LEGAL

CHIPPEWA COUNTY POLICE LISTINGS

BAY MILLS POLICE 12140 W. Lakeshore Dr. Brimley, MI 49715 (906) 248-3244	CHIPPEWA COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT 331 Court Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 635-6355 or 635-9111 - Emergency
DETOUR POLICE DEPARTMENT Box 264 DeTour, MI 49725 (906) 297-5411 or 297-5998	KINROSS DISTRICT POLICE DEPARTMENT 4884 W. Curtis/P.O. Box 5123 Kincheloe, MI 49788 495-5889 - Fax: 495-5717
SAULT TRIBE LAW ENFORCEMENT 2428 Shunk Rd Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 635-6065 635-6063 - Emergency	MICHIGAN STATE POLICE POST I-75 Business Spur Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 632-2216
SAULT STE. MARIE CITY POLICE City Hall Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 632-3344 632-1622 - Detective Bureau 911 - Emergency

CHIPPEWA COUNTY FRIEND OF THE COURT

300 Court St., Courthouse Annex
Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783
635-6347
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. M-F
SERVICES: The Friend of the Court assists the Court in protecting the rights of minor children by making investigations and recommendations to the Court regarding custody, visitation and support in all cases under the jurisdiction of the Circuit Court. The Friend of the Court also enforces child support and visitation orders.

CHIPPEWA COUNTY PROBATE/JUVENILE COURT

Court House, 319 Court
Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783
635-6314
8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
FEE: Varies according to service
SERVICES: The Probate Court handles probate of deceased persons estates, all guardianships for adults and minors, conservatorship for adults and minors, involuntary commitment of mentally ill adults, files wills and other miscellaneous matters. The family division of the Court handles abuse and neglect of minor children, delinquency proceedings, adoption of minors and adults, abortion parental waivers for minors and emancipation of minors.

CHIPPEWA COUNTY OFFICE OF PUBLIC DEFENDER

300 Court Street
Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783
635-6860
635-6864
SERVICE: Represent indigent CRIMINAL clients.

E.U.P. COMMUNITY DISPUTE RESOLUTION SERVICES

P.O. Box 505
Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783
1-800-873-7658 or (906) 632-54676
cdrc@gw.lssu.edu
SERVICES: Mediations, facilitations, presentations, workshops
DESCRIPTION: Trained, neutral, volunteer mediators help people
resolve disputes by talking with one another in informal, safe, and
confidential settings.
OFFICE HOURS: Mon. Tues. Thur. 8A-5P; Services can be scheduled
anytime in any neutral location in Chippewa, Luce, or Mackinac counties.
Answering machine is on 24 hours per day, and staff return calls ASAP.

FAMILY SUPPORT UNIT CHILD SUPPORT PATERNITY

635-63842
FAX: 635-6850
FEE: None
SERVICES: This agency acts with the Prosecuting Attorney’s office to establish child support orders and locating absentee parents as well as the establishment of paternity.

LEGAL SERVICES OF NORTHERN MICHIGAN

130 W. Spruce
Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783
632-3361
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon - 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
FEE: None
SERVICES: Legal Services of Northern Michigan provides legal assistance in civil cases to people who receive public assistance or have a family income below the federal poverty level. Legal Services represents people in a wide range of types of cases, including spouse assault, divorce and family law problems, welfare, SSI claims and utility shut offs. Legal Services Does not handle criminal cases.
PROSECUTING ATTORNEY

319 Court, 3rd Floor
Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783
635-6342
FAX: 635-6850
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
SERVICES: Provides enforcement of state statutes, spouse abuse cases, criminal non support and civil support cases where public assistance is being received.
SAULT STE. MARIE TRIBAL COURT

2175 Shunk Road
Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783
635-4963
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 Noon - 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
FEE: None
SAULT TRIBE ANISHNABEK COMMUNITY AND FAMILY SERVICES Advocacy Resurce Center & Lodge of Bravery

Private Address
Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783
632-1808 or 1-800-639-7829
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (Office hours)
SERVICES: Advocacy for victims of crime, with emphasis on Native American victims of crime, with shelter and legal services available to women and children of domestic violence, sexual assualt and stalking. Will provide services throughout the seven county service area.
VICTIM/WITNESS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

635-6364
FAX: 635-6850
8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. M-F
FEE: None
SERVICES: To assist victims and witnesses of crime throughout the criminal justice system. With services in the area of court procedures, referral services, crime victims compensation, etc.
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