Justices head to Big Rapids for ‘Court Community Connections’ program Oct. 15
As part of its “Court Community Connections” program, the Michigan Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in 167737 People of MI v Freddie Wilkins, III followed by a community reception on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, beginning at 9:30 a.m. at Big Rapids High School auditorium, 21175 15 Mile Rd. in Big Rapids. Students will participate in a pre-argument briefing with local attorneys and a post-argument debrief led by Michigan Supreme Court commissioners.
In addition to hearing oral arguments at the Michigan Hall of Justice in Lansing, Justices and staff travel to communities statewide as part of the “Court Community Connections” program, which the Court started as a public education program aimed primarily at high school students. This will be the 32nd time the court has traveled to hear a case at another location.
Along with Michigan Supreme Court justices and Mecosta–Osceola County judges, students from the following schools will be participating in the 32nd “Court Community Connections” program: Big Rapids High School; Big Rapids Virtual School; Catholic Central High School (Grand Rapids); Chippewa Hills High School; Coopersville High School; Crossroads Charter Academy; Evart High School; Ferris State University; Grand Rapids Christian High School; Mecosta–Osceola Education Center; Morley Stanwood High School; and Reed City High School.
Online streaming of oral arguments and other hearings will start shortly before hearings begin. Streaming will begin only while the court is in session and on the bench.
For additional information on the “Court Community Connections” program or to register for the October 15 program, visit https://bit.ly/3GBPzxU.
Judicial Vacancy – 15th District Court, Washtenaw County Court: 15th District Court, Washtenaw County
Vacating Judge: Hon. Karen Valvo
To be considered for this position, you must be a State Bar of Michigan member who meets the legal qualifications for this office. Please be aware that to be appointed you must reside within the judicial district.
Judicial appointment questionnaire, writing samples, resume, and supplemental documents must be submitted using the online portal at www.michigan.gov/ appointments and received by 5 p.m. on Friday, October 17, 2025.
Additional letters of recommendation can still be submitted after your initial submission to judicialappointments@mich igan.gov. Send any questions about the judicial appointments process to judicial appointments@michigan.gov.
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