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The 41-A District Court serves the City of Sterling Heights, Shelby Township, Macomb Township and Utica and has two (2) locations:
Shelby Division (Shelby Township, Macomb Township, Utica)
51660 Van Dyke, Shelby Township, MI 48316
Phone: 586-739-7325
Sterling Heights Division
40111 Dodge Park, Sterling Heights, MI 48313
Phone: 586-446-2500
Presently, both locations share the probation department which is located at the Sterling Heights division. In addition, any offenders placed on reporting probation are required to report at the Sterling Heights location.
The 41-A District Court in Shelby Township has been seeking funds and approval to build a larger facility based upon need. We expect this to occur in the near future given the geographical area and growing population which is serviced by the Shelby Township division of the 41-A District Court. See recent link regarding court relocation information.
Probation Basics
The district courts in Michigan (including the 41-A District) has jurisdiction to sentence offenders for misdemeanor criminal offenses which can carry up to 1 year in jail. In addition, the district courts may impose probation for a maximum period of 2 years. Click here for a blog which we posted which covers the Most Prevalent Misdemeanors in Macomb County District Courts.
Upon sentencing, a person may be sentenced to serve time in jail followed by a term of probation or probation may be ordered immediately with the possibility of jail only upon violating the terms of probation. In addition, probation may include the component of "reporting" to the probation department at a frequency which the Judge will order; usually once per month. Non-reporting probation is also a possibility for offenders that do not require monitoring by the probation department. Non-reporting probation is preferable and can be argued at the time of sentence when someone does not have a prior record and has been proactive about their case.
The 41-A District Courts Probation Information & Guidelines
Probation is a serious matter. Probation is provided as an alternative to jail. A person that cannot comply with the terms and conditions of probation faces probation violation, probation termination and possible incarceration. A violation of probation can also mean losing the opportunity to get a criminal charge dismissed whenever compliance is a requirement to earn a dismissal of an offense (see MCL 333.7411 for drug crimes, MCL 769.4a for domestic violence).
A person placed on probation by the 41-A District Court is required to sign a form called Probation Information & Guidelines (see image above). The form provides the person with probation directives and requirements. In addition, the form lists various conduct which will constitute a violation of probation:
-Failing to report to probation
-Leaving the State of Michigan without permission
-Missing or failing a drug or alcohol test
-Failure to pay fines/costs
-Failing to report police contact, arrests or criminal charges
Probation Violations
Probation violations can result in jail time and the assistance of an attorney is essential. Upon being found guilty of violating probation, the Judge can sentence a person to the maximum remaining jail time which has not been served. For example, possession of marijuana can carry up to 1 year in jail. A first offender who is found guilty of possession of marijuana usually will receive 1 year probation with a dismissal at the end of 1 year upon compliance with probation (see MCL 333.7411). However, if the offender violates any term of probation, he or she can get up to 365 days in jail, minus any jail time that has already been served for the offense.
Links to our website and blogs covering the topic of probation and probation violations:
Probation Violations
Excuses the Don't Hold Up In Court
Probation: Modification or Early Termination
Restrictions for Criminals Placed on Probation in Michigan
Dealing with the Probation Department Prior to Sentencing
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The 41-A District Court serves the City of Sterling Heights, Shelby Township, Macomb Township and Utica and has two (2) locations:
Shelby Division (Shelby Township, Macomb Township, Utica)
51660 Van Dyke, Shelby Township, MI 48316
Phone: 586-739-7325
Sterling Heights Division
40111 Dodge Park, Sterling Heights, MI 48313
Phone: 586-446-2500
Presently, both locations share the probation department which is located at the Sterling Heights division. In addition, any offenders placed on reporting probation are required to report at the Sterling Heights location.
The 41-A District Court in Shelby Township has been seeking funds and approval to build a larger facility based upon need. We expect this to occur in the near future given the geographical area and growing population which is serviced by the Shelby Township division of the 41-A District Court. See recent link regarding court relocation information.
Probation Basics
The district courts in Michigan (including the 41-A District) has jurisdiction to sentence offenders for misdemeanor criminal offenses which can carry up to 1 year in jail. In addition, the district courts may impose probation for a maximum period of 2 years. Click here for a blog which we posted which covers the Most Prevalent Misdemeanors in Macomb County District Courts.
Upon sentencing, a person may be sentenced to serve time in jail followed by a term of probation or probation may be ordered immediately with the possibility of jail only upon violating the terms of probation. In addition, probation may include the component of "reporting" to the probation department at a frequency which the Judge will order; usually once per month. Non-reporting probation is also a possibility for offenders that do not require monitoring by the probation department. Non-reporting probation is preferable and can be argued at the time of sentence when someone does not have a prior record and has been proactive about their case.
The 41-A District Courts Probation Information & Guidelines
Probation is a serious matter. Probation is provided as an alternative to jail. A person that cannot comply with the terms and conditions of probation faces probation violation, probation termination and possible incarceration. A violation of probation can also mean losing the opportunity to get a criminal charge dismissed whenever compliance is a requirement to earn a dismissal of an offense (see MCL 333.7411 for drug crimes, MCL 769.4a for domestic violence).
A person placed on probation by the 41-A District Court is required to sign a form called Probation Information & Guidelines (see image above). The form provides the person with probation directives and requirements. In addition, the form lists various conduct which will constitute a violation of probation:
-Failing to report to probation
-Leaving the State of Michigan without permission
-Missing or failing a drug or alcohol test
-Failure to pay fines/costs
-Failing to report police contact, arrests or criminal charges
Probation Violations
Probation violations can result in jail time and the assistance of an attorney is essential. Upon being found guilty of violating probation, the Judge can sentence a person to the maximum remaining jail time which has not been served. For example, possession of marijuana can carry up to 1 year in jail. A first offender who is found guilty of possession of marijuana usually will receive 1 year probation with a dismissal at the end of 1 year upon compliance with probation (see MCL 333.7411). However, if the offender violates any term of probation, he or she can get up to 365 days in jail, minus any jail time that has already been served for the offense.
Links to our website and blogs covering the topic of probation and probation violations:
Probation Violations
Excuses the Don't Hold Up In Court
Probation: Modification or Early Termination
Restrictions for Criminals Placed on Probation in Michigan
Dealing with the Probation Department Prior to Sentencing
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