Early Closure Notice: 8/8/25

The 36th District Court will close at 3:30 p.m. today, August 8th due to the concert at Ford Field and the Detroit Tigers game. Afternoon felony arraignments will proceed as normally scheduled.

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Austin William Garrett, Chief Judge Pro Tem

Courtroom: 534
Court Clerk: L. Lemus Phone: 313-965-8134
Court Reporter: Unassigned Phone: 313-965-5030

Chief Judge Pro Tem Austin William Garrett has served the 36^th District Court since 2017. He is a graduate of both the University of Michigan and Wayne State Law School.

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Austin William Garrett, Chief Judge Pro Tem