Grand Rapids Courthouses

63rd District Court

Note: This building houses the 63^rd District Court. District Courts are courts of limited jurisdiction and handle many different legal issues including adult criminal misdemeanor cases, civil suits involving $25,000 or less, traffic violations and small claims suits. The 63^rd District serves many cities in Kent County, including East Grand Rapids.

Kent County Courthouse

Note: The 61^st District Court is located in this courthouse. District Courts are courts of limited jurisdiction and handle many different legal issues including adult criminal misdemeanor cases, civil suits involving $25,000 or less, traffic violations and small claims suits. The 61^rd District exclusively serves the city of Grand Rapids. For surrounding towns and cities, see the 63^rd District Court.

The 17^th Circuit Court of Michigan is also located in the Kent County Courthouse. The Circuit Court handles appeals from the District Court as well as more serious civil and criminal cases, including adult felony cases and civil cases involving over $25,000. The Probate Court is also located here.

Juvenile Detention Center

Note: The Juvenile Detention center provides short-term care and custody for juveniles who can’t be placed in a less restrictive setting and who have violated the law or who are waiting court-ordered placement.

Michigan Court of Appeals Third District Office

Note: At this office of the Michigan Court of Appeals, you may file your appeal with the Grand Rapid Clerk’s office on floor “O.” The court room is on the main level. This court only handles appeals of cases that have already been heard at the trial court level.

399 Federal Building

Note: The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Michigan is located here and handles federal cases involving federal law or parties from multiple states.

U.S. Bankruptcy Court - Western District of Michigan

Note: This court handles bankruptcy proceedings out of Grand Rapids and surrounding areas. You can file your bankruptcy paperwork and attend bankruptcy hearings at this location.