Address
219 E Paw Paw Street
Paw Paw, MI 49079-1429
Hours
Monday to Friday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Contact
(269) 657-8200
Juvenile Court
What We Handle
The Juvenile Division of the Family Court addresses these cases:
- Juvenile Delinquency: Offenses by youth under 18.
- Status Offenses: Non-criminal actions by youth under 18, like truancy or running away.
- Neglect/Abuse: Cases involving child protection for those under 18.
- Juvenile Guardianships: Guardianship from neglect or abuse cases.
Resources & Support
Adoption & Foster Care
Attorney Information
Forms for Your Use
Payment Methods
- Exact cash, money order, check (payable to Juvenile Court), and credit/debit card
- Pay online with credit/debit (case number and code 5250 required)
- Pay by phone at 888-604-7888 (case number and code 5250 required)
- Mail to: 36th Circuit Court Juvenile Division, 212 Paw Paw Street, Suite 240, Paw Paw, MI 49079
- For more payment options, visit our Court Payments page.
Department Contacts
Juvenile Court
| Name | Title | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Jennifer Mockler | Family Division Administrator | (269) 657-8237 ext. 2286 |
| Chris Carlsen | Court Specialist III | (269) 657-8200 ext. 2310 |
| Emily Field | Court Specialist III | (269) 657-8200 ext. 2308 |
| Kip Kridler | Court Specialist I | (269) 657-8200 ext. 2307 |
| Madeline Gilbert | Youth Mentor | (269) 550-7798 |
| Michael Dzurovcik | Youth Mentor | (269) 657-8237 |
| Jeffrey J. Dufon | Judge | |
| Michael Dafoe | Family Division & Probate Court Supervisor | (269) 657-8200 ext. 2302 |
