20th Circuit Court

Holiday Schedule for 2008
Memorial Day May 26
Independence Day July 4
Labor Day Sept. 1
Thanksgiving Day Nov. 27
Day after Thanksgiving Nov. 28
Christmas Eve
(close at noon)
Dec. 24
Christmas Day Dec. 25
New Year’s Eve
(close at noon)
Dec. 31
New Year's Day Jan. 1, 2009

Trial Court Division

414 Washington Avenue, Room 303
Grand Haven, MI 49417
Phone: (616) 846-8320
FAX: (616) 846-8179

Hours

Monday: 7:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday through Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

The 20th Circuit Court Trial Division deals with four basic types of cases:

  • Appeals from lower courts and administrative reviews of agency matters.
  • Civil cases involving general matters, damage complaints, divorces, custody, alternative dispute resolution and reopened cases.
  • Criminal cases, both capital and non-capital felony.
  • Personal Protection.

College Internship Program

The 20th Judicial Circuit Court feels a responsibility to contribute to the development and training of future professionals for the criminal justice system and other related social service fields through our Internship Program. The purpose of a quality internship is to provide a practical learning experience within the justice system, which benefits both the student, school and our court. Additionally, it allows the intern to complete the internship requirements for his/her college degree.