Canton Township Court Dockets
Canton Township court dockets are handled by the 35th District Court, which is located in Plymouth at 660 Plymouth Road. The 35th District Court serves Canton Township along with Plymouth Township, the City of Plymouth, Northville Township, and the City of Northville. The court handles roughly 35,000 new cases per year. You can search Canton Township court dockets through MiCOURT online, at a public terminal in the courthouse, or by requesting certified copies by mail.
Canton Township Overview
35th District Court
The 35th District Court sits at 660 Plymouth Road in Plymouth, which serves as the physical courthouse for Canton Township cases along with the other communities in its jurisdiction. The court handles three main divisions: Civil, Traffic and Criminal, and Probation. Felony preliminary examinations are also held at the 35th District Court before cases transfer to the Wayne County Circuit Court if probable cause is established.
With around 35,000 new cases per year, the 35th District Court is a mid-to-large volume district court for Wayne County. The court has Sobriety Court and Juvenile Court programs for qualifying cases. MiFILE e-filing is available for civil matters. All proceedings are recorded, making the court a court of record under Michigan law. The court does not have a walk-in arraignment schedule listed publicly, so calling ahead to confirm procedures is recommended.
| 35th District Court | 660 Plymouth Road, Plymouth, MI 48170-6121 |
|---|---|
| Main Phone | (734) 459-4740 |
| Civil Fax | (734) 454-9303 |
| Civil Email | civil@35thdistrictcourt.org |
| Record Checks | Recordchecks@35thdistrictcourt.org |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, standard business hours |
The 35th District Court main website provides access to case search tools, court information, and contact details for all divisions.
The 35th District Court site links to MiCOURT, the court records page, and contact information for civil, traffic, criminal, and probation divisions.
Search Canton Township Court Dockets
The 35th District Court records page at 35thdistrictcourt.org outlines three ways to access court records. First, online through MiCOURT at micourt.courts.michigan.gov/case-search/, which is free and available anytime. Second, at the public terminal in the court's main lobby, where you can search and print copies for $1 per page. Third, by submitting a certified mail request to the Record Checks office.
The online MiCOURT search lets you look up Canton Township court docket entries by name or case number. Results show case status, hearing dates, and the Register of Actions for each case. This is the fastest way to get basic docket information without visiting the courthouse. Non-public cases, sealed records, and cases excluded under Michigan law will not appear in search results.
The records page on the 35th District Court website explains all three methods for accessing Canton Township court records.
The records page outlines how to search online through MiCOURT, use the public terminal at the courthouse, or request certified copies by mail.
The 35th District Court About the Court page provides background on the court structure and services for Canton Township residents.
This page explains court operations, case volume, and the types of cases the 35th District Court handles for Canton Township and surrounding communities.
Certified Canton Township Court Records
To request a certified copy of a Canton Township court record by mail, send your request to: Attn: Record Checks, 35th District Court, 660 Plymouth Road, Plymouth MI 48170. You can also email Recordchecks@35thdistrictcourt.org or fax to 734-454-9303 with "Attn: Record Checks" noted. Your request must include first name, last name, middle name if applicable, date of birth, case number if you have it, your mailing address, and a contact phone number.
After you submit the request, the court will contact you with the fee amount. Payment must be made by check or money order payable to "35th District Court." Delivery is by first-class mail only. Processing takes up to 10 business days. There is no expedited option. For copies at the public terminal in the courthouse lobby, the rate is $1 per page and payment is due on site. Certified copies carry a higher fee than plain copies.
Note: Certified record checks from the 35th District Court take up to 10 business days to process and arrive by first-class mail only, so plan accordingly if you need the records for a time-sensitive purpose.
Wayne County Circuit Court for Canton Cases
Canton Township felony cases that move past preliminary examination go to the Wayne County Third Circuit Court. This court also handles divorces, custody disputes, and civil cases above the $25,000 district court limit for Canton Township residents. The Third Circuit covers all of Wayne County. The Odyssey Public Access (OPA) system is available for Wayne County civil and criminal records going back to 1942.
The statewide MiCOURT portal at courts.michigan.gov/case-search/ covers Wayne County circuit court dockets and is the easiest way to search for Canton Township circuit court cases online. Public access kiosks at Coleman A. Young Municipal Center in Detroit are also available for in-person searches of Wayne County records. MiFILE e-filing information for the 35th District Court is available at 35thdistrictcourt.org.
Michigan Legal Help at michiganlegalhelp.org provides self-help guides for people navigating the 35th District Court. SCAO forms for common case types are available free at courts.michigan.gov/SCAO-forms/.
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Wayne County Court Dockets
Canton Township is in Wayne County. The Wayne County Third Circuit Court handles all felony cases, family matters, and large civil disputes for Canton Township residents after preliminary examination at the 35th District Court. For more on Wayne County courts, the Odyssey portal, and county-level docket searches, visit the Wayne County page.