Michigan Legal Overview: Jackson The Jackson metropolitan area in Michigan is defined by the Census Bureau as covering all of Jackson County. Michigan is divided into 57 judicial circuits, with each judicial circuit serving one or more counties. Jackson County is served by the 4th Circuit Court located in the county seat and city of Jackson. This court has general jurisdiction over all civil and criminal cases filed in the county. The same courthouse also houses the probate court. All the major cities and towns in the Jackson metro area are listed below.
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1. Jackson County also has a district court located in the city of Jackson. This court has limited jurisdiction over misdemeanors, small claims, landlord-tenant disputes and civil disputes below $25,000. The court also has jurisdiction over traffic and city ordinance violations and has the authority to hold felony arraignments and set bail. Appeals against district court verdicts in Jackson can be filed with the 4th Circuit Court. Appeals against circuit court verdicts must be filed with the Michigan Court of Appeals.
Trending Legal Topics: The Michigan Supreme Court is the court of last resort, and may agree to review the intermediate appellate court’s decision. Federal cases in Jackson County must be filed with the Ann Arbor Division of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan. Bankruptcy petitions can likewise be filed with the Ann Arbor Division of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Eastern District of Michigan. Federal appeals against district or bankruptcy court verdicts may be filed with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. |