55th District Court - Ingham County

04/22/2026

On Thursday, April 16, 2026, The Honorable Donald Allen, Jr. retired from the 55th District Court bench after 17+ years of service. Below are pictures from his retirement celebration.

Thank you Judge Allen - your legacy will endure!

03/19/2026

67th Sobriety Court Graduation
March 18, 2026

There was a special celebration in the Ingham County 55th District Court Thursday night.

01/30/2026

The Court is closed to the public today, January 30, 2026, for its annual caseload inventory as required by the State Court Administrative Office.

12/12/2025

The court will be closed for the holidays on the following days:

Wednesday, December 24, 2025, in observance of Christmas Eve
Thursday, December 25, 2025, in observance of Christmas Day
Wednesday, December 31, 2025, in observance of New Year's Eve
Thursday, January 1, 2026, in observance of New Year's Day

12/12/2025

66th Sobriety Court Graduation

“You know, with that guidance, with that, with what they’ve given me, I’ve been able to, you know, get out of medical debt that I formed through my addiction.”

03/07/2025

MiFILE is Coming June 5, 2025 (corrected date). The State Court Administrative Office notified on May 21, 2025 of the date change. We apologize for any inconveniences the date change may cause.

02/10/2025

Court Closed - February, 17, 2025

The court will be closed on Monday, February 17, 2025, in observance of Presidents' Day.

10/10/2024

62nd Sobriety Court Graduation - October 9, 2024

With this ceremony, the program marks 854 successful graduates since 2004.

08/13/2024

Judge Donald Allen - Making an Impact (August 12, 2024 - WILX 10)

For the past 15 years, this specialty court has been making an impact out of the 55th District Court in Mason, with the honorable Judge Donald Allen at the helm.

07/18/2024

60th Sobriety Court Graduation - July 17, 2024

A life-changing milestone was celebrated in a mid-Michigan courtroom Wednesday.