Newaygo County Circuit Court is the trial court of general jurisdiction in White Cloud, MI, with broad powers and jurisdiction over all actions except those given by state law to another court. With judges traveling between Newaygo County and Oceana County, the Circuit Court conducts court sessions in both locations. It handles civil cases involving more than $25,000, criminal cases involving felonies and serious misdemeanors, as well as family and domestic relations cases such as divorce, paternity actions, juvenile proceedings, and adoptions. The Circuit Court also has superintending control over other courts within the circuit.
The Circuit Court is divided into three main divisions: Criminal, Civil, and Family. It hears felony criminal matters, civil cases, and family-related cases. Additionally, it has the authority to hear cases appealed from lower courts and some administrative agencies of the state government. With its extensive jurisdiction and broad powers, the Circuit Court plays a crucial role in the legal system of Newaygo County, ensuring justice and resolving a wide range of legal disputes.
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