Learn About the District Judge Position

Josh Farrell is working hard to become your next District Judge in 2008….

So what are the responsibilities of a District Judge?

The 80^th District includes both Clare and Gladwin counties. The District Judge is a non-partisan position elected by the residents of both counties for a six-year term. The following types of matters are handled in the District Court:

All civil disputes up to $25,000.00
All felony matters begin in District Court
Misdemeanors
Landlord-Tenant
Land Contract Forfeitures
Collection matters
Civil Infractions
Traffic violations
DNR violations
Small claim actions
Probation violations

The 80^th District Court is made up of one judge, one court reporter, one magistrate in each county, one probation officer in each county with support staff and court clerks with specialized knowledge in the areas listed above.

JOSH FARRELL FOR DISTRICT JUDGE

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