23rd Judicial Circuit Court

23rd Judicial Circuit Court

Circuit Court Judges	The 23^rd Judicial Circuit Court is one of the largest circuits, geographically, in the State of Michigan. The 23^rd Circuit Court covers the counties of Alcona, Arenac, Iosco and Oscoda, and has two Circuit Judges. The 23^rd Circuit Court has jurisdiction over all civil cases involving more than $25,000, all criminal cases where the offense is a felony or serious misdemeanor, all domestic relations cases, all child abuse, neglect and delinquency cases and other case types. The Circuit Court also hears appeals from District Court; appeals from local government boards such as zoning appeals; and appeals from some administrative agencies of state government such as the Driver’s License Appeal Division of the Secretary of State. General Court Hours Monday thru Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday: Closed 422 W. Lake Street, P.O. Box 838 Tawas City, MI 48764-0838 Phone: (989) 362-3497 Fax: (989) 984-1012 Additional Information Frequently Asked Questions Jury Information Legal Advice Forms Available Online All Michigan State Court Administrative Office approved forms are available at the SCAO web site at http://www.courts.mi.gov/scao/courtforms/index.htm	*Administration & Staff*
Ronald M. Bergeron Chief Circuit Judge 120 N. Grove P.O. Box 609 Standish, MI 48658 Phone No. 989-846-6131 Fax No. 989-846-6757 Judge Ronald M. Bergeron was elected to the Circuit Court bench in 1996. Prior to his election to the Circuit Court, Judge Bergeron sat as a Probate/Juvenile Judge from 1983 to 1996. William F. Myles Chief Circuit Judge Pro Tempore 422 W. Lake Street P.O. Box 658 Tawas City, MI 48764 Phone No. 989-362-3485 Fax No. 989-984-1006 Judge William F. Myles was elected to the Circuit Court bench in 2002.		Jo Ann T. Swartz Circuit Court Administrator 120 N. Grove, P.O. Box 609 Standish, MI 48658 Phone No. 989-846-6200 Fax No. 989-846-6757 Christal Richards Assignment Clerk/Judicial Secretary for Judge Bergeron Phone No. 989-846-6131 Fax No. 989-846-6757 Cheryl Perry Assignment Clerk/Judicial Secretary for Judge Myles Phone No. 989-362-3485 Fax No. 989-984-1006 April Coffin ADR Clerk/Family Division Assignment Clerk Phone No. 989-984-1005 Fax No. 989-984-1006 Wendy Dematio Court Reporter for Judge Bergeron Phone No. 989-846-6131 Deborah Hill Court Reporter for Judge Myles Phone No. 989-984-1004 Friend of the Court Charlene K. Baker Director, Friend of the Court 420 W. Lake Street, P.O. Box 837 Tawas City, MI 48764 Phone No. 989-362-2573 Fax No. 989-984-1108
Probate Court Judge
John D. Hamilton Iosco County Probate and Presiding Family Court Judge 422 W. Lake Street P.O. Box 421 Tawas City, MI 48764 Phone No. 989-362-3991 Fax No. 989-984-1035
*Courthouse Security* 1. No weapons are allowed in the Iosco County Courthouse. This prohibition does not apply to court security personnel in the performance of their official duties or law enforcement officers who are transporting prisoners. The Chief Judge may authorize additional exceptions in extraordinary circumstances. 2. All persons and their belongings and all parcels are subject to screening by the Iosco County Sheriff Department or the Court Bailiff for the purpose of keeping weapons from entering the facility. If at any time there is an articulated or reasonable suspicion that a weapon may be found, a person or object is subject to search. The search shall be no more intrusive than necessary to protect against the dangers presented. 3. Notice is posted that "No weapons are permitted in the Iosco County Courthouse. All persons and parcels are subject to a search for weapons and restricted items as a condition of entry. Persons in violation of this order may be held in contempt of court". 4. All cellular phones and pagers must be turned off before entering the courtroom. 5. The following will not be tolerated while in the courtroom: a. eating food of any kind b. chewing gum c. drinking beverages d. talking *Attire in the Courtroom* Litigants, witnesses, and jurors shall be appropriately attired when attending a session of court. Proper attire for gentlemen could include: button shirt, sweater, slacks, shoes and stocking. Proper attire for women could include: dress, blouse, sweater, skirt, slacks, suit and shoes. No bare feet, bare midriff or shorts will be allowed.
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