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42nd District Court in New Baltimore

General Civil Cases

Information on General Civil Cases for the 42-2 District Court - New Baltimore

To file a civil lawsuit at the 42-2 District Court - New Baltimore: 

  • The cause of action must have occurred in or the defendant must live within Chesterfield Township, Lenox Township, New Baltimore, New Haven.
  • The claim may not exceed $25,000.
  • A summons and complaint must be filed with the court.
  • Proof of claim is required at time of filing.
  • The plaintiff is required to serve the summons and complaint upon the defendant. 
Filing Fees:  

Up to $600

$35

$601 up to $1,750

$55

$1,751 up to $10,000

$75

$10,001 up to $25,000

$160

Other than money

$75

Jury demand

$50

Please note the clerks can not give any legal advice.

42-2 District Court Civil email 42-2districtcourtcivil@macombgov.org 

42-2 District Court Civil phone 586-725-9500, option 4.