| In June of 2000 the 18th District Court broke ground on a much-needed expansion. During the many months of construction, both the employees of and visitors to the court were met with many challenges parking and just getting around the construction in general. Note that the court's main parking lot is now located to the EAST of the building (between the Court and the Bailey Center).
NOTE: The photo below was taken at the beginning of November 2000.
What You Should Know Before You Come To Court
Please be advised that:
Subject to Search All persons who enter the 18th District Court are subject to a search of both their person and belongings. Signs posted at the Court's entrance list all items which are prohibited and which will be seized if found on your person.
Proper Attire Proper attire is required for entry into the 18th District Court. If you are not dressed appropriately, you will not be seen by a Judge or Probation Officer. Prohibited attire includes SHORTS, SKORTS, SLEEVELESS SHIRTS, TANK TOPS, CUT-OFFS, HATS/CAPS and other clothing which is not suitable in a court of law. Shoes are also required.
On Time You must appear promptly at times designated on your notice, ticket, or other documentation. Failure to appear timely may result in adverse action being taken against you.
No Food/Beverages You will not be allowed to eat, drink, chew gum or smoke inside the courtroom. You will also not be allowed to enter the building with any beverages or food.
Court of Record You should not talk or make any noises while court is in session. While this is a matter of common sense, the rule is not arbitrarily created. The 18th District Court is a "court of record" which means that all proceedings are recorded. Extraneous noise or talking may interfere with the recorded testimony.
Children Young children will not be allowed in the probation offices, or in courtrooms during sessions without the prior permission of the judge or magistrate.
DIRECTIONS:
The 18th District Court is located on the south side of Ford Road between Wayne and Newburgh Roads. The Courthouse is to the rear of the city municipal complex (City Hall, the Bailey Recreation Center), and is directly behind the Westland Police Department. The Court is easily accessible via I-275 (approximately 2 miles west of the Court); I-96 (approximately 4 miles north of Ford Road); I-696 (approximately 12 miles north of Ford Road); and I-94 (approximately 5 miles south of Ford Road).
For further information, please call (734) 595-8720.
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