61st District Court
Filing information for 61st District Court in Grand Rapids, MI. Part of the Kent County small claims court system.
E-Filing
✓ Available
Max Claim
$7,000
Courthouse Details
61st District Court
180 Ottawa Ave NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Hours: Monday-Friday, 7:45 AM to 4:15 PM
Area Served
City of Grand Rapids
How to File at 61st District Court
E-filing available
This court accepts electronic filing for small claims cases.
Note: E-filing through MiFILE is mandatory for attorneys and self-represented litigants in many Kent County district courts for civil cases.
File in person
Bring your completed forms to the courthouse during business hours.
File by mail
Most small claims courts accept filing by mail — check with this court first. Typically you mail your completed forms with the filing fee plus a self-addressed stamped envelope for your returned copies.
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