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Quote Of The Month
Positive thinking is more than just a
tagline. It changes the way we
behave.
And I firmly believe that when I am
Positive, it not only makes me better,
but it also makes those around me better.
~Harvey Mackay
Chief
Judge Robert J. Colombo, Jr.
&
Felicia
Smith, Payments Clerk II in LHJ.
May's
Quote of the Month Winner.
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Are
you?
- Civic
minded, service-oriented, a team
player?
Do
you?
- Thrive
in a stimulating, challenging
environment?
- Get
satisfaction from helping others?
- Seek
an employer that makes a difference in people's
lives?
Then
you should...
CONSIDER
A CAREER WITH THE THIRD CIRCUIT COURT!
We
offer:
- Membership
on a committed, energetic team of public sector
workers who make a career out of serving
others
- Positions
at the entry and professional level
- Paid
vacation and holidays
- Medical,
dental, vision, and pension
benefits
- Opportunities
for advancement
- Recognition
of achievement and exemplary
attendance
If you
think a career with the Third Circuit Court is
for you or someone you know, check out our job
postings at www.3rdcc.org.
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NATIONAL
DRUG COURT
AWARENESS
MONTH
CRIMINAL JUSTICE
REFORM
IN
ACTION
May is National
Drug Court Awareness Month. As coordinated by
the National Association of Drug Court
Professionals, this year's theme is "Criminal
Justice Reform in Action." In keeping
with this theme, the Adult Drug Treatment Court
team participated in a community service event in
conjunction with NOAH Project (http://noahprojectdetroit.org/) at
Central United Methodist Church located at 23 E.
Adams Street Detroit, MI 48226 on Monday, May
16th.
Our team served
approximately 220 lunches to homeless people and
their families; a true testament of "Criminal
Justice Reform in
Action."
We would like
to thank Chelsea Williams from the NOAH Project for
allowing our team to be of service in such a
heartfelt experience. And also, our Chief
Judge, Robert Colombo Jr.; Executive Court
Administrator, Zenell Brown; Presiding Judge of the
Criminal Division, Timothy M. Kenny; Deputy Court
Administrator of the Criminal Division, Alisa
Shannon; and our Drug Court Supervising Judges, for
encouraging efforts in the community which support
the goals and objectives of our Drug Court
Program.
NOAH Project
offers a host of services for the community and our
program participants. For more information,
you can contact NOAH Project at (313) 965-5422 ext.
123.
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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 for men's clothing are needed and gently
used prom dresses for teenage girls. If you have
any of these items, please feel free to drop them
off at the CASA office during the above times or
make special arrangements with Roland Smith at
(313) 833-3507.
All donations
to Friends of CASA are tax deductible.
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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.
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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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Visit
Our
Family
Division-Juvenile
Website
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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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Online
Jury Questionnaires
Are Available
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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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Law
Day, May 12, 2016
The Third Circuit
Court and the Detroit Metropolitan Bar
Association sponsored Law Day at the Court
on Thursday, May 12, 2016. Close to
300 high school students from Detroit were
able to hear an educational speech on the
operation of the Prosecutor's Office, the
investigation of police shooting cases, and
the solicitation of funds for rape kit
testing by Wayne County Prosecutor Kym
Worthy. The students were then taken
to 13 courtrooms in the Coleman A. Young
Municipal Center where judges presided over
mock appellant arguments relating to
whether a school violated First Amendment
rights by suspending students who wore
"Black Lives Matter" t-shirts and refused
to stand for the national anthem in
response to a police shooting case that
resulted in no charges. The judges
lectured and answered questions about the
work done at the court and any related
issues.
The
Court and the Bar Association wish to thank
its corporate sponsors, Albert Taylor
Nelson, Jr., PLC; Amazon; Chief Judge
Robert J. Colombo, Jr.; Detroit
Metropolitan Bar Association Foundation;
DTE Energy; Equity Education Solutions
Management; Gallagher Sharp, LLP; Mark M.
Sesi, Esq.; the Meemic Foundation for the
Future of Education; Kitch, Drutchas,
Wagner, Valitutti & Sherbrook;
Ruggirello, Velardo, Novara & Ver Beek,
P.C.; Secrest Wardle; Shadow
Investigations; and Thomson
West.
Judge Robert
J. Colombo, Jr. with U of D
Jesuit
Judge
Daniel Hathaway with Detroit School of
the Arts
Judge
Susan Hubbard with Benjamin Carson High
School
Judge Kathleen Macdonald with
Douglas Academy for Young
Men
Judge Richard
B. Halloran with Cass Technical High
School
Judge Lisa
Neilson with Cesar Chavez High
School
Judge
Edward Joseph with Detroit Collegiate
Preparatory High School
Judge Edward Ewell with Cody Medicine
&
Community Health High School and
Randolph High School
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JUVENILE MENTAL HEALTH
COURT
The Third Circuit Court's Juvenile
Mental Health Court (JMHC) started on
January 1, 2016. Much has been
accomplished in a short time.
JMHC started with the Incorrigibility
Docket, and as of April 1, 2016, began
taking referrals from other jurists
within the Court. JMHC has nine
youth actively participating in JMHC,
and eight youth who are in various
stages of entering the program.
JMHC is rapidly expanding, and is
projected to enroll 20 youth by the end
of June.
On May 9, 2016, the Presiding Judge of
JMHC was invited to be the keynote
speaker for the Family Alliance for
Change Breakfast, "Collaboration for a
Better Future" at University of
Michigan's Dearborn Campus.
Organizations from the Metro area and
the State of Michigan, who work with
children and families with mental
health concerns, were in
attendance. Judge Joseph
presented the JMHC program and
explained the goals and treatment
methods used. His speech was well
received and several of the
organizations who attended have
followed up with emails and phone calls
offering support and services for our
youth.
On
May 23, 2016, JMHC will host our
Community Partners meeting at Lincoln
Hall, and will provide an update of the
program. The community has been
very supportive of this program.
The JMHC Judge and team are committed to
making this a program that truly benefits
the participants as they assist them on
their journey to maintain positive mental
health
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On April 28th 2016, Friend of the Court
employees participated in Bring Your
Child to Work Day.
Twenty-seven children, along with their
parents from the Family Division of the
Third Circuit Court, participated in
this nationwide event.
Chief Judge Robert J. Colombo Jr.
kicked off the day with a warm welcome
for each child taking part in the
festivities. The children's day
was packed with numerous activities
including an Easter Egg Hunt
"icebreaker," a "Scavenger Hunt," a
challenging game of "Jeopardy," the
spooky "Mummy Game," and a crowd
favorite - the "Dress Up Game."
Legal Director Erin Lincoln, Senior
Referee Stephanie Witucki, and Wayne
County Sheriff Lt. Timothy Harris spoke
to the kids about what their parents do
at the Friend of the Court. The
Information Services Department put on
their own scavenger hunt experience for
the children by decorating their
cubicles and offices using such themes
as travel agency, movies,
and dance.
In the afternoon, Senior Referee
Stephanie Witucki presented the
children with certificates for their
involvement in 2016 Bring Your Child to
Work Day. After snacks, the kids
had the chance to role play in a mock
trial entitled "Right to Recess" in
which the jury found in favor of the
plaintiff (the students) and the
right to a daily recess.
Hooray!
Bring Your Child to Work Day will take
place Thursday, April 27, 2017 so -
BRING YOUR CHILD TO WORK!
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FREE HELP
PREPARING DOCUMENTS
FOR
A WAYNE
COUNTY
DEFAULT JUDGMENT
OF DIVORCE
Attorneys
from the Clinic help qualifying, low
income, self-represented parties prepare
all necessary court documents for Default
Judgment of Divorce
First
Thursday of Each Month
Doors
open at 10:00am. Must arrive by
11:30am.
No late arrivals.
Coleman
A. Young Municipal Center
2
Woodward Ave.
Courtroom
1901
Detroit,
MI 48226
Parties
must bring valid photo Identification, all
documents related to the case; including the
Complaint for Divorce, Friend of the Court
Final Recommendation (DM only), and Fee
Waiver
(if
applicable)
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