Mission of the Monroe County Probate Court 

    It is the mission of the Monroe County Probate Court to serve the public, protect the rights of individuals, interpret and uphold the law, and provide a fair, accessible, and responsive forum for the resolution of civil matters.

Authority of the Monroe County Probate Court

The Probate Court is part of the judicial branch of government and ultimately under the supervision of the Michigan Supreme Court.  The Probate Court is created by the State of Michigan Constitution, Article VI, Section 15 and is the oldest court in Michigan.
 

Objective 

  The Probate Court Judges and the court staff are committed to working collaboratively with the Monroe County Board of Commissioners in the interest of the citizens of Monroe County on the issues of court operations, efficient delivery of services, and  the shared goals of the court and the county.