District Court

Jurisdiction

The 85th District Court has jurisdiction over the following:

  • Civil Lawsuits Less Than $25,000
  • Landlord-Tenant Relations
  • Small Claims Hearings
  • Misdemeanor Criminal Offenses
  • Civil Infractions

Holiday Closures

Please be advised the Court is closed on the following holidays:

  • New Year’s Eve/Day
  • Martin Luther King Day
  • President’s Day
  • Memorial Day
  • Independence Day
  • Labor Day
  • Veteran’s Day
  • Thanksgiving Day and day after
  • Christmas Eve and Christmas Day

Disability Accommodations

To make a request for accommodations for persons with disabilities, please contact the Court at 231-398-3594.