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36th Judicial Circuit Court
Juvenile Court
The Juvenile Division of the Family Court handles various types of cases, including:
- Juvenile Delinquency - offenses committed by youth under 17 years of age.
- Status Offenses - offenses committed by youth under 17 years of age that are not illegal for an adult (i.e. incorrigibility, runaway, truancy)
- Neglect/Abuse - cases involving Child Protective Services and the neglect and/or abuse of children under 18 years of age
- Juvenile Guardianships - guardianship resulting from a neglect/abuse case
- Adoptions - step parent, adult, related direct placement, guardians
Resources and Help:
Michigan Alliance for Families (information, support, and education)
Van Buren Community Mental Health Resources
Van Buren County Domestic Violence Coalition
Van Buren Intermediate School Adult Education Program
Van Buren Great Start Parent Coalition - Early Childhood May Newsletter
Adoption & Foster Care:
For Attorney Information:
State Bar of Michigan-For the Public
Detention / Residential Centers:
Calhoun County Detention Center
Michigan State Court Forms
Michigan State Juvenile Court Forms
Payment Methods:
- Exact Cash, Money Order, Check (made out to Juvenile Court) and credit/debit cards.
- Pay credit/debit on-line at http://www.govpaynow.com (need case # and pay location code of 5250).
- Pay credit/debit by phone at 1-888-604-7888 (need case # and pay location code of 5250).
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Mail to:
36th Circuit Court Juvenile Division
Attn: Finance Department
212 Paw Paw Street, Suite 240
Paw Paw, MI 49079