MOUNT CLEMENS, MI - Macomb County Prosecutor Peter J. Lucido announced that 36-year-old Jordan Woods, of Warren, waived his right to a Preliminary Exam on a charge of Failure to Pay Child Support, a felony, which carries a potential penalty of up to four years in prison. Woods was charged after finding that he had the ability to pay and all efforts to work with him on payment options were exhausted.
On May 19, 2011, Macomb County Circuit Court Judge Mary A. Chrzanowski ordered Woods to pay child support. It is alleged that Woods failed to comply with the court’s order and accrued a child support arrearage of $16,815.65. It is further alleged that the last payment made was in September 2024. There were six show cause hearings, and four prior bench warrants issued to obtain compliance.
On Monday, June 8, 2026, at a Probable Cause Conference before Judge Jacob Femminineo, Jr. in the 41B District Court in Clinton Township, Woods waived his right to a Preliminary Exam and was bound over. He will be arraigned before Circuit Court Judge Matthew S. Switalski on Monday, June 22, 2026, at 1:30 p.m.
"Child support plays a critical role in ensuring that children receive the financial assistance they need to meet their basic needs and pursue their full potential. When a parent fails to fulfill this legal and moral responsibility, the burden often falls on the other parent to provide that support alone. Our office remains committed to enforcing child support obligations, holding noncompliant parents accountable, and utilizing every legal avenue available to safeguard the well-being of children and strengthen families throughout our community," said Macomb County Prosecutor Peter J. Lucido.
Under Prosecutor Lucido’s direction, his office has focused on securing compliance rather than simply filing charges. Lucido proposed the creation of a Child Support Specialty Court, a pilot program aimed at helping parents behind on child support payments find work, pay arrears and avoid felony convictions. “Our goal is simple: get children the support they’re owed while addressing the barriers that keep parents from paying,” Lucido said. The pilot court has launched and is already working with some individuals as they seek acceptance into the program.
The Family Division of the Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office oversees felony nonsupport cases where arrears exceed $5,000, payments have not been made for three consecutive months, and there is evidence that the noncustodial parent has the financial means to pay.
Since 2022, the Family Division successfully collected over $5 million for children from delinquent parents.
For assistance with starting a child support case, contact the Office of Child Support at (866) 540-0008.
For cases involving arrears of $5,000 or more, reach out to the Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office Family Division at (586) 493-4488. Please note: the Prosecutor’s Office can only speak directly with the person who owes or is owed child support.
The Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office represents the People. We are committed to achieving justice and following the laws of the State of Michigan. All that are accused of a crime are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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Macomb County Prosecutor's Office
Contact: Esther E. Wolfe, Communications Director
Office: 586-469-5737
Cell: 586-842-4421
Email: esther.wolfe@macombgov.org
