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CHEBOYGAN COUNTY VIRTUAL COURT ACCESS

Livestreaming of court proceedings has ceased as the 89th District courtroom is open for public viewing of court proceedings.

Welcome to the Virtual Court Portal for Cheboygan County. This page will provide information to join our virtual courtroom or appear in court if you are scheduled. If you have any questions, you may contact our court at 231-627-8809.

PARTIES APPEARING FOR SCHEDULED COURT

If you have been given a notice to appear for a specified date and time for a virtual courtroom proceeding through zoom video (at no cost to you) please follow the below instructions.

HOW TO ACCESS THE VIRTUAL COURTROOM

Polycom Systems (Courtrooms, Jails, etc.): Dial 8111919991@162.255.37.11 for Judge Maria Barton’s Zoom or 3766136702@162.255.37.11 for Attorney Magistrate Amber Libby’s Zoom.

Windows Desktop PCs and Laptops: Go to the Zoom Web Site (zoom.us). Click on “Join a Call”. Join using Meeting ID 8111919991 or ID 3766136702 per above.

Apple and Android Tablets or Phones: Install the Zoom App from the Apple or Android Store prior to the call. Launch the Zoom app at the time of the call and join using Meeting ID 8111919991 or ID 3766136702 per above.

Phone Call Only: Call 646 876 9923 or 669 900 6833 and join using Meeting ID 8111919991 or ID 3766136702 per above (toll charges may apply depending upon your phone service). DO NOT USE THIS OPTION WITHOUT PRIOR PERMISSION FROM THE COURT.

LOCAL COURT POLICY

The call is a court proceeding and an extension of the courtroom, so appropriate conduct and attire is required.
If you are an attorney at a different location from your client, be sure to meet with your client before the hearing.

Remote Participants must use a private and quiet room that will be free of interruptions. (Outdoor, car, or public places are not permitted.) Also, video meetings need good, consistent lighting so avoid rooms with bright windows and / or back-lighting. Proper attire is required and smoking in court is not acceptable or allowed.

Remote Participants must place their mobile devices on a solid surface with the camera at eye level. Do not handhold mobile devices and do not lay phones or tablets flat on a desk or tabletop.

Join the meeting at the designated time. Do not join late because it has a ripple effect on other cases scheduled that day. Do not join early because the prior case might still be wrapping up. If you join a meeting and something else is happening in the virtual courtroom, wait silently until you are called upon.

The court has the right to terminate the call / proceeding if the video experience is not acceptable.

The judge has authority over the proceeding and participants as if they were present in the physical courtroom.

PARTICIPANT TECHNICAL RESPONSIBILITIES

The court does not provide technical assistance for testing or troubleshooting. Additionally, the court does not provide time during court proceedings to troubleshoot issues.

Directions for testing your device and networking prior to the proceeding can be found at https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201362313-How-Do-I-Test-My-Video-

Remote Participants should take time prior to the call to become familiar with the Zoom controls and test your devices mic and speaker controls.

If you are having technical issues you should review Zoom training and support materials at Zoom.us.

Remote participants should use a good LAN, WiFi, or substantial LTE connection to ensure a quality call. (Note: Mobile data use may incur cellular carrier charges which are the responsibility of the remote participant.)

District Judge

Michael J. Ekdahl, commencing March 18, 2024

 Office

870 S. Main Street
P.O. Box 70
Cheboygan, MI 49721
Email: d89@cheboygancounty.net
(231) 627-8809
Fax: (231) 627-8444

 Hours

8:00 am – 4:30 pm

M-F(excluding holidays)

Additional Staff

Court Administrator
Jodi Barrette
d89@cheboygancounty.net
(231) 627-8809

Criminal
Fax: 231-627-8444
(231) 627-8809

Civil
Fax: 231-627-8444
(231) 627-8809

Traffic
Fax: 231-627-8444
(231) 627-8809

NON-EMERGENCY PUBLIC SAFETY NUMBERS

Cheboygan County Sheriff Department
County Building
870 S. Main St.
Cheboygan, MI 49721
231.627.3155

Michigan Department of Natural Resources
Indian River Field Office
6984 S. Straits Hwy
Indian River, MI 49749
231.238.9313

Cheboygan Department of Public Safety
Cheboygan City Hall
403 N. Huron St.
Cheboygan, MI 49721
231.627.4321

Mackinaw City Police Department
Village Hall
102 S. Huron Ave.
Mackinaw City, MI 49701
231.436.7861

Tuscarora Township Police Department
Tuscarora Township Hall
3546 S. Straits Hwy
Indian River, MI 49749
231.238.9481

CONTACT US

Cheboygan County
870 S. Main St.
Cheboygan, MI 49721
231.627.8855