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August 11, 2025

Third Judicial Circuit of Michigan

  • Presentation to Livonia City Council

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About the Court

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  • 59 judges
    • 21 Criminal, 19 Civil, 11 Family – Domestic, 6 Family – Juvenile
    • 2 Probate Court Judges assigned to Third Circuit Court
  • 24 referees
  • 468 total employees
  • Normal business hours are 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. M-F
  • 4 current locations
    • Coleman A. Young Municipal Center – Civil and Family/Domestic
    • Lincoln Hall of Justice – Family - Juvenile
    • Criminal Justice Center – Criminal
    • Penobscot Building – Friend of the Court

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Probate and District Courts are separate courts

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Our Mission is to serve the community by providing accessible and equal justice for all.

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Our Vision is to be an exemplary and innovative Court leading with integrity in providing justice and public service.

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Mission & Vision

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Wayne County Circuit Court

We are funded by the State of Michigan and Wayne County.

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We work in conjunction with:

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  • Wayne County Sheriff’s Department (security for court, jails)

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  • Wayne County Clerk’s Office (court clerks are the keeper of the records for our court)

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  • Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office

Commonly referred to as the Wayne County Circuit Court, our jurisdiction encompasses all communities within Wayne County.

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Divisions

Civil

Criminal

Family - Domestic

Family - Juvenile

  • Lawsuits involving monetary damages above $25,000
  • Contract disputes
  • Property matters
  • Election matters
  • Adult felonies bound over from local district courts
  • Criminal appeals from district courts
  • Divorce
  • Child support
  • Custody
  • Parenting time
  • PPOs
  • ERPOs
  • Friend of the Court
  • Juvenile delinquency (under age 18)
  • Child protection
  • Adoption
  • Guardianship matters
  • Truancy

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The Busiest Circuit Court in Michigan

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2024 New Cases – 3rd Circuit Court

Appeals & Reviews

570

Civil

18,338

Criminal

7,127

Family

33,268

Total Cases

59,303

+ 12.8% total cases compared to 2023

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Jury Trials

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225,240 residents summoned for jury duty in 2024

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Qualifications of jurors

  • 18+ years old (may be exempted after age 70)
  • U.S. Citizen
  • Wayne County resident
  • Ability to communicate in English
  • Physically and mentally able to serve
  • Has not served on a jury within the last year
  • No felony record

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Those who receive a jury summons or questionnaire are required to respond with accurate information within 10 days of receipt.

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Third Judicial Circuit of Michigan

Collaborating for Tomorrow

We welcome your feedback:

Communications@3rdcc.org

www.3rdcc.org