Courts Back To Normal...Sort Of

Restrictions lifted, some remote hearings will continue

NEWAYGO COUNTY – On Monday, June 21, 2021, all Michigan courts entered Phase 4! This will  allow courthouses across the state to return to how operations were prior to the COVID-19  pandemic in most instances. This means that more hearings and services can be provided in person. However, some of the new things we have learned will continue to be used to provide  accessibility and transparency to the court process:  
• Many types of court hearings will continue using remote methods based on Supreme  Court directives.  
        Litigants should review their notice of hearing or subpoena as it will                    indicate if  the hearing will be held remotely or in person.
• The Newaygo County Courthouse will continue its sanitizing efforts to ensure public and  employee safety. 

Entering Phase 4 allows most restrictions to be lifted unless authorized by the Chief Judge.  Please read the changes below to find out how this will impact your next courthouse visit:
• The Newaygo County Courthouse is open to the public without capacity restrictions.
• Visitors are no longer required to wear masks, but masks are welcome and available at  the security station. 
• Visitors do not have to complete a health screening for COVID-19 upon entry. 
     If you are scheduled for a court appearance and you have symptoms of               COVID 19,please stay home, and contact the appropriate court below for              more  details. 
• Visitors do not have to social distance in the courthouse. 
• Jury trials are resuming at the Newaygo County Courthouse instead of being held offsite. 

The judges and staff of the Newaygo County Courthouse are looking forward to a period of  stability to permit the public the access they were used to and to expand our services with some  of the experiences we have gained in the last 15 months. 

Please check out the courts’ website pages at https://www.newaygocountymi.gov, the Newaygo  County website, for further information. 

Circuit Court 
Email: wjarvis@co.newaygo.mi.us or circuitcourt@newaygo.mi.us 
Phone: (231) 689-7251
Main Phone: (231) 689-7252 Fax: (231) 689-7015
 
District Court 
Email: dmr@co.newaygo.mi.us Phone: (231) 689-7228 
Main Phone: (231) 689-7257 Fax (231) 689-7258
 
Probate Court 
Email: c2762nmp@co.newaygo.mi.us Phone: (231) 689-7274 
Main: (231) 689-7270 
Fax: (231) 689-7276 

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