​Kids & Youth in Court

​We know attending a court hearing can be a new experience; we are here to help!

Click here to take a virtual tour of the Clinton County Courthouse!

​How We Will Help

• We work closely with the Clinton County Prosecutor's Office, including their Victim Witness Coordinator.  If we can help you with connecting to their office, please contact us.  Visit their website here.
• Our Advocates and Staff are trained to provide support during court hearings. We are happy to sit with you and answer questions as we can or assist you with connecting to the correct person.
• Our agency has an interactive courtroom model (pictured above). This is a great tool to 'see' what our courtrooms looked like and help prepare.
• Advocate Sophie is our Canine Advocate. If you like dogs and Sophie is available, she will provide support in the courtroom as appropriate and in compliance with Michigan law.
• We have additional items available to help keep children and youth comfortable while they wait, such as fidget items, coloring books, and playdough.

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We are happy to provide assistance and support for children and youth
​who need to attend court hearings.
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Please contact our staff with any questions.

Additional Resources

Michigan Bar Association Law for Minors, Parents and Counselors

Michigan Supreme Court Educational Resources