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Wayne County 3rd Circuit Court
Filing fees, hours, e-filing rules, and the forms the clerk in Detroit expects from self-represented filers.
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Quick Answer
Where and how do I file at the 3rd Circuit Court?
The Wayne County 3rd Circuit Court is located at 2 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48226 (Coleman A. Young Municipal Center). Clerk hours are Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM. Wayne County Circuit Court uses MiFILE for civil and family filings. Filing fees are set by Michigan statute, so they do not change from county to county — a fee waiver is available through form MC 20.
Address
2 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48226 (Coleman A. Young Municipal Center)
Clerk phone
(313) 224-5261Hours
Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
E-filing
Wayne County Circuit Court uses MiFILE for civil and family filings.
What the 3rd Circuit Court handles
- Divorce, custody, parenting time, and support (Lincoln Hall of Justice for family matters)
- Personal protection orders
- Civil claims over $25,000
- Name changes
Wayne County filing fees
Fees change. Confirm the current amount with the clerk before you file.
| Filing | Fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Divorce without minor children | $175 | — |
| Divorce with minor children | $255 | — |
| General civil complaint | $175 | — |
| Motion fee | $20 | — |
What to bring to the clerk
- 1A government-issued photo ID
- 2Your completed, signed forms plus the number of copies the clerk requires (usually the original and two copies)
- 3Payment for the filing fee — most Michigan clerks take cash, money order, or card (card payments usually add a processing fee)
- 4A fee waiver request (form MC 20) if you cannot afford the filing fee
- 5The case number, if your matter is already open
Forms filed most often here
Michigan uses statewide SCAO forms. These are the ones Wayne County filers ask us about most:
MC 01FOC 10/52FOC 39MC 20
Michigan court forms library — what each form doesLocal notes for Detroit filers
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.
Official 3rd Circuit Court websiteWayne County Court Questions
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