Vision Statement

As a leader among Courts we exemplify high standards for justice and public service.

Values Statement

As courts serving the public, we embrace the following values:
C = Collaboration
O = Operational Excellence
U = Understanding
R = Responsiveness
T = Transparency
S = Service

Judges of Circuit Court

Edward R. Post, Chief Circuit Judge	Kent D. Engle	Jon H. Hulsing	Jon A. Van Allsburg

Key Staff

Important Information

• Facsimile & Transmission of Documents Policy
• Request to use Communications Equipment
• What to Bring to a Hearing

Court Forms for Filing

Forms specific to the 20th Circuit Court are provided below:

• Adoptions - instructions and forms
• Name Change - instructions and forms
• Personal Protection Orders - instructions and forms

Forms for all other case types can be obtained through the State Court Administrative website. Within this directory, forms will be categorized by general types of cases.

Referee Hearings

Forms can be obtained through the Michigan Supreme Court to file a motion to change child support and motion to modify parenting time.

Upon proper completion of the form(s), the Circuit Court office will assign a hearing time and date before a Circuit Court Referee.

Interpreter Needs

The Circuit Court will provide an Interpreter to those in need in order to over come any language barrier that may exist. Any party involved in a Circuit Court proceeding needing an interpreter must contact the Circuit Court office, in writing, so an interpreter can be secured.

Strategic Plans

• 2011 Strategic Plan - Priority Projects
• 2011-2014 Strategic Plan
• 2008-10 Strategic Plan
• 2005-07 Strategic Plan | 2005-07 Strategic Plan Update

20th Circuit Court

Family Division/
Juvenile Services

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