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Welcome to the Cass County, Michigan Court System
The Cass County Court System provides fair, just and timely case processing while ensuring due process of law for the citizens we serve.
COURT CASE LOOKUP
Please click on the links below to lookup your case.
IMPORTANT TO KNOW: If your name is not listed, but you have reason to believe that you should be in court, call the court to verify your court date. Failure to appear for a court date could result in a bench warrant being issued for your arrest, dismissal of your case, or action being taken without your input.
Live Court Feeds & Dockets
Cass County Courts may use live YouTube Feeds to provide the public with access to Court hearings.
CIRCUIT/PROBATE COURT Public Feed
Cass County Court Hearing Docket Schedules are updated every 30 minutes. Hearing dockets are subject to change without notice.
CASS COUNTY COURTS CONTACT INFORMATION
Below you will find a listing of phone and fax numbers for courts, then a list of judges and court staff.
GENERAL CONTACT INFORMATION
Law and Courts Building
60296 M-62
Cassopolis, MI 49031
Hours: 8 am – 5 pm, Monday – Friday (except holidays, see holiday schedule here)
Effective June 1, 2018, the public service windows for the Courts are open from 8 am to 4:45 pm.
Please plan accordingly.
File Rooms for Each Court
43rd Circuit Court File Room Phone: 269-445-4416
43rd Circuit Court File Room Fax: 269-445-4453 ccfileroom@cassco.org
4th District Court File Room Phone: 269-445-4424
4th District Court File Room Fax: 269-445-4486 fourthdc@cassco.org
Probate Court File Room Phone: 269-445-4454
Probate Court File Room Fax: 269-445-4453 pcfileroom@cassco.org
Juvenile Division File Room Phone: 269-445-4444
Juvenile Division File Room Fax: 269-445-1146 juvenile@cassco.org
Friend of the Court
Friend of the Court Phone: 269-445-4436
Friend of the Court Fax: 269-445-4435 foc@cassco.org
43rd Circuit Court Judicial Staff Phone: 269-445-4412
43rd Circuit Court Judicial Staff Fax: 269-445-4485 43rd Circuit Court Judicial Staff email: circuitcourt@cassco.org
4th District Court Judicial Staff Phone: 269-445-4415
4th District Court Judicial Staff Fax: 269-445-4486
Probate Court Judicial Staff Phone: 269-445-4452
Probate Court Judicial Staff Fax: 269-445-4485 probatecourt@cassco.org
JUDGES & COURT ADMINISTRATORS
43rd Circuit Court
Judge, Honorable Mark A. Herman
Chief Judge, Honorable Carol Montavon Bealor
Court Administrator, Sarah Mathews, JD, CCE
Family/Juvenile Court
Judge, Honorable Carol Montavon Bealor
Court Administrator, Sarah Mathews, JD, CCE
Probate Court
Judge, Honorable Carol Montavon Bealor
Court Administrator, Sarah Mathews, JD, CCE
Friend of the Court
Director, Sarah Mathews, JD, CCE
Deputy Friend of the Court, Ravan Bakeman, CCE
4th District Court
Judge, Honorable Stacey A. Rentfrow
Court Administrator/Magistrate, Lisa Withers, CCM
LEGAL DISCLAIMER: Disclaimer: This website is intended to provide you with general information and forms regarding court proceedings. The Court and the Court’s staff are prohibited by law from providing legal advice and assistance in completing forms. The information, forms, and instructions are intended to provide general information concerning filing procedures and may be useful as a guide. This is the only assistance that can be provided by the court’s staff. If, after reviewing this information, you have any questions or need assistance in completing the forms consider contacting an attorney for assistance.