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50th District Court - Pontiac, MIServing City of Pontiac in Oakland County

$6,500
Small Claims Limit
$25,000
General Civil Limit
14 Days
Response Period
$45-95
Filing Fees

File your case at the 50th District Court in Pontiac with professional assistance. We handle small claims up to $6,500 and general civil matters up to $25,000. Get your paperwork prepared correctly and filed efficiently.

$29 service fee + court filing fees

About 50th District Court

The 50th District Court serves the City of Pontiac in Oakland County, Michigan. As one of the busiest district courts in Oakland County, it handles thousands of civil, criminal, and traffic cases annually. The court is located at 70 N. Saginaw Street in downtown Pontiac.

The court has jurisdiction over small claims up to $6,500 and general civil matters up to $25,000. It also handles landlord-tenant disputes, land contract matters, and criminal misdemeanors occurring within the City of Pontiac.

With a commitment to accessible justice, the 50th District Court offers walk-in assistance for small claims filings and provides forms both online and at the courthouse.

Court Information

  • • District Court #50
  • • Oakland County
  • • City of Pontiac
  • • Established 1969

Case Types

  • • Small Claims ($6,500 max)
  • • General Civil ($25,000 max)
  • • Landlord-Tenant
  • • Traffic Violations

Service Area

  • • City of Pontiac
  • • Population: 61,606
  • • Area: 20.29 sq miles
  • • ZIP codes: 48340-48343

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