PURSUANT TO THE MICHIGAN SUPREME COURT ADMINISTRATIVE ORDERS, THE 40TH DISTRICT COURT BUILDING IS CLOSED TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC FOR MOST BUSINESS MATTERS.  THE COURT IS HEARING CASES VIA ZOOM VIRTUAL COURTROOM TECHNOLOGY.  PLEASE CLICK THE "RETURNING TO COURT - COVID-19 PROTOCOLS" TAB TO LEARN MORE ABOUT CURRENT COURT FUNCTIONS. 

Per Michigan Supreme Court directives, the 40th District Court will be following a phased approach for re-opening to the public. The court corresponds with local health officials frequently and is taking proactive measures to ensure the safety of both staff and the public at the court.

The court will continue to update the court website with information and guidance as we move forward with fully re-opening to the public.

hearings/filings:

 
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rt is conducting hearings remotely via zoom virtual court, using i-pads in lieu of face-to-face hearings.  

• MOTIONS, FILINGS AND/OR NECESSARY PAPERWORK MAY BE faxed (#586.774.5430) or EMAILED TO THE court at clerk@40thdistrictcourt.org.
• many civil infraction tickets may be resolved by sending a letter to the court or by emailing the court.
• the public may view hearings remotely via Youtube live in each courtroom.  please visit the links below:

CLICK HERE TO VIEW JUDGE fratarcangeli'S COURTROOM

click here to view judge oster's courtroom

PAYMENTS:

payments on cases are being accepted in the following manners:  

• online:  www.govpaynow.com (use pay location code:  6008)
• COURT WEBSITE: SEE LEFT TAB UNDER "COURT FINES & COSTS"
• Phone:  1.888.604.7888 (use pay location code:  6008)
• Mail:  27701 Jefferson ave., st. clair shores, mi 48081
• drop box:  located near the front doors of the courthouse