We’ve received reports of a text message scam claiming you
owe court fines and must pay immediately to avoid severe penalties. These
messages are NOT from the court or any official agency. Do NOT click links or
provide payment or personal information. The court will never contact you via
text message demanding payment. If you receive a suspicious message like this,
please report it to local authorities and do not engage with the sender.
Chief Judge William C. McConico presides over the Court and oversees 28 judges and 6 magistrates. Court Administrator LaWanda Crosby provides daily oversight for the non-judicial functions of the Court and approximately 300 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".