About MACCA
The Michigan Association of Circuit Court Administrators (MACCA) is committed to enhancing the administration of justice by supporting court professionals with resources, education, and networking opportunities.
Our Mission and Goals
The mission of MACCA is to improve the administration of justice, increase the proficiency of court managers, share and promote best practices in administration, serve as a vehicle for updates on court rules, legislation and technology and take positions on issues of interest to court management.
Our Goals
Facilitating
Knowledge Exchange
Provide opportunities for the exchange of information among members regarding court management.
Enhancing
Professional Development
Offer continuing education programs to increase the proficiency of court managers.
Promoting
Best Practices
Share strategies, practices, and innovative ideas to improve the administration of justice.
Stregthening
Digital Resources
Expand and improve the Association website to share useful information to court managers.
History of MACCA
The Michigan Association of Circuit Court Administrators was established in 1974 to support the professional development of court administrators statewide.
The origins of the association trace back to 1965, when Salvatore “Sam” Crimondo of Macomb County became Michigan’s first Circuit Court Administrator. He later became MACCA’s first president, setting the foundation for collaboration among court leaders.
The association was formed with the leadership of distinguished founding members, including:
- David Cable (Saginaw Circuit Court)
- Harry Duplesses (Detroit’s Recorder’s Court)
- Pat Jacobs (Wayne County Circuit Court)
- Lester Blagg (Oakland County Circuit Court)
- Don Sherburne (Kalamazoo County Circuit Court)
- Art Chettle (Genesee County Circuit Court)
- Bill Sucha (Muskegon County Circuit Court)
- Bob Byrne (St. Joseph County Circuit Court)
- David Cable (Saginaw Circuit Court)
- Harry Duplesses (Detroit’s Recorder’s Court)
- Pat Jacobs (Wayne County Circuit Court)
- Lester Blagg (Oakland County Circuit Court)
- Don Sherburne (Kalamazoo County Circuit Court)
- Art Chettle (Genesee County Circuit Court)
- Bill Sucha (Muskegon County Circuit Court)
- Bob Byrne (St. Joseph County Circuit Court)
Since its inception, MACCA has remained dedicated to supporting court administrators through knowledge-sharing, education, and advocacy, ensuring the effective operation of Michigan’s circuit courts.