St. Clair County Court Docket Search

St. Clair County court dockets are maintained by the 31st Circuit Court in Port Huron, Michigan. The county offers an online MiCOURT case search portal and an online document request form. You can search cases by name, case number, or date, then request copies through the county's online system or visit the courthouse in person.

31st Circuit Court - St. Clair County

The 31st Circuit Court serves St. Clair County and is the trial court of general jurisdiction. Clerk of Circuit Court Angie Waters runs the records office, with Chief Deputy Clerk Kimberly Bennett assisting. The court is at 201 McMorran Blvd, Room 1100, Port Huron, MI 48060. The main phone line is 810-985-2200 and fax is 810-985-2241.

St. Clair County has more online access tools than most Michigan counties of its size. The county provides a web-based inquiry portal and an online document request form. These tools reduce the need to visit the courthouse for basic searches and standard document requests. Court records are public information unless sealed by a judge.

The county clerk website at stclaircountyclerk.org has the document request form and information about what records are available. The courts website at stclaircountycourts.org has court contact information and schedules.

Search St. Clair County Court Dockets Online

St. Clair County has an online case search portal called MiCOURT Public Web Inquiry at securewebinquiry.stclaircountycourts.org. This lets you search by name, case number, or court calendar and docket. Results show parties, case type, filing date, case status, and hearing dates. It is a county-specific portal that runs alongside the statewide MiCOURT system.

The statewide Michigan Courts Case Search also covers St. Clair County cases. Using both systems can be helpful. The county portal may have more detailed local information, while the statewide system lets you search across all Michigan circuit courts in one place.

For document copies, St. Clair County has an online request form at stclaircountyclerk.org/Request/Court_Document_Request_Form. Online document requests cost $15.00 per document plus a $5.00 processing fee. The processing fee is not refunded even if the record is not found. This is different from most Michigan counties that only accept in-person or mail requests for documents.

The St. Clair County Courts homepage shown below provides court contact information and links to the online case search portal.

Visit stclaircountycourts.org for 31st Circuit Court information and links to the online docket search system.

The online document request form shown below allows St. Clair County record requests without visiting the courthouse.

Use the St. Clair County online record request form to order court documents at $15 per document plus a $5 processing fee.

The County Clerk website shown below offers additional services and information about St. Clair County court records.

The St. Clair County Clerk website manages vital records, court document requests, and county clerk functions.

Requesting St. Clair County Court Records

St. Clair County offers three ways to get court records. Online requests through the clerk's document request form are the most convenient for people who don't live near Port Huron. In-person visits to the courthouse at 201 McMorran Blvd are an option during regular business hours. Mail requests are also accepted.

For online requests: go to the clerk's website, fill out the Court Document Request Form, and pay the $15 per document fee plus the $5 processing fee. The processing fee is not returned if the record cannot be found. Make sure you have the right case information before submitting an online request to avoid losing the processing fee.

For certified copies, the raised seal cannot be sent electronically. Certified copies must be mailed. Allow time for processing. Standard copies may be available faster. Call the court at 810-985-2200 to confirm processing times and payment options before sending a request.

Some records may be redacted for privacy. Court records are public information unless sealed. Most records in St. Clair County are accessible online through the county portal or via the statewide MiCOURT system. Records that are redacted have personal identifying information removed per MCR 8.119(H)(5) before public disclosure.

St. Clair County Court Docket Records

The Register of Actions is the official court docket in Michigan. It tracks every step in a case from filing to resolution. In St. Clair County, the MiCOURT Web Inquiry shows docket entries for cases in the 31st Circuit Court. You can see the date and type of each action, plus hearing schedules and current case status.

The 31st Circuit Court dockets cover felony criminal cases, civil suits over $25,000, and family law matters. Felony dockets show the progression from arraignment through sentencing. Civil dockets track complaints, responses, motions, and judgments. Family dockets cover divorce, custody, support, and related matters.

Standard Michigan restrictions apply in St. Clair County. PPO cases are not available online under MCR 3.705. Juvenile records are confidential under MCL 600.1750. HYTA cases are sealed. First-time drug offenses under MCL 333.7411 are excluded from public online searches. The Clean Slate Act limits criminal name searches online to cases from 2018 forward. Sealed cases are excluded from all public access.

The 31st Circuit Court does not certify online records or search results. Online information is for reference only. Official certified copies must come from the Clerk of Circuit Court in Port Huron. For background check purposes, use the Michigan State Police ICHAT system, not court docket records.

Legal Resources in St. Clair County

People dealing with court matters in St. Clair County have access to several resources. Michigan Legal Help is free and online with self-help guides for family law, housing, debt, and many other areas. It is built for people who are not lawyers and need to understand how to navigate Michigan courts.

Free court forms are available at the SCAO forms page. These work in all Michigan courts including the 31st Circuit Court. For e-filing, MiFILE is Michigan's official system. Attorneys use it for most court filings. Ask the clerk if self-represented filers can use MiFILE in St. Clair County courts.

Legal aid organizations serve the St. Clair County area. The State Bar of Michigan referral service can connect you with a licensed attorney. St. Clair County is in Michigan's Eastern District for federal court purposes, with the federal courthouse in Detroit.

Cities in St. Clair County

St. Clair County communities do not meet the 100,000 population threshold for dedicated city pages. Port Huron is the county seat and the location of the 31st Circuit Court where all county court dockets are maintained.

Nearby Counties

These counties border St. Clair County in southeastern Michigan.