Justice Court

Cases Heard in the Justice Court

  • Civil actions under $3,500
  • Criminal misdemeanor charges
  • Felony preliminaries
  • Marriage Ceremonies
  • Highway patrol, Sheriff Department, Constables and MDOT Citations
  • Fish and Wildlife and Department of Marine Resources Citations
Three judges with arms raised during swearing

Justice Court Hearing Schedule 

Civil Cases

  • Tuesdays at Justice Court Main Facility
  • Wednesdays at Justice Court West Facility

Criminal Cases

  • Rotates each Thursday


Justice Court Forms

Forms MUST be completed prior to appearing at the courts