Access and Accessibility
Persons with a disability recognized under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) are entitled to a "reasonable" accommodation. Third Circuit Court provides all people with equal and full access to the judicial system.
Physical Mobility Impairment
Requests for reasonable accommodations for physical mobility impairment may be submitted on the Request for Accommodations form to the ADA Contact Person for the designated court location.
The ADA Contact Persons will facilitate requests for accommodations.
Frank Hardester, ADA Coordinator
2 Woodward Avenue, Suite 711
Detroit, MI 48226
Email: ADA-Accommodation-Request@3rdcc.org
Telephone: 313-224-5261
Coleman A. Young Municipal Center
Eric Weems, ADA Contact Person
2 Woodward Avenue, Suite 792
Detroit, MI 48226
Email: ADA-Accommodation-Request@3rdcc.org
Telephone: 313-224-5729
Wayne County Criminal Justice Center
Alisa Shannon, ADA Contact Person
5301 Russell Street
Detroit, MI 48211
Email: ADA-Accommodation-Request@3rdcc.org
Telephone: 313-224-2437
Lincoln Hall of Justice
ToieLynn Smith, ADA Contact Person
1025 E. Forest Avenue
Detroit, MI 48207
Email: ADA-Accommodation-Request@3rdcc.org
Telephone: 313-833-4777
Penobscot Building
Erin Lincoln, ADA Contact Person
645 Griswold
Detroit, MI 48226
Email: ADA-Accommodation-Request@3rdcc.org
Telephone: 313-224-6639
Hearing, Speech and/or Visual Impairment
Requests for assisted listening devices, interpreters or readers for the hearing or visually impaired may be presented to the ADA contact person designated at the court location, the courtroom clerk, or staff in the courtroom of the judge or judicial officer who will preside over the proceeding.
The request may be made orally or in writing by completing the Request for Accommodations form.
Docket Support Services personnel will facilitate the proper accommodations requested.
Docket Support Services
Hearing, Speech and/or Visual Impairment - Interpreter Requests and Question:
Coleman A. Young Municipal Center & The Penobscot Building
313-224-0409
Wayne County Criminal Justice Center
313-224-2086
Lincoln Hall of Justice
313-833-7051
Grievance Process
If you believe you have been denied a "reasonable" accommodation and wish to dispute the denial, submit your complaint as soon as possible but no later than 60 calendar days after the alleged violation to:
Frank Hardester, ADA Coordinator
Two Woodward Avenue
711 Coleman A. Young Municipal Center
Detroit, MI 48226
Telephone: 313-224-5261
Email:ADA-Accommodation-Request@3rdcc.org
Within 15 calendar days after receiving the complaint, the ADA Coordinator or designee will consult with the complainant to discuss the complaint and the possible resolutions. Within 15 calendar days after the consultation, the ADA Coordinator or designee will respond in writing in a format accessible to the complainant. The ADA Coordinator should inquire as to what format is accessible to the complainant. The response will explain the position of the court and offer options for a substantive resolution of the complaint.
If the response by the ADA Coordinator or designee does not satisfactorily resolve the issue, the complainant or complainant's designee may request a review of the decision within 15 calendar days after receiving the response.
Within 15 calendar days after receipt of the request for review, the Chief Judge or designee will consult with the complainant to discuss the complaint and possible resolutions. Within 15 calendar days after the consultation, the Chief Judge or designee will respond in writing in a format accessible to the complainant, with a final resolution of the complaint.
All written complaints received by the ADA Coordinator, requests for review to the Chief Judge or designee, and responses from these two offices will be retained by the court for at least three years from the date of the last written response or other final communication.
Lactation Rooms
In accordance with a request from the Women Lawyers Association of Michigan, Third Circuit Court provides private lactation rooms at all four of its locations. The identified space is a private room that is free from intrusion. It includes a chair, table, and electrical outlets. Email ADA-Accommodation-Request@3rdcc.org to request the use of a lactation room.