Prosecuting Attorney

Scott Koerner

scpa@shiawassee.net

Monday - Friday: 8am - 5pm

Surbeck Building
201 North Shiawassee Street, 2nd Floor
Corunna, MI 48817

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P (Criminal Division): 989.743.2373
P (Victim's Rights): 989.743.2468
F: 989.743.2237

FAQs and Disclaimers

General FAQs

  1. How do get a criminal charge issued? Can I report crimes to the Prosecutor?
  2. I am the victim. Can I drop the charge?
  3. Can I issue counter-charges against someone having me prosecuted?
  4. My property was seized.  How do I get it back?
  5. How do I get a copy of a police report? Is it free?
  6. Where do I get court forms? 
  7. How can I get a copy of a person's criminal record? Is it free?
  8. Can you tell me if a charge has been issued yet? Can you tell me if an arrest warrant exists?
  9. Can you tell me a defendant's next court date?
  10. I was the victim of a violent crime. Will the Prosecutor pay for my hospital bill and my lost wages?  Help me collect for pain and suffering?
  11. The defendant is not paying court-ordered restitution. Who can help me?
  12. I was cheated by a contractor, shopkeeper or someone else who provides labor or services. Can the Prosecutor help me?
  13. I want to work in your office. Do you have job openings? What is the pay scale?
  14. How can I become an Assistant Prosecuting Attorney?
  15. I have been subpoenaed to appear in court as a witness in a criminal case. Can I get witness fees? What if I can't attend on the date stated in the subpoena?
  16. Is your job risky or dangerous?
  17. I want a divorce. I also need help getting child support. Can the Prosecutor help me?
  18. I want a restraining order to keep someone away from me. Will the Prosecutor do this for me?
  19. Can I talk to Mr. Koerner? I think he's the person who is working on my case since his name appears on my court documents.
  20. How do I get a court-appointed attorney?
  21. I am a defendant and I don't like the lawyer who is representing me. Can I talk to one of the prosecutors about my case?
  22. Why are plea bargains offered?
  23. Where is Shiawassee County?
  24. What if I have a question which is not answered in your FAQs?

PPO FAQs

  1. How can I serve PPO papers?
  2. Can a respondent be served with oral notice of a PPO?
  3. What happens after a person being restrained is served with a PPO?
  4. When does a PPO go into effect?
  5. How does a PPO get entered into LEIN?
  6. Can I get my Michigan PPO enforced in another state?
  7. I have a temporary/ex-parte PPO.  Can it be enforced in another state?
  8. What if a PPO was issued in another state?
  9. How do I get my PPO enforced in another state?
  10. Do I need anything special to get my PPO enforced in another state?
  11. What are the advantages and disadvantages of registering my out-of-state PPO?
  12. Do I need a lawyer to help enforce a PPO in another state?
  13. Do I need to tell the court in Michigan if I move?
  14. What if the respondent violates a PPO?
  15. Does the violation have to occur in front of a police officer to count as a violation?
  16. What if the PPO violator is gone before the police arrive?
  17. What happens if the respondent is arrested for violating the PPO?
  18. What happens if the respondent is not arrested for violating the PPO?
  19. What is the Prosecutor's role in a PPO violation hearing?
  20. What kinds of punishment can the respondent get for violating a PPO?
  21. What can I do to help "make a case" for a PPO violation?
  22. Can someone be charged with both a PPO violation and a separate criminal offense for the same behavior?
  23. What if I resume contact with the respondent after the PPO has been issued?
  24. How do I change the terms or dismiss a PPO?
  25. Is there a fee to modify or cancel a PPO?

Crime Victim Compensation Fund FAQs

  1. What is the Crime Victim Compensation Fund?
  2. What compensation may be awarded?
  3. What losses are not covered?
  4. Where does the money come from?
  5. Am I a "crime victim"?
  6. Does the Crime Victim Compensation Fund apply only to "assault" victims?
  7. What conditions apply to the Crime Victim Compensation Fund?
  8. How do I file a claim?
  9. What do I send with my claim?
  10. When do I file a claim?
  11. Do I need an attorney to file a claim?
  12. Is my claim limited because I also have insurance?
  13. What happens after my claim is filed?
  14. How long does it take for my claim to be reviewed?
  15. If my claim is denied, can I appeal?
  16. Is my application confidential?

Crime Victim FAQs

  1. What if someone threatens me?
  2. How can I protect myself from being stalked?
  3. What if the defense attorney contacts me?
  4. Can you tell me what the defendant's sentence will be?

Disclaimers

The Shiawassee County Prosecuting Attorney's website was established to serve the public with information about the role of a Prosecuting Attorney in the Michigan criminal justice system or at least our little corner of it in Shiawassee County.  Our pages are not a comprehensive resource for all aspects of Michigan criminal law.

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