Access to 52-2 District Court

Public Access to Courtroom Proceedings

The 52^nd District Court, 2^nd Division conducts hearings both in-person and through remote technology via Zoom. The court appearance will indicate if a hearing is to be conducted remotely via Zoom. 

With limited exceptions, courtrooms are open to the public to view both in-person and remote proceedings. Interested parties with questions on how to watch a specific proceeding may call the court for details.

At no time may a court proceeding be recorded or reproduced without the express written permission from the judge of record.

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52nd District Court Policy Regarding the Use of Portable Electronic Devices

Review the current policy regarding the use of portable electronic devices in detail.

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ADA Accommodations

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, 52-2 District Court invites individuals with disabilities who require special accommodations to participate in court hearings or other court business to complete the Request for Accommodations Form and file it with the court as soon as possible to avoid delays.

ADA Coordinator
Brett Dery
248-625-4880

Review the ADA Grievance Procedure document.

For more information on Oakland County's Grievance Procedure under The Americans with Disabilities Act visit the County's Accessibility site.

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Language Access Plan

In accordance with the Michigan Supreme Court Administrative Order 2013-8, the 52nd District Court has established a Language Access Plan. If language interpretation services are needed, please contact the coordinator, Brett Dery, at 248-625-4880.

Language Interpreter Fee Schedule and Service Police

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Access, Inspection, Reproduction, and Creation of Court Records

• Review LAO 2025-03
• Probation records are non-public pursuant to statute

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Streamed Court Proceedings via YouTube

Court proceedings are occasionally streamed online.  As with all court proceedings, recording or reproduction of any streamed court proceeding is prohibited without the expressed written permission from the judge of record. 

YouTube live stream links (please use a browser other than Internet Explorer):

• Judge Fabrizio
• Judge Kostin
• Magistrates