The Michigan Supreme Court will hold a public administrative hearing on Thursday, Sept. 25.
The following items are on the agenda:
1. 2019-40 Proposed Adoption of Administrative Order No. 2025-X, Proposed
Rescission of Administrative Order No. 2012-7, and Proposed Amendment of MCR 2.407
Issue: Whether to adopt the proposed administrative order that would clarify when, from where, and how a judicial officer may participate remotely, subject to their chief judge’s approval.
2. 2022-34 Proposed Amendment of MCR 3.991
Issue: Whether to adopt the proposed amendment of MCR 3.991 that would clarify the process for judicial reviews of referee recommendations in juvenile cases.
3. 2023-12 Proposed Amendment of MCR 3.602
Issue: Whether to adopt the proposed amendment of MCR 3.602 that would clarify the applicability of MCR 3.602 and the Michigan Uniform Arbitration Act, MCL 691.1681 et seq.
4. 2023-22 Proposed Amendment of MRPC 6.1
Issue: Whether to adopt the proposed amendment of MRPC 6.1 that would clarify and expand the scope of pro bono service.
5. 2023-35 Proposed Amendment of MCJC 3 and MRPC 6.5
Issue: Whether to adopt the proposed amendments of MCJC 3 and MRPC 6.5 that would incorporate the ABA Model Code of Judicial Conduct Canon 2, Rule 2.3 into Michigan’s code and rule to prohibit
bias, prejudice, and harassment.
The time for this public hearing is later than usual. The hearing will begin promptly at 1:00 p.m. Speakers will join the videoconference meeting no later than 1:00 p.m. and will be called on by the Chief Justice.
Speakers may appear by videoconference (Zoom); attendees who are not speaking may view the livestream on the Court’s YouTube channel.
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.
To reserve a place on the agenda, please complete the registration form online no later than Friday, Sept.19, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. If you are not able to register online, you 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 following items are on the agenda:
1. 2019-40 Proposed Adoption of Administrative Order No. 2025-X, Proposed
Rescission of Administrative Order No. 2012-7, and Proposed Amendment of MCR 2.407
Issue: Whether to adopt the proposed administrative order that would clarify when, from where, and how a judicial officer may participate remotely, subject to their chief judge’s approval.
2. 2022-34 Proposed Amendment of MCR 3.991
Issue: Whether to adopt the proposed amendment of MCR 3.991 that would clarify the process for judicial reviews of referee recommendations in juvenile cases.
3. 2023-12 Proposed Amendment of MCR 3.602
Issue: Whether to adopt the proposed amendment of MCR 3.602 that would clarify the applicability of MCR 3.602 and the Michigan Uniform Arbitration Act, MCL 691.1681 et seq.
4. 2023-22 Proposed Amendment of MRPC 6.1
Issue: Whether to adopt the proposed amendment of MRPC 6.1 that would clarify and expand the scope of pro bono service.
5. 2023-35 Proposed Amendment of MCJC 3 and MRPC 6.5
Issue: Whether to adopt the proposed amendments of MCJC 3 and MRPC 6.5 that would incorporate the ABA Model Code of Judicial Conduct Canon 2, Rule 2.3 into Michigan’s code and rule to prohibit
bias, prejudice, and harassment.
The time for this public hearing is later than usual. The hearing will begin promptly at 1:00 p.m. Speakers will join the videoconference meeting no later than 1:00 p.m. and will be called on by the Chief Justice.
Speakers may appear by videoconference (Zoom); attendees who are not speaking may view the livestream on the Court’s YouTube channel.
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.
To reserve a place on the agenda, please complete the registration form online no later than Friday, Sept.19, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. If you are not able to register online, you 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.
