Washtenaw County Trial Court, 101 E. Huron St. (734) 222–3270. Judges Jinan M. Hamood, Darlene A. O’Brien, Julia B. Owdziej, Arianne E. Slay, Tracy Van den Bergh, and chief judge Patrick J. Conlin. Court administrator Steve Matthews ([email protected]) oversees all nonjudicial functions of the court. washtenaw.org/991/trial-court
Anyone may petition the court to issue a personal protection order to stop or restrain another person from harming them. It may also stop someone from buying a firearm or taking their minor children. Visit Court Services at 101 E. Huron St., ste. 1105, and bring three copies of relevant documents such as police reports or emails. Fill out forms there or at courts.michigan.gov/scao-forms/ppo.
Civil/Criminal Division (22nd Circuit Court), 101 E. Huron St., rm. 1108. (734) 222–3001. Has jurisdiction over civil cases involving more than $25,000, felonies and certain serious misdemeanors, and cases appealed from Washtenaw County’s district courts. washtenaw.org/1016/civil-criminal
Family Division. (734) 222–6900. Handles adoptions, divorces, juvenile matters, name changes, and personal protection orders.
Friend of the Court, 101 E. Huron St., ste. 1102. (734) 222–3050. This unit helps resolve disputes involving divorce, child custody, parenting time, and support. Mediation or peacemaking is available at no charge for child custody or visitation disputes. Also enforces court-ordered child support, spousal support, and parenting time agreements. Parties with support cases can access their account information online and pay child support through michigan.gov/micase. [email protected]
Name change petitions can be submitted in person to Trial Court Services at 101 E. Huron St., by mail, or through online form. washtenaw.org/1152/name-change
Juvenile Court, 101 E. Huron St. (734) 222–6900. Handles cases of child abuse/neglect, religious-based denial of medical care for a child, and juvenile delinquency. Connects juveniles with resources including trauma-informed therapy, education advocacy programs, equine therapy, and mentoring. washtenaw.org/1061/juvenile-court
The Peacemaking Division focuses on solving disagreements through healing and restoring relationships. Parties meet in a circle with trained peacemakers. To indicate interest in participating, fill out the form at washtenaw.org/1168/peacemaking.
Probate Court, 101 E. Huron St., ste. 1104. (734) 222–3072. This court has jurisdiction over guardianships, estates, wills, and mental health. Free legal advice regarding basic probate matters is available; however, the court recommends that people use attorneys to better understand probate proceedings.
The Problem-Solving Division includes the Sobriety Court, an 18-month program that provides treatment, supervision, and support for recovery.