Michigan Supreme Court mourns loss of longtime court crier
The Michigan Supreme Court on Tuesday mourned the loss of longtime court crier, David G. Palazzolo. Palazzolo, who worked for the Court since 1980, died at his home on Oct. 14, after a brief illness.
“The Court has lost a dedicated and loyal public servant,” said Chief Justice Stephen J. Markman. “For those of us who have been fortunate enough to know and work with Dave, we have lost a dear friend and coworker. Dave was instrumental in keeping the Court on track as the Court Crier, and will be deeply missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends during this difficult time.”
The court crier opens and closes all official Supreme Court sessions and is also responsible for overseeing in-house mail processing, printing, state surplus, and building issues.
The funeral mass will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 18, at 11 a.m., at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Williamston.
Senate extends, nixes statute of limitations in sex assaults
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — A bill advancing in Michigan’s Legislature would eliminate or lengthen the statute of limitations for filing charges in sexual assault cases.
The legislation approved unanimously by the Senate Tuesday would allow a prosecution at any time for second-degree sexual conduct if the victim was younger than 16. In cases of third-degree criminal sexual conduct, the statute of limitations would rise to 20 years after the offense or the victim’s 31st birthday, whichever is later.
That’s 10 years longer than now.
Democratic Sen. Steve Bieda of Warren says there should be no “expiration date” for crimes against children.
There’s already no statute of limitations for first-degree criminal sexual conduct or when DNA evidence is obtained later. The bill moves to the House for consideration next.
Wayne County Probate Court to close at noon Nov. 7, all day Nov. 8
The Wayne County Probate Court will close at noon on Tuesday, Nov. 7 and all day on Wednesday, Nov. 8 for mandatory employee training. The court will reopen at 8 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 9.
FBA?Federal Law Clerk Happy Hour
The Law Clerk Committee of the Eastern District of Michigan Chapter of the Federal Bar Association presents a happy hour from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 19 at the Avalon Cafe and Bakery, 1049 Woodward Ave. in Detroit. The happy hour will bring together past and present federal law clerks to mingle and enjoy free pizza, wine and beer (provided by the FBA Eastern District of Michigan). For more information, email fbamich@ fbamich. org .
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