Clinton County Court Information

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

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Filing at a Glance

Verified from official sources · 2026-07-30
Civil filing fee
$150
E-filing
Mandatory
Case lookup
Free online
Divorce / family
$150

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

Clerk of Court

Clinton County Clerk's Office (Clerk of the 29th Circuit Court)

Diane Zuker

Self-Help & Jury

E-FilingMandatory

MiFILE (Tyler Technologies) · at Clinton County 65A District Court per MiFILE court list; 29th Circuit Court not confirmed on the MiFILE mandatory list

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Civil Complaint
$150
$150 to file a civil complaint in circuit court (claims over $25,000), per MCL 600.2529(1)(a); Michigan statewide fee table effective February 2025
Small Claims
$25
District court (65A): $25 up to $600; $45 for $600.01-$1,750; $65 over $1,750, per MCL 600.8420, plus $5 e-filing system fee
Divorce / Family
$150
$150 filing fee (MCL 600.2529) plus $80 Friend of the Court fee collected at filing when applicable (e.g. cases with minor children)

Frequently Asked Questions

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

    The civil filing fee in Clinton County, Michigan is $150 to file a civil complaint in circuit court (claims over $25,000), per MCL 600.2529(1)(a); Michigan statewide fee table effective February 2025.

  • What is the small claims filing fee in Clinton County?

    District court (65A): $25 up to $600; $45 for $600.01-$1,750; $65 over $1,750, per MCL 600.8420, plus $5 e-filing system fee.

  • How much does it cost to file for divorce or a family case in Clinton County?

    $150 filing fee (MCL 600.2529) plus $80 Friend of the Court fee collected at filing when applicable (e.g. cases with minor children)

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

    Yes. E-filing is available through MiFILE. It is mandatory for attorneys.

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

    Yes. You can look up cases online at clinton-county.org.

  • Where do I file court documents in Clinton County?

    Filings go to the Clinton County Clerk's Office (Clerk of the 29th Circuit Court). You can reach the clerk at (989) 224-5146.

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