mount Clemens,
MI 48043

Individuals seeking access to Macomb County Circuit Court case files through the mail should:

• Submit written requests that contain the case numbers, subject/case names, filing dates, and any other identifying information
• Include self-addressed stamped envelopes to aid the delivery of the documents
• Confirm the fees for obtaining copies of court records through the Macomb County Clerk's Office, and include checks or money orders with the requests to cover the copy fees.

Also, access to sensitive documents or certified copies of Macomb County Circuit Court records requires valid government-issued IDs such as driver's licenses, passports, or military identification. In addition, requesters should note the following fees for copies of Macomb County court records through the Macomb County Clerk's Office:

• Non-certified copies - $2.00 per page
• Certified copies - $2.00 per page and an additional $10.00 certification fees
• Name search fee (if the requester does not include the case number) - $2.00.

In addition to checks and money orders, the Macomb County Clerk's Office also accepts cash and credit/debit cards for in-person requests.

Record seekers should note that incomplete request details, a high volume of requests to the Clerk's Office, payment issues, mail delivery, and technical issues can affect the wait time for delivery of Court records after payments.

Although requesters can download copies of documents through the Macomb County 16th Judicial Circuit Court Case Lookup Portal immediately after payments and in-person requests may be available the same day, mail and online requests through the Macomb County Court File Records Request Page may take between 3 and 10 business days to process.

Macomb Superior Court Case Search by Name

The Macomb County 16th Judicial Circuit Court Case Lookup Portal allows individuals to search for court records by name. For a name-based search for documents and information:

• Select the name option from the menu
• Enter the subject’s first and last names into the text field
• Select the appropriate options from the Case Type, Case Status, and Party Type menus
• Scroll down and submit.

Also, the Macomb County Clerk's Office allows name-based searches for court records if the case numbers are not available (requesters should include case/party names when requesting records through mail or in person).

Nonetheless, requesters should verify spellings and provide additional identifying information when requesting documents by name to filter results, improve accuracy, and avoid errors due to similar names.

Macomb Superior Court Docket Search

Macomb County Circuit Court dockets offer several benefits to the county's legal system. These official records list information about pending or processed cases with the Circuit Court. A typical case docket outlines the timeline for cases (including filings, upcoming hearings, motions, and trials). Court dockets track case progress and update interested individuals about specific trials.

For information about Macomb County court cases:

• Log into the Macomb County 16th Judicial Circuit Court Case Lookup Portal and use the online search tools to look for docket information
• Visit the Macomb County Courthouse and use the Public Access Terminals to view case dockets
• Visit the Macomb County Clerk of Circuit Court website and look for docket information. Alternatively, contact the Macomb County Clerk's Office and request access to court dockets.

Lookup Macomb County Superior Court Online

Macomb County Circuit Court records are accessible online through the Macomb County 16th Judicial Circuit Court Public Access CourtView Case Lookup Portal and various third-party websites. When sourcing Macomb County Circuit Court records, Michigancourtrecords.us and other independent online platforms are alternatives to traditional government websites. These online repositories gather documents and information from various courts and make them available in one through advanced search tools. Record seekers can access documents and information from different locations at their convenience.

However, users should verify the accuracy and authenticity of documents and information from non-government websites because these platforms are independent, and there are no guarantees.

Supreme Court vs. Superior Court

The Macomb County Circuit Court and the Michigan Supreme Court are apex courts with varying jurisdictions. The table below outlines their differences.