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 and Support

• Mental Health Resources (PDF)
• Michigan Alliance for Families
• Van Buren Community Mental Health – Paw Paw, Michigan
• Van Buren County Domestic Violence Coalition
• Expungement Flyer (PDF)
• Van Buren Youth Initiative | Instructional Services
• School Truancy: Why Attendance Matters
• Youth Intervention Program (PDF)
• Domestic & Sexual Violence Prevention Guide
• Resource Guide for Young Adults (PDF)
• Michigan Prevention Network

Adoption and Foster Care

• MDHHS Foster Care Training
• Post Adoption Resource Center

Attorney Information

• State Bar of Michigan – For the Public

Forms for Your Use

• Michigan State Juvenile Court Forms
• Access Juvenile Court Records
• Community Service

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.