The John B. Collins 14B District Court processes all cases arising in Ypsilanti Township. The 14B District Court is one of three district courts in Washtenaw County that process:
- Criminal misdemeanors where the penalty is less than 1 year in jail
- Civil infractions such as traffic tickets and dog licensing violations
- Municipal civil infractions such as property maintenance code and zoning violations
- Civil cases where the claim amount is $25,000 or less
- Apply for Waiver of Filing Fees in a civil case (not applicable to traffic or criminal cases)
- Landlord/Tenant cases
- If you are facing challenges paying your rent, contact the following as soon as possible before your court date:
- Michigan Department of Health and Human Services: (734) 481-2000 or mibridges.michigan.gov
- Housing Access of Washtenaw County: (734) 961-1999
- Housing Bureau for Seniors (age 55+): (734) 998-9339
- Washtenaw County Veterans Affairs (veterans): (734) 973-4540
- Your landlord
- Michigan Department of Health and Human Services: (734) 481-2000 or mibridges.michigan.gov
- If you are facing challenges paying your rent, contact the following as soon as possible before your court date:
- Small Claims cases
- Potential Jurors - Update your address and phone number, respond to your summons, or find out what date you are to report by accessing Jury Online Response & Reporting Schedule.
Video Appearance Information
If you have been instructed by the court to provide your contact information you may use the Contact Information Sheet.
Prior to your first court hearing you will need to read and fill out an Advice of Rights Form.
