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  2. County Government

    1. Departments A-J
      1. Accounting Services
        1. Contact Us
        2. Finance & Management
        3. Reports
          1. Accounts Payable List
          2. Accounts Receivable Aged Reports
          3. Bond Rating Report
          4. County Audited Financial Statements
          5. County Retirement System Reports
          6. County Single Audit Reports
          7. Single Audit Data Collection Forms
          8. County of Muskegon Cost Allocation Plans
          9. Muskegon County Airport PFC Audit Reports
        4. Policies
      2. Administration
        1. Board of Commissioners
        2. Building Authority
        3. Emergency Building Closures (PDF)
        4. Emergency Notification System 
        5. Grants
          1. Grants Policy
            1. Grant Monitoring
            2. Program Participant Eligibility
            3. Grant Reporting
          2. Grant Resources
          3. Links
          4. Research Tools
        6. Observed Holidays
        7. Open Meetings Act Handbook
      3. Airport
      4. Board of Commissioners
        1. Your Muskegon County Commissioners
        2. Ordinances and Policies
        3. Public Notices, Meetings, and Minutes
        4. Citizen Appointments
        5. Board Session Schedules and Agendas
      5. Budget
        1. Finance & Management
        2. Fiscal Year 2017 Adopted Budget
        3. Fiscal Year 2018 Adopted Budget
        4. Fiscal Year 2019 Adopted Budget
        5. Fiscal Year 2020 Adopted Budget
        6. Fiscal Year 2021 Adopted Budget
        7. Fiscal Year 2022 Adopted Budget
        8. Fiscal Year 2023 Adopted Budget
        9. Fiscal Year 2024 Adopted Budget
        10. Fiscal Year 2025 Adopted Budget
        11. Fiscal Year 2026 Adopted Budget
      6. Convention & Visitors Bureau
      7. County Clerk
        1. Clerk Vital Records
          1. Birth, Death, & Marriage Records
          2. Concealed Pistol License
            Fingerprinting
          3. Business Registration (DBA)
          4. Military Discharge (DD214)
          5. Genealogy
          6. Marriage Licenses
          7. Notary Services/Becoming a Notary
        2. Circuit Court Records
          1. Jury Board
          2. Juror Hotline
          3. Jury Orientation
          4. Requesting Files
          5. Circuit Court Judges & Dockets
          6. Filling Out Forms & Filing Documents
          7. Case Information & Name Changes
            1. Circuit Court Case Type Codes (PDF)
            2. Divorce Cases
            3. Fees
            4. Name Changes
            5. MiCOURT Case Search 14th Circuit Court
          8. Certified Copies of a Divorce Judgment
          9. Frequently Asked Questions
          10. Filing Fees
          11. Personal Protection Orders
        3. County Board Minutes
        4. Elections Division
          1. Apportionment Commission
          2. Election Information
          3. Information for Voters
            1. Sample Ballots
              1. Clerk Home
              2. Sample Ballots
            2. State of Michigan Voter Information Center
            3. State of Michigan Election Website
            4. Military & Overseas Voters
            5. Polling Locations List
            6. Polling Place Locator
            7. Precinct Maps with Polling Places
            8. Voter ID Requirement
            9. Muskegon County Board of Canvassers
            10. Political Party Contact Information
          4. Information for Candidates
            1. Candidate Packets
            2. Information for Precinct Delegates
            3. CAMPAIGN FINANCE DATES
            4. State of Michigan Election Website
            5. Qualified Voter File Request Form
            6. Sign Ordinance (PDF)
          5. Campaign Finance
          6. Election Inspectors
          7. Election Results
            Election Results Archive
      8. County Clerk - Circuit Court Records
      9. County MSU Extension
      10. Economic Development
        1. About Us
          1. Business Resources
          2. Entrepreneurs
          3. Infrastructure
          4. Economic Development Report
          5. Living Here
            Contact Us
          6. Major Employers
          7. Quality of Life
          8. Community Profiles
          9. Quality of Life
        2. Incentives & Resources
          1. County Programs
            1. Kitchen 242
            2. Muskegon Area First
            3. Muskegon County Economic Development Corporation
            4. Muskegon County Land Bank (MCLB)
            5. Muskegon Innovation Hub
        3. Projects & Initiatives
          1. Agrifood
          2. Manufacturing
        4. Site Selection
          1. County Sites & Buildings
            1. Airport Business Park
              1. History
              2. Photo Archive
            2. Airport Business Park
            3. Brookhaven
              1. History
              2. Photo Archive
              3. Project Facts
            4. Hall of Justice
              1. Phase I - Atrium Construction
                1. History
                2. Photo Archive
                3. Project Facts
              2. Phase II - Interior Renovations
                1. History
                2. Photo Archive
                3. Project Facts
            5. Heritage Landing
              1. History
              2. Photo Archive
              3. Project Facts
            6. MATS New Terminal
              1. History
              2. Photo Archive
              3. Project Facts
            7. Muskegon County Projects (PDF)
            8. Wastewater 60 Inch Main
              Photo Archive
          2. West Michigan Regional Dashboard
      11. Emergency Management
        1. Emergency Planning and Procedures
        2. Incident Timelines and Local Information
        3. Color-Coded System
        4. Planning Teams and Committees
        5. Our Team and Location
      12. Employment & Training
      13. Equal Employment Opportunity
        1. Complaint Information
        2. Disadvantaged Business Program (PDF)
        3. News & Case Settlements
        4. Policies
        5. Special Events
      14. Equalization
        1. March Board of Review Schedule (PDF)
        2. Assessing Contracts
        3. Assessor Accessibility
        4. BS&A Online Property Search
        5. Forms
        6. GIS
        7. Government Unit Map
        8. Land Value & ECF Documentation
        9. Muskegon County Assessors List
        10. Poverty Exemption Policies
        11. Products & Services
        12. Reports
          1. Apportionment and Tax Rate Reports
          2. Equalization Report
          3. Millage Reduction Fractions
          4. Personal Property Summary Reports
          5. Ratios & Factors
          6. Tax Abatement
          7. Top 10 Taxpayers
      15. Finance & Management
        1. Accounting Services
        2. Accountability and Transparency
          1. Citizen's Guide
          2. Debt Service Requirements (PDF)
          3. Projected Budget (PDF)
          4. Summary of Unfunded Accrued Liabilities (PDF)
        3. Budget Services
        4. Information Systems
        5. Office Services
        6. Purchasing Services
      16. GIS
      17. HealthWest
      18. HealthWest Crisis Helpline
      19. Housing Coordinator
      20. Human Resources
      21. Jury Commission
        1. Employer Information
        2. Glossary
        3. Juror Basics
          Qualification Questionnaire Tips
        4. Trial Process
          1. Step 1: Selection of a Jury
          2. Step 2: The Trial
          3. Step 3: Judge's Instructions on the Law
          4. Step 4: Deliberations by the Jury
          5. Step 5: The Verdict
      22. Juvenile Detention Center
        1. About the Detention Center
          1. Contact Us
          2. Code of Ethics
          3. Mission Statement
          4. Values Statement
          5. Visitation 
          6. Phone Calls
        2. Programs & Services
          1. Counseling Services
          2. Educational Program
          3. Health Services
          4. Hygiene Program
          5. Nutrition Program
          6. Recreation Program
          7. Religious Services
      23. Juvenile Court
    2. Departments K-Z
      1. Land Bank
        1. About Us
          1. Land Bank Impact
          2. Land Bank Properties
          3. Board of Directors
            Meeting Agendas and Minutes
          4. Contractors
        2. Properties For Sale
          1. Residential Properties
          2. Commercial / Industrial Properties
        3. Programs
          1. AmeriCorps Program
            1. AmeriCorps Home
            2. Join AmeriCorps
        4. Resources
          1. Newsletters
          2. News & Links
          3. Forms
          4. Interior - Land Bank - Simple
      2. Library
      3. Museum
      4. Parks
      5. Prosecutor
        1. Appellate Division
        2. Circuit Court
        3. District Court
        4. Family Court
        5. Victim Services
          1. Community Agencies That Provide Assistance
          2. Your Legal Rights
          3. Processing a Misdemeanor Case
          4. Processing a Juvenile Case
          5. Processing a Felony Case
        6. Information, Tools, and References
        7. Offender Search
        8. Commonly Used Terms
        9. Personal Protection Orders
        10. Testifying in Court
        11. Crime Prevention Tips
        12. Operation Graduation
        13. Social Justice
        14. Local Law Enforcement Partners
        15. Team and Location
      6. Public Defender
        1. Getting a Public Defender
        2. Holistic Defense
        3. Specialty Courts
        4. Frequently Asked Questions
        5. Community Resources
        6. From the Public Defender Director
        7. The Public Defender Team
        8. Locations
      7. Public Health
        1. About Us
          1. Contact Us
          2. Employment
          3. News
          4. Public Health Laws
          5. Public Health Emergency Preparedness
          6. Social Media
          7. Website Terms of Use
        2. Services
          1. FOIA Request
          2. Clinical Health Services
            1. Breast & Cervical Cancer Control Program
            2. Immunizations
              1. Immunization Education for Health Care Providers
              2. Immunization Fees
              3. Immunization Waivers
              4. Michigan Adult Vaccine Program (MI-AVP)
              5. Vaccines for Children Program (VFC)
            3. STI Testing and Treatment
              1. Testing Connections
              2. Partner Services
              3. Referrals to Primary Care
              4. Free Condoms
              5. Family Planning / Prenatal Care
          3. Community Health Services
            1. Animal Bite Investigation
            2. Blood-Borne Pathogen Training
            3. COVID-19
            4. Communicable Disease Management
            5. Public Health Nursing
            6. Rabies PEP Consultation
            7. Tuberculosis (TB) Program
          4. Community Education Services
            1. Community Level Presentations
            2. Parenting and Building Strong Families
            3. Substance Abuse Prevention
            4. Suicide Prevention Education
            5. Tobacco and Alcohol Retailer Education
            6. Tobacco Related Activities & Services
              1. Protection from Secondhand Smoke
              2. Tobacco Use Prevention
              3. Tobacco Use Reduction
          5. Environmental Health Services
            1. Beach Water Monitoring
            2. Body Art Facility Licensing
            3. Campground Inspections
            4. Food Service Licensing & Inspections
              1. Food Manager Certification
              2. Food Service Inspections
              3. Food Service Licensing
              4. Food Service Temporary Licensing
              5. Food Service Plan Reviews
              6. Food Service SOPs
              7. Sanitation & Foodborne Illness Complaints
            5. PFAS Investigation
              1. PFAS Overview
              2. PFAS Investigation Muskegon County Airport
            6. Public Pool Inspections
            7. Radon Testing Kits
            8. Septic Permits & Evaluations
            9. Vacant Land Evaluations
            10. Well Permits & Evaluations
              1. Irrigation Wells
              2. Public Water Well Supplies
              3. Unused or Abandoned Wells
            11. Water Testing
          6. PFAS Investigation
            1. PFAS Overview
            2. PFAS Investigation Muskegon County Airport
          7. Maternal & Child Health Services
            1. Children's Special Health Care Services
              Sibshop on the Lakeshore
            2. Infant Mortality Reduction
            3. Family Planning / Prenatal Care
            4. Hearing & Vision Screening
            5. Lead Poisoning
            6. WIC
          8. Medical Examiner
        3. Community Partners
          1. Healthcare Providers
            1. Immunization Education for Health Care Providers
            2. Tuberculin Skin Testing (TST) Workshops
          2. Senior Services
            Muskegon County Senior Millage
          3. Schools & Childcare Providers
          4. Partner with Us
          5. Partnership for Health Conference
        4. Health Statistics
          1. Community Health Information
          2. Communicable Disease Data
      8. Public Works
        1. Household Hazardous Waste
          1. Saturday Hazardous Waste Events
          2. Public Works Home
          3. Useful Information
          4. Friday Household Hazardous Waste Events
          5. Solid Waste Home
          6. Tire Recycling
        2. Public Works Board
        3. Soil Erosion
          1. Forms
          2. Pay Online
        4. Solid Waste
          1. Prohibited Materials & Requirements
          2. 2026 Rates
          3. Hours & Holidays
            1. Landfill Hours
            2. Holiday Closings
          4. Payment Options
          5. Helpful Resources
          6. How It Works
          7. Household Hazardous Waste
          8. Recycling Guide
        5. Water Systems
          1. Automatic Bill Payment
          2. Water Links
          3. Water Quality Reports
          4. Online Bill Pay
        6. Water Meter Upgrade Program
        7. Sustainability
          1. Event Recycling
          2. Muskegon County Recycling Drop-Off Facilities
          3. Recycling Guide
          4. Resources
        8. Water/Sewer Online Bill Pay
      9. Purchasing
        1. Awards
          1. Bid Tabulations Archive
          2. Bidder Information
        2. Bidder Information - Registration
        3. Procurement Forms
        4. Solicitation Notice
      10. Register of Deeds
        1. About Us
        2. Fraud Guard
        3. Frequently Asked Questions
        4. Map & Directions
        5. Real Estate Glossary
          1. Terms A to K
          2. Terms L to Z
          3. Register of Deeds
        6. Real Estate Transfer Tax
          1. County Transfer Tax Exemptions
          2. Real Estate Transfer Tax Schedule
          3. State Transfer Tax Exemptions
        7. Record Search
        8. Recording Requirements
        9. Related Links
        10. Schedule of Fees
        11. Section of Land
      11. Resource Recovery Center
      12. Road Commission
      13. Sheriff's Office
        1. Divisions
          1. Administration
            1. About Us
            2. Employment Opportunities
            3. Media Releases
            4. Mission & Vision
          2. Civil Process Service
          3. Corrections
            1. County Inmate Lookup
            2. Contact an Inmate
              1. Inmate Account Deposit/Commissary
              2. Inmate Mail and Phone System
              3. Inmate Property
              4. Post Bond
              5. Video Visitation System
              6. Visitation Policy
            3. Inmate Programs
            4. Inmate Work Release
            5. Jail Medical
            6. Jail Chaplain
            7. PREA
            8. MDOC Prisoner Lookup
            9. Juvenile Transition Center
          4. Community Partnerships
            1. Advanced Teen Driving
            2. EXIT Program
            3. Work Crew Program
          5. Court Services
            1. Subpoena
            2. Inmate Funeral Transports
          6. Law Enforcement
            1. Operations
              1. Impounds
              2. Property Checks
              3. Road Kill Salvage Permit
            2. Investigations
              1. Active Crime Tips
              2. Silent Observer
              3. WEMET
            3. K-9 Unit
            4. Dive Team
            5. Marine Unit
              1. Boat Inspections
              2. Float Plan
              3. Host a Boater Safety Class
            6. Mounted Unit
            7. Traffic Services Unit
              1. Accident Reports
              2. MDOT Road Closures
            8. Victim Services Unit
          7. Records
            1. Accident Reports
            2. CPL Licenses
            3. Fingerprinting (LiveScan)
            4. Freedom of Information Act Requests (FOIA)
            5. Background Checks (iChat)
            6. Victim Notification
              Victim Information & Notification Everyday (VINE)
            7. Sex Offender Registry Lookup
            8. Pistol Purchase Permit
        2. Services
          1. Background Checks
            iChat
          2. Contact an Inmate
            1. Inmate Account Deposit/Commissary
            2. Inmate Mail and Phone System
            3. Inmate Property
            4. Post Bond
            5. Video Visitation System
            6. Visitation Policy
          3. Court Services
            1. Subpoena
            2. Inmate Funeral Transports
          4. Hall of Justice Security Screening
          5. Informational Requests
            1. Accident Reports
            2. Freedom of Information Act Requests (FOIA)
            3. Impound Release
            4. MDOT Road Closures
          6. Locate an Inmate
            1. County Inmate Lookup
            2. MDOC Prisoner Lookup
            3. Federal Bureau of Prisons
          7. Service Requests
            1. Background Checks (iChat)
            2. Boat Inspections
            3. Civil Process Service
            4. CPL Licenses
            5. Dog Licensing
            6. Fingerprinting (LiveScan)
            7. Float Plan
            8. Property Checks
            9. Road Kill Salvage Permit
            10. Pistol Purchase Permit
          8. Mortgage Foreclosure Sales
          9. Sex Offender Registry Lookup
          10. Silent Observer
          11. Victim Notification
        3. Programs
          1. Community Partnerships
            1. Advanced Teen Driving
            2. EXIT Program
            3. Work Crew Program
          2. Muskegon Area Medication Disposal Program
          3. Silent Observer
            Reporting a Tip
          4. "The Protectors" Memorial
          5. WEMET
          6. Related Sites
        4. How Do I
          1. Apply For
            Boat Inspection
          2. Contact
            1. An Inmate
            2. Animal Control
            3. Sheriff's Office
          3. Find
            Emergency Management
          4. Sign Up For
            1. Advanced Teen Driving
            2. Emergency Notifications
          5. Submit
            1. Complaint Form
            2. Special Event Request Form
          6. File a Police Report
      14. Solid Waste Management
      15. Sustainability
        1. Event Recycling
        2. Muskegon County Recycling Drop-Off Facilities
        3. Recycling Guide
        4. Resources
      16. Transit System (MATS)
      17. Treasurer
        1. Contact Us
        2. Contracts
        3. County Settlement Data
          1. 2024 Settlement Data
          2. 2023 Settlement Data
          3. 2022 Settlement Data
          4. 2021 Settlement Data
          5. 2020 Settlement Data
          6. 2019 Settlement Data
          7. 2018 Settlement Data
          8. 2017 Settlement Data
          9. 2016 Settlement Data
          10. 2015 Settlement Data
          11. 2014 Settlement Data
          12. 2013 Settlement Data
          13. 2012 Settlement Data
          14. 2011 Settlement Data
          15. 2010 Settlement Data
          16. 2009 Settlement Data
          17. 2008 Settlement Data
          18. 2007 Settlement Data
          19. 2006 Settlement Data
          20. 2005 Settlement Data
        4. Dog Licenses
          1. How Do I Apply for a New License?
          2. How Much Does a Dog Licenses Cost?
          3. What Else Should Dog Owners Know?
          4. Where Can I Apply for / Renew My Dog's License?
        5. Forms
        6. Millage Rates (PDF)
        7. Property Taxes
          1. Avoiding Foreclosure
          2. Deadlines for Property Taxes
          3. FAQs
          4. Financial Hardship Policy & Application
          5. Pay Delinquent Property Tax Online
          6. Property Tax Search
        8. Top 12 Taxpayers Per School District
      18. Veterans Affairs
        1. Calendar of Events
        2. Contact Us
        3. Honoring Our Military & Veterans
        4. How Do I...
          1. Apply For Benefits
            1. Disability Compensation
            2. Emergency Financial Assistance
            3. Food Bank
            4. Medical
          2. Find Benefit Eligibility
            1. General Eligibility
            2. Important Documents Needed
            3. Priority Groups
        5. Links
        6. Most Requested Forms
        7. Presumptive & Exposures
          1. Former Prisoners of War
          2. Gulf War Veterans
          3. Korea & Cold War Veterans
          4. Operation Enduring / Iraqi Freedom
          5. Vietnam Veterans
          6. World War II / Atomic Veterans
        8. Resources
        9. Services
        10. Volunteers & Memorialization
        11. Veterans Memorial Park
      19. Water Resources Commissioner
        1. Assessments and Notices
          1. September 22, 2020 Chaddock Drain BOD
          2. September 22, 2020 Peterson Road BOD
          3. August 24, 2020 Markle Intercounty Drain Board Mee
          4. July 29, 2020 Black Creek Consolidated Drain BOD
          5. 2019 Drain Assessment Rolls
          6. June 17, 2020 Knudsen Drain Extension Petition
          7. June 17, 2020 North Point Petition to Establish
          8. June 17, 2020 OH Scott & Waters Extension
          9. June 17, 2020 Schwemer Drain Establishment
          10. January 28, 2020 Waalkens Drain BOD
        2. Administrative Information
        3. About Us
        4. Public Drain System Viewer
        5. County Drain Information
        6. Lake Boards and Levels
        7. Storm Water Standards
        8. Additional Resources
    3. Agendas & Minutes
    4. Boards & Commissions
      1. Airport Advisory Committee
      2. Apportionment Commission
      3. Building Authority
      4. HealthWest Board
      5. Great Muskegon Economic Development
    5. Elected Offices
    6. Building Locations
      1. Facilities A-D
        1. Accounting & Budget Office
        2. Central Services
        3. Convention & Visitors Bureau
        4. County Treasurer
        5. Drain Commission Office
      2. Facilities E-I
        1. Employment & Training Office
        2. Equalization Office
        3. Facilities Management
        4. HealthWest - John Halmond Center
        5. Human Resources Office
        6. Information Systems Office
      3. Facilities J-Q
        1. Juvenile Transition Center
        2. Michael E. Kobza Hall of Justice
        3. Michigan State University Extension Office
        4. Muskegon Airport
        5. Muskegon Area Transit System
        6. Office Services
        7. Parks & Recreation Office
        8. Probation Office
        9. Public Defender's Office - Criminal
        10. Public Defender's Office - Family
        11. Public Health
        12. Public Works Building
        13. Purchasing Services Office
      4. Facilities R-Z
        1. Register of Deeds
        2. Road Commission Office
        3. South Campus
        4. Training Center
        5. Veteran's Service Center
        6. Wastewater Facility
    7. Freedom of Information Act
    8. Muskegon County Communicator - Monthly Newsletter
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  3. Courts

    1. Online Case Search
      1. Circuit Court Case Search
      2. District Court Case Search
      3. Probate/Juvenile Court Case Search
    2. 14th Circuit Court
      1. Online Case Search
        1. Circuit Court Case Search
        2. District Court Case Search
        3. Probate/Juvenile Court Case Search
      2. About the 14th Circuit Court
        1. Court Fees (PDF)
        2. Dashboard
        3. Hours & Holidays
        4. Juror Information
      3. Adoption
      4. Circuit Court Judges
        1. Chief Judge Kenneth S. Hoopes
        2. Chief Judge Pro Tem Gregory C. Pittman
        3. Presiding, Family Division Judge Jenny L. McNeill
        4. Judge Kathy L. Hoogstra
        5. Judge Matthew R. Kacel
        6. Judge Annette R. Smedley
        7. Judge Brenda E. Sprader
      5. Collection Services
      6. County Government Links
      7. Court Policies, Procedures, and LAOs
        1. Case Assignment - October 2025 (PDF)
        2. Collaborative Law Process (PDF)
        3. Court Media Protocol (PDF)
        4. FOC Approval Process (PDF)
        5. FOC Objection Processes (PDF)
        6. LAO 49 - FOC ADR Plan (PDF)
        7. Muskegon County Family Court Plan 2025 (PDF)
        8. Policy Prohibiting Standalone Signature Pages (PDF)
        9. Procedure to Opt Out of FOC Services (PDF)
      8. Court Schedules
      9. Courthouse Security & Procedures
      10. Family Division
        1. Court Policies, Procedures, and LAOs
          1. Case Assignment - October 2025 (PDF)
          2. Collaborative Law Process (PDF)
          3. Court Media Protocol (PDF)
          4. FOC Approval Process (PDF)
          5. FOC Objection Processes (PDF)
          6. LAO 49 - FOC ADR Plan (PDF)
          7. Muskegon County Family Court Plan 2025 (PDF)
          8. Policy Prohibiting Standalone Signature Pages (PDF)
          9. Procedure to Opt Out of FOC Services (PDF)
        2. Dockets
        3. Establishment Division
        4. Friend of the Court
          1. Child Support Payments
          2. Forms & Publications
          3. Parents for Life/SMILE
        5. Juvenile Proceedings
          1. Fee Schedule
          2. Frequently Asked Questions
          3. General Information
          4. Intake Meetings
          5. Juvenile Delinquency Process
          6. Juvenile Records Requests
        6. Neglect & Abuse
      11. Guardianship
      12. Judicial Opinions
      13. Jury Service
      14. Payments
      15. Probate Court Judges
        1. Chief Judge Pro Tem Gregory C. Pittman
        2. Judge Brenda E. Sprader
      16. State Government Links
    3. 60th District Court
      1. Online Case Search
        1. Circuit Court Case Search
        2. District Court Case Search
        3. Probate/Juvenile Court Case Search
      2. 60th District Court Online Forms
      3. Civil / Small Claims
      4. Court Annual Report
      5. Court Holidays
      6. Courtroom Policy
      7. Criminal Division
      8. District Court Judges
        1. Chief Judge Pro Tempore Raymond J. Kostrzewa
        2. Judge Maria Ladas Hoopes
        3. Judge Paula B. Mathes
        4. Chief Judge Geoffrey T. Nolan
      9. Frequently Asked Questions
      10. Jury Duty
      11. Local Ordinances
      12. Marriage Ceremonies
      13. Media Protocol
      14. Online Court Dockets
      15. Make Payments Online
      16. Probation Department
      17. Problem Solving Courts
      18. SCAO Approved Court Forms
      19. Survey
      20. Traffic Division
        1. Admission of Responsibility
        2. City of Muskegon PARKING Tickets
        3. Civil Infraction Plea
        4. Denying Responsibility
        5. How to Make Payments
        6. Informal & Formal Hearings
        7. Local Ordinances
        8. Traffic Fees
        9. What is a Citation / Ticket
    4. Friend of the Court
      1. Child Support Payments
      2. Court Policies and Procedures
        1. Case Assignment - October 2025 (PDF)
        2. Collaborative Law Process (PDF)
        3. Court Media Protocol (PDF)
        4. FOC Approval Process (PDF)
        5. FOC Objection Processes (PDF)
        6. LAO 49 - FOC ADR Plan (PDF)
        7. Muskegon County Family Court Plan 2025 (PDF)
        8. Policy Prohibiting Standalone Signature Pages (PDF)
        9. Procedure to Opt Out of FOC Services (PDF)
      3. Forms & Publications
      4. Parent for Life
    5. Juvenile Court
      1. Court Policies, Procedures, and LAOs
        1. Case Assignment - October 2025 (PDF)
        2. Collaborative Law Process (PDF)
        3. Court Media Protocol (PDF)
        4. FOC Approval Process (PDF)
        5. FOC Objection Processes (PDF)
        6. LAO 49 - FOC ADR Plan (PDF)
        7. Muskegon County Family Court Plan 2025 (PDF)
        8. Policy Prohibiting Standalone Signature Pages (PDF)
        9. Procedure to Opt Out of FOC Services (PDF)
      2. Fee Schedule
      3. Frequently Asked Questions
      4. General Information
      5. Intake Meetings
      6. Juvenile Delinquency Process
    6. Probate Court
      1. Online Case Search
        1. Circuit Court Case Search
        2. District Court Case Search
        3. Probate/Juvenile Court Case Search
      2. Information / Packets
        1. Starting a Probate Case
          1. Guardianships for Legally Incapacitated Adults
          2. Conservatorship for Adults
          3. Conservatorship for Minors
          4. Full Guardianship for Minors
          5. Limited Guardianship for Minors
          6. Decedents' Estates
          7. Small Estates
        2. Closing a Probate Case
          1. Conservatorship for Adults
          2. Conservatorship for Minors
          3. Decedent's Estate
          4. Guardianship for Adults
          5. Guardianship for Minors
          6. Limited Minor Guardianships
        3. Completing a Conservatorship Account
        4. Completing a Decedent's Estate Account
        5. FAQs
      3. Fees
      4. Forms
      5. Historical Figures
      6. Media Protocol
      7. Online Services
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  4. Visit Muskegon

    1. Convention & Visitors Bureau
    2. Heritage Landing
    3. Lodging
    4. About Muskegon
      1. History
        1. Historic Figures
          1. Charles Hackley
          2. Julia Hackley
          3. Moses J. Jones
          4. Buster Keaton
          5. John Frederick Nims
          6. Haddon Hubbard "Sunny" Sundblom
          7. Jonathan Walker
      2. Location
      3. Local Information
      4. Contact Us
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  5. How Do I...

    1. Apply For
      1. Airport Employment
      2. Campground Licensing
      3. County Jobs
      4. Food Service Licensing
      5. Sheriff's Department Careers
      6. Veteran's Benefits
    2. Contact
    3. Find
      1. Accounting Reports
      2. Agendas & Minutes
      3. Budget
      4. Elected Officials
      5. Equal Employment Opportunity
      6. Food Inspections
      7. Freedom of Information Act
      8. GIS Information
      9. Muskegon History
      10. Observed Holidays
      11. Port of Muskegon
      12. Solid Waste Information
    4. Pay Online
      1. Birth. Death & Marriage Records
      2. Business Registration (DBA)
      3. Child Support
      4. Circuit Court - Costs, Fines, Fees and Restitution
      5. Circuit Court Records
      6. Circuit Court Video Recordings
      7. Delinquent Property Tax
      8. District Court - Costs, Fines, Fees, Tickets
      9. Emergency Management Chemical Fee
      10. Equalization Invoices
      11. Friend of the Court - Bench Warrant Fees, Drivers License Suspension, etc
      12. Human Resources
      13. Jail Room and Board
      14. Juvenile Court - Costs, Fines, Fees and Restitution
      15. Soil Erosion Permits
      16. Water/Sewer Bills
    5. Sign Up For
      1. Automatic Water Payments
      2. Emergency Notifications
      3. Port of Muskegon Mailing List
    6. Submit
      1. Court Payments
      2. Delinquent Property Tax Payments
      3. Juror Qualification Questionnaire
      4. Request for Visitor Guide
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  6. Feature Links

    1. Muskegon County Board of Commissioners
    2. Land Bank Authority
    3. Prosecutor
    4. Health
    5. Sheriff
    6. Board of Public Works Minutes (Yearly)
    7. Community Development Committee Minutes (Yearly)
    8. Courts & Public Safety Committee Minutes (Yearly)
    9. Human Services Committee Minutes (Yearly)
    10. Solid Waste Planning Commission Minutes (Yearly)
    11. Transportation Committee Minutes (Yearly)
    12. Water Policy Board Minutes (Yearly)
    13. Ways and Means Committee Minutes (Yearly)
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    1. Background Checks (iChat)
    2. Boat Inspections
    3. Civil Process Service
    4. CPL Licenses
    5. Dog Licensing
    6. Fingerprinting (LiveScan)
    7. Float Plan
    8. Property Checks
    9. Road Kill Salvage Permit
    10. Pistol Purchase Permit
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    Compensation and Classification Study
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  9. CustomLinks_8

    1. Board Minutes
    2. Board of Public Works Minutes
    3. Community Development Committee Minutes
    4. Courts & Public Safety Committee Minutes
    5. Human Services Committee Minutes
    6. Solid Waste Planning Commission Minutes
    7. Transportation Committee Minutes
    8. Water Policy Board Minutes
    9. Ways and Means Committee Minutes
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