Ottawa County Friend of the Court

Electronic Filing System (E-File) Mandate

After the initial filing to start a case, It is MANDATORY that all subsequent filings are to be filed electronically through the court's e-Filing website.

All parties must register with MiFILE to submit their filings electronically. A valid email address is required to allow for electronic service between the parties and the 20th Circuit Court. Each individual bears the responsibility for the accuracy of the registered email address provided.

Furthermore, Judges will now issue all opinions and orders electronically. All filers must add themselves as a case contact to receive service of opinions and orders through MiFILE. If you fail to add yourself as a case contact, you will not receive copies of orders issued by the court. Neither the court nor the Clerk/Register's office provide free copies of opinions, orders, or other electronically filed documents to an attorney or party who fails to add themselves as a case contact. Copies can be obtained from the Clerk/Register's Office at a cost of $1.00 per page. If you request a certified copy the fee is $10.00 plus $1.00 per page.

If you need assistance in submitting your filings electronically, please visit one of the following locations at the Grand Haven Courthouse, located at 414 Washington Ave., Grand Haven, MI 49417:

• Legal Self-Help Center located on the 2nd floor
• Circuit Court Records Division of the Clerk/Register 's Office on the 3rd Floor.

Computers, scanners, and staff are available to assist you during normal business hours Monday through Friday from 8:00A.M.- 5:00P.M, except for the first Friday of the month in which the Clerk/Register's Office is open from 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.