89th District Court
Mission Statement
To serve the public in an informed, efficient manner, with equal treatment for all, according to the law. Employees strive to work as a team with a common goal of public service.
Judge Michael J. Ekdahl was appointed in February of 2024 to serve as District Court Judge in Cheboygan and Presque Isle Counties. His term commences March 18, 2024. District judges are elected for six-year terms on non-partisan ballots.
Court Payments
The court accepts payment for fines and costs by:
CASH – please do not send cash by mail
CHECK – payable to the 89th District Court
MONEY ORDER – payable to the 89th District Court
VISA/MASTERCARD/AMERICAN EXPRESS/DISCOVER
A third party vendor will charge a 3% convenience fee for all credit card payments or $2.95 for an electronic checks
Online – Cheboygan County Only
To make a payment online, click HERE.
Fees above apply.
For detailed instructions on how to make a payment online, click TUTORIAL TO PAY ONLINE.
By Phone
You may call the court directly to make a credit card payment. Fees above apply. Please call 1-231-627-8809.
In Person
During regular court hours.
(Cheboygan and Presque Isle 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.)
If you are not able to pay due to financial hardship, contact the court immediately to request a payment alternative.
Additional Links
- Court Forms
- Court Rules
- State of Michigan
- Sex Offender Registration
- Community Corrections: Northeast Michigan Council of Governments (NEMCOG)
- Michigan Compiled Laws (MCL)
- Cheboygan Chamber of Commerce
- Department of Secretary of State
- United States Supreme Court
- Michigan Legal Help
- Michigan State Police Set Aside
Assistance
District Judge
Michael J. Ekdahl, commencing March 18, 2024
Office
870 S. Main Street
P.O. Box 70
Cheboygan, MI 49721
Email: d89@cheboygancounty.net
(231) 627-8809
Fax: (231) 627-8444
Hours
8:00 am – 4:30 pm
M-F(excluding holidays)
Additional Staff
Court Administrator
Jodi Barrette
d89@cheboygancounty.net
(231) 627-8809
Criminal
Fax: 231-627-8444
(231) 627-8809
Civil
Fax: 231-627-8444
(231) 627-8809
Traffic
Fax: 231-627-8444
(231) 627-8809
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