Access & Accommodation (ADA)
We are committed to providing equal access to our judicial system for individuals with disabilities, in line with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If you need special accommodations, please fill out the ADA Request Form (PDF) and follow the instructions provided. If you have questions or need assistance, contact our Court ADA Contacts listed below.
If your accommodation request is denied, you can request a review using the Review of Request for Reasonable Accommodation (PDF).
To report discrimination in our services, activities, or programs, you may file a grievance according to our Grievance Policy in the Local Administrative Order.
Policy and Forms
- ADA Request Form (PDF)
- Courthouse Access Checklist (PDF)
- Joint Local Administrative Order (PDF)
- Michigan Courts Handbook on Accessibility (PDF)
- Review of Request – ADA (PDF)
- Service Animals and the ADA – FAQ
ADA Coordinators and Contacts
Van Buren County Courts ADA Coordinators
- Ryan Smith, Phone: 269-657-8200 ext. 2340
Paw Paw Courthouse
- 212 E Paw Paw Street, Paw Paw, MI 49079
- Primary: Ryan Smith, Phone: 269-657-8200 ext. 2340
- Backup: Melissa Williams, Phone: 269-657-8200 ext. 2345
South Haven Courthouse
- 1007 E Wells Street, South Haven, MI 49090
- Primary: Jim Becker, Phone: 269-637-5258 ext. 4122
- Backup: Kristi Mitchell, Phone: 269-637-5258 ext. 4102
County Administration Building
- 219 E Paw Paw Street, Paw Paw, MI 49079
- Primary: Amanda Hoefle, Phone: 269-657-8200 ext. 1502
- Backup: Greg Dean, Phone: 269-657-8200 ext. 1501
