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As of 2023, there are 57 judicial circuits that are set by the legislature. [1] [2] The number of judges in each circuit is set by the legislature. [2]Since Michigan has 83 counties, some circuit courts cover several counties; judges elected in multi-county circuits must travel from one county to another to hold court.
Michigan Circuit Courts [3] In Michigan, the Circuit Court is the trial court with the broadest powers in Michigan. In general, the Circuit Court handles all civil cases with claims of more than $25,000 and all felony criminal cases (cases where the accused, if found guilty, could be sent to prison).
The circuit courts hear the more serious criminal cases. In addition, they are the appellate court for cases heard in the district courts. There are 57 circuit courts in the State of Michigan, which have original jurisdiction over all civil suits where the amount contended in the case exceeds $25,000 and all criminal cases involving felonies.
On Aug. 18, Madison Heights resident Thomas Howie filed a complaint with the Macomb County 16th Judicial Circuit Court over what he alleges is “failure to maintain premises free of vermin and ...
New 16th Judicial District Circuit Court Judge Terry Fann poses with his wife, Vicki, Wednesday (Nov. 29, 2023) after he took his oath of office in a courtroom at the Rutherford County Judicial ...
Jackson County 16th Judicial Circuit Court Presiding Judge Jalilah Otto said Drexel Mack worked with the courts for 12 years. Otto said this was the first time she has heard of a civil process ...
Kathryn Viviano is the head judge of the divorce division of the 16th Circuit Court (Macomb County) of Michigan. [1] [2] Viviano was first elected to the court in 2010. [3] Vivano has a bachelor's degree from Hillsdale College, and an MBA and JD from Wayne State University. She worked with the law firm of Barris, Sott, Denn & Driker before ...
The Madison Heights resident brought the complaint to the Macomb County 16th Judicial Circuit Court and is being represented by two lawyers from Gwinn Legal PLLC - Daniel A. Gwinn and Laura ...