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Accuracy of Information
Government offices change phone numbers, hours, addresses, fees, and procedures without much notice. We do our best to keep our pages current, but we cannot guarantee that every detail on this site is correct at any given moment. Before you visit a courthouse or send a payment, call the office directly to confirm.
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Nothing on this site is legal advice. We point you to resources and explain how things generally work in Oakland County, but a website cannot replace a licensed attorney.
Third-Party Search Tools
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Outbound Links
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No Records on This Site
This site does not host any Oakland County court records, jail rosters, warrant data, marriage records, divorce records, or vital records. The official record holders include the Oakland County Clerk and Register of Deeds for 6th Circuit Court legal records and vital records, the local district court clerks for misdemeanor and traffic cases, the Oakland County Probate Court for estate and guardianship cases, and the Oakland County Sheriff's Office for jail and incident records. To get an actual document, request it from the issuing office.
Michigan-Specific Disclaimers
Oakland County court case files are governed by Michigan court rules, including Michigan Court Rule 8.119. Public administrative records of Oakland County departments fall under the Michigan Freedom of Information Act at MCL 15.231 and following sections. Confidentiality statutes apply to certain Oakland County records, including MCL 712A.28 for juvenile records, MCL 710.67 for adoption records, and MCL 330.1748 for mental health records. Information on this site about Oakland County or State of Michigan offices may be incomplete or out of date; always verify with the originating office.
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