The 79th District Court is part of the State Judicial System and operates under the supervision of the Michigan Supreme Court. Serving Oceana County, this district court has one elected judge who serves for a six-year term.
The District Court has exclusive jurisdiction over the following matters:
- All civil litigation up to $25,000
- Small claims up to $6,500
- Traffic and non-traffic violations
- Landlord/Tenant litigation and evictions
- Land contract forfeitures
- Garnishments and other creditor collection procedures
- Arraignments
- Misdemeanor criminal
- Preliminary exams
- Informal hearings
- Formal hearings
- Probation
- Marriages
Pay Court Fees Online
For your convenience, you can pay 79th District Court fees online using our secure payment portal.
Pay Civil Division and Copy Fees
Public Case Search
For informational purposes, you can use MiCOURT Case Search to find public cases.
Contact the 79th District Court
StaffHon. John Middlebrook District Court Judge
Adriana Facundo Court Administrator / Magistrate
Crystal Rodriguez Chief Clerk
Damian Gonzalez Deputy Clerk
Jessica Jolly Deputy Clerk - Civil Division
Fred Bowen Probation Officer
Pamela Cruz Courtroom Clerk
Main Phone: (231) 873-4530
Fax: (231) 873-1861
Address
Oceana County Building
100 S. State Street, Suite L-15
P.O. Box 471
Hart, MI 49420