Probate Court

County Executive Update on Legionella

Oakland County shared this update to keep visitors and employees informed following recent water testing at the County Courthouse in Pontiac. Testing detected the presence of Legionella bacteria in four of 11 locations tested within the courthouse. The county is taking immediate action to install filters on the tested fixtures and others in the same water loop. The water system will be flushed and additional remediation measures will be taken, as recommended by the county’s water consultant. Fixtures that cannot be immediately serviced will be temporarily closed. The facility will continue to undergo periodic testing per 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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1200 N Telegraph Rd
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Pontiac, MI 48341

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