Washtenaw County Court Case Search

Which Washtenaw County court has my case?

Michigan courts split cases by type. Searching the right court saves time.

• Circuit court: divorce, custody, support, PPOs, felonies, civil claims over $25,000
• District court: small claims (up to $7,000), evictions, traffic, misdemeanors, civil claims up to $25,000
• Probate court: estates, wills, guardianships and conservatorships

Washtenaw County 22nd Circuit Court

101 E Huron St, Ann Arbor, MI 48107. Phone (734) 222-3270. Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM. Website: https://www.washtenaw.org/163/Trial-Court. Washtenaw County operates as a unified Trial Court, so circuit, district, and probate functions share administration. Ann Arbor's large student and international population means residency-requirement questions come up often — you still need 180 days in Michigan and 10 days in the county.

• Divorce, custody, parenting time, and support
• Personal protection orders
• Civil claims over $25,000
• Name changes

What you can and can't see online

Online searches usually show the parties, case number, filing dates, hearings and a list of what was filed. Many courts don't post the documents themselves.

• Juvenile, adoption, sealed and set-aside (expunged) records are never shown publicly
• Personal details like Social Security numbers are hidden
• An empty result doesn't always mean no case exists — the court may not be on MiCOURT

How to get copies or certified copies

Ask the clerk of the Washtenaw County court that handled the case. Bring the case number and a photo ID, or request copies by mail if the court allows it. Courts charge a per-page fee, plus a certification fee for certified copies. Call ahead to confirm fees and hours.

Found your case and need paperwork?

If you need to answer, respond, modify an order, or file something new, Clear Path can prepare the documents from your information after a free review. We are not a law firm and don't give legal advice.