All City of Southfield offices and facilities (excluding the 46th District Court) will remain closed to the public until at least Monday, May 3, 2021 or further notice. All essential public safety and public works services and departments continue to function as normal. Residents can still conduct most city business online and through City Hall’s main drop box 24/7 as well as via phone during the City Hall regular business hours, Monday-Friday from 8 a.m.- 5 p.m.
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.
