Livingston County Courts

COVID-19 Emergency Court Information

The Livingston County Courts will remain open for Essential Services and Other Such Matters as Scheduled by the Judge until further order of the Michigan Supreme Court, pursuant to Supreme Court Administrative Order Nos. 2020-1, 2020-2, 2020-6, 2020-12, and 2020-14.

Your Court System includes the 44th Circuit Court, located in Howell and Brighton, the 53rd District Court, located in Howell, and the Probate Court, located in Howell. Honorable Michael P. Hatty is the Chief Judge of the District and Circuit Courts. Honorable Miriam A. Cavanaugh is Chief Judge of the Probate Courts.

The Juvenile Court and Family Court are part of the 44th Circuit Court. The 44th Circuit Court also handles felony criminal cases and civil cases with alleged damages totaling over $25,000. The 53rd District Court handles misdemeanor criminal cases, initial stages of felony criminal cases, traffic cases, landlord/tenant cases, small claims, and civil cases with alleged damages under $25,000. Marriages are also performed in 53rd District Court. Click on each court for more information.

Livingston County Courts are pleased to serve the needs of the community. Livingston County Courts work with state and national organizations and community providers to achieve the best outcomes, including offering Specialty Courts Programs, and Services Available for the Community. Click here for a complete report of the Court’s activities. Information about selected performance measures for Michigan Courts.

Livingston County Courts welcome the input of the community, e-mail us with your questions, comments or concerns. We cannot answer any specific questions about cases.