Mission Statement
The mission of the 8th District Court is to create, as a foundation for a jurisdiction-wide unified trial court, a single district court, integrated both judicially and administratively, using shared resources that function in accordance with uniform procedures to provide citizens equal and timely access to the local justice system.

About 8th District Court
The Kalamazoo County 8th District Court is a court of limited jurisdiction that serves the County of Kalamazoo. The District Court:

• Adjudicates Misdemeanor Charges With a Maximum Penalty of 1 Year in Jail
• Hears Preliminary Exams in Felony Matters
• Handles Civil Law Suits With a Maximum Claim up to $25,000
• Handles Traffic and Non-Traffic Civil Infraction Offenses
• Performs Civil Marriages

The Kalamazoo County District Court offers services at three Locations. Each Location handles different types of matters, however, payments for traffic and criminal matters may be made at all three Locations.

Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Weekdays; Closed Holidays

CONTEMPT WARNING - Click here to view the Policy.

• Use of electronic communication devices are prohibited in 8th District Courtrooms.

  "Electronic communication device" means any electronic device that possesses the capability of communicating information from one person to another. This includes, but is not limited to, cell phones, pagers, two way portable radios, and computers.

• Jurors are not permitted to use electronic communication devices.
• NO PHOTOGRAPHS may be taken of any jurors or witnesses.
• NO PHOTOGRAPHS may be taken inside any 8th District Courtroom.

FAILURE TO COMPLY with the policy may result in a fine, including confiscation of the device, incarceration, or both for contempt of court.

* These items are prohibited in the Courthouse; they cannot be brought into the building.

Our Web Site
This web site has been designed to be as informative and efficient as possible. It is a perpetual work in progress to accommodate new legislation, offer new features, and to refine the methods of communicating court processes. The data contained herein is for informational purposes only; it is not legal advice.