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55th DISTRICT COURTThe 55th District Court has jurisdiction in Ingham County, Michigan, except the cities of Lansing and East Lansing. The judicial staff includes two District Judges who are elected on nonpartisan ballots for a term of six years. The judges have appointed a full time attorney/magistrate and two part time attorney/magistrates to assist in judicial duties. The District Court building is at 700 Buhl Ave., Mason, Michigan. Remote locations for informal traffic hearings are also located at the Meridian Township Public Safety Building, 5151 Marsh Rd., Okemos, MI 48864 (across Central Park Drive from the Meridian Mall) and Lansing Charter Township Hall, 3209 West Michigan Ave., Lansing, MI 48917. The Administration of the court is divided into four main divisions: Traffic, Civil, Criminal and Probation. The court staff processes the following: ITEMS OF INTERESTAccommodations can be made for those with disabilities and in need of assistance. Items such as assisted listening devices for the hearing impaired are available. Please contact the court administrator in advance to make arrangements. FAX FILINGS: Michigan Court Rule 2.406 was amended January 1, 2004 concerning fax filings with the court. This court will not accept any pleadings by fax. Any other documents may be accepted if specifically approved in advance by the Judge. The Civil Division of the Court serves a variety of functions. The Small Claims division provides an informal and reasonably priced way for citizens to resolve matters involving $3,000.00 or less. The parties may not be represented by attorneys and waive all jury and appeal rights. The Landlord/Tenant division involves summary proceedings to recover land, premises, or a money judgment. The Civil Division also schedules weddings before the Magistrate or District Judges. Individuals are reminded to bring their marriage license and two witnesses to the Court. The fee for this service is $10.00. Administration - Court operations are managed by the Court Administrator, as supervised by the Chief District Judge. Information on the Judges, Magistrates, our address, telephone numbers and an email link to the Court Administrator are to be found here. Electronic (FAX) Filings: Pleadings or other documents may not be submitted to the court electronically. Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 p.m. Contact Us:
Phone: (517) 676-8400 This site last updated on March 28, 2008 Digital camera courtesy of Duane "THE GREAT DUWANEE" Smith Copyright © 2000-2008 by This Web Site is protected by copyright. It is intended to provide information regarding the 55th District Court. Copies of pages and information may be made for personal use but commercial use of these pages shall not be allowed without the expressed, written consent of the Court Administrator, 55th District Court.
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