Courts

COURT UPDATES
The Grosse Pointe Shores Division of the Grosse Pointe Farms Municipal Court 
will be reducing office hours for the Grosse Pointe Shores Court Office location only
for a temporary period of time due to staffing shortages. 

**Contact the court office for information on how to clear up your old tickets at a reduced rate and clear bench warrants!**
313-881-5503 or 313-590-0619
 Grosse Pointe Shores Division of the Municipal Court Office hours will temporarily be 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
The court office is closed daily for lunch between 11:30 - 12:00 p.m.   during that time, you may contact the
Court Administrator by calling 313-590-0619 or send an email to sthomas@gpshoresmi.gov and/or sthomas@grossepointefarms.org 
for any emergency filing or matters that need immediate attention by the court.  If you need to address any court matter in person
you may appear at the 90 Kerby Road location of the Municipal Court.    
Payments may be made:
online by credit card; or,
use the drop box for any payments by check/cash in a sealed envelope with the ticket; or,
you may take your payment to the Grosse Pointe Farms Municipal Court at 90 Kerby Road and
the clerks will accept your payment for any Grosse Pointe Shores matter.
ALL Court Sessions are held at 90 Kerby Road, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236

The Court Office Is located on the first floor of the Grosse Pointe Shores Municipal Building, 795 Lake Shore Road
Telephone: 313-881-5503.
Fax 313-640-1661


The Honorable Charles T. Berschback, Municipal Court Judge

Susan Thomas, Court Administrator
Phone: 313-881-5503 or 313-885-2104
email:  sthomas@gpshoresmi.gov

Susan Butkovich, Court Clerk
313-881-5503


WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW BEFORE YOU COME TO COURT

Fines, costs, and other financial obligations imposed by the Court are to be paid at the time of assessment (MCR 1.110) unless otherwise directed by the Court.

No food or beverages are allowed in the Court Room.

All persons entering the Grosse Pointe Shores Division of the Municipal Court are subject to a search of both their person and all belongings at either location.  A walk-through metal detector and a physical inspection by security personnel of purses, handbags, briefcases, etc. will also be conducted at all court sessions. 
**Please note: Court sessions are all held in Grosse Pointe Farms at 90 Kerby Road, 2nd Level, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236

Please remember that proper attire is required in the courtroom.  Blue jeans, cut-off shirts, etc. are not considered to be proper attire.
The Court staff is unable to give any legal advice.  Please contact an attorney for help and guidance.