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1. What do I do if my luggage was lost?
2. How much does parking cost?
3. What airlines service the airport?

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1. What is the Held Check Policy?
2. When will I get paid from an invoice sent?
3. I need a second copy of my 1099-MISC Form?

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1. Is automatic bill pay safe and secure?
2. Will I receive a bill?
3. What if I don’t agree with the amount charged?
4. Once I send in this form will my next bill be paid automatically?
5. What if I change banks or accounts?
6. What if my payment is returned by the bank?
7. How do I stop participating in the program?

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1. How do I get on a bidder list or notifications of bid opportunities?
2. What are the purchasing thresholds for Muskegon County?
3. Products I sell are below the Formal Solicitation Threshold, How can I become a vendor with the County?

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1. How can I make payment?
2. I thought doing time in jail / prison took care of this?
3. Where can I find my records?
4. This is over 7 years old, how can you still try to collect?
5. I filed for Bankruptcy, why do I still owe this?
6. How can I get an Order to Remit Prisoner Funds cancelled?
7. How do I know how much the prison has taken / paid?
8. I am a victim who has restitution coming. How / when will I get my money?

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1. How can I start a case?
2. What is the next step in my case?
3. How is the other parent notified?
4. What if parents do not cooperate?
5. What about DNA testing?
6. How is the amount of child support determined?
7. What if a husband is not the biological father of a child?
8. Who do I ask about custody and parenting time issues?

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1. What is limited guardianship?
2. What parental rights and responsibilities does the parent have with limited guardianship?
3. How important is the placement plan?
4. What are the advantages of a limited guardianship?
5. What can’t a limited guardian do?
6. What is full guardianship?
7. What are a full guardian’s responsibilities?
8. When is a full guardian not responsible?
9. What else do I need to know?
10. What are the primary differences of a full and a limited guardianship?
11. How is a guardianship terminated?
12. What if I have other questions or need help understanding and / or filling out the forms?

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1. Is my child entitled to an attorney?
2. How do I get a court-appointed attorney?
3. How much will it cost?
4. What if I cannot afford a court-appointed attorney?
5. Do I have to pay all at once?
6. What if I disagree with the charges or if my financial situation changes?
7. What other services can I be billed for?
8. What is an out-of home placement?
9. What is a clothing allowance and how much does it cost?
10. What medical attention or medication costs will I be responsible for?
11. Are both parents responsible for these bills?
12. But I’m divorced. Will my ex-spouse also receive a bill?
13. But what if I’m paying child support? Do I still get billed?
14. I am a single parent. Do I have to pay all of the costs?
15. What if I need an interpreter?
16. What if I have questions regarding my billing?

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1. How can I set up a payment plan with District Court?
2. How much will my payments be?
3. What options are available?
4. When will my first payment be due?
5. What if something happens and I will be late on my payment?
6. How are payments made?
7. The judge on my case gave me a specific due date to pay in full, can I still set up a payment plan?
8. What do I do if I receive a 14 day notice concerning my license suspending?
9. What do I if my license has already suspended? Can I set up a payment plan and get a restricted license?

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1. Where can I get a list of Alcoholics Anonymous meetings in the Muskegon area?
2. Where can I get an A.A. sign-in sheet?
3. How do I get a list of times and routes from the Muskegon County Transit System?
4. Am I allowed to bring children to my probation appointment?
5. When do I pay for my Fines and Costs or Restitution?
6. What if I have police contact?
7. How often do I have to report if I am on probation?
8. What if I forget or miss my probation appointment?
9. Will I be alcohol or drug tested?
10. What if I change addresses or get new employment?
11. Can I leave the State of Michigan while I am on probation?
12. What happens if I miss a drug screen at DnA?

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1. What is Sobriety Court?
2. Who is eligible to participate in Sobriety Court?
3. Why should I participate in Sobriety Court?
4. How do I participate in Sobriety Court?
5. Do you accept transfer cases or felony cases into Sobriety Court?
6. What is the eligibility criteria for Veteran’s Treatment Court?
7. Does the Veterans Treatment Court accept felony offenders?
8. Do you accept transfer cases?
9. Why should I participate in the Veteran’s Treatment Court?
10. How do I apply for the program?
11. What is the eligibility criteria for Mental Health Court?
12. How long is Mental Health Court?
13. Does the Mental Court accept Felony offenses?
14. Why should I participate in Mental Health Court?

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1. How do I request a traffic hearing?
2. How do I defend myself at a hearing?
3. How do I get my witnesses to appear?
4. Must I pay witnesses for appearing on my behalf?
5. What are the possible outcomes of a traffic hearing?
6. What happens if the citing officer fails to appear?
7. What happens if I fail to appear?
8. What about violation points?
9. Do I have the right to appeal?
10. How do I appeal the decision made at an informal hearing?
11. What if I have further questions about informal hearings?

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1. Does the County offer assistance or incentives for local businesses?
2. Are there opportunities for private development in Muskegon County?
3. What is the process for purchasing land in Muskegon County?

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1. What does the First Call Network system do?
2. What are some potential uses of the system?
3. What will the message say?
4. Who will activate the system?
5. How often will the message be repeated?
6. Is the system capable of calling from a specific site?
7. Can people respond to the calls they receive?
8. How do I include my unlisted phone number?
9. Who contracted with First Call Network?
10. How does First Call get the phone numbers?

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1. Where can I apply for / renew my dog's license?
2. How can I make a Circuit Court payment?
3. What is a delinquent tax?

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1. What does it mean to be on an "Eligible List"?
2. Can I mail, fax, or hand deliver my resume for employment consideration?
3. I have been notified that I have to attend OPAC testing. What is OPAC?
4. I applied for a position and have not heard anything in quite some time. What should I do?
5. Can I submit attachments to the online application?
6. I missed the application deadline. May I still be considered for the position?
7. Does Muskegon County have a Veteran's hiring preference?
8. I don't meet the minimum qualifications on the job announcement but I am a quick learner and I know I could do the job. Will I be considered for the position?
9. Is there a way for me to be notified of new Muskegon County employment opportunities as the become available.

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1. What if I do not speak English?
2. What happens to my job or school attendance record?
3. How much and when do I get paid?
4. What if I care for a dependent child or adult?
5. Why do I always get summoned but other people don't?
6. What if I have been called twice or have already served in the past year?
7. What should I do if I need special accommodations?
8. How long does a trial take?
9. Why do I have to wait around so much as a juror?
10. What kind of trial will I hear?
11. Can I take notes or ask questions during the trial?
12. Is my privacy protected during and after the trial?
13. What happens after the verdict?
14. How can I get out of jury service?
15. Is there a consequence for my refusal to serve?

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1. What hours are you open?

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1. How do I become a contractor for the Land Bank Authority?
2. What properties are available?
3. How do I create a development plan?

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1. What are administrative closings of probate cases?
2. How do I contact the Michigan Attorney General?
3. How do I obtain the medical records of a deceased person?
4. How do I obtain a copy of my will that I filed with the court?
5. How do I find out if the Court has a will on file for someone?
6. Do I need an EIN (federal tax ID)?
7. How do I get an EIN?

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1. What are the filing fees?
2. When is it necessary to open an estate for a decedent?
3. What are the different types of estates?
4. How is a personal representative appointed?
5. What are the duties of a personal representative?
6. When may a personal representative be removed?
7. Do I have to serve as personal representative if I am nominated in the decedent's will?
8. Can I receive payment for serving as personal representative?
9. Can I hire a lawyer or other professionals to help me administer the estate?
10. Do I need an attorney?

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1. What are the filing fees?
2. When may a guardian or conservator be necessary for an adult?
3. What is the difference between a guardian and a conservator?
4. How are guardians and conservators appointed?
5. Can a guardian be appointed immediately in an emergency?
6. What are the duties of a guardian?
7. What are the duties of a conservator?
8. When may a guardianship or conservatorship be terminated?
9. Are there alternatives?
10. Do I need an attorney?

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1. What are the filing fees?
2. When may a guardian or conservator be necessary for a minor?
3. What is the difference between a guardian and a conservator?
4. How are guardians and conservators appointed?
5. What are the duties of a guardian?
6. What are the duties of a conservator?
7. When may a guardianship or conservatorship be terminated?
8. Do I need an attorney?

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1. When is it necessary to reopen an estate for a decedent?
2. Who can file to reopen an estate for a decedent?
3. What are the duties of a personal representative in an estate that has been reopened?
4. Do I need an attorney?

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1. What is a PPO?
2. Is a PPO necessary?
3. How do I get a PPO?
4. How do I seek enforcement of my PPO if there is a violation?
5. What are my responsiblities?
6. What if I have other questions?

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1. What is the Muskegon Social Justice Commission (SJC)?
2. Why does law enforcement care about youth education?
3. How can I help?

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1. Who is the Public Defender for Muskegon County?
2. Where are the Public Defenders located?
3. When should one be represented by a private rather than a public defender attorney?
4. What if I hire a private attorney and run out of money before the case is over?
5. How can I be appointed a Public Defender on a Misdemeanor case?
6. How can I get a Public Defender on a felony case?
7. How do I find out who my lawyer is?
8. When is my next court date?
9. What if I cannot attend my court date?
10. What do I do if I miss my court date?
11. How do I change my lawyer?
12. What if my lawyer is not doing his or her job?
13. My witnesses are leaving town. They are about to erase the video. What do I do?
14. What can I do to help my case?
15. What if I do not have an attorney but have questions about a criminal matter?

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1. How do I attend a Public Bid Opening?
2. Where can I download a copy of an open solicitation?
3. How do I get an updated Purchase Order or a copy of Purchase Order?
4. How do I get a copy of the County's Sales Tax Exempt Form?
5. What departments does the Central Purchasing Office handle Procurement for?

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1. I received an invoice from the County and I do not know what it is for?
2. I need to have a change made on my Invoice?

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1. How do I file a Police Report?
2. How do I submit a crime tip?
3. How can I access accident reports?
4. Do I have to get a dog license?

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1. Is the Muskegon County Recycling Event on for April 2023?

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1. How do I get a copy of a Bid/Proposal Packet?
2. How do I find a specific solicitation on Bid Net?
3. How do I get a the status of a specific bid/proposal?
4. When are the results of a solicitation posted?
5. How can I find out when a specific good or service will go out to bid again?

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1. If I don't pay my taxes, will I really lose my house and property?
2. What is a delinquent tax?
3. What happens after the property is forwarded to the county treasurer for collection?
4. What does it mean for my property to be in forfeiture? Does that mean I lose my property?
5. What happens after my property is in forfeiture?
6. What happens after my property is foreclosed? How do I get it back?
7. What if I can't come up with the money right now?

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1. How much does a dog license cost?
2. Which dog license can I buy?
3. Where can I apply for / renew my dog's license?
4. How do I apply for a new license?
5. What is a permanent dog tag?
6. Is the metal dog tag my license?
7. How do I get a replacement dog tag?
8. What if I no longer have the dog?
9. What else should dog owners know?