GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, October 5, 2026 – The 61st District Court is launching Night Court, a new virtual small claims docket that expands access to the court beyond traditional business hours. Night Court is held once a month, starting at 5:00 p.m. Magistrate Bria...
Grand Rapids, Michigan, September 14, 2026 – The 61st District Court has been awarded a grant through the State Court Administrative Office to establish Operation Drive, a new local program designed to help individuals resolve outstanding legal and financial...
A temporary system outage on the morning of August 24, 2026 affected access to the 61st District Court’s electronic payment services. To ensure individuals are not adversely affected by the outage, any court payment that was due on August 24, 2026 will now be due by...
Grand Rapids, Michigan, August 14, 2026 – 61st District Court Judge Nicholas S. Ayoub is featured in a new piece from The Rapidian, “Voter Guide 2026: Navigating the Local Court System.” In a 15-minute video, Judge Ayoub discusses the judicial branch of government,...
The 61st District Court is proud to host its third annual job fair, bringing together local employers, community resource organizations, and job seekers for a day focused on opportunity, connection, and long-term success. Join us at the Kent County Courthouse, 180...
