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The 54B District Court was established by the Michigan Legislature in 1968 pursuant to constitutional mandate. There are 259 district judges in Michigan, two of which serve six-year terms in the City East Lansing 54B District Court. The Judges of the 54B District Court are the Honorable Richard D. Ball, Chief Judge and the Honorable David L. Jordon.

The Court, although operated under the state judicial system, is funded by the City of East Lansing and all revenues not statutorily designated are returned to the City's general fund.

The 54B District Court handles all cases occurring within the City of East Lansing, including:

• criminal cases, including preliminary examinations for felonies and misdemeanors
• civil cases up to $25,000 including small claims disputes up to $3,000 and landlord/tenant disputes

• civil infractions, including traffic and parking violations

The 54B District Court was established by the Michigan Legislature in 1968 pursuant to constitutional mandate. There are 259 district judges in Michigan, two of which serve six-year terms in the City East Lansing 54B District Court. The Judges of the 54B District Court are the Honorable Richard D. Ball, Chief Judge and the Honorable David L. Jordon.

The Court, although operated under the state judicial system, is funded by the City of East Lansing and all revenues not statutorily designated are returned to the City's general fund.

The 54B District Court handles all cases occurring within the City of East Lansing, including:

• criminal cases, including preliminary examinations for felonies and misdemeanors
• civil cases up to $25,000 including small claims disputes up to $3,000 and landlord/tenant disputes

• civil infractions, including traffic and parking violations