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Quote Of The Month
Let our
hearts and hands be stretched out in
compassion toward others, for everyone
is walking his or her own difficult
path.
~Dieter F.
Uchtdorf
Chief
Judge Robert J. Colombo, Jr.
&
Nicole White,
Domestic Relations Specialist in
FOC.
June's
Quote of the Month Winner.
Ms.
White said she chose this quote because,
"You just never know what people are
going through, and your compassion could
make a positive impact or be the high
point of someone's day." Ms. White
has been with the Court since April of
this year.
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As Chief
Judge, I am pleased to announce that
effective May 23, 2016 Janice Hiller (Jan) assumed
the position of Deputy Facilities Director.
Jan brings 20 years of court experience
and has served in many capacities. While at
Friend of the Court, Jan served as the
FOC's liaison to the building management/owners and
the security staff.
Prior to joining
the Third Circuit Court, Jan served as the Court
Administrator for the 32B District Court (Grosse
Pointe). Most recently, she served as the
Executive Assistant to the Court Administrator and
assumed responsibilities for the evacuation and
safety plans and training. During this time,
she also assisted the Court's Director of Facilities with
identifying and evaluating needed facility
improvements for all Court locations and coordinating
maintenance and repairs.
Please join me
and congratulate Jan on this new endeavor.
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JUVENILE MENTAL HEALTH
COURT
On
May 23, 2016, we hosted our Community Partners
meeting at Lincoln Hall, and provided an update
of JMHC. We enjoyed a great turnout and
received good feedback from our partners and
stakeholders. David Silver, founder of
Detroit Horse Power, is our newest community
partner, and he gave us a synopsis of his
program. He organizes four to six camps
during the summer for urban youth to learn to
care for and ride horses at various stables in
the metro area. Detroit Horse Power hopes
to one day have its own facility within the
City, and JMHC hopes to partner with him in the
future for the youth participating in our
program. We are excited about how
supportive the community has been regarding
JMHC. We are committed to making this a
program that truly benefits the participants as
we assist them on their journey to maintain
positive mental health.
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DAD - WE NEED YOU
Father's
Day honors all men who are fathers or father
figures in a child's life. It was
created to afford celebration of the strong
and significant role that men have within the
family unit.
Research
shows children are more likely to succeed in
school and in adulthood when a father, a male
caregiver, or a male mentor is actively
involved in a child's life. His
presence and attention will shape and
influence their behavior in many important
ways and is seen as being crucial to the
emotional well-being of a child, well into
their adult lives.
It
is our charge, our responsibility, to engage
fathers and male mentors in the care and
education of their children, as well as with
all the youth in our communities. Help
spread the message to all men, that being the
importance of a father's role in the life of
a child. Take some time this month to
acknowledge the men in your life that have
helped make you the person you are
today...because Dad...we need you.
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Spring has sprung and
Mental Health Court (MHC) participants are
engaged and busy. MHC partnered with
Michigan State University - Detroit Center,
Cooperative Extension Program; where
participants could enroll in a six week "Be
Healthy, Be Active," class. They learned
how to eat on a budget, learned tips on weight
management, and learned that healthy eating and
physical activity were the keys for living
well. Participants enjoyed the class so
much that they re-enrolled in another six week,
"Cooking Matters," class with MSU Extension and
Gleaners Food Bank. In this class,
participants learned how to shop and cook. They
also received free groceries. At the end
of the six week session, they received a
certificate of completion and a
cookbook.
MHC
is also partnering with the Greening of
Detroit for its third year.
Participants will be involved in a six
week community volunteer program; which will
allow them to increase their intake of fresh
produce, get exercise, and learn about
nutrition and gardening. This
experience will provide a "hands-on"
connection to our community and inspire a
sense of commitment and
belonging.
In
other MHC news...
The 4th Annual Community Health
Fair is scheduled for
Tuesday, July
19, 2016 from 10 a.m.
to 3 p.m. at the Historic Detroit Eastern
Market at 2934 Russell Street, Shed #3.
The health fair is free and open to
the public. Also, on September 24,
2016, MHC will celebrate approximately 12
participants at Michigan State University -
Detroit Center at 3408 Woodward Avenue
Detroit, Michigan 48201 (invitation only) for
successfully completing the MHC
Program.
As
you can see, we are busy restoring lives and
dreams. Thank you all for your
continued support. For more information
on our program, please contact the Program
Coordinator, Deborah Price,
at (313)
224-2269
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Take
Me Out to the
Ballgame!!
The
Third Circuit Court, Chief Judge Robert J.
Colombo, Jr. and Executive Court
Administrator, Zenell Brown, invite you to
watch the
Detroit
Tigersv. New York Mets
August
5, 2016
7:08
p.m.
Comerica
Park
Enjoy
an evening at Comerica Park, cheering on
the Tigers with your coworkers!
To
purchase, follow the link below, register
as a new user and follow the
prompts.
We
hope to see you there!! GO Tigers!!
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The Detroit Metropolitan Bar
Association
The Detroit Metropolitan Bar Association
held its Annual Meeting and Awards
Ceremony on June 9, 2016 at the newly
renovated Detroit Club. The
Detroit Bench and Bar community joined
Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy in
welcoming DMBA's incoming President Don
Fresard, Wayne County Prosecutor's Chief
of staff, and shared in the program
recognizing the contributions of
Elizabeth Jollifee (DMBA President's
Award), Joanne Geha Swanson
(Committee of the Year Award), David
Britten (Liberty Bell Award), and Sarah
A. Luke (Pro Bono Service
Award). Andrew Humphries
served as the Master of Ceremony.
The DMBA is recognized as one of the
oldest Bar Associations in the nation and
is an active community partner with the
Third Circuit Court. Visit
www.detroitlawyer.org
for more information about the
DMBA.
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The whole purpose of education is to turn
mirrors into windows. ~Sydney J.
Harris
Graduation is a
milestone in life that calls for recognition
and celebration.
Third Circuit Court would like to
take this opportunity to congratulate
employees and court partners who have
effectively managed to find the time and
energy to pursue a higher education while
juggling full-time jobs and taking care of
their families.
This spring we would like to
acknowledge those who work in the Court and
have committed themselves to this journey and
have successfully completed it. Ms.
Kristian Anthony, a Court clerical worker in
the Information Services Department has
received her Associate Degree in Business
Information Technology from Schoolcraft
College. Ms. Christine Graver, a staff
attorney in our Legal department, has
received a Master's Degree in Business
Administration from Wayne State
University. Ms. Kara
Baxter, a contractor with our Veterans
Treatment Court (VTC) program, has earned her
Juris Doctorate in Law from Wayne State
University.
Third
Circuit Court is pleased to announce the Court
has entered into an agreement with the
University of Michigan-Dearborn, permitting
Court employees a 20 percent reduction in
tuition for any classes taken at the
University. This Personnel Scholarship
Program brings significant economic benefit to
the Court's employees and we hope our employees
will take advantage of it.
Congratulations
Kristian, Christine, and Kara!
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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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Online
Jury Questionnaires
Are Available
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Greetings,
An
anonymous author wrote,
"Because
it's summer and the memories are just
waiting to happen."
Summer
is almost here. The school year is
winding to a close, and families are
planning picnics and vacations. There
are so many pleasant memories to be made,
whether it is at a backyard barbeque or an
exotic getaway. There is
relaxation, adventure, and fun to be
had. There are also many community
events sponsored by Court
partners. We are
finalizing the dates that we will
participate on EBUS with Fifth-Third
Bank. We hope that we have an
opportunity to see you and serve
you. We welcome the summer and
hope you enjoy the warm weather, the
sunshine, and family and friends.
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Admission to the bar in
the state of Michigan
is the
granting of permission by the court
for a lawyer to practice. It is
the
culmination of years of study and the
successful passing of a
rigorous state examination
which includes a character and
fitness evaluation.
Many Third
Circuit Court judges participated in
the Detroit Metropolitan Bar
Association's Mass Swearing-In
Ceremony and performed many private
ceremonies as well.
On May 27,
2016, Chief Judge Colombo presided over
the Detroit Metropolitan Bar
Association's Mass Swearing-In Ceremony
in the Erma Henderson Auditorium of the
Coleman A. Young Municipal
Center. Hon. Brian Sullivan
delivered the welcoming address, and
Hon. Sheila Gibson administered the
Oath.
There
were two unique private
ceremonies held in the
courthouse as well.
Judge Lisa
M. Neilson swore in her
Judicial Assistant
Christina M. DiMichele.
Christina earned her
Bachelor's degree from Grand
Valley State University and
her Juris Doctorate from the
University of Detroit Mercy
School of Law. Christina's
passion and enthusiasm for
Family Law began while taking
a class at UDM Law that was
taught by Hon. Kathleen
McCarthy.
Chief Judge Robert J.
Colombo, Jr. swore in
Carly Colombo. Carly
graduated from Wayne State
University Law School.
She is the first of the
fourth generation of Colombo
lawyers beginning with her
Great Grandfather, Louis
Colombo.
All the
best to those who have solemnly
sworn to practice law and
support the Constitution of the
United States and the
Constitution of the State of
Michigan.
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Hon. Ulysses W.
Boykin
awarded Champion of Justice
Award
by State Bar of
Michigan
The Hon. Ulysses W. Boykin of the
Criminal Division of the
Third Judicial
Circuit has been selected to
receive the Champion of Justice
Award by the
State Bar of Michigan. The
criteria to be considered in
making the
award are:
(1) State Bar of Michigan
membership for at least 10 years;
(2)
integrity and
adherence to the highest
principles and traditions of the
legal
profession; (3)
superior professional competence;
and (4) an extraordinary
professional accomplishments
that benefit the nation, the
state, or the local community
in which
the lawyer or judge lives.
We are pleased that Judge Boykin
is
receiving this
prestigious award.
Congratulations to Judge Boykin
for the excellent
work he
does in our Court.
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Chief
Judge Robert J. Colombo,
Jr.;
Judge
Yuta Maeda,
and
Zenell Brown, Executive Court
Administrator
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Wayne County Circuit Court would like
to wish Judge Maeda safe travels back
to Japan. He began his training
with the Court in September
2015. Judge Maeda stated his
tour was educational and what he
enjoyed most was meeting the staff
and judges. Judge Maeda will
return to Osako, which is the second
largest city in Japan, and preside
over the juvenile delinquency
docket. The Third Circuit Court
wishes Judge Maeda a safe return and
continued success.
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S.A.F.E. Event - "What to do When Stopped
by the Police"
The Third Judicial Circuit Court of
Michigan co-hosted a community
forum S.A.F.E. - Serious Advice For
Effective Encounters at the Detroit
Public Library on May 21,
2016. The goal of the forum
was to enable law enforcement
officials, prosecutors, and defense
attorneys to engage with students
and the community at large about
what is and is not the proper way
to engage with police and help
protect lives and safeguard
everyone's rights.
Southfield
Kappa Leadership
League, sponsored
by the Southfield Alumni Chapter of
Kappa Alpha Psi, and the
Girl Scout
Troop #43550, led by Lynda
Dandridge and JoAnn Johnson, the
Co-leader, were in attendance.
Chief Judge Robert J. Colombo, Jr.,
extends thanks and appreciation to
Robyn McCoy, Toielynn Smith, the
judges, and panelists, and all of
the community partners who helped
make the event a success.
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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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STATE OF MICHIGAN
3RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
WAYNE COUNTY
PUBLICATION AND
NOTICE OF FRIEND OF THE COURT
ANNUAL STATUTORY REVIEW
PUBLIC NOTICE
ANNUAL REVIEW OF PERFORMANCE
RECORD OF THE FRIEND OF
THE COURT
Under
Michigan law the chief circuit judge
annually
reviews the performance record of
the
Friend of the Court. The review will
be
conducted
on or about July 1, 2016. This
review
is limited by law to the following
criteria:
Whether the Friend of the Court is
guilty
of misconduct, neglect of statutory
duty,
or failure to carry out the written
orders
of the court relative to a statutory
duty:
whether the purposes of the Friend
of
the
Court Act are being met; and whether
the
duties of the Friend of the Court
are
being
carried out in a manner that
reflects
the
needs of the community. Members of
the
public
may submit written comments to the
chief
judge relating to these criteria.
Send
your written comments, with your
name
and address, to:
Hon.
Robert J. Colombo Jr., Chief Judge
701
Coleman A. Young Municipal Center
Two
Woodward Avenue
Detroit,
MI 48226
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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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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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