Ottawa County Courts
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20th Circuit Court
The 20th Circuit Court trial division handles:
- Appeals from lower courts and administrative reviews of agency matters;
- Civil cases involving damage claims exceeding $25,000, claims for injunctions or other equitable relief, alternative dispute resolution and reopened cases;
- Criminal cases, both capital and non-capital felony;
- Personal Protection (unless reassigned to the Family Division due to an existing domestic relations case between the same parties);
- Business Court cases involving business or commercial disputes.
- Recovery Court.
The 20th Circuit Court family division includes the Friend of the Court and the Juvenile Court. The family division handles:
- Divorce
- Custody
- Parenting Time
- Paternity
- Support
- Adoption
- Personal Protection Orders (PPOs)
- Name Changes
Probate Court
The Probate Court handles the following:
- Estate Proceedings
- Guardianships
- Conservatorships
- Mental Health Proceedings
58th District Court
The 58th District Court handles a variety of cases, both criminal and non-criminal. Specific non- criminal matters include:
For more information:
Michigan Courts: A Quick Reference Guide to the Trial Court System