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1. What is community service and the sheriff's work camp?
2. What type of organizations are used in this program?
3. What happens if I have a medical problem and can't work?

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1. Do I have to give a urine sample or take a blood test?
2. What is a pre-sentence report and the Probation Department?

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1. Who do I contact if I have any questions about a case?
2. Where do I go if I want to post bond for someone being arraigned at the District Division?

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1. What happens if I don't do what the court has ordered?
2. What if I do not appear for a show cause hearing?

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1. What is the difference between a Request for Child Support Review and a Motion Regarding Support?
2. Why is child support still charged when we have 50-50 custody?
3. How can I monitor my child support case without having to come into or call the office?
4. How do I request reimbursement of the medical expenses I have paid for?
5. How do I know if my tax refund will be garnished?
6. My child is enrolled in the Early College program; when will child support stop charging?

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1. What happens if I don’t get my parenting time?
2. What happens if I deny parenting time to the other parent?
3. Can I move if I have sole custody of my child(ren)?

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1. I lost my job; do I still have to pay my support?
2. If I qualify for unemployment, will support be taken out of my unemployment compensation?

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1. How do I get additional copies of the current orders in my case?
2. Who do I talk to about terminating parental rights and/or stepparent adoption?
3. Neither party lives in Otsego County anymore. Why hasn’t the case been transferred?

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1. I disagree with the Referee’s recommended order, how do I file an objection?
2. How do I object to a child support recommendation?
3. What does “ex parte” mean? How do I object to an ex parte order?

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1. Why do I have to attend the SMILE program if my case is not a divorce?
2. Is there an online SMILE program I can take instead of attending in person?

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1. Who do I contact if I have any questions about a case?
2. Where do I go if I want to post bond for someone being arraigned at the district division?

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1. What is community service?
2. What type of organizations are used in this program?
3. What happens if I have a medical problem and can’t work?

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1. What happens if I don’t do what the court has ordered?
2. What if I do not appear for a show cause hearing?

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1. When is a child considered a juvenile delinquent?
2. What happens when a minor is picked up and taken into custody by the police?
3. How long will the minor be held in pretrial detention?
4. How do I post bond?
5. What happens next?
6. What is involved in commitment?
7. Will the minor need an attorney?
8. Who is responsible for attorney fees?
9. What is probation?
10. If the minor is formally adjudicated, will the minor have a record?
11. What if after a complaint is filed, the minor is not held in pretrial detention?
12. If the case is dismissed by the judge or referee will the minor have a record?
13. Will the minor have a record if the petition is denied?
14. Is school truancy handled by the family court?
15. What about running away from home?

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1. What kind of traffic violations are included?
2. How am I charged?
3. Do I have to appear at the hearing?
4. Do I need an attorney?
5. What happens at the hearing?
6. How will this affect my driving record?
7. What if I fail to appear at the hearing?
8. What if I’m under 16 and don ‘t even have a valid Michigan driver’s license?
9. What if I commit a felony offense?
10. What is a State or Local Law offense?
11. What happens if I commit an offense?
12. Where are the hearings held?

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1. What are the rights of a juvenile in the legal justice system?
2. Who must be notified of the hearing in a delinquency proceeding?
3. What about rights in child protective proceedings?
4. Who must be notified of a child protective proceeding?

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1. What happens if I receive a ticket for a civil infraction traffic violation?
2. Can I appeal a decision from an informal hearing?
3. What if I fail to show up for the hearing or do not pay the ticket on time?

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1. What happens if I am arrested on a traffic misdemeanor?
2. What happens if I post a bond for someone and they don’t show up for their court date?
3. What if I am a minor and I receive a traffic ticket?
4. What if I am ticketed or arrested for a local ordinance violation?
5. What can I do if there is a warrant for my arrest?
6. What can I do if my driving privileges have been suspended?
7. Can I get a copy of a case?
8. How can I get a copy of my court record?
9. Can I change my court date?
10. How many points do traffic violations have?
11. Will a traffic ticket affect my insurance premiums?
12. Does the District Division process parking tickets?

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1. How do I pay a ticket with cash or a credit card?
2. How do I pay a ticket over the Internet?
3. How do I pay a ticket by mail?

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1. What is Taxable Value?
2. What is State Equalized Value (SEV)?
3. What is the Assessed Value?
4. What is the County Equalized Value?
5. Am I allowed to view my appraisal records?
6. How do I get an appointment with the Board of Review?
7. What if I am not satisfied with the Board of Review decision on my appeal?
8. What is the Capped Value?
9. What if I am unhappy with the assessed value or taxable value on my property, what can I do about it?
10. What if I’m out of town during the March Board of Review, how can I lodge an appeal?
11. When are the assessed values for each parcel determined?
12. What authority does the Township have in order to place a value on my property for property tax purposes?

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1. What does the housing office offer?
2. What are the interest rates that are offered?
3. What consists of total repairs to a dwelling?
4. What consists of emergency repairs to a dwelling?
5. How do I qualify for (rehabilitation) home repairs?
6. Who determines the needed repairs?
7. Who will perform the work?
8. Can you direct me to other County resources related to my dwelling or rental?

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1. Where can I get information on current job openings?
2. How do I apply for a job with Otsego County?
3. Can I apply for jobs that are not currently open for recruitment?
4. What are the hiring procedures for Otsego County?
5. What does Otsego County Benefits Program include?

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1. How do I know if my business will qualify as a minority-owned business (MBE)? How would I get a minority certification?
2. How do I qualify as a women-owned business?
3. How do I register my business name, or form an LLC? Do I need a Michigan License or permit to open a business?
4. If I start my business in my home, what will I need?
5. What is a DBA? Where can I get one? How much does it cost?
6. What is an Employer Identification Number and a Tax Identification Number? How do I get one for my business?
7. Where do I get zoning information?
8. Where do I register for business taxes?
9. Where is my local Chamber of Commerce?

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1. How do I obtain an incident or vehicle crash report?
2. Can I obtain a copy of an incident or accident report by fax?
3. Can I obtain a copy of an incident or accident report by mail?
4. How do I obtain a local criminal background check?
5. I need to be fingerprinted for a job. Can I do that at the Sheriff’s Office?
6. How do I obtain a proof of incarceration letter?
7. How do I pay for a traffic ticket?