Muskegon County courts limit in-person access to courthouse

Effective April, all Muskegon County Courts are required to return to Phase 1 of the Michigan Supreme Court’s 4 phased plan to return Michigan’s trial courts to full capacity during the pandemic.

For the general public:

1. Court offices will not be open to serve the  public on a ‘walk-in’ basis.

2. Nearly all court hearings will now be required to be conducted virtually via Zoom video conferencing technology until further order of the court. If you received a notice to appear in person for a hearing,  contact the court at the number listed on your notice to appear to determine if your in-person appearance is required or to receive instructions on how to appear virtually. If you have an attorney and you are uncertain about whether you should appear in person or to appear remotely, contact your attorney immediately.

3. Individuals will be allowed into Muskegon County Hall of Justice only under very specific conditions. Other Muskegon County offices are not governed by the Michigan Supreme Court’s Return to Full Capacity Plan. Contact those offices directly for hours of operation and accessibility.

4. Everyone entering the Hall of Justice will be required to complete a health screening and everyone accessing court services will be required to wear a mask at all times.

5. Jury trials will be suspended until they can safely resume on a limited in-person basis. If you are called for jury service, follow the instructions on the summons that you receive and call the Jury Clerk at the number listed on your summons, with any questions.

6. Court offices will be staffed during normal business hours and general court business will continue to the maximum extent possible. Court ordered payments of fines, costs, and restitution can be made by phone, by mail, on the Muskegon County website, or by depositing a check or money order (including a case number) in the court drop boxes outside the Muskegon County Hall of Justice. Filings for the 60th District Court may be submitted via the drop box. Filings for the 14th Circuit Court must be made via e-mail at CCR.Filings@muskegoncounty.net or through the U.S. Mail.

For further information, contact:

14th Circuit Court Records: 231-724-6251 or
CCR.Requests@muskegoncounty.net (inquiries/document requests) CCR.Filings@muskegoncounty.net (filing and ex parte orders only)

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