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20th Circuit Court &
Ottawa County Probate Court<\/h1>\n

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Our Mission \u2013 To Administer Justice and Restore Wholeness in a Manner that Inspires Public Trust<\/p>\n

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Circuit Court Judges<\/h2>\n

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Jon A. Van Allsburg<\/strong>
Chief Circuit Judge<\/p>\n

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Jon H. Hulsing<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Kent D. Engle<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Karen J. Miedema<\/strong><\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Paul F. Kraus<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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<\/i> Opinion and Order in Allen v Park Township, 25-008303-AA<\/h2>\n

This case is the latest in a continuing dispute between landowners and municipal government regarding the propriety of Short-Term Rentals (STRs) within the municipality.<\/strong>
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View a list of scheduled hearings for judges and referees.<\/p>\n

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Access Circuit Court forms and find information about initiating a case or obtaining records.<\/p>\n

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Circuit Court fines, fees, and restitution can be paid online with a credit card. A convenience fee applies.<\/p>\n

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After case initiation, filings for most case types must be e-filed. Find more information about e-filing with MiFile.<\/p>\n

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