3rd Judicial Circuit
Local rules and standard filing fees for the Wayne County District Court at 1701 Farnam Street.
| Civil Action — Claim ≤ $600 | $30 |
| Civil Action — Claim $601–$1,750 | $50 |
| Civil Action — Claim $1,751–$10,000 | $80 |
| Civil Action — Claim > $25,000 (Circuit) | $150 |
| Small Claims Filing | $30–$70 |
| Landlord-Tenant / Eviction (Summary Proc.) | $45 |
| Divorce — Without Minor Children | $175 |
| Divorce — With Minor Children | $255 |
| Personal Protection Order (PPO) | $0 |
| Motion Filing (post-judgment) | $20 |
| Informal Probate of Will | $175 |
| Formal Probate / Determination of Heirs | $175 |
| Guardianship of Minor | $175 |
| Application to Set Aside Conviction (MC 227) | $50 |
| Certified Copy | $15 |
| Jury Demand (Circuit Civil) | $85 |
Fees subject to change. Verify with the Court Clerk before filing. Indigent filers may apply for In Forma Pauperis waivers.
Chief: Hon. Timothy M. Kenny
Felony arraignments, preliminary examinations, jury trials, sentencing, and post-conviction matters under MCR Chapter 6. Located in the Frank Murphy Hall of Justice, 1441 St. Antoine.
Docket prefixes: CR, FH
Chief: Hon. Brian R. Sullivan
Contract, tort, business, and other civil disputes over $25,000. Smaller disputes go to the 36th District Court. Coleman A. Young Municipal Center, floors 7–8.
Docket prefixes: NO, NI, NZ, CZ, CK
Chief: Hon. Edward Joseph III
Divorce, custody, parenting time, child support, paternity, adoption, and Personal Protection Orders. Lincoln Hall of Justice, 1025 E. Forest Ave.
Docket prefixes: DM, DP, DC, AY, PP
Chief: Hon. Lisa Asadoorian
Juvenile delinquency, abuse/neglect, and status offenses. Lincoln Hall of Justice, 1025 E. Forest Ave.
Docket prefixes: DL, NA
Chief: Hon. Brian R. Sullivan
Specialized docket for complex commercial disputes under MCL 600.8031. Expedited scheduling and an early-case-evaluation framework.
Docket prefixes: CB
Chief: Various
Adult Drug Treatment Court, Mental Health Court, and Veterans Treatment Court. Diversion programs pairing supervision with treatment; successful completion can result in dismissal.
Docket prefixes: DT, MH, VT