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COUNTY PROSECUTOR'S OFFICE
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Phone:
Toll Free:
FAX:
Victim Advocate:
Witness Coordinator:
Witness Information Line: |
231-882-0043
800-404-5977
231-882-0559
231-882-0062
231-882-0062
231-882-0062 |
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Personnel |
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John B. Daugherty — Prosecutor
Michelle Steffen — Chief Asst. Prosecutor
Jeanne Maue — Office Administrator
Kathie Bruce — Victim Advocate/
Witness
Coordinator |
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Upper Level
Government Center
448 Court Place
Beulah, MI 49617 |
Office Hours |
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Monday – Friday
8:00 a.m. to noon
1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. |
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Description
The Prosecutor is an elected official with a four-year term of office, as provided
by the Michigan Constitution. Elections occur at the time of the Presidential election,
on the partisan ballot. The elected county Prosecutor is independent of the Michigan Attorney General.
The Prosecutor's office is responsible for a wide array of legal functions for the
County, including:
- act as the chief law enforcement official in the County
- review, authorize, and prosecute violations of felony and misdemeanor criminal
laws of the State of Michigan and County ordinances committed inside the County
- authorize and prosecute felony & misdemeanor juvenile delinquency offenses
- represent the County in criminal matters before the District & Circuit Courts; juvenile delinquency,
parental neglect and miscellaneous probate matters in the Family
Court, and appeals in the Court of Appeals and Michigan Supreme Court
- advise the Michigan Dept of Human Services on child abuse & neglect petitions, and actions to terminate
parental rights
- attend contested mental health commitment hearings
- presides at a monthly Concealed Weapon Permit Board, unless he or she opts off
for the remainder of their term. In that case, the county board appoints a certified
firearms instructor to replace the Prosecutor.
- file and prosecute actions to establish paternity
- file actions to establish family support orders
- represent and advise the County Board of Commissioners and other County departments
on legal matters
Victim Rights
CRIME IN MICHIGAN TOUCHES ALL OF US. When one person is victimized, we
all --- as a community --- suffer. If you are not personally a victim of crime, then
you know a relative, friend or neighbor who is. Victims and witnesses naturally look
to the criminal justice system for vindication and justice, but all too often find
a court system which appears to be dedicated to protecting the very people who have
caused their anger and pain.
As a result of aggressive advocacy, crime victims have recently gained many rights.
The Crime Victim's Rights document below will help you to learn about those rights,
tell you about compensation, answer common
questions, and provide useful resources.
Crime Victim's Rights (PDF
document)
Frequently Asked Questions
Witness FAQs -- coming soon
Documents
Witness Information -- coming soon
Related Web Links
Crime
Victim Rights Act
Glossary of Criminal Terms
Michigan Attorney General
Michigan
Constitution
Michigan Department of Human
Services
Victim
Services Directory
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