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Location and Judge Information

Links to michigan.gov listing trial courts by county - who the judges are and the location of the court:

Antrim County Courts
Benzie County Courts
Grand Traverse County Courts
Kalkaska County Courts
Leelanau County Courts

About the Courts

Court of Appeals

• 6-year terms for judges
• Non-partisan
• Primary appeals court of the state. Appeals Court decisions are final unless reviewed by the Supreme Court.
• FAQ

Circuit Court

• 6-year terms
• Non-partisan
• General, civil and criminal cases

Probate Court

• Each county has a Probate Court
• 6-year terms
• Non-partisan
• Original jurisdiction in juvenile delinquent and dependent cases; wills, estates, adoption, guardianship and commitments

District Court

• 6-year terms
• Non-partisan
• Exclusive jurisdiction of all civil litigation up to $25,000 and some in criminal law

State Supreme Court

Michigan Courts - About the Legal Process

Michigan Courts - Structure of Judiciary