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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".

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Holiday Closure Notice

Dec 1, 2025

The 36th District Court will be closed from Wednesday, December 24, 2025 through Friday, December 26, 2026 and Wednesday, December 31, 2025 through Friday, January 2, 2026 for the holiday season. The Court will be open for normal business on Monday, December 29, 2025 and Tuesday, December 30, 2025. Regular business hours will resume on Monday, January 5, 2026.

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