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Family Court: Juvenile Division

Juvenile Division

Presiding Judges

Judge Kevin Kane
Juvenile & Protective Division

Judge Paul Stutesman
Circuit Court Judge

Court Location

Three Rivers Courts Building
920 W Michigan Ave
Three Rivers, MI 49093

Jurisdiction & Case Tpes

The Juvenile Division handles matters involving youth under the age of 18, focused on protection and rehabilitation. 

Juvenile Delinquency: Offenses committed by youth under 18 years of age.

Status Offenses: Includes matters of incorrigibility, runaway behavior, and truancy.

Neglect/Abuse: Cases involving the safety and welfare of children under 18.

Personal Protection: Protection cases involving minors within the family court system.

Juvenile Court Documents

Access official forms and filings for the Juvenile Division

Judge Kevin Kane also serves as the Probate Judge for St. Joseph County.

Department Contacts

Family Court Juvenile Division

Name Title Phone
Amy Shugars Deputy Juvenile Register (269) 467-5561
Bryanna Bradford Juvenile Court Caseworker (269) 467-5551
Collin Cummings Casework Supervisory and Non-Attorney Referee (269) 467-5564
Emily Mowry Juvenile Division Director, Attorney Referee (269) 467-5506
Jen Walden Family Court Bookkeeper (269) 467-5562
Julie Hakeos Juvenile Register (269) 467-5619
Justin Koenig Juvenile Court Caseworker (269) 467-5590
Kassie Bogucki Deputy Juvenile Register (269) 467-5563
Kevin Kane Probate Court Judge (269) 467-5537
Merissa Countryman Juvenile Court Caseworker (269) 467-5580
Sakina Duncombe Juvenile Day Treatment (JDT) Supervisor (269) 273-0033
Taylor Schultz Juvenile Court Caseworker (269) 467-5589