Search Alger County Court Dockets
Alger County court dockets are held at the Clerk/Register of Deeds office in Munising. The 25th Circuit Court serves this Upper Peninsula county. Court records go back to 1885, and you can search current cases through the Michigan Courts online portal or visit the courthouse directly to view files, request copies, and access the Register of Actions for any open or closed case.
Alger County Overview
Alger County Clerk and Circuit Court
The Alger County Clerk/Register of Deeds office is a combined office at 101 Court Street in Munising. County Clerk Mary Ann Froberg runs the office and serves as the clerk for the 25th Circuit Court. The combined office handles court filings, land records, vital records, and other county clerk functions from one location. Court records start in 1885. Birth and death records go back to 1884, and marriage records start in 1887.
Alger County has not experienced known courthouse disasters, so its record set is relatively complete for its age. If you are looking for land records, the office also maintains access to Tapestry and Laredo online systems for property searches. Court dockets and civil case records are separate from land records but are managed by the same office staff.
The Alger County website and the Clerk/Register of Deeds page have current contact information, forms, and details about available services.
| Court | 25th Circuit Court - Alger County |
|---|---|
| Address | 101 Court Street, Munising, MI 49862 |
| Phone | (906) 387-7053 |
| Fax | (906) 387-2156 |
| Court Phone | (906) 387-2076 |
| mfroberg@algercounty.gov | |
| Hours | Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
| County Clerk | Mary Ann Froberg |
The office also accepts record requests by email at vitals@algercounty.gov. You must attach a signed request form and a copy of your ID when emailing a request for vital records or court documents.
Searching Alger County Court Dockets Online
The primary online tool is the Michigan Courts Case Search. This free portal covers all 57 Circuit Courts in Michigan, including the 25th Circuit Court that serves Alger County. You can search by party name, case number, or attorney name. The portal shows case status, docket entries, and court orders. No account is required. It is available any time at no charge.
The Michigan Courts main portal at courts.michigan.gov provides access to court rules, forms, and the case search tool from one place. This is the best starting point for most searches.
The Michigan Courts portal shown above is the official state gateway for finding court dockets across all Michigan counties, including Alger County cases filed in the 25th Circuit.
Online search results are not official records. The system notes that information on the portal is not certified by the court and should not be used for background checks. For official records, always request certified copies from the clerk's office. Under MCR 8.119, courts must remove protected personal information (PII) from documents before sharing them publicly.
Note: Under the Michigan Clean Slate Law, some criminal records in Alger County may be limited to 7 years of public access as expungement processing continues.
Requesting Alger County Court Records
You can get Alger County court records three ways. In-person visits to 101 Court Street in Munising let you view files and get copies right away. Bring a government-issued photo ID. Mail requests go to the same address. Include a signed written request, a copy of your ID, and payment. Email requests for some record types can be sent to vitals@algercounty.gov with a completed form and ID copy attached.
Copy fees for land records and general documents are $1 per page. Certification adds $5 per document. Certified vital records cost $15 for the first copy and $5 for each additional copy of the same record. The office charges $20 for marriage licenses for residents, $30 for non-residents. For court records, contact the office directly to confirm current copy fees before you send payment.
Standard court forms are free to download from the SCAO forms page on the Michigan Courts website. These cover common requests, motions, and filings used across all Michigan courts.
Types of Court Records in Alger County
The 25th Circuit Court in Alger County handles general civil cases, criminal matters, family law cases, and probate. Each type of case has its own docket in the clerk's office. Civil cases include contract disputes, property claims, and civil damage suits. Criminal cases cover felony charges and serious misdemeanors. Family cases include divorce, custody, child support, and paternity. Probate cases deal with estates, guardianships, and conservatorships.
The Register of Actions (ROA) is the official docket for each case. It lists every document filed, every hearing scheduled, and every order or judgment entered by the court. You can request the ROA for any public case. Some case types are restricted. Personal Protection Orders are not searchable online under MCR 3.705. Juvenile cases are confidential under MCL 600.1750. Cases under the Holmes Youthful Trainee Act are also sealed from public view.
For official criminal background checks, use the Michigan State Police ICHAT system. ICHAT is the proper tool for employment and licensing purposes. Court docket searches are not a substitute for official criminal history checks.
Cities in Alger County
Alger County does not have any cities above the qualifying population threshold for dedicated pages. Munising is the county seat and the main community in Alger County. All court cases for Alger County are handled through the 25th Circuit Court in Munising.
Nearby Counties
These counties are near Alger County in the Upper Peninsula. Each has its own circuit court clerk. If you are not sure which county filed the case you are looking for, check where the parties lived or where the incident occurred.