Government

1. Official Greeting
2. Jackson County Commissioners
   1. District 1 - Tony Bair
   2. District 2 - Margie J. Walz
   3. District 3 - Corey Kennedy
   4. District 4 - Philip Duckham
   5. District 5 - Chairman James Shotwell Jr
   6. District 6 - Earl Poleski
   7. District 7 - John L. Willis
   8. District 8 - Darius Williams
   9. District 9 - Ray Snell
   10. Commission District Boundaries (PDF)
   11. Former Commissioners
   12. Board of Commissioners Agendas & Minutes
       1. March 2013 - Current Meetings
       2. Archived Meetings
3. County Courts
   1. Business Court
   2. Courthouse Directions
   3. Circuit-Family-Probate
      1. Circuit Court
         1. Judges
            1. Honorable Susan B. Jordan
               1. Weekly Schedule
               2. RFQ Felony Response To Questions (PDF)
               3. Case Information:
            2. Honorable Richard LaFlamme
               1. Confirming Docket & Court Appearances
               2. Courthouse Directions
               3. Forms, Procedures, & Transcripts
                  1. Final Pre-Trial in a Civil Jury Case
                  2. Final Pre-Trial in a Civil Non-Jury Case
                  3. Questions by Jurors
                  4. Requesting an Adjournment
                  5. Suggestions for Motion Practice
                  6. What is an ADR Pre-Trial
               4. Scheduling A Motion
               5. Scheduling Information
                  1. Attorney Bar Number Lookup
                  2. Dates Not Available
                  3. Observed Holidays
                  4. Schedule & Docket Lookup
                  5. Weekly Schedule
               6. Judge LaFlamme's ZOOM Instructions
               7. Judge LaFlamme's 2026 Calendar
            3. Honorable John G. McBain
               1. Civil - Scheduling A Motion
               2. Civil - What Is ADR
               3. Criminal - Jury Checklist
               4. Dates Not Available
               5. Directions to the Courthouse
               6. Domestic - Divorce Reconciliation
               7. Weekly Schedule
               8. Courts Calendar
            4. Honorable Jennifer Kelly
               1. Approval of Orders & Judgments
               2. Court Holidays Observed
               3. Courtroom Etiquette
               4. Dates Not Available For Hearings (PDF)
               5. Domestic Matters
                  1. Approval of Orders & Judgments
                  2. Court Forms
                  3. Check List: Divorce & Minor Children
                  4. Domestic Case Scheduling Order
                  5. Domestic Week Schedule
                  6. Ex Parte Communication
                  7. Pro Confesso Format
                  8. Reconciliation
                  9. Scheduling a Motion
                  10. Smile Program
               6. Ex Parte Communication
               7. Inventory Fee Calculator
               8. Neglect & Delinquency Matters
               9. Probate Form Packets
               10. Request a Video
                   1. Ordering Audio Only
                   2. View Recordings
               11. Schedule
               12. Self Representation
                   Additional Representation Details
               13. ZOOM INSTRUCTIONS FOR JUDGE KELLY
               14. 2025 JUDGE KELLY DATES NOT AVAILABLE FOR HEARINGS
            5. Honorable Thomas Wilson
               1. ADR Stipulation (PDF)
               2. Weekly Schedule
               3. Resources for Consumers
               4. Judge Wilson’s ZOOM Instructions
                  Judge Wilson's Zoom Instructions
            6. Referee Kalle J. Lauer
               1. Juvenile Diversion Programs
               2. Transcripts
               3. Juvenile Schedule
               4. Juvenile Resources & Links
               5. Juvenile Court FAQs
         2. Directions to Courthouse
         3. FAQs
         4. Case Information
         5. Adult Treatment Court
            1. Administrative Order
            2. Advice of Rights
            3. Eligibility Screening Form
            4. Participant Handbook
            5. Plea Agreement Form
            6. Adult Treatment Court Schedule
               2024 Calendar
            7. Veterans Treatment Track
            8. Adult Treatment Court Admission Conditions
            9. Graduation Application
            10. Transfer Policy
            11. Veteran Treatment Court Track Handbook
         6. Business Court
         7. Schedule
            1. Court Holidays
            2. Courts Docket
         8. ADR & Case Evaluation
            Case Evaluator List
         9. Forms
         10. Adoptions
         11. Bail Bonds
         12. Circuit Court Probation
         13. Community Corrections
         14. Visit our Facebook Page
      2. Family Court
         1. Judges
            1. Honorable Susan B. Jordan
            2. Honorable Richard LaFlamme
            3. Honorable John G. McBain
            4. Honorable Jennifer Kelly
            5. Honorable Thomas Wilson
            6. Referee Jenny R. Stone
         2. Juvenile Probation Department
            1. JUVENILE ONLINE PAYMENT
            2. Juvenile Probation Informational Brochure
            3. Visit our Facebook Page
         3. Friend of The Court
         4. Jackson County Youth Center
         5. Case Information
         6. Schedule
            1. Court Holidays
            2. Courts Docket
         7. ADR/Case Evaluation
         8. Forms
         9. Adoptions
      3. Probate Court
         1. Judges
         2. Case Information
         3. Probate Forms
         4. Inventory Fee Calculator
         5. Schedule
            1. Court Holidays
            2. Courts Docket
         6. ADR/Case Evaluation
      4. Services
         1. Case Information
         2. Docket Lookup
         3. Public Transportation
         4. ADA Requests
      5. I Want To…
         1. Access
            1. Court Schedule
            2. Judge Information
            3. Public Transportation
            4. Forms
         2. Learn About
            1. Business Court
            2. ADR & Case Evaluation
            3. Recovery Court
            4. Youth Center
         3. View
            1. Court Holidays
            2. Court Calendar
            3. Contact Us
   4. County Clerk
   5. 12th Judicial District Court
      1. Court Divisions
         1. Administration
            1. Administrative & Judicial Offices
            2. College / University Internship
            3. Court Visitations / Law Day
            4. Employment Opportunities
            5. Pay Fines / Costs
            6. Reports
         2. Civil
            1. MIFILE Websites
            2. Civil Court Officers
            3. Civil Filing Fees (PDF)
            4. Community Dispute Resolution
            5. Forms
            6. Frequently Asked Questions
            7. How To Collect On A Judgment
            8. Interest Rates for Money Judgments (PDF)
            9. Pretrial Information (PDF)
            10. Small Claims Overview
                1. Collecting From a Small Claims Judgment
                   FAQs
                2. Small Claims
            11. Summary Proceedings Real Estate
                1. Eviction Proceedings
                2. Relief From Entry of Default / Judgment   
                3. Supplemental Complaint for Damages
            12. Wedding Ceremonies
         3. Adjourn to Pay and Warrant Enforcement
            1. Frequently Asked Questions
            2. Pay Fines / Costs
         4. Criminal
            1. Approved Bondsmen List (PDF)
            2. Bondsmen Insurance Application & Procedures (PDF)
            3. Bondsmen Property Application & Procedures (PDF)
            4. Frequently Asked Questions
            5. Pay Fines / Costs
            6. Published Fines & Cost Schedules
               Animal Control Violations (PDF)
            7. Record Request Form (PDF)
            8. Applications to Set Aside Conviction
         5. Probation
            1. Community Service
            2. Forms
            3. Most Wanted
               Most Wanted on Facebook
            4. Pay Fines / Costs
            5. Probation Officers
            6. Referral Programs
            7. Resources
         6. Traffic
            1. Driver Responsibility Fees
            2. Entering a Plea / Appearing in Court
            3. Forms & Information
            4. Frequently Asked Questions
            5. Method of Payment
            6. Pay Fines / Costs
            7. Points Information (PDF)
            8. Published Fines & Costs Schedules
      2. Judges
         1. Judges
            1. Honorable Daniel A. Goostrey, Chief Judge
            2. Honorable Michael J. Klaeren
            3. Honorable Allison L. Bates
            4. Honorable Robert K. Gaecke, Jr.
         2. Court Calendar
         3. Former Judges
         4. Judge/Recorder
      3. Information
         1. COVID-19 Courthouse information
            1. Daily Docket
            2. Courtroom ZOOM ID's
         2. Court Calendar
         3. Online Payments & Court Records
         4. Directions
         5. Glossary of Terms
         6. Job Descriptions
         7. Links of Interest
         8. Mission & Values Statements
         9. Most Wanted
         10. Most Wanted on Facebook
         11. Organization & Administration
         12. Public Satisfaction Survey 2018 (PDF)
         13. Reports
         14. Warrant List (PDF)
         15. Resources
             1. ADA Requests
             2. A Practical Guide to Hiring a Lawyer (PDF)
             3. Alcohol & Drug Dependence
                1. Children & Alcohol
                2. National Council On Alcoholism & Drug Dependence
                3. The Effects of Alcohol
                4. What Are the Signs of Alcoholism
                5. What Should I Tell My Children About Drinking
             4. Jury Duty
                1. Juror's Manual
                2. Overview of Jury Duty (PDF)
             5. Pay Fines / Costs
             6. Serving as a Witness
             7. You & the Law (PDF)
             8. Application to Set Aside Conviction
             9. Mental Health Resources in Jackson
         16. Local Administrative Orders
         17. Specialty Courts & Programs
             Mental Health Court
      4. Services
         1. Orders, Judgements, Pleas
            1. Collect on a Judgement
            2. Traffic Citations - Pleas / Court Appearance
         2. Programs & Opportunities
            1. Apply for College / University Internships
            2. Community Dispute Resolution
            3. Probation Division - Referral Programs
         3. Specialty Courts Information
            Mental Health Court
         4. Visitors / Inquiries
            1. Court Visitations
            2. Directions to the Courthouse
            3. Jackson County Job Openings
      5. I Want To…
         1. Apply For
            1. Employment
            2. Wedding Ceremony
         2. Contact
            1. Administration Offices
            2. Civil Court Officers
            3. Collections
            4. Criminal Court
            5. Judges
            6. Probation Officers
            7. Traffic
         3. Learn About
            1. Common Definitions / Glossary of Terms
            2. Job Descriptions
            3. Jury Duty
            4. Mission & Values
            5. Pretrial Information (PDF)
            6. Related District & State Links
            7. Resolving Community Disputes
            8. Visiting Court
         4. Submit
            1. Bondsmen Applications
               1. Bondsmen Insurance Application & Procedures (PDF)
               2. Bondsmen Property Application & Procedures (PDF)
            2. Payments / Fees
            3. Record Request Form (PDF)
            4. Online Payment
         5. View
            1. Court Records
            2. Directions
            3. Frequently Asked Questions
            4. Guide to Hiring Lawyers (PDF)
            5. Most Wanted Individuals
               1. Most Wanted Listing
               2. Most Wanted Facebook Page
   6. Friend of the Court
      1. Information
         1. Contact Our Office
         2. Frequently Asked Questions
         3. Important Documents
            1. Forms
            2. Handbooks / Manuals
         4. Observed Holidays
         5. Visit Our Facebook Page
      2. Services
         1. Child Support
            1. Child Support Enforcement
            2. Modifying Child Support
               1. Agreement Between the Parties
               2. Filing a Motion
               3. Support Review Process
         2. Facilitative and Information-Gathering Conference
            1. Facilitative and Information Gathering (FIG)
            2. Mediation
         3. Parenting Time
            1. Modifying a Parenting Time Order
            2. Parenting Time Enforcement
            3. Supervised Parenting Time & Exchange
      3. Programs
         1. Forget Me Not Program
         2. Smile Program
      4. I Want To…
         1. Find
            1. Child Support
            2. Contact Information
            3. Visit Our Facebook Page
         2. Participate In
            1. Facilitative & Information-Gathering or Mediation
            2. Forget Me Not Program
            3. Parenting Time
            4. Smile Program
         3. Read
            1. Common Questions & Answers
            2. Forms - Medical, Parental, Mediation
            3. Handbooks & Manuals
   7. Youth Center
      1. About Us
      2. Detention
      3. Education
      4. Employment
      5. Family Court - Juvenile Probation
      6. FAQs
      7. Meet Our Staff
      8. Out of County Placement
      9. Partners
      10. Visitation
      11. Wellness Policy
      12. Treatment Programs
          1. Residential Treatment Program
          2. Teen Intensive Programming Services (TIPS)
          3. Youth Arts Alliance
      13. Youth Center Nutrition Information
4. County Offices
   1. Administrator / Controller's Office
   2. Airport
      1. Airport Homepage
      2. About
         1. Airport Layout Plans (PDF)
         2. History
            1. Key Events
            2. Photographs & Stories Welcome
            3. The Start of Area Businesses
         3. Policies, Rules, & Standards
         4. Airport Staff
      3. Airport Advisory Council
      4. Airport Board
      5. Aircraft Rentals, Rides & Flight Lessons
      6. Annual Reports & Newsletters
      7. Business Directory
      8. Business Plan
      9. Calendar
      10. Drone Operation
      11. For Sale or Lease
      12. Governing Boards
          Airport Board
      13. Media
      14. Weather
      15. Zoning
      16. Near By Hotels
      17. Aviation Careers
   3. Animal Shelter
   4. County Clerk
      1. Records & Licenses
      2. Records
         1. Birth Records
         2. Marriage Records
            1. Applying for a Marriage License
            2. Obtaining a Marriage Record
         3. Death Records
         4. Concealed Pistol License
            1. Firearm Laws of Michigan
            2. State and Federal Requirements
            3. Prohibited Premises
            4. Reciprocity
            5. Renew CPL Online
         5. Business Registration
         6. DD-214 Military Discharge
         7. Notary Public Information
         8. Genealogy
         9. Record Searches
      3. Elections
         1. Early Voting Information
         2. Election Information
            1. View Sample Ballot for Upcoming Election
            2. Michigan Presidential Primary Election
            3. Michigan Absent Voter Ballot Application
            4. Voter Registration Application
            5. Meetings
         3. Election Results
            1. Current Election Results
               Election Candidates & Proposals
            2. Election Results Archive
         4. Upcoming Elections
            1. Election Candidates & Proposals
            2. View Your Sample Ballot
         5. Polling Locations
         6. Campaign Finance Disclosure
            1. Campaign Finance Forms
            2. Michigan Campaign Finance Act
            3. Campaign Finance Records
         7. Michigan Election Law
         8. Michigan Voter Information Center
         9. Register to Vote Online
         10. Election Inspector Application
         11. Filing for Office
      4. Jury
         1. Excuse
            Request Excuse Online
         2. Postponements
            Request Postponement Online
         3. Complete Jury Questionnaire Online
         4. Failure to Appear
         5. Security
         6. Courtroom Requirements
         7. Juror Parking
         8. FAQs
         9. Answering the call for Jury Service
         10. Michigan Judicial Institute's Jury Orientation Video
      5. Court Services
         1. About
            1. Hours & Holidays
            2. Mission Statement
         2. Court Services/Filing Fees
            1. Search Jackson County Court Cases
            2. Jackson County Courts Calendar
            3. Circuit Court Case Codes
            4. Jackson County Circuit Court Probation
            5. Michigan Court Rules and Other Rules
            6. Michigan Courts Self-Help Center
            7. Michigan Legal Help
            8. Find a Lawyer
            9. Additional Resources
            10. Pay Court Assessments Online
         3. Personal Protection Order
         4. Michigan Legal Help
         5. Jackson County Courts Calendar
         6. Circuit Court Online Payments
         7. Common Questions about Divorce
         8. Getting or Changing a Child Support Order
         9. Common Questions about Needing a Custody Order
         10. Common Questions about Parenting Time
         11. Overview of a Criminal Case
         12. Name Changes
      6. I Want To…
         1. Access
            1. Birth Records
            2. Court Services
            3. Death Records
            4. Marriage Records
            5. Record Searches
         2. Obtain
            1. Business Registration
            2. Concealed Pistol License
            3. Military Discharge DD-214 Forms
            4. Personal Protection Order
         3. Locate
            1. Hours & Holidays
            2. Juror Parking
         4. View
            1. Courtroom Requirements
            2. Court Security
            3. Failure of Court Appearance
            4. Upcoming Elections
   5. Department on Aging
      1. Activities
         1. Enrichment Activities
         2. Exercise Programs
      2. Community Resources
      3. Department Video
      4. Directions to Our Location
      5. Fund Development Friends of Seniors
      6. History Highlights
      7. Medicare D Open Enrollment
      8. Our Services
         1. Alzheimer's & Dementia Services
         2. Caregiver Support Programs
         3. Chore Service
         4. Counseling
         5. Depression Screening
         6. In-Home Services
         7. Meals on Wheels
         8. Michigan Medicare Assistance Program
         9. Respite Services
         10. Senior Circuit Newsletter (PDF)
         11. Senior Meal Sites & Senior Centers
      9. Senior Circuit Newsletter (PDF)
      10. Senior Citizen Resource Directory
      11. 2025 Senior Volunteer of the Year Nomination
      12. Volunteer Opportunities
      13. Internship Opportunities
   6. Drain Commissioner
   7. Emergency Management
      1. Severe Weather Preparedness
      2. Online Damage Assessment Report
      3. Jackson County Emergency Alerts
      4. Tier II Reporting
      5. Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC)
         1. LEPC Meeting Schedule
         2. Spill & Release Reporting
   8. Equalization
      1. Equalization Reports
      2. Mapping GIS
      3. Mission Statement
      4. Search Equalization Data Online
      5. Township Assessors
   9. Facilities
      1. Staff Directory
      2. County Buildings
         1. Courthouse Building
         2. Department of Transportation
         3. Human Services Building
         4. Northlawn Complex
         5. Tower Building
         6. Youth Center
      3. Projects
      4. Business Hours Meeting Room
      5. Incubator Small Retail Spaces
      6. Solar Production
      7. Surplus Auctions/Sales
   10. Finance Department
       1. Accounting
       2. Accounts Payable / Mail Operations
       3. Audit Reports
       4. Budget Information
   11. Fair
   12. Health Department
       1. Programs and Services
          1. Communicable Disease
             1. Tuberculosis (TB) Skin Testing
             2. Bites - Animal, Bat, Tick
             3. Respiratory Illness
             4. Press Releases
             5. Public Health Fact Sheets
          2. Immunization (Shots)
             Immunization Information for Childcare, Preschool, and School Aged Children
          3. Sexual Health Clinic
             HIV/AIDS Counseling & Testing
          4. WIC Supplemental Nutrition Program
             1. WIC Income Bracket
             2. Videos
          5. Health Education
             1. Empowering Youth Today (EYT)
             2. Get REAL Summer Program
             3. Opioid Education
             4. Taking Pride in Prevention (TPIP)
             5. Marijuana Education and Safety
             6. EYT/TPIP Advisory Council
             7. Outreach Services
          6. Community Health
             1. Maternal Infant Health Program
             2. Children's Special Health Care Services
             3. Infant Bereavement / Grief Support
                Safe Sleep Information
             4. Lead Poisoning
                1. Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Toolkit
                2. Lead Poisoning in Children
                3. Lead and Drinking Water
                4. Lead and Paint in the Home
                5. Lead in Household Items & Imported Goods
                6. Lead Exposure in Jobs and Hobbies
          7. Hearing, Vision, and Dental
             1. Hearing & Vision Screening Program
             2. Oral Health Assessment
          8. Environmental Health
             1. Body Art
             2. Campgrounds
             3. Child and Adult Care Facilities
             4. Food Program
                1. Complaints
                2. Food Recalls
                3. Michigan Smoke Free Air law
                4. Plan Review/Licensing for Restaurants
                5. Restaurant Inspections
                6. Temporary Food Establishments
                7. ServSafe
                8. Hepatitis A Information for Food Service Workers
             5. Public Pools
             6. Well & Septic Information
                1. Raw Land Evaluation
                2. Site Evaluation / Soil Testing
                3. Permits - Well & Septic
                4. Jackson County Sanitary Code
             7. Complaints
             8. Housing & Indoor Air
                1. Bug Facts
                2. Mold Facts
                3. Radon Facts
             9. Property Information Search for Well & Septic Records
             10. Recycling / Hazardous Waste
             11. Water Testing
             12. Vector (Mosquito/Tick) Surveillance Program
          9. Emergency Preparedness
             1. Disaster Preparedness
             2. Volunteer Opportunity
             3. Weather Information
             4. Links & Resources
          10. School Wellness Program
       2. Information and Resources
          1. Medicaid Help and Resources
          2. Medical Waste / Prescription Disposal
          3. Press Releases
          4. Public Health Fact Sheets
          5. School Reporting Resources & Forms
       3. About Us
          1. Administration
          2. Annual Reports
          3. Fee Schedule (PDF)
          4. Employment and Internships
          5. Mission Statement, Vision, Values
          6. Privacy Notice (PDF)
          7. Service Brochure
          8. Staff Directory
   13. Human Resources
       1. Contact Us
       2. 2024 Jackson County National Community Survey
       3. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
       4. Job Openings / Online Applications
       5. Personnel Policies
       6. Employee Handbooks
       7. Collective Bargaining Agreements
       8. Jackson County Employees' Retirement System
       9. Retirement Investment Accounts
       10. Jackson County Employee Benefits
   14. Jackson County Central Dispatch
       1. Calling 911
       2. Employment
       3. Advisory Board Meetings
          Meeting Agendas & Minutes
       4. Customer Satisfaction Survery
       5. Sirens
       6. Car Seat Safety & Resources
   15. Jackson County Employees' Retirement System
       1. Board and Committees
          1. Policy Committee
          2. Investment Manager Review Committee
       2. Reports
          1. Actuarial Valuation Reports
          2. Financial Statements
          3. GASB Statement No. 67
          4. Quarterly Performance Reports
          5. Summary Annual Report
       3. Board Members
   16. Information Technology
       1. Infrastructure Services
       2. Enterprise Services
          1. Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
             1. Interactive Maps
             2. GIS Payments
       3. Cybersecurity Resources
   17. Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
   18. Medical Examiner
       1. Annual Reports
       2. Deaths That Should Be Reported
       3. Frequently Asked Questions
       4. Online Payments
   19. MSU Extension
   20. Parks & Recreation
       1. Explore Parks
          1. Sparks Foundation County Park
             1. Cascades Golf Course
             2. Cascades Manor House
             3. The Cascades
          2. James J. Keeley Park
             1. American 1 Credit Union Event Center
                1. Meet Our Team
                2. Directions
                3. Frequently Asked Questions
                4. Upcoming Events
                5. Book Your Event
                   1. Plan a Tradeshow
                   2. Plan a Wedding
                   3. Plan a Business Meeting
                   4. Plan a Private Party
             2. Jackson County Fair
             3. Upcoming Events
          3. County Tower Ballroom
          4. Park Descriptions
             1. Clark Lake County Park
             2. Clear Lake County Park
             3. Falling Waters Trail
             4. Gillett's Lake County Park
             5. Grass Lake County Park
             6. Horton Mill Pond County Park
             7. James J. Keeley Park (Jackson County Fairgrounds)
             8. Lime Lake County Park
             9. Little Wolf Lake County Park
             10. Minard Mills County Park
             11. Pleasant Lake County Park and Campground
             12. Portage Lake County Park
             13. Round Lake County Park
             14. Sparks Foundation County Park
             15. Swains Lake County Park and Campground
             16. Vandercook Lake County Park
             17. Vineyard Lake County Park
          5. Parks Brochure Map
          6. Parks Master Plan
          7. Park Millage
          8. Revitalizing The Cascades
       2. Revitalizing the Cascades
       3. Reservations
       4. Things To Do
          1. Cascades Golf Course
          2. Cascades Manor House
          3. The Cascades
          4. American 1 Event Center
          5. County Tower Ballroom
          6. Falling Waters Trail
          7. Pleasant Lake Campground
          8. Splash Pad
          9. Swains Lake Campground
          10. BCycle Bike Rental
          11. Falling Waters Sculpture Trail
          12. Cascades Park Memorial Plaza
          13. Jackson County Fair
          14. Hurst Foundation Pickleball Complex
       5. About Us
          1. Contact Us
          2. Overview
          3. Jackson County Park Ordinance
          4. Jackson County Park Board
          5. Job Opportunities
          6. Volunteer With Us
          7. Mission Statement
       6. I Want To…
          1. Join In
             1. Join Parks Association
             2. Giving Donations
          2. Read
             1. Park Descriptions
             2. The Parks Master Plan
             3. Parks Brochure Map
             4. Park Board Meeting Minutes
          3. View
             1. Golf Course
             2. Manor House
             3. Park Fees
             4. Jackson County Fair
          4. Hold an Event at a County Park
          5. Donate a Memorial Tree
          6. Donate a Memorial Bench
   21. Prosecuting Attorney
       1. Divisions
       2. Press Releases
       3. Major Felony Cases
          1. 2006-2009
          2. 2010-2012
          3. 2013-2016
          4. 2017-2020
       4. Anatomy of a Michigan Prosecution
          1. Felony
          2. Juvenile
          3. Misdemeanor
       5. Cold Cases
       6. Project Safe Neighborhoods
       7. Victim Rights
          1. Compensation
          2. Rights
          3. Services
          4. Canine Advocate Abe
       8. Task Force on Heroin and Prescription Drug Abuse
   22. Public Defender
       1. Attorneys
       2. Contact Us
       3. Frequently Asked Questions
       4. Arraignments
       5. Forms for the Public
   23. Register of Deeds
       1. Search Deeds Online
       2. Recordings
       3. Statutory Fees
       4. Escrow Account Setup
       5. Transfer Tax
          Transfer Tax Chart (PDF)
       6. County Exemptions
       7. State Exemptions
       8. FAQs
       9. Holidays Observed
       10. E-Recording Partners
       11. Searching & Printing Documents Online
       12. Property Alert Notification
   24. Sheriff's Office
       1. About Us
          1. Introduction - Sheriff's Welcome
             1. Find Us on Facebook
             2. Mission Statement
                Mission Statement
             3. Find Us on Twitter
          2. Command Officers
          3. Contact Our Office
          4. Call 211 for Services
          5. Flagging Special Needs Homes
          6. Jail Information
             1. Communicating to Inmates
             2. District Court
             3. Employment
             4. Helpful Info for Inmates
             5. History
             6. Visitation
             7. Corrections K9
             8. The Corrections Emergency Response Team (CERT)
          7. Technology
          8. Citizens Police Academy
       2. Divisions
          1. Records Division
             1. Pay Incarceration Fee(s)
             2. Traffic Crash Reports
             3. Firearm License to Purchase
             4. Records Request
             5. License to Purchase FAQ
             6. Firearm Registration / License to Purchase FAQ
          2. Road Patrol Division
             1. Detective Bureau
             2. Dive Team
             3. Marine Division
             4. Mounted Division
             5. Reserve Division
             6. Special Response Team
             7. Traffic Unit
             8. Employment
             9. School Liason Program
             10. Explorer Program
             11. K9 Unit
          3. Jail Division
             1. Communicating to Inmates
             2. District Court
             3. Employment
             4. Helpful Info for Inmates
             5. History
             6. Visitation
             7. Corrections K9
             8. The Corrections Emergency Response Team (CERT)
       3. FAQs
          1. Call 211 for Assistance & Services
          2. Emergencies
             County Emergency Management
          3. General Sheriff Duties
          4. Guide to Consumer Data Security
          5. How To
             1. Contact Us
             2. Correspond with Inmates
             3. Pay Traffic Tickets
             4. Request Documents
          6. If You Are A Special Needs Household
          7. If You Are A Victim
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