Detroit Takes over Prosecuting Misdemeanor Crimes From Wayne County

Detroit Evening Report: City to prosecute more misdemeanors - WDET 101.9 FM

The Detroit City Council has approved an ordinance that would allow the city to prosecute more misdemeanors.  The measure moves some offenses such as minor assault and battery charges and some larceny cases out of the Wayne County Prosecutor’s office.  City Council member Scott Benson says that will make it easier for the city to keep Detroiters accountable. “But it also gives us the opportunity to make more referrals to specialty court – and as…

Detroit takes over prosecuting misdemeanor crimes from Wayne County

The city will begin prosecuting nearly 20 different crimes starting July of 2026. Here's what they include:

Detroit lawyers to prosecute some misdemeanor cases to ease Wayne County caseload - BridgeDetroit

Today in the notebook Detroit can prosecute minor offenses Students say aid cuts hit home  New bus fare system Welcome back. I’m still Malachi Barrett. Starting next year, city attorneys will prosecute misdemeanor offenses in an effort to reduce the case load for Wayne County.An ordinance championed by Council Member Scott Benson passed by 8-1 vote. Council President Mary Sheffield was the lone opposition, citing concerns about funding and shif…

Detroit City Council passes ordinance allowing city to prosecute misdemeanors for first time

Detroit City Council made history Tuesday morning by passing an ordinance that will allow the city to prosecute certain misdemeanors for the first time, shifting responsibility from Wayne County and enabling prosecutors to focus more resources on violent crimesThe council approved the measure by an 8-1 vote, with Council President Mary Sheffield casting the only dissenting vote. The change, requested by Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy, is set…