SEVENTEENTH DISTRICT COURT
15111 Beech Daly
Redford, Michigan 48239
(Located on the west side of Beech Daly Road, one block south of 5 Mile Road)
Point-to-Point Driving Directions
Phone:  313-387-2790

Office Hours

Monday through Friday
8:30 am - 4:15 pm

*Our Clerks are not allowed to provide legal advice.  Please click here if you have legal questions:  michiganlegalhelp.org.

To pay traffic citations issued in Redford Township by Credit Card click here for more information or follow the instructions below:

Phone System Payments

1. Dial 1-800-272-9829
2. Select option 3
3. Enter the following jurisdiction code for the 17th District Court:  3240
4. Follow the messages, inputting data where necessary
5. Wait for confirmation number

Internet System

1. Go to www.officialpayments.com
2. Select "Local Payment" and enter the following code:  3240
3. Select the 17th District Court and payment type you wish to make
4. Submit the payment
5. Wait for a confirmation number

THE 17TH DISTRICT COURT WILL OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING HOLIDAYS FOR 2018

• Certified Copy Request
• Inspection Request Form
• Collect Small Claims
• PBT testing: Wayne County
• PBT testing: Oakland County
• PBT testing: Macomb County
• Vet Ct Letter(w)
• Transfer Order
• Traffic Ticket Fine Schedule

• Payments, Costs & Fees
• Juror's Handbook
• 17th District Court Records

• Michigan Court Forms
• Redford Police Department
• Wayne County Prosecutor
• State Court Administrative Office
• MIchigan State Police
• 3rd Circuit Court of Wayne County
• Neighborhood Legal Services
• Bar Association of Michigan

The 17th District Court is committed to ensuring a judicial system that is both understandable and accessible to the public we serve. We pledge equality and fairness to all. In order to achieve our mission we shall utilize all available resources and technology. We will combine the dedication, cooperation and integrity of our Staff with the leadership of our Judges and Administrators to provide quality service in all facets of our Court System.

• History of the 17th District Court
• Biography of the Honorable Karen Khalil
• Biography of the Honorable Krista Haroutunian

The ADA and Language Access Coordinator for the Seventeenth District Court is Matthew Sawicki. 

• Court Administration: Responsible for personnel and fiscal management, juror coordination, maintenance of case flow and docket management.
• Criminal: Maintains criminal record keeping systems and the processing and scheduling of all misdemeanor and felony criminal offenses (more information).
• Traffic & Ordinance: Responsible for maintaining court records on all traffic, ordinance and municipal civil infractions and the processing and scheduling of these cases (more information).
• Civil Division: Maintains records on general civil, landlord/tenant and small claims cases and the scheduling and processing of these cases.
• Probation Department: Responsible for the supervision and counseling referral of defendants placed on probation. The Probation Department also performs drug testing, breathalyzer testing, conducts alcohol assessments and pre-sentence investigations (more information).

The 17th District Court is pleased to announce the appointment of the Honorable Krista Haroutunian as District Court Judge for the 17th District Court.  Judge Haroutunian will take the seat left vacated by the Honorable Charlotte L. Wirth who served as District Court Judge for the 17th District Court for 19 years. 

**No cell phones are allowed in the courthouse**

Turn in Policy: If a Bench Warrant has been issued for your arrest, you may turn yourself in to the court any weekday, Monday through Friday, at 8:45 am and be seen by a Judge.

***Please be advised:  The Court will be closed Monday, November 12, 2018.

There is a 24-hour locked drive up, drop box available for payments in front of Town Hall.  Also, payments can be made through Official Payment Corporation for both internet and phone payments.

The Court will reopen promptly at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, November 13, 2018. ***

If you'd like to look up a 17th District Court record please click HERE.  

Beginning on October 1, 2018, the 17th District Court will begin a period of Amnesty. All Amnesty payments must be made in person and in full.  For eligibility please visit the court or contact a court clerk at (313) 387-2790. The court will have extended hours closing at 5:30 pm on October 29th.  This program ENDS November 2, 2018.