Pursuant to Administrative Order No. 1997-11, the Michigan Supreme Court will hold a public administrative hearing on Wednesday, November 20. 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, November 15, 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 this hearing’s agenda are:
1. 2022-12 Proposed Amendment of MCR 7.118
Published at 513 Mich ___ (2024)
Issue: Whether to adopt a proposed amendment of MCR 7.118 that would clarify access to and service of certain records for parole board appeals.
2. 2022-25 Proposed Amendment of MCR 7.103
Published at 513 Mich ___ (2024)
Issue: Whether to adopt a proposed amendment of MCR 7.103 that would require that an appeal to circuit court be heard by a judge other than the judge that conducted the trial.
3. 2022-38 Proposed Amendments of MCR 2.625, 7.115, 7.219 and 7.319
Published at 513 Mich ___ (2024)
Issue: Whether to adopt proposed amendments of MCR 2.625, 7.115, 7.219 and 7.319 regarding taxation of costs in the trial courts and throughout the appellate process.
4. 2022-56 Proposed Amendment of MRPC 3.7
Published at 513 Mich ___ (2024)
Issue: Whether to adopt a proposed amendment of MRPC 3.7 that would clarify that in accordance with Const 1963, art 1, § 13, a lawyer can appear in pro per.
5. 2024-06 Proposed Amendment of MCR 3.306
Published at 513 Mich ___ (2024)
Issue: Whether to adopt a proposed amendment of MCR 3.306 that would prohibit a court from granting leave to a private individual who is bringing a quo warranto action that relates to the offices of electors of President and Vice President of the United States.
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, November 15, 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 this hearing’s agenda are:
1. 2022-12 Proposed Amendment of MCR 7.118
Published at 513 Mich ___ (2024)
Issue: Whether to adopt a proposed amendment of MCR 7.118 that would clarify access to and service of certain records for parole board appeals.
2. 2022-25 Proposed Amendment of MCR 7.103
Published at 513 Mich ___ (2024)
Issue: Whether to adopt a proposed amendment of MCR 7.103 that would require that an appeal to circuit court be heard by a judge other than the judge that conducted the trial.
3. 2022-38 Proposed Amendments of MCR 2.625, 7.115, 7.219 and 7.319
Published at 513 Mich ___ (2024)
Issue: Whether to adopt proposed amendments of MCR 2.625, 7.115, 7.219 and 7.319 regarding taxation of costs in the trial courts and throughout the appellate process.
4. 2022-56 Proposed Amendment of MRPC 3.7
Published at 513 Mich ___ (2024)
Issue: Whether to adopt a proposed amendment of MRPC 3.7 that would clarify that in accordance with Const 1963, art 1, § 13, a lawyer can appear in pro per.
5. 2024-06 Proposed Amendment of MCR 3.306
Published at 513 Mich ___ (2024)
Issue: Whether to adopt a proposed amendment of MCR 3.306 that would prohibit a court from granting leave to a private individual who is bringing a quo warranto action that relates to the offices of electors of President and Vice President of the United States.
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