Circuit Court Clerk

**Effective November 18, 2020**

Due to the increasing number of COVID-19 cases,

Eaton County Trial Courts are CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC.

When alternative methods of conducting business are unavailable or impractical, a scheduled appointment may be made with the appropriate court department.

Facial covering must be worn while in enclosed public areas, unless an individual is medically unable to tolerate a face covering.

The chief judge has been in consultation with the local health department and determined that local health data indicates conditions continue to deteriorate and further restrictions on the courts return to full capacity Phase 2 plan are needed as of November 18, 2020.

For more information, please call at 517-543-4335.

Filing and Paying Fees Electronically:

     • To submit pleadings electronically (no documents to start a new case or document(s) that total over 100 pages), please e-mail them      to circuitcourtclerk@eatoncounty.org.

     • To make a payment online for any filings or copy requests, please follow the instructions below:

        o Click on “Purchase Record Copies and Name Search” on the left hand side of the screen

           If you making a payment for a filing fee please advise the                     amount and the title of the document you are filing

           Regular copy - $1.00 per page

            Certified copy - $10.00 for the first page and $1.00 for each additional              page

            If you are purchasing a regular copy, we will email the requested                      information to you

          If you are purchasing a certified copy, we have to mail that out to you

PPO’s:

     • Please note our entire packets for Domestic and Non-Domestic PPO’s can be accessed by clicking on the appropriate link below.

      • If you would like to talk to a Court Advocate, their phone number is 517-873-1100.

     • If you are unsure about the documents and/or you have any questions, please call the Circuit Court Clerk’s office at 517-543-4335.

Questions regarding scheduling hearings in front of your assigned Judge, please call the appropriate Judicial Assistant:

     • Judge Byerley – Ursula – 517-543-4175

     • Judge Cunningham – Kris – 517-543-4307

     • Judge Maurer – Angie – 517-543-4325

I apologize for the inconvenience this may cause. This decision was made for the safety of my staff and our community.

Diana Bosworth

Eaton County Clerk