The Muskegon County Courts are now able to increase in-person access to court operations.
Prior to entering the Muskegon County Hall of Justice everyone is strongly encouraged to monitor themselves for any symptoms of illness, in order to mitigate exposure to COVID-19 and other infectious diseases. Though strongly encouraged, masks or face coverings will no longer be required for entry. Due to the duration of jury trials and close proximity of jurors, those reporting for jury duty will be required to wear face coverings in courtrooms and in jury assembly areas. Individual judges will retain the discretion to require those in the courtroom to use masks generally or in specific cases, particularly when involving persons who are at an increased risk of severe illness from COVID-19.
1. Court offices (District, Probate, Circuit, Family Court and Friend of the Court) will be open to serve the general public on a ‘walkin’ basis from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, weekdays.
2. Circuit Court Records remains closed to in person filings until further notice. E-mail and the US Postal Service are the methods for filing court documents with Circuit Court Records. The County Clerk’s Vital Records Office is open 10:00 am to 4 pm Monday through Thursday, and until 3 pm on Fridays, for concealed pistol license applications and marriage licenses. For all other services, open 10 am to 4:30 pm. Closed for lunch 1 to 2 p.m.
3. Many court hearings will continue to be conducted virtually via Zoom. Other court hearings will continue to be held in-person. Instructions on how to appear and how to participate for a court hearing will be provided to all parties along with a notice to appear. If you have an attorney and you are uncertain about whether you should appear in person or to appear remotely, please contact your attorney immediately.
4. In-person jury trials have resumed. If you have received a juror summons, please follow the instructions for contacting the jury hotline for more information regarding your term of service.
For further information, contact:
14th Circuit Court Records: 231-724-6251 or
CCR.Requests@co.muskegon.mi.us (Inquiries/document requests)
CCR.Filings@co.muskegon.mi.us (Filing of documents only and ex partes)
Family/Circuit Court: 231-724-6234 or
FamilyCourtServices@muskegoncounty.net (PPOs)
Circuit Court Collections: 231-724-3470
60th District Court: 60DistrictCourt@muskegoncounty.net
Civil: 231-724-6329
Criminal/Traffic: 231-724-6258
Collections: 231-724-6334
Probate Court: 231-724-6241 or
Probatefile@muskegoncounty.net (Mental Health)
FOC Questions: 1-877-543-2660 or
FamilyCourtServices@muskegoncounty.net
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