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General Trials Division
The General Trials Unit is a unit in the Trial Division and is responsible for the prosecution of all felony cases in the Wayne County Circuit Court Criminal Division. A felony is any crime that is punishable by imprisonment for more than one year. The following is a partial list of the types of felonies handled: Arson, Assaults, Drug Violations, Embezzlement, Forgery, Home Invasions, Homicides, Retail Fraud, Robbery, Sexual Assaults, Theft Offenses, and Weapon Offenses.
Some of these types of cases may also be handled by the other units in the Trial Division, such as: Homicide Unit, Prosecutor's Auto Theft Unit, Major Drug Unit, Domestic Violence Unit, Elder Abuse Unit or Child Abuse Unit.
In 2009, two categories of felonies were selected for special prosecution: sexual assaults and animal protection. The prosecutors assigned to these cases have a degree of expertise that allows the Prosecutor's office to provide improved services to the community.
In the General Trials Unit there are 5 teams of prosecutors, managed by 5 supervisors. The 5 teams staff the 25 courtrooms in the Wayne County Circuit Court Criminal Division.
Contact Information
- General Trials Unit - (313) 224-6688
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. How long does it take until the case is resolved?
Q. Can I get restitution?
Q. Will Defendants have my personal information?
Q. If the police have recovered my property, when can I get it back?
Q. How can I get information on my case?
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