Honorable Michelle A. Bianchi, Probate Court Judge
Office Information
Chief Deputy Register
Brennon Balcom
Probate Register
Gwen Dunton
~ COUNTY COVID-19 PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES ~
The Courts in Hillsdale County have now moved to Phase IV. Read All Courts COVID-19 document
EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY
All individuals who attend court hearings (including treatment courts), screenings, interviews, etc. in person must wear a mask at all times. This will include prospective jurors. This will also include staff at a minimum of when staff is dealing with the public. Hillsdale County is currently considered at “substantial” risk for the Delta variant by the CDC and both the State Court Administrative Office and our health department have indicated that because of this, masks must be required indoors until further notice. This applies to both vaccinated and unvaccinated individuals.
Chief Deputy Register
Brennon Balcom
Probate Register
Gwen Dunton
In response to the Coronavirus outbreak, on April 7, 2020 the Michigan Supreme Court implemented Administrative Order 2020-6 which expanded the authority of judicial officers to conduct proceedings remotely. AO 2020-6 is designed to help courts manage remote proceedings, including:
If you have questions about the posted video court proceedings for Probate Court, please call (517) 437-4643.
Probate Court YouTube Channel for court hearings conducted through Zoom.
Probate & Family Court
Courthouse, 1st Floor
29 N. Howell St.
Hillsdale, MI 49242
Monday-Friday
8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
(Closed for Lunch
Noon - 1:00 p.m.)
(517)437-4643
Fax: (517) 437-4148
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