General Info

ADA Accommodations

Read more about our ADA accommodations and grievance policy.

Administration

The judges of the Trial Court rely upon the Trial Court Administrator and staff to oversee and manage all the non-judicial functions of the Court. These activities include caseflow and jury management, human resources, budgeting and finance, purchasing and more.

Alternative Dispute Resolution

Find more information on the county alternative dispute resolution for civil and domestic cases.

Attorney Access to Odyssey

Attorney's can enter their login information and access the Odyssey website.

Central Assignment / Scheduling

Central Assignment was developed in 1988 after a court reorganization plan was implemented. The two main functions of the Central Assignment staff are scheduling and Case Evaluation.

Circuit Court Lineage

Courtroom Etiquette & Attire

Learn more about the expectations of your conduct and dress when in court.

Court Tech Request

Washtenaw County Trial Court has various courtroom technologies available to assist attorneys and parties. With the exception of the ADA listening devices, a request for courtroom technology must be approved by the Judge/Judicial Staff using this Court Technology Request Form at least three business days prior to the date the technology is needed.

Courtroom Streaming

Current Court Operations

District Court Contacts

View the addresses, telephones, maps, and hours for the district courts of Washtenaw.

District Court

Our Vision: Safe, efficient, and effective adjudication. Visit the District Court page.

E-Filing

e-Filing is coming to Washtenaw County Trial Court! Click here for more information. E-Filing is the technology that allows litigants to electronically file case documents, such as pleadings, motions and petitions.

Employment Opportunities

Fees

View the fees for circuit court, probate court, and other filing and miscellaneous fees.

Forms

The State Court Administrative Office (SCAO) maintains the entire collection of SCAO approved forms required for most filings in the Trial Court. Access any forms for Trial Court.

Handbook of Legal Terms

The Handbook of Legal Terms is produced by the Michigan Judicial Institute to meet the needs of those employees of the court system who are not legally trained, yet work with the law and court procedures. It is also useful to those who are not attorneys but must interact with the court system.

Hours & Holidays

Internships

Internship opportunities are available at the Trial Court year-round. Learn how to intern with Trial Court.

Interpreters

In accordance with Supreme Court Administrative Order 2013-8, our court established a Language Access Plan (LAP) to provide for the language access needs of court users. This LAP is the plan for the court to ensure meaningful access to court services for persons with limited English proficiency (LEP).

Judicial Backup Rotation

View the listing of judges and their respective backups.

Jury

Here you can find helpful information on performing your civic duty - jury duty.

Local Administrative Orders

The following list consists of some of the Local Administrative Orders (LAO) issued by the Washtenaw County Trial Court. Only current orders are listed along with their effective dates.

Media Guide

Our Media Guide contains policies and procedures for interaction between the media and the Court including policies regarding cameras in the courtrooms, media requests etc.

Mission Statement

Performance Measures

View the measures for juror utilization, revenue, Friend of the Court support and collections, and customer satisfaction survey.

Records Request

Court records are public unless restricted by Statute, Court Rule, or Local Administrative Order. Trial Court records may be viewed at the main office of Clerk of the Court-Court Services.

Search Cases & Calendar

Access the court records available online. This site contains Washtenaw County Trial Court public court case records.

Security

Signed Orders

Swearing-In of New Attorneys

Transcripts

Here you can find helpful information on ordering court transcripts and their associated costs.