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45th Circuit Court
45th Circuit Court
Criminal Record Access Notice
Effective April 11, 2023, due to Clean Slate Legislation, online criminal viewing reflects cases from 2017 to present. Case accuracies prior to 2017 must be verified manually. Please note the public viewing terminal is currently unavailable for criminal cases.
General Jurisdiction
The 45th Circuit Court is Michigan’s major trial court for St. Joseph County, handling cases of original jurisdiction and appeals from District and Probate courts. Our records date back to the 1830s.
Department Contacts
45th Circuit Court
| Name | Title | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Hon. Paul Stutesman | Circuit Judge | (269) 467-5542 |
| Jill Ross | Judicial Secretary/Recorder | (269) 467-5542 |
| Samantha Overholt | Court Administrator/Case Flow Manager | (269) 467-5542 |