Wayne County Court Case Search

Which Wayne 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

Wayne County 3rd Circuit Court

2 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48226 (Coleman A. Young Municipal Center). Phone (313) 224-5261. Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM. Website: https://www.3rdcc.org/. Wayne County splits its dockets across buildings: general civil is heard at the Coleman A. Young Municipal Center downtown, while family division matters are handled at the Lincoln Hall of Justice on East Forest Avenue. Confirm the correct location before you appear.

• Divorce, custody, parenting time, and support (Lincoln Hall of Justice for family matters)
• 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 Wayne 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.