(CENTREVILLE) – St. Joseph County will be allowing the public access to certain departments in the Historic Courthouse.

County Administrator Teresa Doehring says starting Monday, June 15, the Historic Courthouse will be open from 9 AM until 4 PM. She says they will ask that face coverings be worn, and all social distancing guidelines be strictly adhered to. Temperatures of visitors will be taken upon entry to the office space. Remotely conducting public business is still encouraged.

The County Administration will be available by appointment only. For an appointment, you can call 269-467-5617. The Register of Deeds says appointments are required for searches, and all other services are encouraged to be conducted remotely. Staff will be available for walk in visitors.

No appointments are needed for the Treasurer's Office, the Equalization Office or the Drain Office.

The GIS Office is open by appointment only, by calling 269-467-5543. The MSU Extension Building will remain closed to visitors. If you need assistance you can call 269-467-5521. The Parks and Recreation Department says parks are open. For administrative assistance, please call 269-467-5521.

For information on the Commission On Aging, you can go online. Click Here.

Doehring says the reopening of the courts to the public will be conducted on a separate time frame, dictated by the Michigan Supreme Court Administrative Office. The use of remote hearings is expected to continue and expand.