Mayor Ken Siver declared a State of Emergency on March 13, 2020 in the City of Southfield in an effort to slow the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus. All city events and activities have been postponed or cancelled until April 30, 2020 or further notice. City Hall (including the Library and P&R Building) and the 46th District Court are closed to the public; however, all essential public safety and public works services (including garbage and recycling pickup) continue to function as normal.
Judges & Magistrates
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The Court is served by three elected judges and two appointed magistrates. District Judges are elected on non-partisan ballots for terms of six years. The Judges of the 46th District Court are the Honorable Shelia R. Johnson, the Honorable Debra Nance, and the Honorable Cynthia M. Arvant.
The Magistrate's duties include conducting arraignments, setting bail, conducting small claims trials and informal traffic hearings and performing marriages. The Magistrates of the 46th District Court are the Honorable Robin Dillard-Russaw, the Honorable Tiffany McEvans and the Honorable Markeisha Washington.
