17th Circuit Court

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17th Circuit Court

Kent County Courthouse Kent County Courthouse
180 Ottawa Avenue NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Phone: (616) 632-5220
Fax: (616) 632-5130

17th Judicial Circuit Court 2010 Annual Report

Mission Statement

The 17th Circuit Court will provide a system of justice that assures equal access to the fair and timely resolution of matters brought before the Court..

Vision Statement

The 17th Circuit Court will achieve excellence and be recognized as a leader by providing an accessible, effective, efficient, and innovative court operation.

Overview

The Circuit Court is the trial court of general jurisdiction in Michigan. It has jurisdiction over all actions except those given by state law to another court.

The Circuit Court has original jurisdiction in all civil cases involving more than $25,000, in all criminal cases where the offense is a felony or a serious misdemeanor, all domestic relations cases, and all child abuse, neglect, and delinquency cases.

The Circuit Court also hears appeals from lower courts; appeals from local government boards such as zoning appeals; and appeals from some administrative agencies of state government (such as the Driver’s License Appeal Division of the Secretary of State).

There are 13 judges currently sitting on the 17th Circuit. The Court’s activities are divided into the following functions:

  • Administration and Adjudication Support Services
  • Circuit Court Services
  • Circuit Court Probation
  • Family Division Juvenile Programs
  • Friend of the Court

Operational Goals

  • To meet statutory and due process requirements for all matters before the court
  • To expedite the disposal of cases in a manner consistent with fairness to all parties

2011 Adopted Uses - $26,316,078

2011 Adopted Revenues - $12,466,234

Department History of Uses

Uses
2008
Actual
2009
Actual
2010
Adopted
2011
Adopted
Personnel
$9,356,055
$9,088,664
$9,250,856
$9,145,881
Commodities
467,549
435,471
446,274
417,800
Contractual Services
7,185,919
6,933,098
7,543,053
7,063,499
Capital Outlay
72,480
95,424
72,670
46,600
Special Project
8,788,213
9,204,209
9,468,170
9,642,298
Total Uses
$25,870,215
$25,756,866
$26,781,023
$26,316,298
 
        
Personnel FTE
 241 240 233.2 228.2

*This does not include the 134.6 FTE and costs for the Child Care Fund.