36th District Court

Official account of Detroit's 36th District Court

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The 36th District Court will be closed on Friday, July 3, 2026 in observance of Independence Day.

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The 36th District Court will be closed on Friday, June 19th in observance of Juneteenth. The Court will resume normal business hours on Monday, June 22nd.

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Events like this reflect the Court’s strong commitment to community outreach and civic education, and we are encouraged by the students’ enthusiasm and curiosity about the law.

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The 36th District Court was proud to host a highly successful Law Day in the Community program at East English Village Preparatory Academy at Finney on May 1.

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We would also like to extend our sincere thanks to our dedicated court staff, whose hard work and coordination made this event possible.

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The 36th District Court will be closed on Monday, May 25th in observance of Memorial Day. The Court will resume normal business hours on Tuesday, May 26th.

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Together, they walked attendees through landlord-tenant processes and answered questions from the community.

Thank you to Councilwoman Johnson for hosting, and for her time and commitment to keeping our community informed.

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At Councilwoman Latisha Johnson’s latest community meeting, residents had the opportunity to hear directly from court leadership about Right to Counsel and landlord-tenant processes.

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In attendance from the court were Chief Judge McConico, Judge Demetria Brue, Judge Herman Griffin, General Counsel David Cross, and Community Relations Specialist Merlin Martin.

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When paying fines, please refer to the approved payment methods that can be found on the 36thDistrict Court website: https://t.co/svUj51JJ34

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36th District Court Launches Amnesty Program: Waiving Late Fees, Penalties, and Warrant Costs

DETROIT, MI – March 2, 2026 – The 36th District Court is pleased to announce the launch of a Courtwide Amnesty Program running from March 9 through April 2, 2026.

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During this period, all late fees, penalties, and warrant costs will be fully waived upon payment of the original fines and costs owed.
The amnesty program applies to all adjudicated cases with assessed fines and costs, with the exception of driver’s license reinstatement fees.

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The court will never contact you via text message demanding payment. If you receive a suspicious message like this, please report it to local authorities and do not engage with the sender.

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We’ve received reports of a text message scam claiming you owe court fines and must pay immediately to avoid severe penalties. These messages are NOT from the court or any official agency. Do NOT click links or provide payment or personal information.

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Get to know 36th District Court Judge Marlena E. Taylor! Learn more about our judges and magistrates at https://t.co/mKKDCcLZdk.

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This Memorial Day, the 36th District Court remembers and honors our fallen heroes and all those who have served. We hope you have a peaceful Memorial Day.

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Today’s court division spotlight is on our Probation Department. The 36th District Court Probation Department exists for the purpose of aiding in the reduction of the incidence and impact of crime in the community. Learn more about probation at: https://t.co/sbNN2f5cL2

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Here’s our next FAQ for the Landlord-Tenant Division: What if the conditions of the judgment are not followed?

Learn more about eviction and get access to legal resources at: https://t.co/M0yZ9ZTOjl