58th District Court

The 58th District Court for Ottawa County has three divisions located in the cities of Grand Haven, Holland and Hudsonville. The District Court is a court of limited jurisdiction responsible for traffic, criminal, civil, and small claims cases.

Locations

Grand Haven Holland Hudsonville

414 Washington Avenue
Grand Haven, Michigan 49417
Phone: (616) 846-8280

Richard Kloote - District Judge
Tami Harvey - Chief Clerk
Barry Kantz - District Court
Administrator

85 West 8th Street
Holland, Michigan 49423
Phone: (616) 392-6991

Susan A. Jonas - Chief Judge
Bradley Knoll - District Judge
Cindy Vander Peyl - Chief Clerk

3100 Port Sheldon Road
Hudsonville, Michigan 49426
Phone: (616) 662-3100

Kenneth Post - District Judge
Linda Klunder - Chief Clerk

The Mission of the 58th District Court is to administer justice, interpret and apply the law with fairness, equality and integrity. We will resolve matters before the court in a timely and courteous manner and conduct ourselves in a way that inspires public trust and confidence.

  • Be sensitive and responsive to the needs of a diverse community.
  • Develop and maintain the highest level of services to the public and legal community to effectively and efficiently use public resources.
  • Utilize technology that will assist court personnel to increase citizen access and convenience to the court.
  • Promote a safe community; identify areas where intervention is necessary, network with other departments and agencies to persuade behavior change.
  • Recruit and maintain the highest quality staff, provide training, resources and support to meet the needs of internal and external customers.
  • Insure that court procedures and structures best facilitate the expedient and economical resolution of matters before the court.
  • Share important management information with staff through quality communication.
  • Refine procedures and facilities that provide a secure environment for public and staff
  • Promote innovative ways of resolving problematic issues facing the courts service to the public.
  • Continue to promote and investigate therapeutic and problem solving techniques for defendants and litigants.

58th District Court 2006 Annual Report (PDF)

District Court Judges

           
Chief Judge Jonas Judge Kloote Judge Kenneth Post Judge Knoll

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