53rd Circuit Court
PUBLIC RECORDS
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COURT DOCKET
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–53rd Circuit Court
Judge Gauthier
Judge Vizina
Circuit Court Jurisdiction
- Civil cases of $25,000 or more
- Criminal felony cases
- Equity cases
- Domestic cases including the following “Family Court” matters:
- Divorce
- Personal Protection Order
- Paternity Action
- Child Support (micase)
- Visitation/Parenting Time
- Custody
For In Pro Per legal guidance please visit http://michiganlegalhelp.org .
The courtroom is open to the public and we are resuming are hearings to occur in person. We have established a YouTube channel where you may view all public court hearings held by the Honorable Aaron J. Gauthier. Public hearings are live streamed and remain on YouTube. 53rd Circuit Court Youtube Channel
Bonding Agency Application– APPLICATION FOR THE 2025 BONDSPERSON LIST HAS NOW BEEN CLOSED. Bond Agencies/Agents may submit applications beginning October 1st-December 15th. For your convenience we have attached documents to assist you with this procedure.
Bonding Agency Policy and Procedures Memorandum
Bond Agency Application and Affidavit
Order of Approved List of Surety Bail Bond Agents-for submission by bond agency
2025 Cheboygan County Approved Bondsmen List
2025 Presque Isle County Approved Bondsmen List
Please see “Court Holidays” for future dates that the Court will be closed.
Helpful Links
Chief Judge
Aaron J Gauthier
Office
870 S. Main Street
Cheboygan, MI 49721
(231) 627-8818
Office email:
53circuit@cheboygancounty.net
Hours
Monday-Friday
8:00am-4:30pm
COURT STAFF
Circuit Court Administrator
Dawn Reo ddm@cheboygancounty.net
(231) 627-8838
Assignment Clerk
Mari LaCross
melacross@cheboygancounty.net
(231) 627-8420
Judicial Assistant
Melissa Lail
mlail@cheboygancounty.net
(231) 627-8818
Recovery Court Coordinator/Case Manager
Nicole Pawlowski
NON-EMERGENCY PUBLIC SAFETY NUMBERS
Cheboygan County Sheriff’s Office
County Building
870 S. Main St.
Cheboygan, MI 49721
231.627.3155
Michigan Department of Natural Resources
Indian River Field Office
6984 S. Straits Hwy
Indian River, MI 49749
231.238.9313
Cheboygan Department of Public Safety
Cheboygan City Hall
403 N. Huron St.
Cheboygan, MI 49721
231.627.4321
Mackinaw City Police Department
Village Hall
102 S. Huron Ave.
Mackinaw City, MI 49701
231.436.7861
Tuscarora Township Police Department
Tuscarora Township Hall
3546 S. Straits Hwy
Indian River, MI 49749
231.238.9481
Presque Isle County Sheriff’s Department
267 N 2nd St.
Rogers City, MI 49779
989-734-2156
CONTACT US
Cheboygan County
870 S. Main St.
Cheboygan, MI 49721
231.627.8855
