There are 241 Courts in Michigan, serving a population of 9,925,568 people in an area of 56,532 square miles. There is 1 Court per 41,184 people, and 1 Court per 234 square miles.
The state of Michigan is ranked 37th in Courts per capita, and 26th in Courts per square mile.
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Michigan Appellate Courts
Court Name: Michigan Court of Appeals
Source of Authority: Constitution
Place(s) of Session: Lansing, Grand Rapids, Detroit
Number of Judges: 27
Court Name: Michigan Supreme Court
Source of Authority: Constitution
Place(s) of Session: Lansing
Number of Judges: 7
| Court Name | Source of Authority | Geographic Jurisdiction | Number of Judges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan Circuit Court | State Legislation | District/Circuit | 214 |
| Michigan Court of Claims | State Legislation | Statewide | 4 |
| Michigan District Court | State Legislation | District/Circuit | 239 |
| Michigan Municipal Court | State Legislation | City | 4 |
| Michigan Probate Court | Constitution | County | 103 |
| Court Type | Geographic Jurisdiction |
|---|---|
| Drug Courts | Local |
| Mental Health Courts | Local |
| Veterans Courts | Local |
| Convicted Felons Disqualified | Yes |
| English Required | Yes |
| Residency Requirement | County Resident: 1 Day, Circuit/District Resident: 1 Day |
| Minimum Age | 18 |