20th Circuit Court
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| Memorial Day | May 26 |
| Independence Day | July 4 |
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| Thanksgiving Day | Nov. 27 |
| Day after Thanksgiving | Nov. 28 |
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Dec. 24 |
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414 Washington Avenue, Room 303
Grand Haven, MI 49417
Phone: (616) 846-8320
FAX: (616) 846-8179
Family Division/Juvenile Services
12120 Fillmore Street
West Olive, MI 49460
Phone: (616) 786-4100
FAX: (616) 786-4154
Hours
Monday: 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday through Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Mission Statement
To administer justice, provide restorative services and apply the law with equality, integrity and timeliness through trained, courteous staff in a manner that inspires public trust.Vision
Through strong leadership and skilled staff, the Court will consistently provide exemplary service by assuring accessibility to innovative, restorative, continually improving and efficient, professional service; using state-of-the-art technology to maximize efficiency and effectiveness, providing comprehensive public education about court functions; and developing and nurturing strong, positive, collaborative partnerships.
Judges of Circuit Court
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| Edward R. Post, Chief Circuit Judge |
Calvin L. Bosman | Jon H. Hulsing | Jon A. Van Allsburg |
Key Staff
| Kevin J. Bowling, JD, Circuit
Court Administrator (616) 786-4123 |
Kelly Aylsworth, Trial
Court Director (616) 846-8356 |
| Patricia M. VerDuin, Juvenile
Services Director (616) 786-4124 |
Jennell Challa, Friend of the Court (616) 846-8210 |
Facsimile & Transmission of Documents Policy
Request to use Communications Equipment
Court Forms for Filing
Forms can be printed for all courts by accessing 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.
