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District courts in California and Michigan

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I would like help comparing the district courts of Michigan and California, including information on funding source and what happens on each level.

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A 428-word outline of the district courts of Michigan and the superior courts of California (same type of courts).

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The District Courts in Michigan, of which there are 105, handle trial cases and misdemeanor cases, along with some civil litigations. The civil litigations are limited to:
- Cases under $25,000 excluding equity
- Small claims cases under $3000
- Landlord/tenant cases
- Summary proceedings
Other cases include:
- Misdemeanors including traffic tickets
- Ordinance violations with sentences less than one year
- Preliminary trials for felony charges
- Jury trials

The Michigan District Courts are considered limited jurisdiction ...

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