Barry County Court Information

Courts, filing fees, e-filing, and clerk contacts for Barry County, Michigan.

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Filing at a Glance

Verified from official sources · 2026-07-26
Civil filing fee
$150.00
Case lookup
Free online

At $150, the civil filing fee in Barry County is about the same as nearby counties (median $150 across 6 nearby counties).

Clerk of Court

Barry County Clerk (Clerk of the 5th Circuit Court)

Sarah M. VanDenburg

Civil Complaint
$150.00
$150.00 (Circuit Court civil filing fee, MCL 600.2529(1); plus $25.00 electronic filing system fee for civil actions), per MI SCAO Circuit Court Fee and Assessments Table

Frequently Asked Questions

  • How much does it cost to file a civil case in Barry County?

    The civil filing fee in Barry County, Michigan is $150.00 (Circuit Court civil filing fee, MCL 600.2529(1); plus $25.00 electronic filing system fee for civil actions), per MI SCAO Circuit Court Fee and Assessments Table.

  • Can I e-file court documents in Barry County?

    Yes. E-filing is available through MiFILE.

  • Is there a free online case search for Barry County?

    Yes. You can look up cases online at micourt.courts.michigan.gov.

  • Where do I file court documents in Barry County?

    Filings go to the Barry County Clerk (Clerk of the 5th Circuit Court). You can reach the clerk at (269) 945-1285.

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