The Oakland County Circuit and Probate Courts will be closed Monday and Tuesday, Dec. 24-25, and Monday and Tuesday, Dec. 31-Jan. 1, for the holidays. 

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All offices of the United States District Court and the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Michigan will be CLOSED Monday and Tuesday, Dec. 24-25, and Monday and Tuesday, Dec. 31-Jan. 1, for the holidays.  In case of emergency, call (313) 234-5656.

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The Michigan Supreme Court, the Court of Appeals, and the State Court Administrative Office will be closed for the holidays on Monday, Dec. 24; Tuesday, Dec. 25; Monday, Dec. 31; and Tuesday, Jan.1, 2013. 

The Supreme Court, Court of Appeals, and SCAO will be open on Wednesday, Dec. 26; Thursday, Dec. 27; and Friday, Dec. 28. 

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