Responsibilities
The County Court handles the following types of cases:
- Traffic and municipal ordinance violations
- Misdemeanor criminal cases
- Preliminary hearings in felony cases
- Civil cases involving amounts up to $53,000
- Small claims cases involving amounts up to $3,900
- Probate/Estate/Trust Proceedings
- Guardianship and conservatorship
- Adoption proceedings
- Juvenile matters
Wayne County Court is held on Monday beginning at 9:00 am. For security reasons, purses and bags are not allowed in the courtroom. A certified interpreter will be provided during court for persons who are not fluent in English.
The County Court also provides notary public services at no charge. For your convenience, a public access computer is also available.