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Chief Judge William C. McConico presides over the Court and oversees 28 judges and 5 magistrates. Court Administrator LaWanda Crosby provides daily oversight for the non-judicial functions of the Court and approximately 350 staff.

The 36th District Court is the largest district court in the state of Michigan and one of the busiest courts in the United States. More people have contact with the district court than any other court. For this reason, it is often referred to as the "People's Court".

The 36th District Court is dedicated to administering justice in an equitable, impartial, and timely manner in accordance with the rule of law.

The 36th District Court shall provide the public and other agencies it serves with an accessible, safe and respectful environment in which to conduct business and resolve disputes.

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36th District Court Provides Update Concerning Moratorium on Evictions

Mar 30, 2020
36th District Court Extends Limited Operations Due to COVID-19

Mar 26, 2020
36th District Court Announces COVID-19 Contingency Plan

Mar 13, 2020

The 36th District Court has exclusive jurisdiction over the following matters occurring within the City of Detroit:
G eneral Civil: Lawsuits seeking damages up to $25,000.
Landlord-Tenant: Disputes between a landlord and tenant(s).
Small Claims: Money disputes up to $6,000.
Criminal: Felony offenses from arraignment through preliminary examination and misdemeanor offenses.
Traffic: Misdemeanor citations/tickets including statute and ordinance violations and civil infractions.

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All non in-custody matters scheduled between March 16th and April 13th will be rescheduled to a future date. Appearance notices will be mailed and you can check back here for more information. You can also sign up for court date reminders via our website.

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36th District Court Provides Update Concerning Moratorium on Evictions

36th District Court Extends Limited Operations Due to COVID-19

36th District Court Announces COVID-19 Contingency Plan