State of Michigan Family Division

The County of Kalamazoo is located in Michigan and has a population of more than 238,000 people. The county government operates a jail and local courts; maintains rural roads and vital records; keeps files of deeds and mortgages; administers public health regulations; and participates with the state in the provision of welfare and other social services. It has various departments, including administrative services, finance, treasurer, parks and fairgrounds, human resources, and planning and development. The county also offers a wide range of services and programs, such as animal adoption and rescue, lakes and streams monitoring, early detection and intervention, jury services and case management.

The Kalamazoo County Prosecuting Attorney's Office is comprised of circuit, district and family court divisions. Its divisions include attorneys, victim advocates and support staff who handle cases in specific court areas. The office s circuit court division handles the prosecution of felony cases, including retail fraud, bad checks, narcotics violations, criminal sexual conduct, home invasion, robbery and murder. The Kalamazoo County Prosecuting Attorney's Office also offers assistance in the return of the victims personal property, as well as provides special advocates for the victims of domestic violence. Additionally, it operates a witness unit that coordinates witnesses and manages cases in the county s district courts. The Kalamazoo County Prosecuting Attorney's Office is located in Kalamazoo, Mich.