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Saginaw County Courthouse in the state of Michigan is located in Saginaw, Mich. The circuit court located in the courthouse, provides an impartial forum for the resolution of disputes. These disputes include felony cases, civil cases with a value of more than $25,000, divorce and family related matters, and appeals from probate and district courts and administrative agencies. The county has five circuit court judges who are elected by the citizens of the county for six-year terms. The clerk of the circuit court files all cases and maintains official records of all cases that come before the county court, maintains a record of all proceedings, collects and disburses fines and fees, receives and holds monies to be disbursed on order of the court for cases awaiting settlement.

Established in 1928, the Saginaw County Department of Public Health, also known as SCDPH, is responsible for the protection of public health. It administers the Blood Lead Testing Program for children between the ages of 1 and 5. The department maintains several immunization clinics throughout Saginaw County in Michigan. It offers vaccinations against diphtheria, tetanus, polio, measles, mumps, rubella and meningitis. The Saginaw County Department of Public Health also provides a range of substance abuse treatment and prevention services. Its dental services division offers topical fluoride treatment solutions to children in kindergarten through grade 12. Additionally, the department maintains family planning and sexually transmitted disease clinics.

The Saginaw County Road Commission is responsible for the protection and maintenance of the county road system. The commission also grants permits for the construction and removal of anything in the road right-of-way. It develops a range of policies for the public safety and environmental protection. The commission facilitates smooth traffic flow throughout the county. The Saginaw County Road Commission sponsors several coloring contests for school children. In addition, it grants moving and utility permits. The commission undertakes a variety of road improvement and repair projects. It handles paving and gravelling projects. The Saginaw County Road Commission is governed by Saginaw County in Michigan.