District Court has jurisdiction or authority over the following:

• Civil claims where the amount of money in controversy or the value of the goods unlawfully taken or detained is $25,000 or less
• Most traffic violations including traffic tickets and civil infractions
• Criminal misdemeanor offenses punishable by a fine or up to one year in jail or both
• Landlord/tenant disputes
• Land contract forfeitures
• Small claims for claims up to $6,500
• Charter and ordinance violations
• Attachment and garnishment proceedings

In addition, all adult criminal cases begin in District Court. So the District Court is involved with all felony cases through the preliminary examination and until the entry of an order binding a Defendant over to the Circuit Court. District Court handles initial arraignments for all adult criminal cases including setting bail and accepting bonds.

Contact:	95A District Court - Clerk Phone: 906-863-8532
Mailing Address:	District Court 839 10th Ave Menominee, MI 49858 Map
Physical Address:	839 10th Ave Menominee, MI 49858 Map
Hours:	Monday - Friday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM Closed on Holidays