Wyoming Court Records Search

Wyoming, Michigan court records are handled by the 62A District Court, which sits at the Wyoming Justice Center behind City Hall. The court serves this Kent County city and covers misdemeanor criminal cases, civil matters, traffic infractions, small claims, and landlord-tenant disputes. You can search records online through the city's own portal, MiCOURT, or by visiting the clerk's office in person. This guide explains how to find what you need and what to expect along the way.

Courts Serving Wyoming

The 62A District Court is the primary court for Wyoming. It handles the full range of lower court case types, including criminal misdemeanors, traffic tickets, civil cases up to $25,000, small claims up to $7,000, landlord-tenant matters, and felony preliminary examinations. The court is located at the Wyoming Justice Center at 2650 DeHoop Avenue SW, behind City Hall.

Two judges currently serve the 62A District Court. Chief Judge Pablo Cortes was appointed in 2005 and his term runs through December 2026. Judge Steven M. Timmers serves as Chief Judge Pro Tem. He was elected in 2001 and his current term runs through December 2030. The court is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

For felony cases, major civil suits over the district court limit, and family law matters, the 17th Circuit Court in Grand Rapids handles those filings. Kent County Probate Court is also in Grand Rapids at Suite 2500 in the same building as the circuit court. Under MCR 8.119, all Michigan court records are presumed public unless a specific rule or law restricts access. The 62A District Court also has a 24/7 drop box near the front door for after-hours payments and document submissions.

Wyoming has its own indigent defense administrator, Paul Van Gessel, who can be reached at (616) 306-8672. This is a separate resource from the court itself and is available for defendants who cannot afford an attorney. The court's civil and criminal divisions have separate phone numbers (listed above) if you need to reach a specific department.

Search Wyoming Court Records Online

Wyoming offers its own online case search portal through the city's website. You can access it at wyomingmi.gov. This portal is specific to 62A District Court cases and is a fast way to find records without searching the full state database. Case records going back to 1990 are available through this tool.

The city's 62A District Court case search portal makes it easy to find Wyoming court records without leaving the city's own website. Records from 1990 forward are searchable by party name or case number.

The 62A District Court page at wyomingmi.gov links to court resources, fee information, and the online case search tool for Wyoming court records.

The city's main website at wyomingmi.gov also has a general overview of court services and links to online payment options. This is a good place to start if you're new to the court system or not sure which tool to use.

The Wyoming city homepage provides quick access to court services, online payments, and the 62A District Court department page where you can find case search links.

For a broader search that covers all Michigan courts, use MiCOURT. The direct link for 62A District Court cases is micourt.courts.michigan.gov/case-search/court/D62A. This tool is free and shows party names, case numbers, hearing dates, and case status. Under MCL 15.232, the public has a right to access and copy records held by Michigan courts. Under MCR 1.109, courts must maintain records in a format that supports public access.

The MiCOURT direct search for the 62A District Court narrows results to Wyoming cases, saving time when you already know the jurisdiction you need to search.

For Kent County circuit and probate records, check the Kent County district courts page at kentcountymi.gov. Michigan Legal Help also has a dedicated page for the 62A District Court at michiganlegalhelp.org with self-help guides for common case types handled by that court. For online payments, use the state's e-payment portal at e.courts.michigan.gov or the city's payment page at wyomingmi.gov/Online-Services/Make-A-Payment. An online convenience fee of about 2.5% or $2.50 minimum applies to electronic payments.

What Wyoming Court Records Include

Records from the 62A District Court cover civil and criminal matters within the court's jurisdiction. A typical district court case file includes the complaint or ticket, any motions filed, orders from the judge, and the final disposition. Small claims files are simpler but still include the claim, any response, and the judgment. Landlord-tenant cases include the original complaint, any counterclaims, and the outcome of the hearing.

Criminal misdemeanor records show the charge, arraignment date, any plea entered, orders from pre-trial hearings, and the sentence if a conviction occurred. If the case went to trial, the file includes trial records and the verdict. Felony cases start at the district court level with preliminary examination records before being transferred to the 17th Circuit Court. That means some felony-related records will appear in both systems. Under MCR 1.109, courts must keep records in a way that supports access while protecting confidential material. Juvenile records and some domestic violence records may be sealed. If you're not sure whether a specific record is public, call the clerk before visiting.

Under MCL 600.880b, courts in Michigan can reduce or waive fees for parties who show financial hardship. This applies to both filing fees and copy costs. If you think you qualify, ask the clerk about the fee waiver process before paying.

Wyoming Court Record Fees

Copy fees at the 62A District Court follow standard Michigan rates. Plain copies cost $1.00 per page. Certified copies cost $10.00 plus $1.00 per page. If you pay online, a convenience fee of about 2.5% or a minimum of $2.50 applies to each transaction.

• Plain copies: $1.00 per page
• Certified copies: $10.00 plus $1.00 per page
• Online payment convenience fee: ~2.5% or $2.50 minimum

You can pay in person at the clerk's window at the Wyoming Justice Center, 2650 DeHoop Avenue SW. Call (616) 530-7385 to confirm current fees or ask about mail-in copy requests. For civil division questions, call (616) 530-7386. For criminal division questions, call (616) 257-9814. The court also has a 24/7 drop box near the front door if you need to leave a payment after hours. Free Michigan court forms are available at courts.michigan.gov/forms.

Legal Help in Wyoming

If you need help with Wyoming court records or a case at the 62A District Court, a few resources can point you in the right direction. The court itself has civil and criminal divisions with separate phone lines for specific questions.

Michigan Legal Help at michiganlegalhelp.org is a good first stop for self-represented parties. It has plain-language guides on small claims, traffic matters, landlord-tenant disputes, and other case types the 62A District Court handles. The dedicated 62A page at michiganlegalhelp.org/courts-and-agencies/62a-district-court has court-specific info. The Wyoming indigent defense administrator, Paul Van Gessel, can be reached at (616) 306-8672 for defendants who need help getting a court-appointed attorney. Kent County also has legal aid services for low-income residents in civil matters.

For e-filing in Kent County courts, use MiFILE to submit documents electronically. Free court forms for all Michigan courts are available at courts.michigan.gov/forms.

Kent County Court Records

Wyoming is located in Kent County. Circuit court and probate court filings for Wyoming residents go through the Kent County court system in Grand Rapids. For county-wide court contact info, fee schedules, and additional search options, visit the Kent County court records page.

View Kent County Court Records

Nearby Cities

Looking for court records in other Michigan cities? These nearby qualifying cities also have dedicated court records pages.

• Grand Rapids Court Records
• Kalamazoo Court Records