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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. Jane Whitacre - District 6
        7. Mark Mudry - District 7
        8. Joseph C. Brehler - District 8
        9. Brian Droscha - District 9
        10. Dairus Reynnet - District 10
        11. Wayne Ridge - District 11
        12. Brian Lautzenheiser - District 12
        13. Jim Mott - District 13
        14. Jeremy Whittum - District 14
        15. Barbara A. Rogers - District 15
        16. Board of Commissioners Home Page
      3. Press Releases
      4. Public Hearings
      5. Appointed Boards
      6. Committee Meeting Schedule
      7. Live Zoom Virtual Meeting Links
      8. 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. Jane Whitacre - District 6
        7. Mark Mudry - District 7
        8. Joseph C. Brehler - District 8
        9. Brian Droscha - District 9
        10. Dairus Reynnet - District 10
        11. Wayne Ridge - District 11
        12. Brian Lautzenheiser - District 12
        13. Jim Mott - District 13
        14. Jeremy Whittum - District 14
        15. Barbara A. Rogers - District 15
        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
      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. Discharge of Lien
        14. County Ordinances
        15. Clerk Duties
      3. Human Resources
      4. Physical Plant
      5. Register of Deeds
        1. Deeds Online Index & Images
        2. Passport Information
        3. Recording Fees
        4. Recording Fee Requirements
      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. NEW! 2020 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. 2020 Annual Report
        14. County Audit FS 9-30-20
        15. See us on FaceBook
        16. Pay Delinquent Taxes
      8. Veterans Services
    3. Development & Construction
      1. Community Development
        1. 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
        2. Eaton County Master Plan Update
        3. Veterans Services
        4. Emergency Home Repair
        5. Economic Development
        6. Continuum of Care (CoC)
          1. CoC Agenda's, Minutes and Bylaws
          2. 2022 Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Application
          3. 2022 CoC HUD Application
          4. 2021 CoC HUD Application
          5. 2019 CoC HUD Application
          6. CoC Reallocation Policy Amended July 16, 2020
          7. CoC Coordinated Entry Policy Amended July 11, 2022
        7. Purchase of Development Rights Program
      2. Department of Construction Codes
        1. Request An Inspection
        2. Contractor Applications & Registration Forms
        3. Homeowner Permit Applications
        4. Check Sheets, Booklets and Other Information
        5. Frequently Asked Questions
        6. Jurisdiction
        7. Helpful Links
        8. Permit Cancellation
        9. 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. 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
        2. Programs & Events
          1. Fox Park Observatory
          2. Fitzgerald Park Disc Golf
          3. Friends of Eaton County Parks
          4. Cross Country Ski & Snowshoe Rentals
        3. Vehicle Park Passes
        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
          3. Events
        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. Eaton County Courts Livestream
        3. Professionalism during Zoom Hearings
        4. 56th Circuit Court
          1. Eaton County Courts Livestream
          2. Professionalism during Zoom Hearings
          3. Bail Bonds
          4. Court Daily Calendar
          5. Circuit Court Clerk
          6. Local Administrative Orders
          7. Access & Accommodations (ADA)
          8. Language Access Plan (LAP)
        5. Probate Court
          1. Court Daily Calendar
          2. Eaton County Courts Livestream
          3. Professionalism during Zoom Hearings
          4. Court Forms
          5. Guardianships
          6. Conservatorships
          7. Mental Health
          8. Deceased Estates
          9. Wills
          10. Name Changes
          11. Emancipation
          12. Opening Safe Deposit Box
          13. Terms and Definitions
          14. Michigan Legal Help
          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. Court Daily Calendar
          4. 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
          5. District Court Criminal
          6. District Court Probation
          7. 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
            6. Traffic Fines and Costs
          8. FORMS
          9. Local Administrative Orders
          10. Access & Accommodations (ADA)
          11. Language Access Plan (LAP)
        7. Friend of the Court
          1. 2022 Friend of the Court Annual Statutory Review
          2. New Personal Identifying Information (PII) Court Rule and Requirements
          3. Eaton County Courts Livestream
          4. Zoom Hearings & Maintaining a Professional Image
          5. PARENTING TIME REGARDING COVID-19 VIRUS
          6. Notice Regarding Interception of Stimulus Checks
          7. Accessing Records & Information
            1. Access Your Friend of the Court Account
            2. Obtain Friend of the Court Records
          8. Facilitative Information Gathering Conferences (FIG Conference)
          9. Contacting the Friend of the Court
          10. Filing Complaints & Grievances
            1. Filing a Grievance
            2. Parenting Time Complaints
          11. Forms
          12. Frequently Asked Questions
          13. Friend of the Court Staff Directory
          14. Making Payments
            1. Child Support Payments
            2. PayNearMe
          15. Medical Expense Reimbursement Enforcement
            1. Extraordinary Medical Expenses
            2. Objections & Payments
            3. Ordinary Medical Expense
          16. Modifying Agreements
            1. Changing Child Support
            2. Changing Custody
              1. Definition of Best Interest
            3. Changing Domicile
            4. Changing Parenting Time
          17. Reasonable Rights of Parenting Time Policy
          18. 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)
          19. The SMILE Program
          20. Going to Court Video
          21. Access & Accommodations (ADA)
          22. Local Administrative Orders
          23. 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. Circuit Court Probation
        10. District Court Probation
        11. 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. Access & Accommodations (ADA)
          7. Local Administrative Orders
          8. Language Access Plan (LAP)
        12. Local Administrative Orders
        13. Bail Bonds
        14. Eaton County Court Officers
        15. Access & Accommodations (ADA)
        16. Language Access Plan (LAP)
      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
        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. Prosecutor Worldwide Websites
          1. North-East USA
          2. Midwest USA
          3. South USA
          4. West USA
          5. Federal & Associations
          6. International
        10. 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. COVID-19
          1. Vaccinations
          2. Funeral Assistance
        2. 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
        3. Outdoor Warning Sirens
          1. General Information
          2. Outdoor Warning Siren Testing
          3. Siren Map
        4. Local Emergency Planning Committee
          1. Tier II Reporting
          2. Request of Information
          3. Quarterly Eaton County LEPC Newsletter
        5. Local Planning Team (LPT)
        6. Social Media
          1. Facebook
          2. Twitter
        7. Links
        8. Region One Homeland Security Planning Board
        9. Kids Corner
          1. Coloring Books
      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. Recreation Opportunities
    15. Services Directory
    16. Veteran Services
    17. 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
      4. Volunteers in Police Services
    7. Submit
      1. DBA - Assumed Name
      2. Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Requests
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