The Southfield 46th District Court is a judicial institution located in Southfield, Michigan. It serves the communities of Southfield, Lathrup Village, Beverly Hills, Franklin Village, Bingham Farms, and Southfield Township. With three elected judges and two appointed magistrates, the court handles a wide range of legal matters, including civil litigation, criminal misdemeanors, traffic and parking violations, small claims disputes, and landlord-tenant disputes.
The court operates under the direction of Court Administrator Renee Shelide and has exclusive jurisdiction over cases involving up to $25,000 in civil litigation, misdemeanors with a punishment of up to one year, and preliminary examinations in felony cases. It provides various services, including online filing through the MiFILE system, probation supervision, and special programs. The court has returned to full capacity following the COVID-19 pandemic, with in-person hearings for criminal matters and remote hearings available upon request. Visitors are required to undergo weapons screening and adhere to social distancing guidelines.
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