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Friend of the Court reports 2025 statistics exceeded state and federal standards; one attorney-referee vacancy noted

Berrien County Board of Commissioners · March 12, 2026
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Summary

Friend of the Court Lisa Jardine told the Administration Committee that 2025 statistics exceeded state and federal standards and that the office currently has one Attorney Referee vacancy (2 full-time, 1 part-time positions currently).

At the March 12 meeting, Lisa Jardine, Friend of the Court, updated the Administration Committee on 2025 performance. Jardine reported that the department "exceeded the State and Federal Standards" for 2025 and that the office currently has one Attorney Referee position open; the department has two full-time and one part-time Attorney Referees on staff.

The minutes record the Administration Committee received this update but do not include additional detail on what metrics exceeded standards or a recruiting timeline for the open position. The committee also reviewed other items, including a Sheriff's Office update on foreclosure notification procedures.