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Online records are for convenience and may not reflect the most recent updates.
Overview
Find public case information filed in the 61st District Court using the FullCourt public access portal. Online records are provided for convenience and may not show very recent updates.
Public record checks
Please allow up to 24 hours for new case notes to appear in the public access portal. Information is offered as a free service for the public and our constituents. It is not intended to support commercial background checks.
The online search may not display a person’s full case history.
Beginning April 1, 2022, and pursuant to MCR 1.109, Date of Birth does not appear in online public record searches. Visit courts.michigan.gov for more detail.
What you can find here
Basic public case information, such as case numbers, party names, case status, scheduled events, and dispositions, for matters within the 61st District Court.
The information available here is presented online for informational purposes only and does not replace the official record on file with the court. The court offers this public information without any express or implied warranty as to its accuracy. Please contact the court directly if users have additional questions about the information provided on this website.
What you will not see online
Note: The following case types will not be displayed:
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- Non-Public Court Records
- Cases set aside or restricted under Michigan’s Clean Slate laws
- Personal identifiers that are protected by court rule (for example, full Date of Birth)
- Criminal cases dismissed
- Felony cases bound over to circuit court (July 2, 2024 to present)
- Active arrest warrants
- Landlord-Tenant cases dismissed (including conditional dismissals)
Navigation tips for FullCourt
- Choose the 61st District Court portal, then open the search screen
- Search by case number or by party name
- If you get no results, try fewer words and check spelling and numbers
- Open any result to view case details and events
If you cannot find your case
Allow time for recent filings to post. Verify your case number from your paperwork and try again. If you still cannot locate it, contact the Clerk.
Certified copies or records not available online
Anyone may request copies of public records. Non-public records are released only to authorized parties or by court order. Fees may apply. For questions, or to make a request, please email us at: recordcheck@grcourt.org or call at 616-632-5525.
Search Online
Online records are for convenience and may not reflect the most recent updates.