LEGAL

Police Departments

Michigan State Police, Newberry

Box 983 S. Newberry Ave.
Newberry, MI 49868
Phone: (906) 293-5151
Services:
24 hours daily -- Luce County and parts of Alger, Schoolcraft, Mackinac and Chippewa Counties.
293 Enforce various laws, i.e. all criminal activities, traffic law enforcement, arson and fire investigations, marine safety laws, aeronautics, agriculture, snowmobile and many others.
293 Radio and telephone service is provided 24 hours a day to the following services:
Newberry Village Police
Luce County Sheriffs Department (radio service between 5 pm and 8 am)
Mackinac County Sheriff's Dept.
293 Lien teletype (computer system of information.)
293 Community service officer: works closely with Probate Court and community groups, mainly on crime prevention.
293 Maintains radio contact with fire trucks, Hospital Emergency Radio and maintains radio contact with Sheriff Deputies in Paradise and Hulbert.
293 Various Specialists are on hand. They are:
Police tracking dog and handler; used by all agencies in animal matters and/or lost people
Two Crime scene technicians
D.A.R.E. Officer
Child Abuse Investigator
Emergency Support Team available
Underwater Recovery Unit available
Legal


Newberry Village Police Dept.

307 E. McMillan Ave.
Newberry, Mi. 49868
293-5236

Luce County Sheriff's Department

411 W. Harrie St.
Newberry, Mi. 49868
293-8431 Fax # (906) 293-3581
Services: *Serve civil process to District and Circuit Court, such as divorce papers, small claims, subpoenas, etc. Operate lock-up, transporting of all prisoners lodged in Luce County Jail. Operate various road controls where traffic tickets can be issued and arrests made for violation of the law. Complaints related to criminal or animal problems should be reported to the Sheriff's Dept. so they can be investigated. Circuit Court jury prospects are notified by Dept. Marine patrol during the summer season. Supervise land and property sales for debt purposes. Responsible for registering weapons and issue permits for purchase of hand guns. Fingerprint applicants for various licenses when fingerprinting is required. Circuit Court Bailiff is provided by Sheriff's Dept.

Newberry Village Police Dept.

307 E. McMillan Ave.
Newberry, Mi. 49868
293-5236


Ambulances

Luce County Ambulance Service West Mackinac County Area

(906) 293-8253 1-800-643-1911
(906) 293-8131 Secretary
24 hour emergency ambulance service for Newberry and surrounding area

Fire Departments

Newberry Area West Mackinac County Area


(906) 293-5661 or 1-906-222-8450 1-800-642-1911
(906)221-8445 McMillan & Columbus Twp. (906)477-6314 - Naubinway
(906) 586-9401 - Curtis & Portage Twp.
(906) 586-9900 - Germfask

Upper Peninsula Wide Wildfires - 1-800-922-7652
US Coast Guard Search and Rescue 1-906-635-3230, if no answer call 1-800-321-4000
Poison Control Center- 1-800-POISON1 or 800-764-7661


Friend of the Court

Luce Co. Government Building
East Court
Newberry, Mi. 49868
293-3204
Services:
*Protection of minor children in divorce cases, making recommendations to the court in divorce matters and overseeing treatment of children by divorced parents. Enforces payments of child support.


EUP Community Dispute Resolution Services


P.O. Box 505
Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783
1-800-873-7658 or (906) 635-2725
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.
 


Legal Services of Northern Michigan

130 W. Spruce St.
Sault Ste. Marie, Mi. 49783
632-3361 (906) 632-9876
9 am - 12:00 noon - 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Chippewa, Mackinac, Luce Counties
Services:
*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 spousal assault, divorce and family law problems, welfare, SSI claims and utility shut-offs. Legal Services does not handle criminal cases.

Michigan Protection and Advocacy


Marquette, Mi. 49855
Services:
293 Provides advocacy and information regarding safeguarding the rights of developmentally disabled children and adults.
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Probate and Juvenile Court -

Luce County
407 W. Harrie St.
Newberry, MI 49868
293-5601


8:00 - 4:00 Monday through Friday
Services:
*All neglect or abuse cases are handled through Probate Court. Petitions may be issued to remove children from a home by Probate Judge. Offenses in juvenile cases are handled. Information is given, then hearing is set upon information. Juvenile may be turned over to the Family Independence Agency for proper placement if it is felt necessary to remove him from the community. Estate Division: All estates of deceased, guardianship & conservatorships mentally ill, minors and commitments of the mentally ill. Probate Court has jurisdiction of all children under 17. Marriage licenses may be waived if for some reason individuals do not feel they can wait for the three day waiting period required through the County Clerk's Office. Change of names and adoptions.


Probate Court for Luce County - Juvenile Division

Luce County Government Building
407 W. Harrie St.
Newberry, Mil 49868
293-5751 Fax # (906) 293-3581
8:00am to 4:00pm Luce County
Services;
*Handles juvenile delinquency cases assigned by probate court. This entails interviewing the young person in trouble and their family, explains the charges made against them. Maintains juvenile case records, notes and documents. Investigates assigned cases in order to develop a social history. Contact is continually kept with the youth and their family. In order to decide proper action to take on each case, it is discussed with the Judge of Probate. Attend formal hearings of assigned juvenile cases insuring that the decision of how to handle the case is properly carried out. Supervise juvenile placed on probation with parent or in foster home. Review and discuss adoption cases assigned by Judge. Advise Youth Involvement Committee on juvenile delinquency problems. Responsible for developing a Child Care Plan for Luce County.

District Court for Luce County

Luce County Government Building
E. Court St.
Newberry, Mi. 49868
293-5531
8:00am - 4:00pm Luce County
Services:
293 Traffic Court: All traffic violations are handled through traffic court.
293 Criminal Court: Under criminal court the maximum jurisdiction is limited to high misdemeanors (punishable by imprisonment for more than 1 year) and misdemeanors (punishable by time in county jail instead of state prison) *Basic procedure in criminal court matters would consist of first a complaint and then a warrant.
293 Civil Court: Relating to civil matters with jurisdication up to $10,000. Examples of civil matters would be performance of marriage ceremonies, landlord-tenant problems, forfeiture of land contracts, etc.
293 Small Claims: Jurisdication up to $1500. Individual is required to waive counsel, trial by jury and right of appeal.

Circuit Court for Luce County

Luce County Government Building
E. Court St.
Newberry, Mi. 49868
293-5521
*Luce County Court and the Circuit Courts of Alger and Schoolcraft counties compromise the 11th Judicial Circuit of Michigan.
Court Sessions: Regular motion days are the first and third Tuesdays of each month. Other matters are heard as scheduled.
Services Offered:
293 Criminal Cases: Matters are referred to this court after a preliminary hearing in District Court. Circuit Court has jurisdiction over criminal offenses for which the maximum period of imprisonment exceeds one year.
2. Civil Cases: Circuit Court has jurisdiction over civil actions for money damages where the amount claimed exceeds $10,000, divorce, family support and paternity suits, and general chancery matters.

American Civil Liberties Union

1553 Woodword #1701
Detroit, Mi. 48226
(313) 961-4662
*Information and referrals to persons with problems concerning civil rights. ACLU concerns itself only with constitutional violations and civil rights and participates in cases concerning the same.

Probation and Parole

Michigan Department of Correction
Luce County Government Building
411 W. Harrie St.
Newberry, Mi. 49868
293-8471
8:00am - 5:00 pm Luce County
Services:
*Community supervision of paroled prison residents and circuit court probationers 17 years of age and older

Community Action Human Resource Authority, Inc.


Community Building
405 Newberry Ave.
Newberry, MI 49868
293-5621
9:00 to 5:00
Services:
*Appointments for people in the community can be for: legal services (a fee is charged according to income), counseling, adoption, and credit counseling.
*Legal Service: Provides assistance in legal matters free of charge. Call for information about specific services, dates and times services will be available at the centers.
*Income Tax Service: Provides assistance in filling out tax forms and determine ineligibility for tax credits. Call for information about times and dates services will be available.


Protective Services

Family Independence Agency
500 W. McMillan St.
Newberry, Mi. 49868
293-5144
Services:
293 Provide protection and advocacy for children and adults who are being or suspected of being exploited or neglected.


Michigan Department of Treasury---------------------------------------------------------------800-487-7000
US Internal Revenue Service ---------------------------------------------------------------------800-829-1040

Michigan Association of Timbermen

201 W. John St.
Newberry, MI 49868
293-3236
Services:
293 Trade Association for businesses in the forest products industry. (In Michigan only)
2. Self-insured workers compensation program. Available to members only.
3. Health insurance program. Available to members only.
4. Serves as an effective spokesman organization for its members.
5. Works to improve communications and working relationships between its members and representatives of state, local and federal agencies, legislative delegations, buyers of wood products and fellow members.
6. Combat unfair practices.
7. Promote safety - Safety Clothing Program. For members only.
8. Supports members in rectifying conditions of an unsatisfactory nature.
9. Encourage sound business methods.
10. Have every other power provided to nonprofit corporations by the laws of the State of Michigan and any future amendments thereto.

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.