The Michigan Supreme Court will hold a public administrative hearing on Wednesday, Sept. 18 to gain input on various proposed changes to rules that affect courts and attorneys around the state.
The administrative matters on the agenda area;
1. 2021-05 Proposed Amendment of MCR 6.302
Published at 513 Mich ___ (2024)
Issue: Whether to adopt a proposed amendment of MCR 6.302 that would require a court that has engaged in a preliminary evaluation of the sentence to inform the defendant that the final sentencing range may differ from the original estimate, and if different, advise the defendant about whether they would be permitted to withdraw their plea, and include in the evaluation a numerically quantifiable sentence term or range.
2. 2022-10 Proposed Alternative Amendments of MCR 8.126
Published at 513 Mich ___ (2024)
Issue: Whether to adopt either of the proposed alternative amendments of MCR 8.126 that would clarify and streamline the process for pro hac vice admission to practice in Michigan courts.
3. 2022-46 Proposed Amendment of MCR 3.305
Published at 513 Mich ___ (2024)
Issue: Whether to adopt a proposed amendment of MCR 3.305 that would clarify where to file a mandamus action.
4. 2024-05 Proposed Amendment of MCR 7.306
Published at 513 Mich ___ (2024)
Issue: Whether to adopt a proposed amendment of MCR 7.306 that would establish a procedure for two new original actions in the Supreme Court related to presidential elections in conformity with MCL 168.46 (as amended by 2023 PA 269) and MCL 168.845a (as adopted by 2023 PA 255).
5. 2024-09 Proposed Amendment of MCR 8.128
Published at ___ Mich ___ (2024)
Issue: Whether to adopt a proposed amendment of MCR 8.128(C) and (H) that would clarify the number of allowed terms for members of the Michigan Judicial Council.Speakers may appear by videoconference (Zoom); attendees who are not speaking may view the livestream on the court’s YouTube channel.
The hearing will begin promptly at 9:30 a.m. Speakers will join the videoconference meeting no later than 9:30 a.m. and will be called on by the chief justice.
Speakers will be allotted three minutes each to present their views on each agenda item for which the person registered, after which the speakers may be questioned by the justices. Comments offered at a public hearing must pertain directly to an item on the public hearing agenda.
To reserve a place on the agenda, register online no later than Friday, Sept. 13, at www.courts.michigan.gov/rules-administrative-orders-and-jury-instructions/public-administrative-hearings. Those who are not able to register online may e-mail or call the Office of Administrative Counsel at ADMComment@courts.mi.gov or 517-373-1239.
A few days before the hearing, speakers will receive an invitation to participate in the Zoom meeting. Speakers must turn on their camera in order to participate in the public hearing.
The administrative matters on the agenda area;
1. 2021-05 Proposed Amendment of MCR 6.302
Published at 513 Mich ___ (2024)
Issue: Whether to adopt a proposed amendment of MCR 6.302 that would require a court that has engaged in a preliminary evaluation of the sentence to inform the defendant that the final sentencing range may differ from the original estimate, and if different, advise the defendant about whether they would be permitted to withdraw their plea, and include in the evaluation a numerically quantifiable sentence term or range.
2. 2022-10 Proposed Alternative Amendments of MCR 8.126
Published at 513 Mich ___ (2024)
Issue: Whether to adopt either of the proposed alternative amendments of MCR 8.126 that would clarify and streamline the process for pro hac vice admission to practice in Michigan courts.
3. 2022-46 Proposed Amendment of MCR 3.305
Published at 513 Mich ___ (2024)
Issue: Whether to adopt a proposed amendment of MCR 3.305 that would clarify where to file a mandamus action.
4. 2024-05 Proposed Amendment of MCR 7.306
Published at 513 Mich ___ (2024)
Issue: Whether to adopt a proposed amendment of MCR 7.306 that would establish a procedure for two new original actions in the Supreme Court related to presidential elections in conformity with MCL 168.46 (as amended by 2023 PA 269) and MCL 168.845a (as adopted by 2023 PA 255).
5. 2024-09 Proposed Amendment of MCR 8.128
Published at ___ Mich ___ (2024)
Issue: Whether to adopt a proposed amendment of MCR 8.128(C) and (H) that would clarify the number of allowed terms for members of the Michigan Judicial Council.Speakers may appear by videoconference (Zoom); attendees who are not speaking may view the livestream on the court’s YouTube channel.
The hearing will begin promptly at 9:30 a.m. Speakers will join the videoconference meeting no later than 9:30 a.m. and will be called on by the chief justice.
Speakers will be allotted three minutes each to present their views on each agenda item for which the person registered, after which the speakers may be questioned by the justices. Comments offered at a public hearing must pertain directly to an item on the public hearing agenda.
To reserve a place on the agenda, register online no later than Friday, Sept. 13, at www.courts.michigan.gov/rules-administrative-orders-and-jury-instructions/public-administrative-hearings. Those who are not able to register online may e-mail or call the Office of Administrative Counsel at ADMComment@courts.mi.gov or 517-373-1239.
A few days before the hearing, speakers will receive an invitation to participate in the Zoom meeting. Speakers must turn on their camera in order to participate in the public hearing.
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