20th Circuit Court
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414 Washington Avenue, Suite 300
Grand Haven, MI 49417
Phone: (616) 846-8320
Fax: (616) 846-8179
Email: circuitcourt@miottawa.org
Family Division/Juvenile Services
12120 Fillmore Street
West Olive, MI 49460
Phone: (616) 786-4100
Fax: (616) 786-4154
Hours
Monday through Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Mission Statement
To administer justice and restore wholeness in a manner that inspires public trust.
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
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| Edward R. Post, Chief Circuit Judge |
Kent D. Engle | Jon H. Hulsing | Jon A. Van Allsburg |
Key Staff
| Kevin J. Bowling, JD, Circuit
Court Administrator (616) 786-4100 |
Kelly Aylsworth, Trial
Court Director (616) 846-8356 |
| Sandra K. Metcalf, Juvenile
Services Director (616) 786-4100 |
Jennell Challa, Friend of the Court (616) 846-8210 |
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.
Annual Reports
2011 | 2010 | 2008 | 2007 |
2006 | 2005
Strategic Plans
>> 2011 Strategic Plan - Priority Projects>> 2011-2014 Strategic Plan
>> 2008-10 Strategic Plan
>> 2005-07 Strategic Plan | 2005-07 Strategic Plan Update
