Access and Accommodation

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Third Circuit Court is committed to providing equal access to our courtrooms and public buildings for individuals with disabilities, in line with the amended Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

If you need special accommodations to participate in court events, please fill out the ADA Request Form below. The court’s Local Administrative Order for special accommodation provides additional information.

If you believe our procedures result in discrimination, you may file a grievance according to our Grievance Policy in the Local Administrative Order.

Our ADA contact information is listed below for assistance or questions.

Resources and Forms

ADA Request Form (MCL 393.501)
Courthouse Access Checklist
Local Administrative Order – Request for Accommodation (C03 2025-13)
Michigan Courts Handbook on Accessibility
Review of Request for Accommodation (MCL 393.501)
Service Animals and the ADA FAQ

Lactation Rooms
Third Circuit Court provides private lactation rooms at all four of its locations. The identified space is a private room
that is free from intrusion. It includes a chair, table, and electrical outlets.

CAYMC - 7th Floor, Room 700A
CJC - 2nd Floor, Jury Assembly Room (side room)
Lincoln - Building A, Room 131
Penobscot - 10th Floor, Room 1047

ADA Coordinator and Site Contacts

Frank Hardester, ADA Coordinator
2 Woodward Avenue, Suite 711
Detroit, MI 48226
Email: ADA-Accommodation-Request@3rdcc.org
Telephone: 313-224-5261

Coleman A. Young Municipal Center
Eric Weems, ADA Contact Person
2 Woodward Avenue, Suite 792
Detroit, MI 48226
Email: ADA-Accommodation-Request@3rdcc.org
Telephone: 313-224-5729

Wayne County Criminal Justice Center
Alisa Shannon, ADA Contact Person
5301 Russell Street
Detroit, MI 48211
Email: ADA-Accommodation-Request@3rdcc.org
Telephone: 313-224-2437

Lincoln Hall of Justice
ToieLynn Smith, ADA Contact Person
1025 E. Forest Avenue
Detroit, MI 48207
Email: ADA-Accommodation-Request@3rdcc.org
Telephone: 313-833-4777

Penobscot Building
Erin Lincoln, ADA Contact Person
645 Griswold
Detroit, MI 48226
Email: ADA-Accommodation-Request@3rdcc.org
Telephone: 313-224-6639