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Berrien County Court Information

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

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Filing at a Glance

Verified from official sources · 2026-07

Clerk of Court

Berrien County Clerk's Office (Clerk of the Circuit Court)

Stacy Loar-Porter

(269) 983-7111

Self-Help & Jury

Self-Help Center →

Jury Service →

E-FilingNot available

- Berrien County is not listed on Michigan's statewide MiFILE court list (updated 03/17/26); filings are made in person or by mail

Filing Fees

Full schedule →

Civil Complaint

$150

$150 (Circuit Court civil filing fee per MCL 600.2529; Michigan Circuit Court Fee Table, effective February 2025)

Small Claims

$25

$25 for claims up to $600; $45 for $600.01-$1,750; $65 over $1,750 (Michigan District Court Fee Table, effective April 2025)

Divorce / Family

$150

$150 base Circuit Court civil filing fee applies to divorce/domestic relations petitions (MCL 600.2529); additional statutory fees may apply (Michigan Circuit Court Fee Table, February 2025)