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1. What is the 54-A District Court's jurisdiction?

The 54-A District Court has jurisdiction over cases arising within the geographic boundaries of the City of Lansing, Michigan.

2. Where is the Court located?

The 54-A District Court is located in Lansing Michigan at 124 West Michigan Avenue on the 6th floor inside City Hall across from the State Capitol.

3. What are the Court hours of operation?

The Court is open to the public from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

4. Who do I make checks payable to?

All personal checks, money orders and cashier checks should be made payable to 54-A District Court.

5. What methods of payment does the Court accept?

The Court accepts American Express, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, cash, personal and business checks.

6. How can I be excused from jury duty?

Requests to be excused or postponed from jury service must be made before the week you are scheduled to serve. Mail your request to:
Jury Clerk
54-A District Court
124 E. Michigan Ave
Lansing, MI 48933

You may also call the Jury Clerk at 517-483-4443 not later than the Friday before your jury duty is to start.

7. When will my bond be refunded?

Bonds are available for refund from the Criminal Traffic counter at the conclusion of your criminal case. Please note that your bond may be applied to any fines and costs your were ordered to pay. If you do not pick up your bond refund in person, it will be mailed to you. To check the status of your refund, call 517-483-4446.

8. How do I get a court appointed attorney?

You will be provided the opportunity to request a court appointed attorney at your arraignment. The Court will review your financial status to determine whether you are eligible.

9. For what languages are interpreters available?

The 54-A District Court attempts to provide interpreters for every language. For more information on interpreters call 517-483-4443.