Circuit Court
- Felony Criminal Matters
- Lawsuits over $25,000
- Divorce, Paternity, Family Support, Custody, Parenting Time Disputes
- Personal Protection Orders
- All matters involving equitable relief including injunctions and original writs
- Appeals from District Court and Administrative Agencies
District Court
- misdemeanors where punishment does not exceed
one year in jail
- first appearance and preliminary examinations on
felony cases
- sets and accepts bail on felony and misdemeanor
cases.
- traffic civil infraction
and non-traffic civil infraction matters.
- civil litigation up to $25,000, including small claims and eviction
proceedings.
Friend of the Court
- Conducts
investigations and makes reports and recommendations to the court regarding:
- Custody
- Parenting time
- Amount of child support
- collects, records and sends out all support payments as ordered by the court.
- provides
enforcement services on all custody, parenting time, medical, and support
orders entered by the court
Probate Court
- adjudicates and disposes
of cases involving property of persons who have died or become
incompetent
- interprets
wills and trusts
- commits the mentally
ill when necessary
- appoints
guardians and conservators for minors, incapacitated individuals
and individuals with developmental disability
Juvenile Division
- juvenile and neglect/abuse cases
- staff provides probation diversion
and in-home detention services
- operates county Youth Home
- operates foster care program
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