Note: As an alternative fax solution for Zoom Phone, see FaxSIPit. Ms.You can set up fax support for a AudioCodes MP1288 gateway connected to a fax machine. Magistrates may, at the direction of the Chief Judge, perform other duties allowed by statute. Attorney magistrates may hear small claims cases. The magistrates may set bail and accept bond in criminal matters accept guilty pleas sentence for traffic, motor carrier, and snowmobile violations and dog, game, and boat law violations and issue arrest and search warrants. The legislature sets their salaries.ĭistrict judges may appoint magistrates. Presiding Judge & Magistratesĭistrict judges are elected for six-year terms on non-partisan ballots, under the same requirements as circuit judges. If either party objects, the case will be heard by the general civil division of the district court. Parties agree to waive their right to a jury, rules of evidence, representation by a lawyer, and the right to appeal the district judge’s decision. Civil Marriage Ceremonies and other proceedings.įor criminal cases, the District Court conducts preliminary examinations in felony cases and handles all misdemeanors where punishment does not exceed one year in jail including arraignment, sentence, and setting and acceptance of bail.Ī small claims division for certain civil claims is provided in the district court.Adult Criminal Misdemeanor Offenses (punishable up to one year imprisonment).Landlord / Tenant Disputes and Eviction Proceedings.All Civil Litigation (Small Claims) involving judgments up to $25,000.The District Court has exclusive jurisdiction of the following types of cases: The District Court is a Trial Court of limited jurisdiction. Please call ahead before coming to the court at 61 or 61. Those who currently have cases pending may have their case adjourned if they are not in jail. If you owe fines and costs, you can pay online or call and pay by credit card. The District Court is taking steps to reduce the traffic to the District Court to only those persons necessary. Children’s Special Health Care Services.Ionia County Intermediate School District.
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