Lenawee County courts

Filing fees, clerk information, and official court links.

Reviewed Jul 26, 2026 · Official sources
Civil filing fee
$150
New civil suit · Circuit Court
E-filing
Available
Through MiFILE
Same-day deadline: 11:59 PM
Case records
Search online
Free public case search
Filing typeFee
Civil lawsuit$150

Fees depend on case type and amount; confirm with the court before filing. At $150, the civil filing fee in Lenawee County is about the same as nearby counties (median $150 across 3 nearby counties).

Clerk & court records

Lenawee County Clerk / Clerk of the Circuit Court
Roxann Holloway
Call the clerk

Courthouses in Lenawee County

CivilCriminalSmall ClaimsTrafficEviction

2A District Court (Rex B Martin Judicial Bldg)

Address
425 N. Main Street, Adrian, 49221
CivilCriminalFamilyJuvenile

39th Circuit Court (Rex B Martin Judicial Building)

Address
425 N. Main Street, Adrian, 49221

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

    The civil filing fee in Lenawee County, Michigan is $150 circuit court civil filing fee (MCL 600.2529), per statewide Circuit Court Fee table effective Feb 2025.

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

    Yes. E-filing is available through MiFILE.

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

    Yes. You can look up cases online at courts.lenawee.mi.us.

  • Where do I file court documents in Lenawee County?

    Filings go to the Lenawee County Clerk / Clerk of the Circuit Court, located at 113 W. Front St., Adrian, MI 49221. You can reach the clerk at (517) 264-4594.

Lenawee County Courts, MI: (517) 264-4594, Hours & $150 Filing Fee | 1Court