Circuit courts are the state's major trial courts. They have general original jurisdiction to hear and determine all civil claims and remedies, except where exclusive jurisdiction is given to some other court, felony criminal matters, and appellate review of district court and agency decisions.To search Montcalm County Circuit Court cases, please click the link below: Montcalm Circuit Court Case Search
To view the court calendar, please click the link below (Please note that cases will appear on this calendar only if a notice of hearing was filed with the Court): Candis Thomas
Circuit Court Administrator - Judge Ronald J. Schafer, Chief Judge
631 N. State St.
Stanton, MI 48888
Phone: 989 831-7343
thomasc@montcalm.us
Tracy Hardin, Court Recorder
989-831-3528
thardin@montcalm.us
Selina Schmidt
Circuit Court Administrator - Judge Suzanne Hoseth Kreeger
631 N. State St.
Stanton, MI 48888
Phone: 989 831-7363
sschmidt@montcalm.us
Rebecca Akin, Court Recorder
989-831-7357
rakin@montcalm.us
Krista Cole, Circuit Court ADR Clerk
kcole@montcalm.us
Resources for Parties without Legal Representation:
Michigan Legal Help
Documents/Forms:
SCAO Approved Court Forms
Legal Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
Juror's Handbook