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Chief Judge Nancy M. Blount presides over the Court and oversees 28 judges and 5 magistrates. Court Administrator, Kelli Moore Owen 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
  • 421 Madison Street
    Detroit, MI 48226
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    Scam Alert

    Feb 06, 2019
  • 36th District Court Announces Electronic Reminders for Court Dates

    Feb 04, 2019
  • 36th District Court Announces Upcoming Court Closure Due to Record-Breaking Cold Temperatures

    Jan 29, 2019
  • 2018 Employee of the Year - Ralph Watts

    Jan 03, 2019

The 36th District Court has exclusive jurisdiction over the following matters occurring within the City of Detroit:
General 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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