Request For Accommodations
Persons with a disability recognized under the Americans with Disabilities Act are entitled to a reasonable accommodation. The intent of the Wayne County Probate Court is to assure that individuals with a disability have equal and full access to the judicial system.
Physical Mobility Impairment
Requests for
reasonable accommodations for physical mobility impairment may be submitted on
the
(opens in new window)Request
for Accommodations 
form to the ADA Contact Person for the designated
court location.
The ADA Contact Persons will facilitate requests for accommodations.
ADA Coordinator Human Resources Manager
Two Woodward Avenue
1305 Coleman A. Young Municipal Center
Detroit, MI 48226
Telephone: 313-224-8373
Fax: 313-967-4022
Email: hrdept@wcpc.us
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.
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:
ADA Coordinator Human Resources Manager
Two Woodward Avenue
1305 Coleman A. Young Municipal Center
Detroit, MI 48226
Telephone: 313-224-8373
Fax: 313-967-4022
Email: hrdept@wcpc.us
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 Probate Register 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.