Civil Division
The Civil Division processes General Division suits, Small Claims, Landlord-Tenant disputes, and Land Contract cases.
General Civil Suits
Disputes up to $25,000
Small Claims
Disputes up to $7,000
Landlord-Tenant & Land Contract Forfeiture
Claim Type
1. Complaint Only
2. Complaint with Money Damages: Up to $600
3. Complaint with Money Damages: $601 – $1,750
4. Complaint with Money Damages: $1,751 – $10,000
5. Complaint with Money Damages: Over $10,000
6. Order of Eviction / Writ of Restitution
Fee
$55.00
$90.00
$110.00
$130.00
$215.00
$15.00
Small Claims
Note: Please contact the court for the additional “per mailing” fee prior to filing.
Claim Amount
1. Up to $600
2. $601 – $1,750
3. Over $10,000
Fee
$46.25
$66.25
$86.25
General Civil & Claim and Delivery
Fees shall be waived or suspended if the person is receiving public assistance or is determined by the court to be indigent.
Claim Amount
1. Up to $600
2. $601 – $1,750
3. $1,750 – $10,000
4. Over $10,000
Civil Fee / Claim & Delivery
$35.00 / $110.00
$55.00 / $130.00
$75.00 / $150.00
$160 / $235.00
Other Administrative Fees
(MCR 2.119 (G))
Claim Type
1.Motion Fee
2. Writ of Garnishment
3. Execution Against Property
4. Subpoena (Asset Discovery Only)
5. Jury Fee
Fee
$20.00
$15.00
$15.00
$15.00
$50.00
Order of Eviction
Requirements for Filing:
1. Completed Application and Order of Eviction form.
2. Filing Fee: $15.00
3. Note: South West Legal Services serves as the process server for these orders.
For assistance in completing forms, contact an attorney or visit MichiganLegalHelp.Org.