Calhoun County is located between Detroit and Chicago in southern Michigan. Home to approximately 136,000 citizens, Calhoun County offers opportunity for rural and urban lifestyles. The seat of the county – or the administrative center- can be located in the city of Marshall, MI. Marshall is one of the three most populated areas within the county. The other two populated areas are found in the City of Albion and the City of Battle Creek – which also happens to be the county's largest metropolitan area.
Within Calhoun County, legal matters are dealt with in part by the Circuit Court and District Court. The district court system processes cases which are brought forth by law enforcement, private citizens and businesses. This court, located in Battle Creek, MI. hears all misdemeanor cases and may also conduct introductory assessments of felony cases. Within this court, all cases dealing with amounts under $25,000 dollars are heard, as well as all traffic infringements. There are six Judges which work within this court. All of them have been elected for terms of six years in a non-partisan election.
The other court within Calhoun County is the 37th Circuit Court, also located in Battle Creek. This court is comprised of four elected judges. The courts jurisdiction extends to all civil cases dealing with more than $25,000, all cases involving a criminal felony, and all divorce and paternity cases. This court will also handle appeals sent up from district court, probate court, and certain administrative agencies.
Cities and Towns in Calhoun County:
Albion
Albion Landing
Athens
Babcock
Battle Creek
Beadle Lake
Bedford
Bentleys Corners
Brownlee Park
Burlington
Ceresco
Charlotte Landing
Clarence Center
Clarendon
Condit
Duck Lake
East Leroy
Eckford Greenfield Park
Homer
Joppa
Lakeview
Lee Center
Level Park
Maplehurst
Marengo
Marshall
Morgan Corners
Oak Park
Old Mill Gardens
Orchard Park
Partello
Pennfield
Pine Creek Rice Creek
Sonoma
Springfield
Springfield Place
Stanley Corners
Sunrise Heights
Tekonsha
Urbandale
Verona Park
Walnut Point
Wattles Park
West Leroy
Wrights Corners