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  2. Government

    1. Agendas & Minutes
    2. Board of Commissioners Home Page
      1. Committee Assignments
        1. Health & Human Services Committee
        2. Information Technology & Communications Committee
        3. Public Safety Committee
        4. Public Works & Planning Committee
        5. Ways & Means Committee
      2. Members
        1. Tim Barnes - District 1
        2. Blake Mulder - District 2
        3. Terrance Augustine - District 3
        4. Brandon Haskell - District 4
        5. Jeanne Pearl-Wright - District 5
        6. Trevor "TJ" Youngquist - District 6
        7. Mark Mudry - District 7
        8. Joseph C. Brehler - District 8
        9. Brian Droscha - District 9
        10. Jacob Toomey - District 10
        11. Scott Hansen - District 11
        12. Brian Lautzenheiser - District 12
        13. Jim Mott - District 13 - Chairman
        14. Frank Holmes - District 14
        15. Barbara A. Rogers - District 15 - Vice Chairman
        16. Board of Commissioners Home Page
      3. Press Releases
      4. Public Hearings
      5. Appointed Boards
      6. Live Zoom Meeting Links
      7. Broadband Communication Council 
    3. Boards & Commissions
      1. Planning Commission
        1. Zoning Ordinance Subcommittee
      2. Site Plan Review Committee
      3. Fire / EMS Subcommittee
      4. Emergency Communications Subcommittee
      5. Law Enforcement Subcommittee
      6. Parks Commission
      7. Zoning Board of Appeals
    4. Eaton County Dashboard & Citizens Guide
    5. Elected Officials
      1. Board Of Commissioners
        1. Tim Barnes - District 1
        2. Blake Mulder - District 2
        3. Terrance Augustine - District 3
        4. Brandon Haskell - District 4
        5. Jeanne Pearl-Wright - District 5
        6. Trevor "TJ" Youngquist - District 6
        7. Mark Mudry - District 7
        8. Joseph C. Brehler - District 8
        9. Brian Droscha - District 9
        10. Jacob Toomey - District 10
        11. Scott Hansen - District 11
        12. Brian Lautzenheiser - District 12
        13. Jim Mott - District 13 - Chairman
        14. Frank Holmes - District 14
        15. Barbara A. Rogers - District 15 - Vice Chairman
        16. Board of Commissioners Home Page
      2. County Clerk & Register of Deeds
      3. Drain Commissioner
      4. Prosecuting Attorney
      5. Sheriff
      6. Treasurer
      7. Circuit Court Judges
      8. Probate Court Judge
      9. District Court Judges
    6. Elections
    7. History of Eaton County
    8. Local Community Information
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  3. Departments

    1. List of Deparments A - Z
      1. Phone Number Directory
    2. Administration, Accounting & Services
      1. Controller's Office
        1. Commissioner's Home Page
        2. Freedom of Information Act Requests (FOIA)
          1. FOIA Frequently Asked Questions
        3. Human Resources
        4. Salary Information
        5. Collective Bargaining Agreements
        6. Holiday Schedules
        7. Employment Opportunities
        8. Benefits
        9. Tax Information
      2. County Clerk's Office
        1. Concealed Pistol License (CPL)
          1. Applying for a License
          2. Updating Your Information
        2. Funeral Home Online Payments
        3. Marriage License
          1. Marriage License Process
          2. Applying Online or In-person
        4. Felony/Circuit Court Probation - Online Payments
        5. Vital Records - Birth, Marriage, Death
          1. Ordering Vital Records Online
        6. Elections
          1. Running for Office
          2. Election Results
          3. Campaign Finance
          4. Precinct Delegates
          5. Election Archive Results 1998 - 2017
          6. Information for Voters
          7. Vote By Mail
        7. MI Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission
        8. Information for Voters
        9. DBA, Assumed Name & Co-Partnership
          1. Changing Registration Information
          2. Resources
          3. Veterans/Peddlers License (PDF)
        10. Notary Public Information
          1. Becoming a Notary
        11. Genealogy Research
        12. DD214 Military Discharge
        13. County Ordinances
        14. Clerk Duties
        15. Discharge of Lien
      3. Human Resources
      4. Physical Plant
      5. Register of Deeds
        1. Deeds Online Index & Images
        2. Passport Information
        3. Recording Fees
        4. Recording Requirements and Fees
      6. Technology Services (GIS)
        1. Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
        2. GIS Forms & Documents
      7. Treasurer
        1. 4-Year Foreclosure Timeline
        2. Foreclosure Prevention Help
        3. Foreclosure Auction Claimants
        4. Poverty Exemption Information (PDF)
        5. Dog License Information
        6. Dog License Brochure
        7. Tax Forms & Information
          1. 2020 Dog License By Mail Form
        8. Eaton County Land Bank Authority
        9. Eaton County PACE Program
        10. Current Property Tax Information
        11. Property Tax Estimator
        12. List of Local Treasurers (PDF)
        13. County Audit FS 9-30-20
        14. See us on FaceBook
        15. Pay Delinquent Taxes
      8. Veterans Services
    3. Development & Construction
      1. Community Development
        1. Veterans Services
        2. Emergency Home Repair
        3. Economic Development
        4. Continuum of Care (CoC)
          1. CoC Agenda's, Minutes and Bylaws
          2. 2022 Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Application
          3. 2023 CoC HUD Application
          4. 2022 CoC HUD Application
          5. 2021 CoC HUD Application
          6. 2019 CoC HUD Application
          7. CoC Reallocation Policy Amended July 16, 2020
          8. CoC Coordinated Entry Policy Amended Feb 13, 2023
        5. Purchase of Development Rights Program
      2. Dept. of Construction Codes & Planning and Zoning
        1. Request An Inspection
        2. Planning & Zoning
          1. Planning Commission
          2. Board of Appeals
          3. Applications and Forms
          4. Zoning Ordinance (Land Develompent Code)
          5. Master Plan
          6. Fee Schedule
        3. Eaton County Master Plan Update
        4. Contractor Applications & Registration Forms
        5. Homeowner Permit Applications
        6. Check Sheets, Booklets and Other Information
        7. Frequently Asked Questions
        8. Jurisdiction
        9. Helpful Links
        10. Permit Cancellation
        11. Construction Code Satisfaction Survey
      3. Drain Office
        1. Annual Reports
        2. Assessments
        3. Awards
        4. Calender of Events
        5. Current Bid Information
        6. Documents
        7. Frequently Asked Questions
        8. Petition Page
        9. Resources
        10. Soil Erosion & Sedimentation Control (SESC)
          1. Soil Erosion & Sedimentation Control (SESC) Forms
        11. Stormwater Management
        12. Pre-Qualified Contractors
      4. Equalization & Property Description
        1. Property Tax Forms
        2. FAQ
        3. BS&A- Current Tax & Property Information
    4. Health & Environment
      1. Barry-Eaton District Health Deparment
      2. Parks & Recreation
        1. Eaton County Community Grant Application
        2. Explore Eaton County Parks
          1. Butler Park
          2. Crandell Park
          3. Duane Tirrell Memorial Park
          4. Dyer Kiln Historic Site
          5. Fitzgerald Park
          6. Fox Memorial Park
            1. Fox Park Observatory
          7. Keehne Environmental Area
          8. Lincoln Brick Park
          9. Optimist Youth Park
          10. Paul Henry-Thornapple Trail
          11. View All Parks and Facilities
        3. Programs & Events
          1. Timber Trails 5k (10/14/2023)
          2. Fall Foliage Walks in October
          3. National Take a Hike Day (11/17/2023)
          4. Yule Log - Holiday Craft Creation (12/02/2023)
          5. Winter Solstice - Nature at Night (12/21/2023)
          6. Fitzgerald Park Disc Golf - Year Around
          7. Fox Park Observatory
        4. Reservation Fees & Charges
          1. Cancellation Policy
          2. Fees
        5. Fox Park Public Observatory
          1. History & Features
          2. Programs & Support
          3. Public Viewing Schedule
        6. Friends of Eaton County Parks
          1. About Us
          2. Membership
        7. Memorial Bench and Tree Program
        8. Parks Commission
        9. Parks Master Plan
        10. Rules, Regulations & Policies
        11. Partner Organizations
        12. Staff Directory
      3. Resource Recovery - Recycling
        1. Recycling Events & Programs
        2. Recycling Centers
        3. How Do I Recycle
          1. Batteries
          2. Cooking Oil
          3. Electronics
          4. Household Hazardous Waste
          5. Medications and Sharps
          6. Paint
          7. Tires
        4. Eaton County Solid Waste Ordinance of 1993
        5. Licensed Waste Haulers
          1. Curbside Recycling
        6. Composting
        7. Education Programs
          1. Conservation Education Garden
        8. Solid Waste Alternatives Grant
        9. Agricultural Film Plastic Pilot Program
          1. Summary and General Process
          2. Accepted Materials and Material Preparation
          3. Program Pricing & Invoicing
          4. Schedule an Appointment
          5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
    5. Justice System
      1. Courts
        1. Court Calendar
        2. Court Payments
        3. Public Case Search
        4. 56th Circuit Court
          1. Public Case Search
          2. Bail Bonds
          3. Court Daily Calendar
          4. Circuit Court Clerk
          5. Circuit Court Probation
          6. Local Administrative Orders
          7. Access & Accommodations (ADA)
          8. Eaton County Courts Livestream
          9. Professionalism during Zoom Hearings
          10. Language Access Plan (LAP)
        5. Probate Court
          1. Public Case Search
          2. Court Daily Calendar
          3. Eaton County Courts Livestream
          4. Professionalism during Zoom Hearings
          5. Court Forms
          6. Guardianships
          7. Conservatorships
          8. Mental Health
          9. Deceased Estates
          10. Wills
          11. Name Changes
          12. Emancipation
          13. Opening Safe Deposit Box
          14. Terms and Definitions
          15. Instructions for Completing Inventory (Adults)
          16. Instructions for Completing Inventory (Minor)
          17. Instructions Account of Fiduciary (Adult)
          18. Instructions Account of Fiduicary (Minor)
          19. Local Administrative Orders
          20. Access and Accommodations (ADA)
          21. Language Access Plan
        6. 56A District Court
          1. Eaton County Courts Livestream
          2. Professionalism during Zoom Hearings
          3. Public Case Search
          4. Court Daily Calendar
          5. District Court Civil
            1. Marriage Ceremonies
            2. Filing Fees
            3. Forms
            4. Small Claims Court
              1. Filing a Claim in Small Claims Court
              2. Obtaining Proper Service
              3. Settlements & Hearings
              4. Collecting Money from a Judgment
                1. Execution Against Property & Judgment Lien
                2. Filing a Discovery Subpoena
                3. Garnishments
            5. 56A District Court Eviction Diversion Program
          6. District Court Criminal
          7. District Court Probation
          8. District Court Traffic
            1. District Court Traffic Payments
            2. Traffic Civil Infraction Information
            3. Traffic Dismissible or Waivable
            4. Traffic Driver Improvement Course
            5. FAQ Traffic
          9. FORMS
          10. Local Administrative Orders
          11. Access & Accommodations (ADA)
          12. Language Access Plan (LAP)
        7. Friend of the Court
          1. 2023 Friend of the Court Annual Statutory Review
          2. Public Case Search
          3. New Personal Identifying Information (PII) Court Rule and Requirements
          4. Eaton County Courts Livestream
          5. Zoom Hearings & Maintaining a Professional Image
          6. PARENTING TIME REGARDING COVID-19 VIRUS
          7. Notice Regarding Interception of Stimulus Checks
          8. Accessing Records & Information
            1. Access Your Friend of the Court Account
            2. Obtain Friend of the Court Records
          9. Facilitative Information Gathering Conferences (FIG Conference)
          10. Contacting the Friend of the Court
          11. Filing Complaints & Grievances
            1. Filing a Grievance
            2. Parenting Time Complaints
          12. Forms
          13. Frequently Asked Questions
          14. Friend of the Court Staff Directory
          15. Making Payments
            1. Child Support Payments
            2. PayNearMe
          16. Medical Expense Reimbursement Enforcement
            1. Extraordinary Medical Expenses
            2. Objections & Payments
            3. Ordinary Medical Expense
          17. Modifying Agreements
            1. Changing Child Support
            2. Changing Custody
              1. Definition of Best Interest
            3. Changing Domicile
            4. Changing Parenting Time
          18. Reasonable Rights of Parenting Time Policy
          19. Resources
            1. Child Support & Incarceration
              1. Locating an Incarcerated Person
              2. Michigan Compiled Laws 552.517
            2. Definitions & Terms
            3. Employers & Child Support Withholding
            4. Myths Regarding Friend of the Court Services
            5. Uniform Interstate Family Support Act (UIFSA)
          20. The SMILE Program
          21. Going to Court Video
          22. Access & Accommodations (ADA)
          23. Local Administrative Orders
          24. Language Access Plan (LAP)
        8. Juvenile Court
          1. Eaton County Courts Livestream
          2. Professionalism during Zoom Hearings
          3. Adoptions
          4. Child Protective Proceedings
          5. Juvenile Court Appointed Attorneys
          6. Juvenile Delinquency Cases
          7. Juvenile Court Probation
          8. Juvenile Court Financial Department
          9. Access & Accommodations (ADA)
          10. Local Administrative Orders
          11. Language Access Plan (LAP)
        9. Community Corrections
          1. Screening Procedures for Court Proceedings
          2. Adult Circuit Drug Court
          3. J. Sauter Veterans Treatment Court
          4. Felony Sobriety Court
          5. Swift and Sure Sanctions Probation Program
          6. 56-A District Hybrid Court
          7. Access & Accommodations (ADA)
          8. Local Administrative Orders
          9. Language Access Plan (LAP)
          10. Public Case Search
        10. Local Administrative Orders
        11. Bail Bonds
        12. Eaton County Court Officers
        13. Access & Accommodations (ADA)
        14. Language Access Plan (LAP)
        15. Eaton County Courts Livestream
        16. Professionalism during Zoom Hearings
      2. Circuit Court Clerk
        1. Bulletin
          1. Personal Protection Order
            1. Orders
            2. Motions
          2. Fee Waiver Forms
        2. Circuit Case Search
        3. Court Daily Calendar
        4. Criminal
          1. Costs, Fines and Restitution Payments
        5. Custody, Parenting Time or Child Support
        6. Divorce
        7. Filing Fees
        8. Forms and Information
        9. Personal Protection Order
          1. Documents
        10. Purchase Record Copies & Pay Filing Fees
        11. SMILE Program
      3. Jury Duty
        1. Jury Questionnaire
        2. Eaton County Juror Handbook
        3. Juror Compensation
        4. Jury Duty Term of Service
        5. Jury Service Selection
        6. Deferring Jury Duty
        7. Jury Duty FAQ's
        8. Access to Juror Questionnaires
        9. Local Administrative Orders
        10. Access & Accommodations (ADA)
        11. Language Access Plan (LAP)
      4. Prosecuting Attorney
        1. About Us
          1. Press Releases
          2. Prosecutor Staff
          3. ECPA Office History
        2. Law 101
          1. Criminal Case Process
          2. Legal Definitions
        3. Economic Crimes Unit
          1. ECU Diversion
            1. Bad Check Diversion Program
            2. Retail Fraud Diversion Program
            3. Unreturned Rental Property Diversion Program
          2. Merchant Tips
          3. Statistics
        4. Family Court Unit
          1. Juvenile Delinquency
        5. Child Support Unit
          1. Establishing Paternity
          2. Child Support
          3. Custody and Parenting Time
        6. Victims & Witnesses
          1. Domestic Violence
            1. What Domestic Violence Means
            2. Resources Available for Domestic Violence Victims
            3. Domestic Violence Statistics
          2. Personal Protection Orders
            1. Getting Your Personal Protection Order
            2. Serving Your Personal Protection Orders
            3. Out-of-State Personal Protection Orders
            4. Personal Protection Order Violations
          3. Victim Assistance
            1. Victim Rights
            2. Victim Compensation
          4. Witness Assistance
        7. Documents & Forms
        8. FAQs & Disclaimers
        9. Press Releases
      5. Public Defender Office
        1. Frequently Asked Questions
      6. Youth Facility
        1. Community Based Treatment
        2. Day Treatment
        3. Detention
        4. Residential Treatment
        5. LINK Program
        6. Visitation
        7. Frequently Asked Questions
        8. Juvenile Justice Millage Information
    6. Public Safety
      1. Central Dispatch - 911
        1. Reports & Statistics
        2. 2022 Millage Information
          1. 2022 Eaton County 9-1-1 Millage: Renew & Restore
        3. RAVE Alert
        4. RAVE Facility
        5. Smart911
        6. Siren Map
        7. Traffic Incident Map
        8. Freedom of Information Requests (FOIA)
        9. Social Media
        10. Employment
        11. FAQ
        12. Photos
        13. 9-1-1 Education
      2. Emergency Management
        1. Prepare Now
          1. Access and Functional Needs Preparedness
          2. Do1Thing
          3. MIREADY
          4. National Preparedness Month
          5. Pet Preparedness
          6. Rave Alerts
          7. Rave Facility
          8. Severe Weather Awareness Week
          9. Smart911
        2. Outdoor Warning Sirens
          1. General Information
          2. Outdoor Warning Siren Testing
          3. Siren Map
        3. Planning
          1. 2023 Tri-County Hazard Mitigation Plan
          2. Emergency Operations Plan (EOP)
        4. Local Emergency Planning Committee
          1. Tier II Reporting
          2. Request of Information
          3. Quarterly Eaton County LEPC Newsletter
          4. Spill and Release Reporting
        5. Social Media
          1. Facebook
          2. Twitter
        6. Region One Homeland Security Planning Board
        7. Kids Corner
          1. Coloring Books
        8. Links
      3. Office of the Sheriff
        1. Public Alerts - News Releases
        2. Weekly Updates
        3. Administrative Services Division
          1. Records Division
            1. Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Requests
            2. Records FAQ's
        4. Animal Control
          1. Dog Licensing Information
          2. Pets in Our Shelter
          3. Owner Redemption & Adoption Fees
          4. Animal Control FAQ's
        5. Corrections Division
          1. Inmate Family Guide
          2. Inmate FAQs
          3. Inmate Visitation
          4. Units
        6. FAQ's
        7. Recruiting & Hiring
        8. FREE Recreational Safety Classes
          1. ATV/ORV Safety Class
          2. Boating Safety Classes
          3. Hunter Safety Classes
          4. Snowmobile Safety Class
        9. Community Resources
          1. Security Camera Registry and Mapping (S.C.R.A.M)
          2. Small Talk
          3. Families Against Narcotics (FAN)
          4. RehabNet.com
          5. Active Violence Incident-Citizen Response Training
          6. OK2SAY
          7. MSA STOPPED Program
        10. Multimedia
          1. Videos
        11. Mission Statement
        12. Sheriff’s Office History
          1. Photo History
          2. Sheriff's of Eaton County
          3. Deputy Memorial
        13. Vacation Check Request
        14. Security Camera Registry and Mapping (S.C.R.A.M.)
      4. Animal Control
    7. Other Agencies
      1. Community Mental Health
      2. Continuum of Care
      3. Eaton Conservation District
      4. Eaton County Land Bank Authority
      5. EATRAN
      6. Health & Rehabilitation Services - ECHRS
      7. Historical Commission
      8. Medical Examiner
      9. MSU Extension Office
      10. Road Commission
      11. Tri-County Office on Aging
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  4. Services

    1. Online Services
    2. Construction Contractor Permits
    3. Construction Homeowner Permits
    4. Construction Inspection Request
    5. Deeds Index & Images
    6. Emergency Home Repair
    7. GIS - Mapping
    8. Health Deparment
    9. Jury Duty
    10. Marriage Ceremonies
    11. Marriage, Birth, Death Records
    12. Notary Public
    13. Parks & Facilities
    14. Public Case Search
    15. Recreation Opportunities
    16. Services Directory
    17. Veteran Services
    18. Vacation Check Request
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  5. Business

    1. Assumed Name (DBA)
    2. Contractor Applications
    3. County Ordinances
    4. Economic Development
    5. Land Development Code
    6. Planning & Zoning Applications
    7. Register of Deeds
    8. Tax Information
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  6. How Do I...

    1. Apply For
      1. Concealed Pistol License
      2. Dog License
      3. Employment Opportunities
      4. Marriage Application
      5. Passport
      6. Planning & Zoning Permits
      7. Unemployment Benefits
    2. Contact
      1. Department Directory
    3. Find
      1. County Budgets
      2. County Phone Numbers
      3. County Ordinances
      4. Court Daily Calendar
      5. Deeds Index & Images
      6. Eaton County Directory (PDF)
      7. Eaton County Parks
      8. Financial Statements
      9. Jury Duty Reporting
      10. Lost Dog
      11. Maps and Data
      12. Notary Information
    4. Pay
      1. Child Support
      2. Traffic Ticket
      3. Property Taxes
    5. Request
      1. Construction Site Inspection
      2. Marriage, Birth, Death Records
      3. Name Search - Circuit Court
      4. Divorce Judgement Copy
      5. Personal Protection Order (PPO)
      6. Vacation Check - Sheriff
    6. Sign Up For
      1. Notifications
      2. Parks & Recreation Programs
      3. Smart911
    7. Submit
      1. DBA - Assumed Name
      2. Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Requests
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