Traffic/Criminal - Ann Arbor, Michigan There is always the need for more education about the fact that you know its an illness that needs to be managed every day for the rest of your life. During her ten years of practicing law in all district courts in the county, Fawns passion to give her work meaning and her commitment to stand by her beliefs has only grown stronger. Judge Valvo: Its here to stay. CMH has a liaison to our Court who interfaces with our Court all the time that they are doing the assessment. I can tell you in general terms that its been exciting to see women who were being trafficked setting good boundaries and continuing to live healthy lives after they leave the Court because they have found the courage or the strength to break away from the abusive relationships that were keeping them trapped in that cycle. 14A District Court | Washtenaw County, MI Judge Valvo: Yes, a little. They have to have a diagnosed mental illness or service-related trauma or substance use issue. The Honorable Karen Quinlan Valvo, a judge on the 15th Judicial District Court, will be the guest speaker at NAMI WC's Annual Meeting, which will be held via Zoom on Saturday, March 27, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Candidate Q&A: Fawn Armstrong, 14A District Court Judge Click here to contact us for media inquiries, and please donate here to support our continued expansion. I think sometimes we lose track of that, but when I talk to other judges around the state, theres always this kind of amazement at how much we have here. So far, its been renewed every year and has been increased a little bit every year to keep up with appropriate costs and the appropriate number of people in the Court. Washtenaw County, All civil cases at law over $300., Civil cases in equity., Proceedings in habeas corpus., Felonies and misdemeanors, Proceedings in quo warranto., Prohibition and certiorari cases., Appeals from magistrate court, municipal court, and administrative agenc, Phone Number: 734-222-3270 Judge Valvo: Well, you first have to have a local judge who wants to do it, as Ive described. Again, doing that virtually doesnt feel as heartwarming as it used to when we could do it all in person. Cathy Hearn: Weve covered my next question in some aspects, but I wanted to give you the opportunity to speak to this separately. She assumed office on December 30, 2020. They may be resistant to accepting that theyre going to have to think about it every day and use their tools every day or take medication. Were particularly fortunate in Washtenaw Count to have the number of community service organizations that we have. With 100 percent of Washtenaw Countys ballots being counted as of 3:29 a.m., Nov. 4, Washington won the judicial seat with 63.39 percent of the total votes, or 14,494 votes compared to 8,257 votes cast for her opponent, current 14B Court Administrator and Magistrate Mark Nelson. How to run for office | They were up and running and just starting to develop, so I was able to step into his shoes and continue building. Registration is required (www.namiwc.org). [10] If someone is struggling, the treatment team will re-evaluate whatever treatment has been recommended to see if it needs to be changed, to see if theyve been given too much to do, or not enough to do, or if they need a different kind of treatment, or perhaps they might not be as faithful with medication as we had hoped, and they might need more encouragement. I have a degree in public law and government from Eastern and was accepted at the University of Toledo College of Law, where I was awarded a scholarship for my tuition. The court docket site is directly linked to the Court's case management system and will be updated as soon as case scheduling changes are made available to case management staff. Counties | I stayed home with them for about 15 years. We have done this. One person could manage those services for our participants so theyre not running around all over town, so to speak. If after talking to the probation officer theyre still interested in being in the Court, they will have a mental health evaluation provided by Washtenaw Countys Community Mental Health (CMH). Primary Election Results 2022: 14-A District Court Race Click here to contact us for media inquiries, and please donate here to support our continued expansion. The Honorable Karen Quinlan Valvo, a judge on the 15th Judicial District Court, will be the guest speaker at NAMI WCs Annual Meeting, which will be held via Zoom on Saturday, March 27, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Judge Valvo: Yes, the stigma can come from many different places, I think. Washtenaw County Service Center, 4133 Washtenaw, Ann Arbor, MI48107 Website: http://washtenawtrialcourt.org/, Staff: David S. Swartz (Chief Judge), Archie Cameron Brown, Timothy P. Connors, Melinda Morris, Donald E. Shelton Washtenaw County, Michigan (Judicial) - Ballotpedia Fawn is currently assigned to Circuit Court handling felony matters. 22nd Circuit Court, Michigan - Ballotpedia Elections in 2023 | Its been exciting to see people turn their lives around. Visit our Links Page for websites providing Employment Listings, as well as US Government holiday closings. I find, and have said this publicly, that working with the veterans court is easier in a way because all of the services are provided in one place, and its right down the street from the courthouse. She would greet everybody at the door, she would give them a hug. I enjoyed meeting you, [] As a prelude to Judge Valvos participation in the annual meeting, Cathy Hearn, a volunteer member of our newsletter team since 2017, interviewed the judge via Zoom in early March. If any of these apply to you, contact the court to verify they observe the exemption. Thats been very effective for our veterans. Docket / Calendar | Washtenaw County, MI YTown.org - 14B District Court Cities | Washtenaw County Judge Simpson fends off challenger