Part A   —Civil Infractions

1.8Courts With Jurisdiction Over Civil Infraction Actions

“Except as otherwise provided in [the Revised Judicature Act,] [a] civil infraction action involving a traffic or parking violation is governed by [the MVC.]” MCL 600.113(2).

MCL 257.741(2) states that the district court and any municipal court “have jurisdiction over civil infraction actions[.]” See also MCL 600.8301(2) (“[t]he district court has jurisdiction over civil infraction actions”).

“If the individual cited is a minor, that individual may appear in court or admit responsibility for a civil infraction without the necessity of appointment of a guardian or next friend.” MCL 257.741(5). The district court or any municipal court has “jurisdiction over the minor and may proceed in the same manner and in all respects as if that individual were an adult.” Id.¹