Mission Statement:
To resolve legal matters by providing timely, fair and just service to all.Security Provisions:
Security Policy for Court Facilities, individuals entering the Courthouse are to abide by the following:
No weapons or cutting instruments are allowed in the Justice Center.
Circuit Court Jurisdiction:
Calhoun County is the 37th Judicial Circuit and has four Circuit Court Judges. The Circuit Court has jurisdiction over:
- Criminal felony cases; maximum punishment of over 1 year of incarceration
- Domestic relations matters (family law)
- Juvenile matters
- Adoptions
- Child protective proceedings
- Name changes
- Emancipations
- Personal Protection Orders
- Parental Consent Waivers
- General civil actions involving claims of $25,000 or more
- Appeals from the District Court and administrative agencies of state and local government boards.
Contact Information:
Address:
161 E. Michigan Ave
Battle Creek, MI 49014
Phone:
Circuit Court Clerk’s Office: 269-969-6518
Circuit Court Administration: 269-969-6523
Judicial Staff:
Judge John A. Hallacy
Judicial Secretary, Melissa Harris (269) 969-6759
Court Services Officer, Crystal Watson (269) 969-6507
Judge Brian K. Kirkham
Judicial Secretary, Christy Woodard (269) 969-6529
Court Services Officer, Jesus Florez (269) 969-6515
Judge Sarah S. Lincoln
Judicial Secretary, Penny Shaw (269) 969-6502
Court Services Officer, Amanda Gregorie (269) 969-6503
Judge Tina Yost Johnson
Judicial Secretary, Gail Duckworth (269) 969-6510
Court Services Officer, Jena Hess (269) 969-6511