During general public comment on Nov. 6, Brandy Ritzma and Siri Levickas addressed the Board of Commissioners with allegations concerning family‑court proceedings and asked the board to act.

Brandy Ritzma identified herself and said she was jailed and sanctioned in proceedings before Judge Maureen Gottlieb without a lawful contempt finding, was denied disability accommodations and repeatedly labeled mentally ill despite documented disabilities. Ritzma said a guardian ad litem selected in her case later billed her $5,000 even though she alleged the guardian had said publicly fees would be covered by public funds. She cited the Michigan Code of Judicial Conduct (canons 1, 2 and 3(b)(5)), Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Fifth and Fourteenth Amendments, and claimed evidence presented relied on hearsay and borrowed notes.

Siri Levickas referenced Michigan statutes (MCL 46.11b and 46.13a) giving the county board authority to audit and freeze county funds when misuse or unlawful conduct is alleged and invoked 18 U.S.C. a7 4 (misprision of felony) to urge commissioners to refer potential federal crimes for review. Levickas asked the board to exercise oversight authority to restore integrity and ensure family‑member access where appropriate.

The speakers requested formal review and referral of alleged misconduct to state and federal authorities. No board action directing an investigation or referral was taken on the record during the meeting; the remarks were entered as public comment.