MOUNT CLEMENS, MI - Macomb County Prosecutor Peter J. Lucido announced that 46-year-old Jamie Randazzo, of Warren, MI, was arraigned on a charge of failure to pay child support after finding that she had the ability to pay and all efforts to work with her on payment options were exhausted.
On April 18, 2023, Macomb County Circuit Court Judge Rachel Rancilio ordered Randazzo to pay child support. It is alleged that Randazzo failed to comply with the court’s order and never made a support payment. On April 3, 2024, a felony complaint was authorized against her alleging that she owed $5,884.50 in child support. She was taken into custody more than two years later, on June 10, 2026, by which time the arrearage had grown to more than $13,000 due to alleged nonpayment of support. There was one show cause hearing, and one prior bench warrant issued to obtain compliance.
After determining that Randazzo has the ability to pay, and with no enforcement options remaining or being effective, the Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office charged Randazzo with the following:
- Failure to Pay Child Support, a felony, which carries a potential penalty of up to four years in prison
On Thursday, June 11, 2026, Randazzo was arraigned before Magistrate Ryan Zemke in the 41-B District Court in Clinton Township, MI. Magistrate Zemke set Randazzo’s bond at $1,471, cash only, which was based upon the arrearage amount at the time the criminal complaint was authorized.
Randazzo is scheduled for a Probable Cause Conference before Judge Carrie L. Fuca at the 41-B District Court on Monday, June 22, 2026, at 1:00 p.m.
"When a parent fails to meet their legal obligation to provide for their child, it can create significant hardships for families and undermine a child's well-being. Child support is not optional—it is a responsibility established to ensure children have access to the resources they need. Every child deserves the financial support and stability necessary to grow, thrive, and reach their full potential. Our office will continue to hold accountable those who refuse to fulfill that obligation and will use every available legal tool to protect the interests of children and families in our community," said Peter J. Lucido.
Prosecutor 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.
Under Lucido’s direction, the office has focused on securing compliance rather than simply filing charges. 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 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
