What constitutes a Circuit Court case?

Criminal: all criminal cases start in District Court. If a criminal case is determined to be a felony, it is then bound over into Circuit Court.


Civil: District Court civil cases are damages under $25,000. Circuit Court civil cases are damages over $25,000.


Family: a domestic case is actually considered a civil matter, however due to the domestic / family issues these cases are filed in the Family Division. All Family Division cases are at Circuit level which include:

  • Custody
  • Divorce
  • Juvenile cases
  • Paternity
  • Personal protection orders
  • Support

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1. What are the various Circuit Court fees?
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3. How do I transfer a vehicle title (repeat offender law)?
4. How to get a civil or criminal record check and how much is it?
5. How do I get a contractor's lien?
6. Are there forms that I could use for Circuit Court lawsuits, family and civil cases?
7. If filing in proper person, how do I get started opening a new case?
8. How do I file an appeal regarding a MESC (unemployment) decision?
9. What years are stored at the courthouse?
10. Do I need an Attorney?
11. Where can I get a copy of my Judgment of Divorce and what is the cost?
12. What constitutes a Circuit Court case?
13. How much does it cost to get a Personal Protection Order?
14. When will I know if my Personal Protection Order has been approved?
15. If my Personal Protection Order is approved, how will I have it served?
16. What happens if the Personal Protection Order is violated?