48th District Court Bloomfield Michigan
Quick Facts
- 4280 Telegraph Road, Bloomfield Twp, MI 48302
- (248) 530-0400
- Mon-Fri: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
- Small Claims: Up to $6,500
Jurisdiction
- Bloomfield Township
- City of Bloomfield Hills
- Sylvan Lake & Keego Harbor
- Orchard Lake Village
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48th District Court Information
Civil Division
Small claims up to $6,500
General civil up to $25,000
Landlord-tenant disputes
Contract and debt collection
Criminal Division
Misdemeanor offenses
Arraignments and preliminary exams
Probation violations
Warrant resolution
Traffic Division
Traffic violations
Civil infractions
Parking tickets
Driver responsibility fees
Sobriety Court
DUI/OWI offenses
Substance abuse treatment
Intensive supervision program
Recovery support services
Main Phone Numbers
- Main Office: (248) 530-0400
- Civil Division: (248) 758-3880
- Criminal/Traffic: (248) 758-3890
- Probation: (248) 758-3895
- Court Clerk: (248) 758-3882
- Magistrate: (248) 758-3885
Court Hours
- Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
- Court sessions: 8:30 AM & 1:30 PM
- Closed weekends and holidays
Physical Address
48th District Court
4280 Telegraph Road
Bloomfield Township, MI 48302
Small Claims Division
- • Claims up to $6,500
- • No attorneys allowed
- • Simplified procedures
- • Quick resolution (30-60 days)
General Civil Division
- • Claims $6,501 - $25,000
- • Attorneys permitted
- • Discovery allowed
- • Formal trial procedures
Court Features
- • E-filing available
- • Payment plans offered
- • Mediation services
- • Online case lookup
48th District Court Filing Fees
- Up to $600$45
- $601 - $1,750$55
- $1,751 - $6,500$70
- Service by mail$15
- PettyLawsuit Service$29 + court fees
- $6,501 - $10,000$175
- $10,001 - $25,000$280
- Jury demand$100
- Motion fee$20
- Process server$26/attempt
- Certified mail$15
- Subpoena$15
- Garnishment$15
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How to File at 48th District Court Bloomfield
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Drive to Telegraph Road location
Wait in line at clerk's window
Complete forms (often with errors)
Pay filing fees ($45-$280)
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Important Information for 48th District Court Filers
- Small Claims: Maximum $6,500
- District Court: Up to $25,000
- Circuit Court: Over $25,000
- Can recover court costs if you win
- Written contracts: 6 years
- Oral contracts: 6 years
- Property damage: 3 years
- Personal injury: 3 years
- Affidavit and Claim (DC 84)
- Evidence (contracts, receipts, photos)
- Defendant's current address
- Filing fee or fee waiver request
- Contract disputes
- Property damage claims
- Landlord-tenant disputes
- Auto accident claims (under $25k)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the small claims limit at the 48th District Court in Bloomfield?
Small claims at the 48th District Court in Bloomfield have a limit of $6,500. Civil cases between $6,501 and $25,000 are filed as general civil matters. Cases over $25,000 must be filed in Oakland County Circuit Court. PettyLawsuit charges a $29 service fee to help you file your case (court fees apply separately).
Where is the 48th District Court located?
The 48th District Court is located at 4280 Telegraph Road, Bloomfield Township, MI 48302. The courthouse is in the Bloomfield Township offices complex and is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Parking is available on-site.
How much does it cost to file at the 48th District Court?
Filing fees at the 48th District Court are: Small Claims (up to $6,500) - $45-$70, General Civil ($6,501-$25,000) - $175-$280, plus service fees. PettyLawsuit offers filing assistance for a $29 service fee, helping you save time and avoid errors (court fees are additional).
What areas does the 48th District Court serve?
The 48th District Court serves Bloomfield Township, City of Bloomfield Hills, City of Sylvan Lake, City of Keego Harbor, and Orchard Lake Village. This covers some of Oakland County's most affluent communities with a combined population of over 50,000 residents.