17th Circuit Court

Policies & Orders

For a complete listing of Local Administrative Orders & Administrative Policies, please contact the Court Administrator's Office.

Administrative Policies

• In Re: Processing Of Custody Evaluation Referral Orders
  Administrative Policy 1995-11A
  Dated: November 21, 1995
• In Re: Settlement Conferences In Divorce, Separate Maintenance, And Annulment Cases
  Administrative Policy 1998-1
  Dated: August 20, 1998
• American's With Disabilities Act Accomodations Policy
  Administrative Policy 1998-02
  Dated: December 18, 1998
• In Re: Protocol Related To The Hearing Of Emergency Motions
  Administrative Policy 2005-02
  Dated: June 23, 2005
• In Re: Policy on Social Security Numbers
  Administrative Policy 2008-02
  Dated: September 24, 2008
• In Re: Media Protocol for the 17th Circuit Court
  Administrative Policy 2008-03
  Dated: September 29, 2008

Administrative Orders

• In Re: The Observance Of Court Holidays
  Administrative Order 1998-1
  Dated: January 5, 1998
• Adoption of Human Resources Policies and Procedures for 17th Circuit Court Employees
  Administrative Order 2001-02
  Dated: June 18, 2001
• Order Authorizing the Grand Rapids Hall of Justice to Provide Alternative Service Locations between September 17 -21, 2001
  Administrative Order 2001-04J
  Dated: June 23, 2001
• In Re: Security Policy For Court Facilities
  Administrative Order 2002-03J
  Dated: May 29, 2002
• In Re: Plan For Appointment Of Counsel For Indigent Parties
  Administrative Order 2003-12
  Dated: November 19, 2003
• In Re: Order Of Case Assignment For Drug/Sobriety Court
  Administrative Order 2004-01J
  Dated: February 17, 2004
• Plan for Remote Hearings on Support and Parenting Time Enforcement Act Bench Warrants
  Administrative Order 2004-02
  Dated: April 27, 2004
• In Re: Unscheduled Court Closing Due to Weather Emergency
  Administrative Order 2004-03
  Dated: May 25, 2004
• In Re: Jury Voir Dire
  Administrative Order 2004-05
  Dated: June 8, 2004
• Policy on Confinement and Prejudgment Arrearages in Paternity and Family Support Cases
  Administrative Order 2004-07
  Dated: August 2, 2004
• Motions Pursuant to MCR 2.002 for Waiver or Suspension of Fees and Costs for Indigent Persons
  Administrative Order 2005-02
  Dated: March 29, 2005
• Payment of Costs to Law Enforcement Agencies for Execution of Bench Warrants in Child Support Cases
  Administrative Order 2006-02
  Dated: June 9, 2006
• Interim Effect of Referee Orders
  Administrative Order 2006-04
  Dated: June 9, 2006
• Mediation Plan for Cases Evaluated for an Amount Not to Exceed $25,000
  Administrative Order 2006-05
  Dated: November 2, 2006
• Defining Reasonable Cost for Purposes of Friend of the Court Enforcement of Health Care Coverage
  Administrative Order 2007-02
  Dated: April 25, 2007
• Policy for the Operation of Computer Network, Internet Access and Email
  Administrative Order 2007-04
  Dated: October 17, 2007
• In Re: Mediation Plan for Cases Evaluated For An Amount Not To Exceed $25,000
  Administrative Order 2008-05
  Dated: December 29, 2008
• Cases Involving Children Absent From Court-Ordered Placement Without Legal Permission
  Administrative Order 2009-03
  Dated: November 25, 2009
• Appointment of Domestic Relations Attorney Referee
  Administrative Order 2009-05
  Dated: December 3, 2009
• Appointment of Domestic Relations Attorney Referee
  Administrative Order 2009-06
  Dated: December 3, 2009
• Appointment of Domestic Relations Attorney Referee
  Administrative Order 2009-08
  Dated: December 3, 2009
• Implementing Surcharge Provisions of Public Act 193 of 2009
  Administrative Order 2011-01
  Dated: January 1, 2011
• 2011-02J Signing Routine Uncontested Orders
  Administrative Order  2011-02J
  Dated: May 23, 2011
• 2011-03 ADR Plan for the Selection of Case Evaluators in Kent County
  Administrative Order  2011-03
  Dated: August 15, 2011
• Friend of the Court Investigation Expenses
  Administrative Order  2011-06
  Dated: November 22, 2011
• Court Hours
  Administrative Order  2012-01
  Dated: April 11, 2012
• Appointment of Domestic Relations Attorney Referee
  Administrative Order 2012-03
  Dated: July 16, 2012
• Language Access Plan 2013-03 Language Access Plan
  Administrative Order 2013-03
  Dated: July 16, 2012
• Access to Juror Questionnaires Access to Seated Juror Names and Addresses
  Administrative Order 2014-01
  Dated: March 14, 2014
• Appointment of Domestic Relations Attorney Referee
  Administrative Order 2015-02
  Dated: January 1, 2015
• Order for Establishment of a Regional Driving While Impaired Intoxicated Treatment Court
  Administrative Order 2015-04J
  Dated: January 23, 2015
• Family Division Judicial Vacancy
  Administrative Order 2015-05
  Dated: May 27, 2015
• Waiver of Jurisdiction Over Civil Infractions Committed by Juveniles
  Administrative Order 2015-06J
  Dated: Jul 29, 2015
• Caseflow Management Plan
  Administrative Order 2015-07
  Dated: October 12, 2015
• Appointment of Domestic Relation and Juvenile Atorney Referee
  Administrative Order 2015-08
  Dated: December 2, 2015
• Requests for Accommodations for Persons with Disabilities
  Administrative Order 2015-09
  Dated: December 15, 2015
• Criminal Case Assignments
  Administrative Order 2016-01
  Dated: February 3, 2016
• Adoption of Alternative Dispute Resolution Plan
  Administrative Order 2016-02
  Dated: February 3, 2016
• Case Assignment - Probate Court Docket
  Administrative Order 2016-04J
  Dated: October 4, 2016
• Appointment of Domestic Relations and Juvenile Attorney Referee
  Administrative Order 2017-01
  Dated: January 23, 2017
• Case Assignment of Family Division
  Administrative Order 2017-03
  Dated: July 21, 2017
• Access to Friend of the Court Records
  Administrative Order 2017-05
  Dated: October 10, 2017
• Order for the Establishment of a Mental Health Court Program
  Administrative Order 2017-06
  Dated: November 20, 2017
• Civil Criminal Division Plan
  Administrative Order 2018-01
  Dated: February 12, 2018
• Family Court Plan
  Administrative Order 2018-02J
  Dated: February 12, 2018
• Specialized Business Docket
  Administrative Order 2018-03
  Dated: February 12, 2018
• Business Docket Case Transfer
  Administrative Order 2018-04
  Dated: February 15, 2018
• In RE: Access, Inspection, Reproduction and Creation of Court Records
  Administrative Order 2020-04
  Dated: July 15, 2020
• Elimination of Circuit Court Arraignments
  Administrative Order 2021-6
  Dated: June 8, 2021
• Civil/Criminal Division Plan
  Administrative Order 2022-2
  Dated: August 30, 2022
• The Observance of Court Holidays
  Administrative Order 2022-01
  Dated: August 30, 2022
• Business Docket
  Administrative Order 2022-03
  Dated: September 7, 2022
• Appointment of Domestic Relation and Juvenile Attorney Referee
  Administrative Order 2021-02
  Dated: September 7, 2022
• Family Court Plan for the 17th Circuit Court & the Kent County Probate Court
  Local Administrative Order 2022-04
  Dated: October 31, 2022
• Reassignment of Cases
  Local Administrative Order 2022-05
  Dated: October 31, 2022
• Family Court Plan for the 17th Circuit Court & the Kent County Probate Court
  Local Administrative Orders 2023-01J & 2023-02J
  Dated: March 13, 2023
• Reallocation of Family Caseloads
  Local Administrative Orders 2023-02
  Dated: May 23, 2023