Cheboygan County Court Docket Search
Cheboygan County court dockets are maintained by the combined Clerk/Register of Deeds office at the courthouse in Cheboygan. The 53rd Circuit Court, shared with Presque Isle County, handles civil, criminal, and family cases. The 89th District Court handles local criminal, traffic, and civil matters. Both courts have online resources, and you can search dockets through Michigan's statewide portal or visit the courthouse to request copies and view the Register of Actions for any public case.
Cheboygan County Overview
Cheboygan County Court System
Cheboygan County has both circuit and district courts. The 53rd Circuit Court is shared with Presque Isle County and handles felony criminal cases, large civil disputes, family law matters, and probate. The 89th District Court handles traffic violations, misdemeanors, small civil claims, and preliminary hearings. County Clerk/Register of Deeds Karen Brewster runs the combined office at 870 S. Main St, Room 204, in Cheboygan.
The combined clerk/Register of Deeds office is one of the more detailed operations in its group of counties. It accepts payment by cash, check, and debit or credit card, with an exception for CPL (concealed pistol license) applications which must use other payment methods. Many court forms are available for download from the county website, making it easier to prepare before visiting. A Property Fraud Alert service is also available through the office for land record monitoring.
The Cheboygan County website links to detailed information about both the 53rd Circuit Court and the 89th District Court.
| Circuit Court | 53rd Circuit Court (Cheboygan and Presque Isle) |
|---|---|
| District Court | 89th District Court |
| Address | 870 S. Main St, Room 204, PO Box 70, Cheboygan, MI 49721 |
| Phone | (231) 627-8808 |
| Fax | (231) 627-8453 |
| clerk@cheboygancounty.net | |
| Clerk Hours | Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
| ROD Hours | Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
| County Clerk | Karen Brewster |
Searching Cheboygan County Court Dockets
The Michigan Courts Case Search covers both the 53rd Circuit Court and appellate records. This free statewide portal lets you search by name, case number, or attorney. Results include docket entries, case status, and party names. No account or fee is needed. Start here for online docket searches in Cheboygan County.
The 89th District Court has extensive online resources including a court calendar and dispositions online. These are available through the Cheboygan County website. Check the 89th District Court page for direct links to district court search tools. For circuit court records, use the statewide Michigan Courts portal.
The Cheboygan County website above provides links to both courts, the clerk's office, and online resources for finding case dockets and records in Cheboygan County.
The 53rd Circuit Court page on the Cheboygan County website provides direct information about circuit court procedures, filings, and how to access case dockets in Cheboygan County.
The 89th District Court page shows court schedules, dispositions, and how to access lower court dockets for traffic, misdemeanor, and civil cases filed in Cheboygan County.
Note: For 53rd Circuit Court records specific to Cheboygan County, contact the Cheboygan clerk. Records for Presque Isle cases in the same circuit are held by the Presque Isle County Clerk.
Cheboygan County Court Record Fees
Cheboygan County has specific fee information available for several record types. Marriage licenses cost $20 for residents and $30 for non-residents. A 3-day waiver for marriage costs $15. CPL applications cost $115 for both new applications and renewals. Divorce filing fees are $255 for cases with children and $175 for cases without children. Divorce packets, which include the forms needed to start the process, cost $30 or are available for free through Michigan Legal Help.
For standard court record copies, fees typically run $1 per page. Certified copies carry an additional certification fee. Call (231) 627-8808 before sending payment to confirm current fees for the specific records you need. The office accepts cash, check, debit, and credit cards for most transactions. CPL applications are an exception and may have different payment requirements.
For mail requests, write to PO Box 70, Cheboygan, MI 49721. Include a clear description of what you need, the case name and number, and a self-addressed stamped envelope. Official court forms are at the SCAO forms page. Many forms are also available directly from the Cheboygan County website.
Cheboygan County Court Records Access
Most records in the 53rd Circuit Court and 89th District Court are public. The Register of Actions for each case is open to inspection. Anyone can ask to view a file or request copies. Public access to records is governed by MCR 8.119. Courts must also strip protected personal identifying information from documents before releasing them under MCR 8.119(H)(5).
Restricted records follow the same statewide rules. Juvenile cases under MCL 600.1750 are confidential. PPO cases are not online per MCR 3.705. HYTA matters are sealed. First-time drug offense cases under MCL 333.7411 are restricted from online public searches. These apply in Cheboygan County just like everywhere else in Michigan.
For official criminal history background checks, the Michigan State Police ICHAT is the correct tool. ICHAT provides certified criminal records for employment, licensing, and other official uses. Do not use court docket searches as a substitute for ICHAT when an official background check is needed.
Cities in Cheboygan County
Cheboygan County does not have cities above the qualifying population threshold for dedicated pages. Cheboygan is the county seat. All 53rd Circuit Court and 89th District Court cases for Cheboygan County are processed through the clerk's office at 870 S. Main St in Cheboygan.
Nearby Counties
These counties are near Cheboygan County in northern Michigan. Cheboygan shares the 53rd Circuit Court with Presque Isle County.