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The 38th Judicial District Court is a limited jurisdiction court serving the city of Eastpointe. The Court has jurisdiction over criminal misdemeanors, civil cases in which the amount......

Jurisdiction

The Court is served by one elected judge and one appointed magistrate. District Judges are elected on non-partisan ballots for terms of six years.

Courthouse is closed to the General Public

Honorable Kathleen G. Galen

Pursuant to Michigan Supreme Court Administrative Orders, 38th District Court is closed to the general public except for essential functions relating to health and safety, while safeguarding rights guaranteed by our Constitution.

All hearings will ONLY be conducted utilizing Zoom Virtual Court.

38th District Court will conduct criminal hearings for In-custody defendants. These hearings will be on Monday thru Friday mornings.

38th District Court for Civil matters, including Small Claims and Landlord Tenant, are being adjourned.

38th District Court will conduct emergency motions at the discretion of the court.

38th District Court will also conduct any hearing in which all parties agree to participate utilizing Zoom Virtual Court.