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Third Judicial Circuit of Michigan

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The Third Judicial Circuit is the largest circuit court in Michigan with 59 judges and three operating divisions. This is the court's official page.

Disclaimer: No public comments will be posted. Reposts and Likes do not constitute endorsements. The Third Judicial Circuit Court is located downtown Detroit and is the largest circuit court in Michigan. Overall administrative responsibility for the operations of the Third Judicial Circuit of Michigan rests with the Chief Judge and the Executive Court Administrator, under the direction of the State Court Administrator's Office and the Michigan Supreme Court. The Court’s 58 judges, 24 referees, and court staff help ensure timely delivery of judicial services in the Civil, Criminal, and Family Divisions, including the Friend of the Court. Additional information may be found on the Court’s website at www.3rdcc.org.

11/02/2026

Our Criminal Division team celebrated Halloween on Friday with some goodies throughout our offices!

11/02/2026

Parent Education Program
Nov 10, 2026 05:45 PM - 7:00 PM

The William Booth Legal Aid Clinic
Nov 12, 2026 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM

FOR MORE INFO: http://bit.ly/FreeChildSupportHelp

10/31/2026

10/30/2026

Find information about a case with the Third Circuit Court by visiting our website. https://buff.ly/8tQWGr3

10/29/2026

Need information about a court case, court procedures or available services? The Third Judicial Circuit Court of Michigan offers online resources to help Wayne County residents find important court information.

Whether you're preparing for a hearing or looking for information about court services, start with the court's official website to find helpful resources and guidance.

Explore online court resources at 3rdcc.org.

10/28/2026

Being prepared can make a difference.

If you have an upcoming court appearance, knowing what to expect can help you feel more confident and prepared.

Wayne County residents can use resources from the Third Judicial Circuit Court of Michigan to learn about court procedures, locate relevant information and understand the steps involved in their court matter.

Before your hearing, review any notices you've received, gather the documents you need and confirm your hearing date, time and location. If you have questions about your specific case, consult the appropriate court office or your attorney.

Find court information and resources at 3rdcc.org.

10/27/2026

Judges and court staff from the Third Judicial Circuit of Michigan attended the Michigan ERPO Implementation Conference on October 22, hosted by the University of Michigan Institute for Fi***rm Injury Prevention’s Michigan Fi***rm Law Implementation Program (M-FLIP).

The conference brought together judges, court staff, law enforcement and health care professionals to discuss best practices, policies and procedures for implementing Extreme Risk Protection Orders (ERPOs), which can temporarily restrict fi***rm access for individuals who pose an imminent danger to themselves or others.

As of September 30, 2026, the Third Circuit had received 173 ERPO petitions, with 145 granted. The Court remains committed to effective implementation of Michigan law and collaboration with community partners to promote public safety.

10/26/2026

Our Family Division - Juvenile Section judges, led by the Hon. Adrienne Scruggs and her team, hosted an annual football-themed Nacho Bar for employees last week. It's one more example of why our court is a great place to work!

10/26/2026

The William Booth Legal Aid Default Judgment of Divorce Clinic
Nov 05, 2026 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM

UAW – Child Support Help
Nov 06, 2026 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

FOR MORE INFO: http://bit.ly/FreeChildSupportHelp

10/25/2026

Part of our court's Family-Domestic division and Friend of the Court is housed in Detroit's Penobscot Building. According to HistoricDetroit.org, the 47-story structure was the 8th tallest building in the world when it opened in 1928, and the 4th tallest in the U.S.

Address

2 Woodward Avenue
Detroit, MI
48226

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8am - 4:30pm
Friday	8am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+13132245261

Website

http://www.3rdcc.org/

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