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is a court of general jurisdiction, hearing civil cases and controversies seeking damages in excess of $25,000, all felony criminal matters, and all family matters. In addition to hearing felony criminal matters and civil matters, Judges of the General Trial Division of Circuit Court also serve as Judges for the State of Michigan, Court of Claims. Judges of the Family Division have jurisdiction over cases involving juvenile delinquents, abused and neglected children, adoptions, name changes, emancipations, parental consent waivers and domestic relation matters.