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The following resources are new additions to the web site or recent communications to the trial courts from the State Court Administrative Office on a variety of subjects. Lists of previous communications have been archived. If you need copies of any of the associated materials that are not available through this site, please make requests to the State Court Administrative Office at tcs-info@courts.mi.gov.

Circuit Court

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5/15/08 The Family Medical Leave Act has been amended to provide eligible employees working for covered employers two important new leave rights related to military service.  
  Calendar Year 2009 DWI Court Training Initiative. 7/11/08
  The 2007 Drunk Driving Caseflow Assistance Fund and Drug Case Information Fund payments have been issued.  
  Secretary of State issues a reminder on court reporting of drug crime convictions.  
  Felony convictions reportable to the Department of State are identified in a revised chart. Contact your SOS court liaison with questions.  
  Court Reporting/Recording/Operator certification renewal notifications will be mailed June 2, 2008, to all active reporters, recorders, and operators. 8/1/08
5/8/08 The second quarter payments for the Court Equity Fund for State fiscal year 2008 have been issued.  
  MCR 3.106(B)(2) requires each court to provide SCAO with a list of those court officers or bailiffs who have been authorized to seize property or conduct evictions, and notify SCAO of any changes. The list is updated as changes occur. NOTE: Lists must include effective and expiration dates. Please send updates to Tami Rewerts at rewertst@courts.mi.gov or fax to 517-373-7517.  
  The National Center for State Courts' May 1, 2008, Federal Funding Opportunities is now available.  
5/1/08 The National Judicial College (NJC) is presenting two special four-day programs:

  • Managing Cases Involving Persons with Mental Disabilities, June 9-12, 2008, at NJC in Reno
  • Co-Occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, August 18-21, 2008, at NJC in Reno


    • Under a grant from the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance, NJC is offering an $800 scholarship toward tuition to trial and special court judges for both programs. Complete and fax the court application to 775-784-1269. If you have questions, please contact Program Attorney Daphne Burns at 800-255-8343 or at burns@judges.org.     		5/23/08
      Michigan Judicial Institute: Notice of Juvenile Probation Officer/Caseworker Certification Examination held pursuant to Administrative Orders 1985-5 and 1988-3.

    Examination dates: Friday, July 25, 2008, from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon at the Michigan Hall of Justice, Lansing,
    and
    Friday, August 8, 2008, from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon at the Region IV State Court Administrative Office, Gaylord.

    Deadline for registration: July 18, 2008.    		 7/18/08
      Michigan Judicial Institute (MJI) Publication: Updates to the following benchbook are now available at: http://courts.michigan.gov/mji/resources/quarterlyUpdates08.htm:
    • Child Protective Proceedings Benchbook (Third Edition)
    If you have questions or comments concerning the updates or MJI publications, please contact Phoenix Hummel at 517-373-7523 or hummelp@courts.mi.gov.     		 
    4/24/08 Michigan Judicial Institute (MJI) Publications: Updates to the following benchbook are now available at http://courts.michigan.gov/mji/resources/quarterlyUpdates08.htm

  • Michigan Circuit Court Benchbook


    • Also, the electronic version of the Contempt of Court Benchbook (Fourth Edition) is now available at: http://courts.michigan.gov/mji/resources/contempt/contempt_book.htm

    If you have questions or comments concerning the updates or MJI publications, please contact Phoenix Hummel at 517-373-7523 or hummelp@courts.mi.gov.    		  
      The National Center for State Courts' April 16, 2008, Federal Funding Opportunities is now available.  
    4/17/08

    Michigan Judicial Institute (MJI) Publications: Updates to the following benchbooks are now available at http://courts.michigan.gov/mji/resources/quarterlyUpdates08.htm
    Adoption Proceedings Benchbook
    Criminal Procedure Monograph 8—Felony Sentencing
    Sexual Assault Benchbook
    If you have questions or comments concerning the updates or MJI publications, please contact Phoenix Hummel, (517) 373-7523, hummelp@courts.mi.gov.

    		 
     

    Court Security program entitled “Critical Incident & Emergency Planning for Courts” offered May 20-22, 2008.

    		  
     

    The FY2009 Michigan Drug Court Grant Program (MDCGP) Application is now posted to the website.  Questions regarding the application can be directed to Carol A. Knudsen at 517-373-7351 or knudsenc@courts.mi.gov.

    		  
    4/10/08 Child Welfare Services Training Announcement: Legal Issues Regarding Fathers' Involvement
    Date and location: June 3, 2008, Holiday Inn-South, Lansing     		5/19/08
    12/6/07 2008 Thursday Luncheon Webcast Series (revised):
    • 1/24/08 Children Missing from Care: AWOLP - An Update
    • 2/21/08 Court-Agency Collaboration in Child and Family Service Reviews: Responsibilities and Rewards
    • 3/27/08 Self-Inflicted Violence
    • 4/24/08 Reducing Trauma to Children During Removal and Placement in Foster Care
    • 5/29/08 Title IV-E Update
    • 6/19/08 Improving the Legal System's Approach to LGBTQ Youth in Foster Care

     

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    2/4/08

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    4/7/08

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    6/2/08
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    Family Division

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    Information
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    5/15/08 The Family Medical Leave Act has been amended to provide eligible employees working for covered employers two important new leave rights related to military service.  
      Calendar Year 2009 DWI Court Training Initiative. 7/11/08
      The 2007 Drunk Driving Caseflow Assistance Fund and Drug Case Information Fund payments have been issued.  
      Secretary of State issues a reminder on court reporting of drug crime convictions.  
      Court Reporting/Recording/Operator certification renewal notifications will be mailed June 2, 2008, to all active reporters, recorders, and operators. 8/1/08
    5/8/08 The second quarter payments for the Court Equity Fund for State fiscal year 2008 have been issued.  
      MCR 3.106(B)(2) requires each court to provide SCAO with a list of those court officers or bailiffs who have been authorized to seize property or conduct evictions, and notify SCAO of any changes. The list is updated as changes occur. NOTE: Lists must include effective and expiration dates. Please send updates to Tami Rewerts at rewertst@courts.mi.gov or fax to 517-373-7517.  
      The National Center for State Courts' May 1, 2008, Federal Funding Opportunities is now available.  
    5/1/08 The National Judicial College (NJC) is presenting two special four-day programs:

  • Managing Cases Involving Persons with Mental Disabilities, June 9-12, 2008, at NJC in Reno
  • Co-Occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, August 18-21, 2008, at NJC in Reno


    • Under a grant from the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance, NJC is offering an $800 scholarship toward tuition to trial and special court judges for both programs. Complete and fax the court application to 775-784-1269. If you have questions, please contact Program Attorney Daphne Burns at 800-255-8343 or at burns@judges.org.     		5/23/08
      Michigan Judicial Institute: Notice of Juvenile Probation Officer/Caseworker Certification Examination held pursuant to Administrative Orders 1985-5 and 1988-3.

    Examination dates: Friday, July 25, 2008, from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon at the Michigan Hall of Justice, Lansing,
    and
    Friday, August 8, 2008, from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon at the Region IV State Court Administrative Office, Gaylord.

    Deadline for registration: July 18, 2008.    		 7/18/08
      Michigan Judicial Institute (MJI) Publication: Updates to the following benchbook are now available at: http://courts.michigan.gov/mji/resources/quarterlyUpdates08.htm:
    • Child Protective Proceedings Benchbook (Third Edition)
    If you have questions or comments concerning the updates or MJI publications, please contact Phoenix Hummel at 517-373-7523 or hummelp@courts.mi.gov.     		 
    4/24/08 Michigan Judicial Institute (MJI) Publications: Updates to the following benchbook are now available at http://courts.michigan.gov/mji/resources/quarterlyUpdates08.htm

  • Michigan Circuit Court Benchbook


    • Also, the electronic version of the Contempt of Court Benchbook (Fourth Edition) is now available at: http://courts.michigan.gov/mji/resources/contempt/contempt_book.htm

    If you have questions or comments concerning the updates or MJI publications, please contact Phoenix Hummel at 517-373-7523 or hummelp@courts.mi.gov.    		  
      The National Center for State Courts' April 16, 2008, Federal Funding Opportunities is now available.  
    4/17/08 Michigan Judicial Institute (MJI) Publications: Updates to the following benchbooks are now available at http://courts.michigan.gov/mji/resources/quarterlyUpdates08.htm
    Adoption Proceedings Benchbook
    Criminal Procedure Monograph 8—Felony Sentencing
    Sexual Assault Benchbook
    If you have questions or comments concerning the updates or MJI publications, please contact Phoenix Hummel, (517) 373-7523, hummelp@courts.mi.gov.     		 
     

    Court Security program entitled “Critical Incident & Emergency Planning for Courts” offered May 20-22, 2008.

    		  
     

    The FY2009 Michigan Drug Court Grant Program (MDCGP) Application is now posted to the website.  Questions regarding the application can be directed to Carol A. Knudsen at 517-373-7351 or knudsenc@courts.mi.gov.

    		  
    4/10/08 Child Welfare Services Training Announcement: Legal Issues Regarding Fathers' Involvement
    Date and location: June 3, 2008, Holiday Inn-South, Lansing     		5/19/08
    12/6/07 2008 Thursday Luncheon Webcast Series: (revised)
    • 1/24/08 Children Missing from Care: AWOLP - An Update
    • 2/21/08 Court-Agency Collaboration in Child and Family Service Reviews: Responsibilities and Rewards
    • 3/27/08 Self-Inflicted Violence
    • 4/24/08 Reducing Trauma to Children During Removal and Placement in Foster Care
    • 5/29/08 Title IV-E Update
    • 6/19/08 Improving the Legal System's Approach to LGBTQ Youth in Foster Care

     

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    2/4/08

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    6/2/08
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    Friend of the Court

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    Information
    Deadline
    5/15/08 The Family Medical Leave Act has been amended to provide eligible employees working for covered employers two important new leave rights related to military service.  
      Court Reporting/Recording/Operator certification renewal notifications will be mailed June 2, 2008, to all active reporters, recorders, and operators. 8/1/08
    5/8/08 The second quarter payments for the Court Equity Fund for State fiscal year 2008 have been issued.  
      The National Center for State Courts' May 1, 2008, Federal Funding Opportunities is now available.  
    5/1/08 Friend of the court annual statutory reviews are due August 1, 2008. 8/1/08
      The Friend of the Court Grievances Annual Report to the Legislature for Calendar Year 2007, including the Friend of the Court Citizen Advisory Committee Supplement, is now available.  
    4/24/08 The National Center for State Courts' April 16, 2008, Federal Funding Opportunities is now available.  
    4/17/08

    Court Security program entitled “Critical Incident & Emergency Planning for Courts” offered May 20-22, 2008.

    		  
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    District and Municipal Court

    Posted
    Week Ending
    Information
    Deadline
    5/15/08 The Family Medical Leave Act has been amended to provide eligible employees working for covered employers two important new leave rights related to military service.  
      Calendar Year 2009 DWI Court Training Initiative. 7/11/08
      The 2007 Drunk Driving Caseflow Assistance Fund and Drug Case Information Fund payments have been issued.  
      Secretary of State issues a reminder on court reporting of drug crime convictions.  
      Court Reporting/Recording/Operator certification renewal notifications will be mailed June 2, 2008, to all active reporters, recorders, and operators. 8/1/08
    5/8/08 The second quarter payments for the Court Equity Fund for State fiscal year 2008 have been issued.  
      MCR 3.106(B)(2) requires each court to provide SCAO with a list of those court officers or bailiffs who have been authorized to seize property or conduct evictions, and notify SCAO of any changes. The list is updated as changes occur. NOTE: Lists must include effective and expiration dates. Please send updates to Tami Rewerts at rewertst@courts.mi.gov or fax to 517-373-7517.  
      The National Center for State Courts' May 1, 2008, Federal Funding Opportunities is now available.  
    5/1/08 The National Judicial College (NJC) is presenting two special four-day programs:

  • Managing Cases Involving Persons with Mental Disabilities, June 9-12, 2008, at NJC in Reno
  • Co-Occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, August 18-21, 2008, at NJC in Reno


    • Under a grant from the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance, NJC is offering an $800 scholarship toward tuition to trial and special court judges for both programs. Complete and fax the court application to 775-784-1269. If you have questions, please contact Program Attorney Daphne Burns at 800-255-8343 or at burns@judges.org.     		5/23/08
    4/24/08 Two public acts establish new state civil infraction actions cognizable in district and municipal courts.  
      Michigan Judicial Institute (MJI) Publications: Updates to the following benchbook are now available at http://courts.michigan.gov/mji/resources/quarterlyUpdates08.htm

  • Michigan Circuit Court Benchbook


    • Also, the electronic version of the Contempt of Court Benchbook (Fourth Edition) is now available at: http://courts.michigan.gov/mji/resources/contempt/contempt_book.htm

    If you have questions or comments concerning the updates or MJI publications, please contact Phoenix Hummel at 517-373-7523 or hummelp@courts.mi.gov.    		  
      The National Center for State Courts' April 16, 2008, Federal Funding Opportunities is now available.  
    4/17/08 Deferred presentment licensees (commonly known as payday lenders) may be suing for treble damages on insufficient funds checks received in deferred presentment transactions.  The Office of Financial and Insurance Regulation issued an order specifically notifying deferred presentment licensees that any attempt to collect treble damages under MCL 600.2952 for insufficient funds checks violates MCL 487.2158.  A copy of the order is posted on the OFIR website at:  http://www.michigan.gov/documents/dleg/Deferred_Presentment_Order_5_230545_7.pdf. Any judge, magistrate, or clerk who becomes aware of a deferred presentment licensee/payday lender seeking treble damages in violation of the Act, is advised to forward copies of the pleadings to OFIR via Susan McGhee, mcghees@michigan.gov, 517-241-1639, for administrative action.
    		  
      Michigan Judicial Institute (MJI) Publications: Updates to the following benchbooks are now available at http://courts.michigan.gov/mji/resources/quarterlyUpdates08.htm
    Adoption Proceedings Benchbook
    Criminal Procedure Monograph 8—Felony Sentencing
    Sexual Assault Benchbook
    If you have questions or comments concerning the updates or MJI publications, please contact Phoenix Hummel, (517) 373-7523, hummelp@courts.mi.gov.     		 
     

    Court Security program entitled “Critical Incident & Emergency Planning for Courts” offered May 20-22, 2008.

    		  
     

    The FY2009 Michigan Drug Court Grant Program (MDCGP) Application is now posted to the website.  Questions regarding the application can be directed to Carol A. Knudsen at 517-373-7351 or knudsenc@courts.mi.gov.

    		  
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    Probate Court

    Posted
    Week Ending
    Information
    Deadline
    5/15/08 The Family Medical Leave Act has been amended to provide eligible employees working for covered employers two important new leave rights related to military service.  
      Court Reporting/Recording/Operator certification renewal notifications will be mailed June 2, 2008, to all active reporters, recorders, and operators. 8/1/08
    5/8/08 The second quarter payments for the Court Equity Fund for State fiscal year 2008 have been issued.  
      MCR 3.106(B)(2) requires each court to provide SCAO with a list of those court officers or bailiffs who have been authorized to seize property or conduct evictions, and notify SCAO of any changes. The list is updated as changes occur. NOTE: Lists must include effective and expiration dates. Please send updates to Tami Rewerts at rewertst@courts.mi.gov or fax to 517-373-7517.  
      The National Center for State Courts' May 1, 2008, Federal Funding Opportunities is now available.  
    5/1/08 The National Judicial College (NJC) is presenting two special four-day programs:

  • Managing Cases Involving Persons with Mental Disabilities, June 9-12, 2008, at NJC in Reno
  • Co-Occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, August 18-21, 2008, at NJC in Reno


    • Under a grant from the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance, NJC is offering an $800 scholarship toward tuition to trial and special court judges for both programs. Complete and fax the court application to 775-784-1269. If you have questions, please contact Program Attorney Daphne Burns at 800-255-8343 or at burns@judges.org.     		5/23/08
      Michigan Judicial Institute: Notice of Juvenile Probation Officer/Caseworker Certification Examination held pursuant to Administrative Orders 1985-5 and 1988-3.

    Examination dates: Friday, July 25, 2008, from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon at the Michigan Hall of Justice, Lansing,
    and
    Friday, August 8, 2008, from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon at the Region IV State Court Administrative Office, Gaylord.

    Deadline for registration: July 18, 2008.    		 7/18/08
      Michigan Judicial Institute (MJI) Publication: Updates to the following benchbook are now available at: http://courts.michigan.gov/mji/resources/quarterlyUpdates08.htm:
    • Child Protective Proceedings Benchbook (Third Edition)
    If you have questions or comments concerning the updates or MJI publications, please contact Phoenix Hummel at 517-373-7523 or hummelp@courts.mi.gov.     		 
    4/24/08 Michigan Judicial Institute (MJI) Publications: The electronic version of the Contempt of Court Benchbook (Fourth Edition) is now available at: http://courts.michigan.gov/mji/resources/contempt/contempt_book.htm

    If you have questions or comments concerning the updates or MJI publications, please contact Phoenix Hummel at 517-373-7523 or hummelp@courts.mi.gov.    		  
      The National Center for State Courts' April 16, 2008, Federal Funding Opportunities is now available.  
    4/17/08 Michigan Judicial Institute (MJI) Publications: Updates to the following benchbooks are now available at http://courts.michigan.gov/mji/resources/quarterlyUpdates08.htm
    Adoption Proceedings Benchbook
    Criminal Procedure Monograph 8—Felony Sentencing
    Sexual Assault Benchbook
    If you have questions or comments concerning the updates or MJI publications, please contact Phoenix Hummel, (517) 373-7523, hummelp@courts.mi.gov.     		 
     

    Court Security program entitled “Critical Incident & Emergency Planning for Courts” offered May 20-22, 2008.

    		  
     

    The FY2009 Michigan Drug Court Grant Program (MDCGP) Application is now posted to the website.  Questions regarding the application can be directed to Carol A. Knudsen at 517-373-7351 or knudsenc@courts.mi.gov.

    		  
    4/10/08 Child Welfare Services Training Announcement: Legal Issues Regarding Fathers' Involvement
    Date and location: June 3, 2008, Holiday Inn-South, Lansing     		5/19/08
    2/14/08 The National College of Probate Judges is inviting nominations for the annual Treat Award for Excellence. The award is for an individual who has made a significant contribution to the improvement of the law or judicial administration in probate or related fields. Nominations are due by July 1, 2008. 7/1/08
    12/6/07 2008 Thursday Luncheon Webcast Series: (revised)
    • 1/24/08 Children Missing from Care: AWOLP - An Update
    • 2/21/08 Court-Agency Collaboration in Child and Family Service Reviews: Responsibilities and Rewards
    • 3/27/08 Self-Inflicted Violence
    • 4/24/08 Reducing Trauma to Children During Removal and Placement in Foster Care
    • 5/29/08 Title IV-E Update
    • 6/19/08 Improving the Legal System's Approach to LGBTQ Youth in Foster Care

     

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    4/7/08

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    Court Rules

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    5/8/08 2008-20   Proposed Amendment of Rule 6 of the Rules for the Board of Law Examiners Comments by 8/31/08
      2008-19   Proposed Amendment of Rule 3.928 of the Michigan Court Rules Comments by 8/31/08
      2008-22   Proposed Amendment of Rules 3.903 and 3.920 of the Michigan Court Rules Comments by 8/31/08
    5/1/08 2008-01   Supreme Court Appointments to the Child Support Leadership Council Immediate
      2007-24   Proposed Amendment of Rules 2.301, 2.302, 2.401, and 2.506 of the Michigan Court Rules Comments by 8/1/08
    4/10/08 2007-30   Proposed Amendment of Rules 2.107 and 2.117 of the Michigan Court Rules 8/1/08
    4/3/08 2007-28   Proposed Amendment of Rule 3.901 of the Michigan Court Rules
    Proposed Adoption of New Rule 3.930 of the Michigan Court Rules     		Comments by 8/1/08
    3/27/08 2007-31   Proposed Amendment of Rule 4.201 of the Michigan Court Rules Comments by 7/1/08
    3/20/08 2006-16   Proposed Amendment of Rules 6.302 and 6.310 of the Michigan Court Rules 7/1/08
      2006-09   Proposed Amendment of Rule 7.202 of the Michigan Court Rules Comments by 6/1/08
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