County Executive Update on Legionella
County Executive Update on Legionella: The facility continues to undergo periodic testing for legionella bacteria per Oakland County Health Department and State guidelines.
Legionella bacteria are commonly found in natural and man-made water systems. Its presence does not automatically mean there is a health risk. The bacteria spread through water droplets in the air and are not spread person-to-person. Symptoms of Legionnaires’ disease may include cough, fever, headache, muscle aches, shortness of breath, and in some cases confusion, nausea, or diarrhea. The courthouse remains open, and employees will continue to receive updates alongside the public press release.
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MiFILE - The Probate Court is now an eFile Court.
As of June 12, 2025, all filers submitting documents with the probate court will be required to e-file pursuant to Michigan Court Rule 1.109(G)(3)(f). With few exceptions, the probate court will no longer be accepting documents for filings in person, via fax, or by mail.
Exceptions: Emergency Mental Health Transport Petitions, Petitions and Orders for Assignment, the Deposit of Original Wills, and the Payment of the Inventory Gross Estate Fee may be made in-person and/or mail.
All other filings must be made using the Probate Court's eFile system - MiFILE. To get started, visit the MiFILE website and click "Sign Up" in the upper right corner. Creating an account is free.
Additional Information:
- Probate Court eFiling - This link provides additional information on eFiling and MiFILE, including Sign up & Register, Start New Case, File into Existing Case, Probate eFiling Procedures, and more. In the event you do not have the ability to file at your home or office, the probate court has an eFile center for public use.
- Before you file a Petition for Guardian of an Adult, please review the "Options You Should Know Before Filing a Petition for a Full Adult Guardianship" - PC 666
- MiFILE Tutorial - How to Register for a New Account
Court Hearings
Your hearing may be held either in-person or remotely, depending on the matter and the assigned judge. Please check your Notice of Hearing. If the hearing is not going to be held at the courthouse, you will receive the assigned judge's remote hearing information, along with the remote notice of hearing. You can also visit your assigned Judge's protocol on this website to obtain his/her chamber's remote hearing information.
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Coulter: We Must Stand United Against Hate
Oakland County Executive Dave Coulter released the following statement in response to the antisemitic flyers targeting a Berkley neighborhood this weekend and other recent attacks on the dignity of Oakland County residents:
“Oakland County stands firmly against antisemitism in all its forms. The antisemitic flyers distributed in Berkley are a hateful and cowardly act intended to divide neighbors and spread fear among the Jewish community. We cannot allow this to become normalized. Hate directed at Jewish families, Muslim communities, Black residents, immigrants, LGBTQ+ people, or anyone else attacks the values that make our communities strong and welcoming. Antisemitism, Islamophobia, racism, sexism, homophobia and every form of hate diminish us all. Confronting them requires more than condemnation — it requires the courage to speak out, stand with one another and choose empathy over fear. Oakland County will continue to stand for a community where every person feels safe, valued and welcome.”