Marina
Rent a slip, Boat put-ins, pump outs

Straits Regional Ride
Cheboygan, Emmet and Presque Isle Counties

Cheboygan County Fair
Fairgrounds, vendor information, dates

53rd Circuit Court

PUBLIC RECORDS

Please follow the link below to search public cases

CASE SEARCH

COURT DOCKET

Please follow the link below to see our current court schedule.
53rd Circuit Court

Judge Gauthier

53rd Circuit Family Court

Judge Vizina

Circuit Court Jurisdiction

  • Civil cases of $25,000 or more
  • Criminal felony cases
  • Equity cases
  • Domestic cases including the following “Family Court” matters:
  • Divorce
  • Personal Protection Order
  • Paternity Action
  • Child Support (micase)
  • Visitation/Parenting Time
  • Custody

For In Pro Per legal guidance please visit http://michiganlegalhelp.org .

The courtroom is open to the public and we are resuming are hearings to occur in person. We have established a YouTube channel where you may view all public court hearings held by the Honorable Aaron J. Gauthier. Public hearings are live streamed and remain on YouTube. 53rd Circuit Court Youtube Channel

Bonding Agency Application– Bond Agencies/Agents may submit applications beginning October 1st-December 15th. For your convenience we have attached documents to assist you with this procedure.

Bonding Agency Policy and Procedures Memorandum

Bond Agency Application and Affidavit

Bond Agent Application and Affidavit

Order of Approved List of Surety Bail Bond Agents-for submission by bond agency

Court Closures

Please see “Court Holidays” for future dates that the Court will be closed.

Helpful Links

Sex Offender Registry

Offender Tracking Information System

Court Rules

Court forms

Secretary of State

Michigan Compiled Laws (MCL)

Michigan Legal Help

Find out if you’re eligible for automatic set aside.

Chief Judge

Aaron J Gauthier

Office

870 S. Main Street
Cheboygan, MI 49721
(231) 627-8818

Office email:

53circuit@cheboygancounty.net

Hours

Monday-Friday
8:00am-4:30pm

COURT STAFF

Circuit Court Administrator/Jury Selection Coordinator

Dawn Reo ddm@cheboygancounty.net

(231) 627-8818

Assignment Clerk
Mari LaCross
melacross@cheboygancounty.net
(231) 627-8420

Judicial Assistant
Melissa Lail
mlail@cheboygancounty.net
(231) 627-8838

Drug Court Coordinator/Case Manager
Nicole Pawlowski

NON-EMERGENCY PUBLIC SAFETY NUMBERS

Cheboygan County Sheriff Department
County Building
870 S. Main St.
Cheboygan, MI 49721
231.627.3155

Michigan Department of Natural Resources
Indian River Field Office
6984 S. Straits Hwy
Indian River, MI 49749
231.238.9313

Cheboygan Department of Public Safety
Cheboygan City Hall
403 N. Huron St.
Cheboygan, MI 49721
231.627.4321

Mackinaw City Police Department
Village Hall
102 S. Huron Ave.
Mackinaw City, MI 49701
231.436.7861

Tuscarora Township Police Department
Tuscarora Township Hall
3546 S. Straits Hwy
Indian River, MI 49749
231.238.9481

CONTACT US

Cheboygan County
870 S. Main St.
Cheboygan, MI 49721
231.627.8855