UPDATE: On-site implementation of this exam has been canceled.  MJI will provide more information to participants as it becomes available. Contact information 517-373-7171 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..  Location: State Court Administrative Office/Region IV Office, Gaylord.

Michigan Supreme Court Administrative Order 1985-5 requires a juvenile [court] probation officer/caseworker to complete the Michigan Judicial Institute (MJI) certification training within two years of employment.  Click pdf here for the examination announcement.

Register here.

Michigan Supreme Court Administrative Order 1985-5 requires a juvenile [court] probation officer/caseworker to complete the Michigan Judicial Institute (MJI) certification training within two years of employment.  Click pdf here for the examination announcement.

Register here.

Michigan Supreme Court Administrative Order 1985-5 requires a probation officer/caseworker complete the Michigan Judicial Institute (MJI) certification training for juvenile court staff within two years of employment.  COVID-19 restrictions preclude MJI from holding an in-person Basic Interviewing, Counseling, and Communication Techniques seminar.  However, MJI has worked with the Michigan Association for Family Court Administration to develop an online program.

MJI is holding a series of webinars utilizing virtual technology (Zoom).  The webinars will consist of short presentations followed by facilitated small group work.

The sessions will occur each Wednesday for a period of five weeks beginning September 9, 2020, from 9:00 – 11:00 a.m.  Participants must attend and participate in every session.

The agenda for the webinar is as follows:

September 9, 2020 – Dealing with Resistance

September 16, 2020 – Establishing the Relationship

September 23, 2020 – Vicarious Trauma

September 30, 2020 – Diversity and Inclusion

October 7, 2020 – Stress Management

Probation officers or caseworkers with advanced degrees, licensure, or experience which clearly exceeds the requirements of AO 1985-5 may be eligible to waive participation.

For webinar information, registration, and waiver criteria, please see the pdf webinar announcement .

Register here.

Michigan Supreme Court Administrative Order 1985-5 requires a probation officer/caseworker complete the Michigan Judicial Institute (MJI) certification training for juvenile court staff within two years of employment.  COVID-19 restrictions preclude MJI from holding an in-person Basic Interviewing, Counseling, and Communication Techniques seminar.  However, MJI has worked with the Michigan Association for Family Court Administration to develop an online program.

MJI is holding a series of webinars utilizing virtual technology (Zoom).  The webinars will consist of short presentations followed by facilitated small group work.

The sessions will occur each Wednesday for a period of five weeks beginning September 9, 2020, from 9:00 – 11:00 a.m.  Participants must attend and participate in every session.

The agenda for the webinar is as follows:

September 9, 2020 – Dealing with Resistance

September 16, 2020 – Establishing the Relationship

September 23, 2020 – Vicarious Trauma

September 30, 2020 – Diversity and Inclusion

October 7, 2020 – Stress Management

Probation officers or caseworkers with advanced degrees, licensure, or experience which clearly exceeds the requirements of AO 1985-5 may be eligible to waive participation.

For webinar information, registration, and waiver criteria, please see the webinar announcement.

Register here.

Michigan Supreme Court Administrative Order 1985-5 requires a probation officer/caseworker complete the Michigan Judicial Institute (MJI) certification training for juvenile court staff within two years of employment.  COVID-19 restrictions preclude MJI from holding an in-person Basic Interviewing, Counseling, and Communication Techniques seminar.  However, MJI has worked with the Michigan Association for Family Court Administration to develop an online program.

MJI is holding a series of webinars utilizing virtual technology (Zoom).  The webinars will consist of short presentations followed by facilitated small group work.

The sessions will occur each Wednesday for a period of five weeks beginning September 9, 2020, from 9:00 – 11:00 a.m.  Participants must attend and participate in every session.

The agenda for the webinar is as follows:

September 9, 2020 – Dealing with Resistance

September 16, 2020 – Establishing the Relationship

September 23, 2020 – Vicarious Trauma

September 30, 2020 – Diversity and Inclusion

October 7, 2020 – Stress Management

Probation officers or caseworkers with advanced degrees, licensure, or experience which clearly exceeds the requirements of AO 1985-5 may be eligible to waive participation.

For webinar information, registration, and waiver criteria, please see the webinar announcement.

Register here.

Michigan Supreme Court Administrative Order 1985-5 requires a probation officer/caseworker complete the Michigan Judicial Institute (MJI) certification training for juvenile court staff within two years of employment.  COVID-19 restrictions preclude MJI from holding an in-person Basic Interviewing, Counseling, and Communication Techniques seminar.  However, MJI has worked with the Michigan Association for Family Court Administration to develop an online program.

MJI is holding a series of webinars utilizing virtual technology (Zoom).  The webinars will consist of short presentations followed by facilitated small group work.

The sessions will occur each Wednesday for a period of five weeks beginning September 9, 2020, from 9:00 – 11:00 a.m.  Participants must attend and participate in every session.

The agenda for the webinar is as follows:

September 9, 2020 – Dealing with Resistance

September 16, 2020 – Establishing the Relationship

September 23, 2020 – Vicarious Trauma

September 30, 2020 – Diversity and Inclusion

October 7, 2020 – Stress Management

Probation officers or caseworkers with advanced degrees, licensure, or experience which clearly exceeds the requirements of AO 1985-5 may be eligible to waive participation.

For webinar information, registration, and waiver criteria, please see the webinar announcement.

Register here.

With funding from the Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning (OHSP), the Michigan Judicial Institute (MJI) is pleased to offer a two-hour webinar covering current and evolving drug and impairment trends.  Officer Galloway spends countless hours traveling, training, researching, and scanning drug trends all across the United States, including in the state of Michigan.  This training is always evolving with the various drug and impairment trends.  Topics will include new forms of marijuana, over-the-counter drugs, wax/dabs, stash compartments, drug clothing, new easily accessible items, products used to get around drug testing, and more.

To access this webinar, you must register by clicking HERE.  After registration is complete, you will receive a confirmation e-mail from Zoom with your personal link to join the webinar.  We strongly suggest that you do not forward your Zoom confirmation e-mail for use by another individual.

If you are unable to join the webinar, it will be recorded and available for access upon e-mail request to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Michigan Supreme Court Administrative Order 1985-5 requires a probation officer/caseworker complete the Michigan Judicial Institute (MJI) certification training for juvenile court staff within two years of employment.  COVID-19 restrictions preclude MJI from holding an in-person Basic Interviewing, Counseling, and Communication Techniques seminar.  However, MJI has worked with the Michigan Association for Family Court Administration to develop an online program.

MJI is holding a series of webinars utilizing virtual technology (Zoom).  The webinars will consist of short presentations followed by facilitated small group work.

The sessions will occur each Wednesday for a period of five weeks beginning September 9, 2020, from 9:00 – 11:00 a.m.  Participants must attend and participate in every session.

The agenda for the webinar is as follows:

September 9, 2020 – Dealing with Resistance

September 16, 2020 – Establishing the Relationship

September 23, 2020 – Vicarious Trauma

September 30, 2020 – Diversity and Inclusion

October 7, 2020 – Stress Management

Probation officers or caseworkers with advanced degrees, licensure, or experience which clearly exceeds the requirements of AO 1985-5 may be eligible to waive participation.

For webinar information, registration, and waiver criteria, please see the webinar announcement.

Register here.

The Michigan Judicial Institute, in collaboration with the Friend of the Court Bureau (FOCB), is pleased to provide this webinar designed for friend of the court office staff.  For more information and to register, please see the pdf webinar announcement .

Restrictions imposed by COVID-19 do not allow the Michigan Judicial Institute (MJI) to hold an in-person seminar.  However, we recognize the importance of this educational opportunity and are pleased to offer the content of the New District Court Probation Officers seminar via webinar platform.  For more information and to register, please see the pdf webinar announcement .

The Michigan Judicial Institute (MJI), in collaboration with the Friend of the Court Bureau (FOCB), is pleased to offer a four-day webinar for friend of the court (FOC) staff.  You may register to attend any or all of the days.  Day one is for new(er) employees - those with less than two years of experience.  You may also choose to attend any or all of the sessions on a particular day.  Each presentation will be 60 minutes.

For more information and to register, please see the pdf webinar announcement .

View the draft agenda.