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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 dedicated to administering justice in an equitable, impartial, and timely manner in accordance with the rule of law.

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 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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The 36th District Court is closing at 3:00 p.m. today, 2/22/23, due to inclement weather.

Feb 22, 2023
Court Closure Notice: April 6-7, 2023

Feb 21, 2023
Early Court Closure

Nov 08, 2022

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 $6,500.
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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Please be advised that the 36th District Court is NOT currently running an amnesty program. Any future event will be posted on the Court's official website and social media accounts.

Effective December 17, 2021, email accounts associated with Landlord-Tenant courtrooms will no longer be monitored by staff. Any submissions received via email will not be reviewed or processed. Please click here for more information.

Effective immediately, a mask is required for entry into the courthouse.

The 36th District Court is closing at 3:00 p.m. today, 2/22/23, due to inclement weather.

Court Closure Notice: April 6-7, 2023

Early Court Closure