Not a government office. We cannot retrieve an official court file, confirm a hearing, accept payment, or provide legal advice. Contact the maintaining court or clerk for those matters.
Need an Official Docket or Record?
Use the court shown on the notice, case history, or filing. A Houghton County case can be held by different offices even when each is at the same courthouse.
- Case history: use docket search and then ask the maintaining clerk to confirm a result.
- Hearing date: check the court schedule and confirm the date with the appropriate court.
- Circuit file or certified copy: contact the County Clerk/Circuit Court.
- Traffic, civil infraction, misdemeanor, small claim, or district civil case: contact the 97th District Court.
- Probate or family record: contact Probate/Family Court rather than the general county clerk counter.
For circuit dockets and records, contact the Houghton County Clerk, acting as Clerk of the Circuit Court, at Houghton County Courthouse, 401 East Houghton Avenue, Houghton, MI 49931, 906-482-1150. The published office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; money transactions end at 4:00 p.m.
The 12th Circuit Court public line is 906-482-5420. The 97th District Court is on the third floor, 906-482-4980. Probate and Family Court is on the second floor, 906-482-3120. Confirm current hours, fees, and record availability before visiting.