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NOTE
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The Michigan Legal Help Self-Help of Wayne County will offer limited services during the holiday. The Center Navigator will be in Room 901-E of the Coleman A. Young Municipal Center on December 28th - December 30th from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
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On Friday November 20, 2015, the Kappa Alpha Thea Alumni (Grosse Point Group), presented the Wayne County Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) with 172 handmade scarves to present to our CASA children for the winter. A special thank you to Friends of Wayne County CASA, Chairperson Elena Kerasiotis for making this all happen. We would especially like to thank Katie Andercovich, Karen Fisher, Gabrelle Pluhar for their hard work in making this happen. These scarves will make a difference in our CASA children's lives.
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Congratulations to our new attorney admissions!
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WSU offers high school students guaranteed admission to medical school and fully paid tuition for 8 years.
The contact info is Mike Brinich, Voicemail: 313-577-5699.
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Coat Donations Are Needed
The Court's Clothing Closet is housed at the Lincoln Hall of Justice located at 1025 E. Forest Bldg. B, Room 118. Donations are accepted on Tuesdays - Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Currently donations of coats are needed for the upcoming winter season.
Please direct questions to Roland Smith, the CASA Director, at 313-833-3507.
This closet is open to everyone and no one will be turned away.
All donations to Friends of CASA are tax deductible.
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Employment Opportunity
Manager of Specialty Court Services
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Online Jury
Questionnaires
Are Available
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Mental Health Website
Promotes Community Inclusion
Detroit Wayne Mental Health Authority now has a quick way to access opportunities for education, individual growth, and connection to community service programs and activities. It includes participation of all three tri-county Community Mental Health agencies, Detroit Wayne, Oakland County and Macomb County.
Visit
www.dwmha.com
to find the Wayne County events near you; look for the
Commonwealth
logo at the bottom of the page.
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Like Us On Facebook
We are on Facebook and want to connect with people in the county through social media. Our weekly and monthly programs can now be viewed on our Facebook Fan Page.
Search for -
Third Judicial Circuit Court
or just click on the "Join Us On Facebook" button above and like us.
We want to stay connected and current with the
communities
and citizens we represent.
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Join Our E-mail List
Join our E-mail List and receive our monthly E-mail newsletter from the Third Judicial Circuit Court and stay informed.
Please send us your name and email address to:
3cce-news@3rdcc.org
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Season's Greetings,
The holiday season is here, and it will be celebrated in various ways; however, there are some values that every tradition recognizes. Peace: the Court wishes peace to everyone. Community: the Court hopes everyone enjoys this time with family and friends. Sharing: the Court thanks and acknowledges the staff who has shared their many gifts and talents. Service and Goodwill: the Court looks forward to serving the public in the upcoming year. Merry Christmas, Happy Chanukah, Happy Kwanzaa, and Happy Holidays!
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Third Judicial Circuit of Michigan
Employee Recognition Ceremony
On Friday, December 4, 2015 in the 13
th
Floor Auditorium of the Coleman A. Young Municipal Center, we recognized and celebrated the loyalty, dedication, and commitment of Third Circuit Court employees, who had served 20 years or more. Just short of 200 employees fell within that category. Over 100 appeared for the ceremony and reception. Each employee was presented with a Certificate of Appreciation, $50 gift card, and an engraved memento box. Chief Judge Robert J. Colombo, Jr. and Executive Court Administrator Zenell Brown congratulated each employee.
The ceremony was also attended by Chief Judge Pro Tem and Presiding Judge of the Criminal Division, the Honorable Timothy M. Kenny; the Presiding Judge of the Family Division, Honorable Kathleen M. McCarthy; the Presiding Judge of the Civil Division, Honorable Maria L. Oxholm; the Honorable Adel Harb; the Honorable Catherine Heise; the Honorable Charles S. Hegarty; the Honorable Eric Cholack; the Honorable Kathleen Macdonald; the Honorable Lynne Pierce; and the Honorable Lawrence Talon. Administration was also represented by Chief Financial Officer Violet Leonard; General Counsel Richard Lynch; Friend of the Court and Deputy Court Administrator for the Family Division, Kent Weichmann; Deputy Court Administrator for the Criminal Division, Alisa Shannon and Deputy Court Administrator for the Juvenile Division, Richard Smart.
The Court wishes to thank the committee that put the ceremony together. They are Mary Kay Wimsatt, Alisa Shannon, Richard Smart, Jan Hiller, Jalona Colvard, and Jeannette Heacox.
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The School of Criminal Justice
Wall of Fame
The School of Criminal Justice Wall of Fame honors a select group of alumni who have distinguished themselves by attaining the highest level of professional accomplishment while demonstrating strong personal integrity and character. The standards are extremely high and attract an impressive group of individuals who are truly the "best of the best". We would like to congratulate Kelvin Banks who was one of the Awardees.
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Visit Our
Family Division-Juvenile
Website
FREE CHILD SUPPORT HELP
Focus Hope
Every 2nd Wednesday
Child Support Representatives 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Every 4th Wednesday Child Support 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Family Law and Expungement Representatives 1:30 pm to 3 pm only Focus: HOPE Machinist Training Institute (MTI) 1200 Oakman Boulevard, Detroit, MI 48238
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Walk In Friend of the Court Assistance
Friday, December 18, 2015
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
The UAW Region 1A Local 174 (Detroit Office)
Rory L. Gamble, Regional Director
15140 Livernois
Detroit, MI 48238
(313) 864-7878
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The Wayne County Friend of the Court is located at 645 Griswold, Detroit, MI 48226. Parents may sign up for MiCase to get child support information online,
https://micase.state.mi.us/ssoapp/login
.
If you need further assistance, the Wayne County Friend of the Court Call Center may be reached at
(313) 224-5300.
Friend of the Court and Call Center
Holiday Closure Schedule
(WCFOC - Wayne County Friend of the Court)
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Christmas Eve, December 24, 2015 - WCFOC and Call Center will be closed
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Christmas Day, December 25, 2015 - WCFOC and Call Center will be closed
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Monday, December 28, 2015 - Call Center will be open and phones will be on
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Tuesday, December 29, 2015 - Call Center will be open for staff training, phones will be off/WCFOC Swing Day - Closed
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Wednesday, December 30, 2015 - Call Center will be open for staff training, phones will be on from 8:30 until 12:30/WCFOC Swing Day - Closed
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New Year's Eve, December 31, 2015 - WCFOC and Call Center will be closed
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New Year's Day, January 1, 2016 - WCFOC and Call Center will be closed
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Monday, January 4, 2016 - Normal business will resume - WCFOC and Call Center will be open
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24 Hour Support
Friend of the Court offers 24 hour access to your account through MiCase.
Click the photo above to visit our website or visit
www.MICASE.STATE.MI.US
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Michigan Legal Help
Self-Help Center
The Michigan Legal Help Self-Help Center of Wayne County helps residents of Detroit and Wayne County who are unable to afford an attorney.
The Self-Help Center is now located in Smart Detroit, Suite 1300 of the Penobscot Building at 645 Griswold in Detroit.
The Self-Help Center is now open Monday through Thursday from 9:00a.m. to 4:00p.m.
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