Pursuant to Administrative Order No. 1997-11, the Michigan Supreme Court will hold a public administrative hearing on Wednesday, May 21. 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, May 16, 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. 2022-08 Proposed Amendment of MCR 7.206
Issue: Whether to adopt the proposed amendment of MCR 7.206 that would require the Court of Appeals to engage in certain procedures if it receives a county reapportionment challenge.
2. 2022-19 Proposed Amendments of MRPC 1.15 and 1.15A and Proposed Additions of MRPC 1.15B and 1.15C
Issue: Whether to adopt the proposed amendments of MRPC 1.15 and 1.15A and proposed additions of MRPC 1.15B and 1.15C that would amend the rules governing IOLTA accounts.
3. 2022-23 Proposed Amendment of MCR 7.306
Issue: Whether to adopt the proposed amendment of MCR 7.306 that would facilitate factual development in statewide redistricting cases.
4. 2022-34 Proposed Amendments of MCR 3.993 and 6.428
Issue: Whether to adopt the proposed amendments of MCR 3.993 and 6.428 regarding the restoration of appellate rights in juvenile and criminal cases.
5. 2022-48 Proposed Amendment of MCJC 3
Issue: Whether to adopt the proposed amendment of MCJC 3 that would allow a judge to make reasonable efforts to facilitate the ability of all litigants to be fairly heard.
6. 2023-33 Proposed Amendment of MCR 7.209
Issue: Whether to adopt the proposed amendment of MCR 7.209 that would clarify that the appellate courts can sua sponte order a stay of proceedings or stay the effect or enforcement of any trial court judgment or order.
7. 2024-03 Proposed Amendment of MCR 2.003
Issue: Whether to adopt the proposed amendment of MCR 2.003 that would clarify the assignment procedures when a business court judge has been disqualified from a case.
8. 2024-25 Amendment of AO 2016-3
Issue: Whether to retain the amendment of AO 2016-3 that expands
the Prisoner Electronic Filing Program.
9. 2024-38 Proposed Amendment of AO 1985-5
Issue: Whether to adopt the proposed amendment of AO 1985-5 that would update the juvenile probation officer employment standards.
10. 2024-40 Proposed Amendments of Mich CJE R 2, 3, 3.3, 4, 4.1, 4.2, 7, and 9
Issue: Whether to adopt several proposed amendments that would clarify which judicial officers the continuing education rules apply to, required courses/hours, and reporting requirements
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, May 16, 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. 2022-08 Proposed Amendment of MCR 7.206
Issue: Whether to adopt the proposed amendment of MCR 7.206 that would require the Court of Appeals to engage in certain procedures if it receives a county reapportionment challenge.
2. 2022-19 Proposed Amendments of MRPC 1.15 and 1.15A and Proposed Additions of MRPC 1.15B and 1.15C
Issue: Whether to adopt the proposed amendments of MRPC 1.15 and 1.15A and proposed additions of MRPC 1.15B and 1.15C that would amend the rules governing IOLTA accounts.
3. 2022-23 Proposed Amendment of MCR 7.306
Issue: Whether to adopt the proposed amendment of MCR 7.306 that would facilitate factual development in statewide redistricting cases.
4. 2022-34 Proposed Amendments of MCR 3.993 and 6.428
Issue: Whether to adopt the proposed amendments of MCR 3.993 and 6.428 regarding the restoration of appellate rights in juvenile and criminal cases.
5. 2022-48 Proposed Amendment of MCJC 3
Issue: Whether to adopt the proposed amendment of MCJC 3 that would allow a judge to make reasonable efforts to facilitate the ability of all litigants to be fairly heard.
6. 2023-33 Proposed Amendment of MCR 7.209
Issue: Whether to adopt the proposed amendment of MCR 7.209 that would clarify that the appellate courts can sua sponte order a stay of proceedings or stay the effect or enforcement of any trial court judgment or order.
7. 2024-03 Proposed Amendment of MCR 2.003
Issue: Whether to adopt the proposed amendment of MCR 2.003 that would clarify the assignment procedures when a business court judge has been disqualified from a case.
8. 2024-25 Amendment of AO 2016-3
Issue: Whether to retain the amendment of AO 2016-3 that expands
the Prisoner Electronic Filing Program.
9. 2024-38 Proposed Amendment of AO 1985-5
Issue: Whether to adopt the proposed amendment of AO 1985-5 that would update the juvenile probation officer employment standards.
10. 2024-40 Proposed Amendments of Mich CJE R 2, 3, 3.3, 4, 4.1, 4.2, 7, and 9
Issue: Whether to adopt several proposed amendments that would clarify which judicial officers the continuing education rules apply to, required courses/hours, and reporting requirements
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