Personal protection orders intake interviews are conducted on an appointment basis and will be scheduled by staff during regular business hours.
Courthouse Locations
Below is a list of courthouses where you can file for a protection order. (If you want to file for custody, divorce, or anything else, you may want to call the courthouse to make sure that the court we have listed is the proper courthouse.) At the courthouse, the clerk will provide you with the forms that you need to file. If you need assistance filling out the forms, the clerk may be able to give basic instructions, but the clerk usually cannot help you decide what information to write or give you any sort of advice. You will also find links to online forms at our MI Download Court Forms page. For further help, you may want to reach out to a local domestic violence program or a legal services organization. You can find links to both types of organizations on our MI Places that Help page.
Kalamazoo
Kalamazoo County Court - 9th Judicial Circuit (Trial Division - Civil)
Kalkaska
Kalkaska County Court - 46th Circuit
County website provides a crime victim advocate contact and information about VINE (Victim Information & Notification Everyday). Contact VINE through the 24/7 hotline at 1-800-770-7657.
Kent
Kent County Court - 17th Circuit
Hours: Mon - Fri 8 AM to 5 PM
Keweenaw
Keweenaw County Court - 12th Circuit
Hours: Mon - Fri 9 AM to 4 PM