95B-District Court
The district court handles most traffic violations. The district court also hears both criminal and civil cases including small claims and landlord-tenant disputes. Civil disputes seeking money damages cannot exceed $25,000 in district court.
All criminal cases for persons 17 years or older, begin in the district court. The district court explains to the defendant the charges, his or her rights, and the possible consequences if convicted of the charge. The court also determines the bail amount and collects bail. If the defendant is charged with a misdemeanor that is punishable by not rnore than one year in jail, the district court will conduct a trial and sentence the defendant if found guilty. In felony cases (generally, cases that are punishable by more than one year in prison) the district court will set the bail amount and hold a preliminary examination to detertermine if a crime was committed and if there is probable cause to believe the defendant committed the crime. If so, the case is transferred to the circuit court for trial.
The district court handles most traffic violations. The district court also hears both criminal and civil cases including small claims and landlord-tenant disputes. Civil disputes seeking money damages cannot exceed $25,000 in district court.
All criminal cases for persons 17 years or older, begin in the district court. The district court explains to the defendant the charges, his or her rights, and the possible consequences if convicted of the charge. The court also determines the bail amount and collects bail. If the defendant is charged with a misdemeanor that is punishable by not rnore than one year in jail, the district court will conduct a trial and sentence the defendant if found guilty. In felony cases (generally, cases that are punishable by more than one year in prison) the district court will set the bail amount and hold a preliminary examination to detertermine if a crime was committed and if there is probable cause to believe the defendant committed the crime. If so, the case is transferred to the circuit court for trial.
Court Forms
The State Court Administrative Office has a self help center and provides links to court forms. Scroll to the bottom of their page to access forms by category.
Transcripts
Transcripts are available directly from the Judge's Court Recorder/Reporter. To request transcripts, you will need to know which judge handled your case.
Please use the list below to locate the appropriate reporter/recorder for additional information.
Transcripts are available directly from the Judge's Court Recorder/Reporter. To request transcripts, you will need to know which judge handled your case.
Please use the list below to locate the appropriate reporter/recorder for additional information.
| Judge Celello | Susan Valenti | 774-2266 |
| Judge Barglind | Mary Kay Short | 774-2660 |
| Judge Slagle | Mary Bruen & Barb Gerhard | 774-1555 |
| Judge Ninomiya | Trish Miller | 774-0506 |
