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Allegan County District Court
The Allegan County District Court include all of Allegan county - with the exception of the city of Holland.
About District Court
District Court is a trial court of limited jurisdiction that handles many of the cases affecting residents’ everyday lives. It has exclusive authority over:
- Civil cases involving $25,000 or less
- Misdemeanor criminal cases punishable by up to one year in jail
- Traffic violations and other civil infractions
- Landlord-tenant matters, including evictions
- Small claims cases involving $6,500 or less
- Land contract forfeitures
District Court is also the starting point for all adult criminal cases, including felonies. In that role, the court is responsible for:
- Issuing arrest and search warrants
- Setting bail and accepting bonds
- Conducting misdemeanor and felony arraignments
- Holding preliminary examinations in felony cases
- Performing marriage ceremonies
Most District Court decisions may be appealed to Circuit Court, though different appeal rules apply to informal traffic infraction hearings.
On the Campaign Trail
Tom will be out at events in the district throughout the campaign. Please check back regularly for updates from the Campaign Trail.
