About the 52-3 District Court

The District Court, which was established by the Michigan Legislature in 1968 pursuant to constitutional mandate, has more citizen contact than any other court in our judicial system.

The 52nd-3 District Court, located in Rochester, serves the following communities:

  • Addison Township

  • Auburn Hills

  • Lake Angelus

  • Oakland Township

  • Orion Township

  • Oxford Township

  • Rochester

  • Rochester Hills

  • Village of Lake Orion

  • Village of Leonard

  • Village of Oxford

The District Court has the exclusive jurisdiction over all criminal matters where the maximum penalty does not exceed one year in jail. It also conducts preliminary examinations in all felony cases where penalty exceeds one year confinement. If the District Judge decides there is probable cause, the matter is sent to Circuit Court for trial.

The District Court also has the responsibility for all traffic violations involving civil infractions and misdemeanors such as speeding, reckless driving and operating while intoxicated. The Court also has exclusive jurisdiction of civil matters involving claims not exceeding $25,000 including landlord/tenant eviction proceedings, land contract forfeitures, garnishments and executions, and other related proceedings

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Committee to Retain Judge Laura E Polizzi
PO BOX 70182, Rochester Hills, MI 48307

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