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