A court summons means that your landlord has filed an eviction case against you in court and that you have been summoned to appear for a scheduled hearing.  

The summons should state the time and date of your court hearing. The 36th District Court recently resumed in-person hearings until further notice. Hearings will NOT be held on Zoom.

• Look up your case here by searching your name and/or case number (located on your court summons). 

• If you originally received a notice for virtual hearings that have been changed to in-person, call the 36th District Court to clarify any uncertainty beforehand at (313) 965-2200. 

• You can observe court hearings virtually here by navigating to the landlord-tenant section. Locate the name of the judge and courtroom number and select "Join Zoom Hearing" or watch "YouTube Live." Note that this option is only for observers; if you are involved in the court case, make sure to attend in person.

It is very important to attend your court hearing. Judges rule in favor of landlords "by default" if a tenant does not attend their court hearing. Currently, the first hearing in eviction court is a pre-trial hearing, meaning the judge is unlikely to issue a judgment that day. But it is still important to attend in order to access legal aid and other resources that may prevent your eviction or a judgment on your housing record.