23rd District Court in Taylor: Zoom Hearings, Payments, and What to Expect

A look at the 23rd District Court in Taylor: where it is, how its Zoom and in-person hearings work, how to pay, how to look up a case, and what to bring and avoid.

Are 23rd District Court hearings in Taylor held on Zoom?

The 23rd District Court in Taylor holds scheduled proceedings on Zoom unless your Notice to Appear says "IN-PERSON." All jury trials are held in person. The court sends Zoom instructions to everyone who must appear virtually. The courthouse is at 23365 Goddard Road, Taylor, Michigan 48180, and the phone number is (734) 374-1334.

Zoom Is the Default Here

In many Downriver courts, in person is the default and Zoom is the exception. The 23rd District Court is the other way around, according to its website. That makes your Notice to Appear the most important paper in your file. It tells you whether to log in or show up.

If you are appearing by Zoom:

Use the instructions and meeting ID the court sends you.
Join early from a quiet, private place with a charged device.
Dress and act as you would in a courtroom. It is still court.

The court posts daily dockets online, and the dockets show public criminal, traffic, and civil proceedings.

This guide is written for people with cases in Downriver (Wayne County).

How do I pay a fine in the 23rd District Court?

The 23rd District Court takes payments online, by phone, inside the courthouse, and through a drop box outside the court entrance that is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

The courthouse is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Because of heavy call volume, the court suggests sending general questions through its online form, and it says you will get a same-day response.

How can I look up my case in the 23rd District Court?

You can search public cases in the 23rd District Court by name through the state's MiCOURT case search, which the court links from its website.

The court also links to VINELink, a custody notification system, for people who want to know whether someone is in custody.

Adjournments and Probation

The court posts its own adjournment procedures and has a probation department, with information on its website. If you need to move a court date, read the adjournment rules early. Do not assume a date is moved until the court confirms it.

What to Bring, What to Avoid, and the Bottom Line

Have your Notice to Appear, your ticket or charging papers, and any bond paperwork in front of you, whether you are on Zoom or in the courtroom.

What not to do:

Do not log in to Zoom if your notice says "IN-PERSON," or show up in person if it says virtual, without checking with the court.
Do not join from a car while driving or from a noisy place.
Do not assume a request to adjourn was granted.

In Taylor, read your notice first. It tells you where your hearing is.

How I Can Help

If you have a case in the 23rd District Court, I can review your paperwork, explain the process and your options, and represent you, whether your hearing is on Zoom or in person.

Call (734) 775-9327 or use my contact form for a free consultation.

This page covers specific courts, but I handle cases in courts throughout Michigan. If your case is in a different court, call (734) 775-9327.

This page is general information about Michigan law, not legal advice. Laws change, and every case is different. Reading this page does not create an attorney-client relationship.