PLEASE NOTE THIS PAYMENT METHOD DOES NOT INCLUDE CHILD SUPPORT PAYMENTS. TO FIND OUT HOW TO MAKE YOUR CHILD SUPPORT PAYMENTS CONTACT FRIEND OF THE COURT AT 269-969-6500 or visit the Calhoun County Friend of the Court website.
If you have been sentenced to pay a fine and cost and the following applies:
- You were given time to pay.
- You are making payment on or before the due date on your time to pay slip.
- You are making full payment of the amount written on your time to pay slip.
You will need the following information:
- Defendant name as written on time to pay slip
- Case Number
If you are unsure of the amount due or the case number, please contact the 37th Circuit Court Clerk's Office at 269-969-6518.
Types of accepted payment:
Cash, personal check*, money order, or credit card/debit (including Visa, Mastercard, Discover, and American Express)
*Personal checks are not accepted for felony fines and costs.
Payment options:
To pay in person:
37th Circuit Court Clerk's Office
161 E Michigan Ave.
Battle Creek, MI 49014
To pay through mail:
Make checks/money orders payable to 37th Circuit Court Clerk (Please also write your case number on your check/money order)
Mail to:
Circuit Court Clerk's Office
161 E Michigan Ave.
Battle Creek, MI 49014
To pay over the phone:
1-844-PAY-4GOV
Service fees for online payments:
2.99% with a minimum of $2.95 fee
This applies to both online and in-person payments
If you are paying for 10th District Court Fines/Costs/Traffic Tickets, visit District Court online payments.
If you are paying Probate Court Fines/Costs, visit Probate Court website