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Oakland County Airports are designated general aviation reliever airports serving individuals, businesses and industries in Oakland County, the State of Michigan and the nation.
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Oakland County International Airport (PTK)
6500 Patterson Parkway
Waterford, MI 48327
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248-666-3900
ocia@oakgov.com
Hours
24 Hours
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The Oakland Animal Shelter and Pet Adoption Center has been aiding animals by providing shelter and care while trying to find them new, loving homes since 1980.
Contact
Pet Adoption Center
1200 N Telegraph Road
Building 42 E
Pontiac, MI 48341
Hours
Monday - Friday: 10:00am - 5:00pm
Via Appointment Only
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Established in 1969, the Board of Commissioners is the legislative body of Oakland County. The county is divided into 19 equally populated districts with each district representing approximately 63,000 residents. Commissioners are elected to serve a single district for a two-year term of office.
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Board of Commissioners
1200 North Telegraph Road
Pontiac, MI 48341
P: 248-858-0100
F: 248-858-1572
Hours
Monday - Friday
8:30am - 5:00pm
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Children's Village offers a safe, structured environment for youth that includes secure detention, residential treatment and shelter care services.
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Oakland County Children's Village
1200 N Telegraph Road
Building 63W
Pontiac, MI 48341
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The Circuit Court is a division of the state judiciary and serves as a trial court of general jurisdiction serving all the citizens of Oakland County.
Contact
6th Circuit Court
1200 N Telegraph Road
Department 404
Pontiac, MI 48341-0404
Hours
Monday - Friday
8:30am - 4:30pm
By court order, weapons and cutting instruments are not permitted.
Oakland County's Courts and Law Enforcement Management Information System, commonly called CLEMIS, uses innovative computer technology for criminal justice and public safety applications.
Contact
CLEMIS Service Center
1200 North Telegraph Road
Pontiac, MI 48341
Hours
24/7 Operation
Oakland County Clerk/Register of Deeds, is the official "keeper of the record," responsible for overseeing the receipt, storage, retrieval and safeguarding of public records -- including Circuit Court legal documents; registration for small businesses; military discharge forms; license applications to carry concealed pistols; and all records relating to birth, death and marriage occurring in Oakland County.
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Clerk/Register of Deeds
1200 N Telegraph Rd
Building 12E
Pontiac, MI 48341
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The Oakland County Community Corrections Division provides a wide array of programs and services for individuals involved in the criminal justice system.
Contact
Main Office
250 Elizabeth Lake Road
Suite 1520
Pontiac, MI 48341
P: 248-451-2310
F: 248-451-2319
Hours
Monday - Friday
8:00am - 4:30pm
Community Development provides planning and economic development programs and services to local governments, non-profits, developers and businesses. Focus areas include land use & zoning, commercial revitalization, historic preservation and environmental stewardship.
Contact
Bret Rasegan, RA, Planning Manager
2100 Pontiac Lake Road
Building 41 West
Waterford, MI 48328
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Bill Mullan, Media and Communications Officer
On the Courts page you will find District Courts, Circuit Court, Probate Court, and Friend of the Court.
Oakland County is committed to the goal of operationalizing equity by taking actions to integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion within our county operations.
More information is available on the Diversity Equity & Inclusion page.
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Office of Diversity Equity and Inclusion
2100 Pontiac Lake Road
Building 41W
Waterford, MI 48328
We provide leading-edge services and programs that help the county continue to make the transition from a manufacturing-based economy to a knowledge-based economy.
More information is available on the Advantage Oakland page.
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Oakland County Economic Development
2100 Pontiac Lake Rd 41W
Waterford, MI 48328
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eGovernment at Oakland County facilitates the online delivery of services and information that Oakland County provides to its citizens, businesses, employees, and other governments.
The Elections Division of the Oakland County Clerk/Register of Deeds Office is responsible for printing ballots, overseeing and maintaining permanent records of election results of all countywide elections, regular elections and special elections.
Contact
Elections Division
1200 N Telegraph Rd
Dept 417
West Wing Pontiac, MI 48341
P: 248-858-0563
F: 248-858-1533
Hours
Monday - Friday
8:00am - 4:30pm
Oakland County Emergency Management & Homeland Security Division provides emergency management planning, response, recovery and mitigation services for natural, technological, national security and nuclear emergencies or disasters affecting Oakland County, Michigan.
Contact
Emergency Management
1200 N Telegraph Road
Pontiac, MI 48341
P: 248-858-5300
F: 248-858-5550
Hours
Monday - Friday
8:30am - 5:00pm
The Equalization Department's role is to assist the Board of Commissioners in equalizing the assessed value of Oakland County. This is accomplished by adding to or deducting, if necessary, from the assessed value of each class of property in all 52 assessing jurisdictions, in order to bring each entity to a common level of valuation.
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Equalization Division
250 Elizabeth Lake Rd
Suite 1000 W
Pontiac, MI 48341
Hours
Monday - Friday
8:30am - 5:00pm
Facilities Management oversees the construction, management, and operation of the facilities and properties owned and operated by the Oakland County General Fund.
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Administration
1 Public Works Drive
Building 95 W
Waterford, MI 48328-0409
The Facilities Planning & Engineering Division is responsible for the Project Management of major construction and renovation projects undertaken by the County. It oversees the cost estimating, planning, design, construction, inspections and testing of new County-owned facilities, roads, parking lots, and utilities.
Contact
Facilities Planning & Engineering
95 West Public Works Building
Waterford, MI 48328-0409
Fiscal Services is a division of the Management and Budget Department and provides accounting and budgeting services to the County's departments and divisions.
Contact
Fiscal Services
2100 Pontiac Lake Rd
Building 41W
Waterford, MI 48328
Accounts Payable
248-858-5211
Payroll
248-858-0400
The Friend of the Court provides services to parties with minor children involving divorce, family support, interstate and paternity cases.
Contact
Oakland County Friend of the Court
230 Elizabeth Lake Rd
PO Box 436012
Pontiac, MI 48341
P: 248-858-0424
F: 248-858-0461
Interactive Voice Response (IVR)
877-543-2660
Hours
Monday - Friday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Payment Window
7:30am - 5:00pm
A Geographic Information System (GIS) is a computer technology that combines geographic data (the location of human-made and natural features on the earth's surface) and other types of information (names, classifications, addresses and much more) to generate visual maps and reports.
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Enterprise GIS
1200 North Telegraph Rd
Building 49W
Pontiac, MI 48341-0421
Health and Human Services include information about Children's Village and the Health Division.
Contact
Health and Human Services
1200 N Telegraph Rd
Pontiac, MI 48341
P: 248-858-1280
F: 248-858-0178
Hours
General Hours of Operation
Monday - Friday: 8:30am - 5:00pm
Clinic Hours of Operation
Monday: 8:30am - 6:00pm
Tuesday - Friday: 8:30am - 5:00pm
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The Oakland County Health Division provides health services for the public, businesses and educational communities. The Health Division’s 30+ programs/services focus on preventing the spread of disease; ensuring a safe and clean environment; promoting and encouraging healthy behaviors; preparing for emergencies; surveillance of disease threats; and ensuring accessibility of health services. The Health Division identifies real public health issues affecting the community and addresses needs with cost effective services. OCHD programs benefit every Oakland County resident, as well as countless visitors.
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Health Division
1200 N Telegraph Rd
Pontiac, MI 48341
P: 248-858-1280
F: 248-858-0178
Hours
General Hours of Operation
Monday - Friday: 8:30am - 5:00pm
Clinic Hours of Operation
Monday: 8:30am - 6:00pm
Tuesday - Friday: 8:30am - 5:00pm
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HR Training is a unit within Oakland County Human Resources Compensation and Benefits Division. The primary focus of HR Training is employee development.
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HR Training
2100 Pontiac Lake Rd
Waterford, MI 48328
P: 248-452-9945
F: 248-858-5526
The Human Resources department has direct oversight of the Employee Benefits, Retirement, Records, Information Systems, Recruitment, Compensation and Workforce Planning, Employee Development, and Labor Relation activities of Oakland County.
Contact
Job Hotline/HR Reception Desk
2100 Pontiac Lake Road
Bldg 41 West
Waterford, MI 48328
P: 248-858-0530
The Oakland County Indigent Defense Services Office ensures that Oakland County provides competent, caring, and effective legal representation to every person charged with a crime in our System who cannot afford to hire an attorney.
Contact
Chief Attorney - Pete Menna
1200 N Telegraph Road
Building 14E, 2nd Floor
Pontiac, MI 48341
Hours
General Hours of Operation
Monday - Friday
8:00am - 4:30pm
Oakland County's Department of Information Technology (IT) plays an integral role in County operations by developing, integrating and maintaining innovative technology programs. IT provides service to all units of County government, as well local municipalities and County-affiliated companies, organizations and individuals.
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County Service Center
1200 N. Telegraph Rd
Pontiac, MI 48341-0421
Information Technology's Project Management Office (PMO) is part of the Internal Services Administration Division reporting to the IT Director. The PMO team is responsible for establishing, maintaining and supporting Project Management methods, processes, tools, standards and guidelines.
Contact
Janette McKenna, Project Management Office
1200 North Telegraph Rd
Building 49W
Pontiac, MI 48341-0421
The Training Center is a unit of Oakland County's Department of Information Technology. Oakland County's Training Center provides instructor-led and on-line training services for the County's standard software products.
Contact
County Service Center
1200 North Telegraph Rd
Building 49W
Pontiac, MI 48341
P: 248-858-0424
F: 248-858-0461
The Legal Resources Center provides legal research assistance to the public, to the bench, to county departments, and to the bar. It is located on the second floor of the 5-story glass building (14 East) attached to the back of the Courthouse. The Courthouse is the building with the number 1200 at the top.
Contact
Oakland County Legal Resources Center
1200 N Telegraph Rd
Building 14E
Pontiac, MI 48341
Hours
Monday - Friday
9:00am - 12:00pm
1:00pm - 4:00pm
The Department of Management and Budget (DMB) is responsible for County's Triennial Budget, expenditure control, central accounting, fiscal responsibility and advisor and internal accounting processes.
Contact
Oakland County Dept. of Management and Budget
2100 Pontiac Lake Road
Building 41 W
Waterford, MI 48341
Hours
Monday - Friday
8:30am - 5:00pm
Equalization Division
250 Elizabeth Lake Rd
Suite 1000 W
Pontiac, MI 48341
Hours
Monday - Friday
8:30am - 5:00pm
Fiscal Services - Accounts Payable
Fiscal Services - Payroll
2100 Pontiac Lake Rd
Building 41 W
Waterford, MI 48328
Reimbursement - Circuit Court
Reimbursement - Family / Probate Court
1200 North Telegraph Rd
Building 12 E
Pontiac, MI 48341
View the latest Media Advisories and Press Releases on the News page.
The Medical Examiner’s office investigates and determines cause and manner of death in any violent, sudden, unexpected, suspicious or otherwise unexplained death.
Contact
Oakland County Medical Examiner
1200 N. Telegraph Rd
Building 28E
Pontiac, MI 48341
P: 248-858-5097
F: 248-452-9173
Hours
Monday - Friday
8:00am - 4:00pm
Neighborhood & Housing Development has helped residents with their housing needs and supported community development projects for more than 40 years. We are committed to ensuring fair and equal housing opportunities for all.
Contact
Neighborhood & Housing Development
250 Elizabeth Lake Road
Suite 1900
Pontiac, MI 48341
Hours
Monday - Friday
8:30am - 5:00pm
Or by appointment
View information on local recycling centers, household hazardous waste, proper disposal of medical waste, and the North Oakland Household Hazardous Waste Consortium program on the Waste & Recycling in Oakland County page.
Contact
NoHaz Hotline
2100 Pontiac Lake Road
Building 41 W
Waterford, MI 48328
Oakland County Parks is a site for residents and visitors alike. It provides a gateway to all there is to see and do in Oakland County, Michigan, from our scenic recreation areas to our vibrant downtowns.
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Parks and Recreation Administrative Office
2800 Watkins Lake Road
Waterford, MI 48328
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Probate Court handles decedent estates, guardianships, conservatorships, mental health and trust matters.
Contact
Probate Court
1200 N Telegraph Rd
Dept 457
Pontiac, MI 48341
Hours
Monday - Friday
8:00am - 4:30pm
By court order, weapons and cutting instruments are not permitted.
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The Oakland County Prosecutor's Office is a team of dedicated professionals committed to seeking justice for all victims of crime and children in need.
Contact
General Information
1200 N. Telegraph Rd
West Wing - Building 14E
Pontiac, MI 48341
Press/Media Inquiries
ocpomedia@oakgov.com
Submit Inquiry
Hours
Monday - Friday
8:30am - 5:00pm
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Purchasing Department provides timely, effective and efficient procurement services to departments and agencies, and to vendors doing business with Oakland County.
Contact
Purchasing
2100 Pontiac Lake Road
Bldg 41 W
Waterford, MI 48328
P: 248-858-0511
F: 248-858-1677
Hours
Monday - Friday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Except Legal Holidays
The Older Adults page is to be used as a guide for seniors who are looking for information about 'aging well'. Many resources are available for housing, health & medical, legal issues and local services as well as other valuable information.
The Oakland County Sheriff's Office is dedicated to the safety and protection of the citizens and businesses within our boundaries. Follow the link for additional information and services provided by the Sheriff's Office.
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Emergency
9-1-1
Dispatch (Non-Emergency)
248-858-4950
Inmate Information
248-858-1800
PrisonerInfo@oakgov.com
General Information
248-858-5000
ocso@oakgov.com
Random Drug Testing
248-975-9662
View Random Drug Testing Results
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View information on paying property taxes, mortgage and tax foreclosure prevention, financial counseling, and surplus property purchase. The Oakland County Treasurer also acts as a service provider for other county departments, as well as local cities, villages and townships in the areas of investment of public funds, collection of personal property taxes and other collaborative strategies.
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Oakland County Treasurer
1200 North Telegraph Road
Pontiac, MI 48341
Hours
Monday - Friday
8:30am - 4:30pm
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Oakland County Veterans' Services helps veterans and their families obtain and maintain all veterans related benefits from federal, state, and local government agencies.
Contact
Pontiac Office
1200 N. Telegraph Rd
Building 26E
Pontiac, MI 48341
P: 248-858-0785
F: 248-452-2189
Troy/South Oakland Office
1151 Crooks Road
Entrance B
Troy, MI 48084
P: 248-655-1250
F: 248-655-1253
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The Water Resources Commissioner office is a key component in providing you with quality water supply, drainage systems and sewage disposal systems...and doing it in a way that keeps our environment safe and promotes responsible growth.
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Water Resources Commissioner
One Public Works Drive
Building 95W
Waterford, MI 48328-1907
P: 248-858-0958
F: 248-858-1066
Hours
Monday - Friday
8:00am - 4:30pm
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Learn what services are best for your needs. Oakland County Michigan Works! provides free workforce services to businesses and talent at eight Michigan Works! locations.
More information is available on the Workforce Development page.
Contact
Workforce Development
248-858-5520
oaklandcountymiworks@oakgov.com
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Projects, Programs & Events
Access Oakland Account Services provides secure access to business systems (such as Property Gateway and Survey Oakland), account management, reporting, and payment options.
Oakland County is the economic center for the state of Michigan. We provide leading-edge services and programs that help the county continue to make the transition from a manufacturing-based economy to a knowledge-based economy. More information can be found on the Advantage Oakland page.
Oakland County hosts public auctions each year at the main County complex in Pontiac, Michigan. Items sold at these auctions can include: confiscated and recovered stolen property and County used equipment & vehicles.
The Oakland County Market features a Farmers Market and Flea Market, operating May - December: 7 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. (Tues/Thurs/Sat) and January - April: 7 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. (Sat only).
The Oakland County Historical Commission interacts with the County's many local historical societies, historic preservation organizations and County departments in order to promote interest in Oakland County's rich heritage.
Main Street Oakland County (MSOC) is our unique economic development program with a historic preservation philosophy and an emphasis on "sense of place." We help local government develop their downtowns as vibrant, successful districts that serve as the heart of their communities.
An extensive selection of maps are produced by the Economic Development Department.
More information is available on the Mapping Services page.
Oakland County Parks function as major ecological "hubs" within the region, as well as outdoor gathering / recreation spaces for the general public.
The Oakland County video arraignment project, called OakVideo, is a unique system and it uses video conferencing equipment to connect district and circuit courts, the prosecutor's office, jail booking facilities, law enforcement agencies and community corrections. The OakVideo system also provides access to documents critical to each case.
More information is available on the Programs & Services page.
Property Gateway is a leading-edge Internet tool built to provide free online access to Oakland County's land and property information including tax parcel reports and maps.
Oakland County's Courts and Law Enforcement Management Information System, commonly called CLEMIS, uses innovative computer technology for criminal justice and public safety applications. By serving as a technical link among multiple agencies, CLEMIS promotes communication and sharing of criminal justice information.
Non-County Government Organizations, Agencies and Services
Automation Alley is a technology business association driving the growth and image of Southeast Michigan's economy through a collaborative culture that focuses on workforce and business development initiatives.
As the largest voluntary bar association in Michigan, the OCBA has built a strong reputation on its services and activities for members. The OCBA is committed to public service projects, committee work, and lending an influential voice on current legislative activities and court rules.
People who receive public mental health services through the OCHN provider network include those who have an intellectual/developmental disability, adults with a mental illness, children with serious emotional disturbance, and persons with substance use disorders. The majority of these individuals have Medicaid. OCHN exists to ensure that all of these individuals are made aware of and have accessibility to services and supports that will improve their health and quality of life, as well as ensure their engagement in full community participation.
More information is available on the Oakland County Community Mental Health Authority page.
Once known as Oakland County Employees Credit Union, OCCU membership is now open to all that work, reside or worship in Southeastern Michigan. We hope to make a positive difference in your financial life soon. It's never been a better time for you and your friends to learn what 30,000 Oakland County Credit Union members already know -- there just isn't a better place to trust with your financial needs.
MSU Extension is a statewide network that serves all Michigan counties. Extension is charged with understanding the issues and opportunities of each county and its unique communities and work in partnership with other local organizations and agencies to plan and implement research-based educational programming.
Oakland Schools is a regional service agency that offers support services to school personnel that are best delivered regionally and provide cost, size and quality advantages to those we serve. Oakland Schools is an autonomous, tax-supported public school district governed by Michigan General School Laws and is one of 56 intermediate school districts (ISDs) established in Michigan in 1962.
OLHSA is the largest private nonprofit agency delivering human services to Oakland and Livingston Counties, welcoming those in need with a comprehensive set of services, focusing on meeting the basic needs of senior citizens, persons with disabilities, and people suffering from economic hardship. Their broad range of connected services empowered more than 20,000 clients last year to reach or maintain self-sufficiency. Their services address specific needs in Oakland and Livingston County communities.
The Road Commission for Oakland County (RCOC) is the county-level road agency in Oakland County, Michigan. We're your local road professionals: local people taking care of local roads and local needs. We've served the road needs of Oakland County for 100 years.
District Courts
The 35th District Court serves the five communities of Canton, Plymouth City, Plymouth Township, Northville City, and Northville Township. Three judges currently serve. The court is located in Plymouth, Michigan, in Wayne County.
Location
660 Plymouth Rd.
Plymouth, MI 48170-6121
Hours
Monday - Friday
8:30am - 4:25pm
Except Holidays
The 43rd District Court -- Ferndale handles all traffic cases including formal and informal hearings, trials, and parking violations. They have exclusive jurisdiction in all civil litigation up to $25,000, small claims, garnishment proceedings and evictions. In the criminal area, the District Court handles all arraignments, misdemeanor cases, the setting and acceptance of bail, bench and jury trials, sentencing, and preliminary examinations in felony cases.
Location
305 E. 9 Mile Road
Ferndale, MI 48220
Hours
Monday - Friday
8:00a.m. - 4:25p.m.
The 44th District Court has exclusive jurisdiction in all civil litigation up to $25,000, small claims, garnishment proceedings, evictions, and land contract and mortgage foreclosures. In the criminal area, District Courts handle all arraignments, most misdemeanor cases, the setting and acceptance of bail, bench and jury trials, sentencings, and preliminary examinations in felony case. The District Court handles all traffic cases including parking , informal and formal hearings, and trials.
Location
400 E 11 Mile Road
Royal Oak, MI 48067
Hours
Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
The 45th District Court encompasses the Charter Township of Royal Oak and the cities of Huntington Woods, Oak Park, and Pleasant Ridge. The Court is served by two elected judges. Court operations are under the direction of the Court Administrator Nancy Waldmann.
Contact
13600 Oak Park Blvd.
Oak Park, MI 48237
248-691-7440
The 46th District Court encompasses Southfield, Lathrup Village, Beverly Hills, Franklin Village, Bingham Farms, and Southfield Township. The 46th District is served by three elected judges and two appointed magistrates, with daily operations directed by Court Administrator Renee Shelide.
Contact
26000 Evergreen Rd.
Southfield, MI 48076
248-796-5800
Hours
Monday - Friday
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Except Holidays
Clerk Counter and Cashier
Monday - Friday
8:00 am - 4:30 pm
The 47th Judicial District Court is a limited jurisdiction court serving the cities of Farmington and Farmington Hills. The Court has jurisdiction over criminal misdemeanors, civil cases in which the amount in dispute is $25,000 or less, parking violations, traffic violations and other civil infractions, landlord-tenant disputes, and small claims matters. In addition, the Court has initial jurisdiction on criminal felony cases for the purpose of determining probable cause.
Contact
31605 W. Eleven Mile Road
Farmington Hills, MI 48336
248-871-2900
Hours
Monday - Friday
8:30 am - 4:30 pm
The 48th District Court handles most traffic violations and traffic tickets, small claims cases, all civil cases with claims up to $25,000, landlord-tenant matters and all misdemeanor criminal cases. The 48th District Court Judges are elected to serve seven communities in the Court's jurisdiction.
The 50th District Court is a State of Michigan Court which is administered by four elected District Judges who serve 6 year terms.
Contact
50th District Court
70 N. Saginaw
Pontiac, MI 48342
248-758-3800
Hours
Monday - Friday
8:30 am - 4:00 pm
The 51st District Court handles civil, probation, traffic and the start of criminal cases.
Contact
5100 Civic Center Dr.
Waterford, MI 48329
248-674-4655
Hours
Monday - Friday
8:30 am - 4:30 pm
The 52nd District Court - 1st Division has three judges: Robert Bondy, Travis Reeds, and David Law; and a support staff of over 50 full and part-time employees.
The 52nd District Court - 2nd Division has 2 judges: Joseph Fabrizio and Kelley Kostin and a full support staff to provide quality judicial services to southeast Michigan residents within their jurisdiction.
The 52nd District Court, 3rd Division has three (3) judges: Hon. Julie A. Nicholson, Hon. Nancy T. Carniak, Hon. Lisa L. Asadoorian and a full support staff who provide quality judicial services to southeast Michigan residents within their jurisdiction.
The 52nd District Court - 4th Division has 2 judges: Kirsten Nielsen Hartig, Maureen M. McGinnis, and a large support staff provide quality judicial services to southeast Michigan residents within their jurisdiction.