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December 2008
12/29/08
Justice Diane Marie Hathaway to Be Sworn in January 8; 104th Justice Is Court's First New Member in Nearly a Decade
12/18/08
Supreme Court, Court of Appeals Announce Holiday Schedule
November 2008
11/24/08
Michigan Adoption Day to Be Held Nov. 25; Country's Largest Celebration of Adoptive Families Now in Sixth Year
11/10/08
Michigan Adoption Day to Be Held Nov. 25; Country's Largest Celebration of Adoptive Families Now in Sixth Year
11/07/08
Detroit Court Employee's Reverse Discrimination, Retaliation Claims at issue in Case Before Michigan Supreme Court Next Week
October 2008
10/20/08
Saginaw Comunity to Host Michigan Supreme Court; Oral Argument to Take Place at Saginaw Valley State University
September 2008
09/29/08
Registered Sex Offender Served as Juror in Sex Abuse Case; Convicted Defendant Argues He Did Not Get Fair Trial
09/19/08
Courts' Involvement in Plea Deal Discussions Would be Barred Under Proposed Court Rule; Supreme Court to Hear Comments on Proposal During September 24 Public Hearing
09/08/08
Michigan Court of Appeals to Hear Oral Arguments in Marquette on Sept. 9; Appeals Court Also to Preside in Petoskey on Sept. 11
July 2008
07/29/08
Rosalind E. Griffin, M.D. Appointed to Attorney Discipline Board
07/09/08
Lansing Attorney David A. Kallman Appointed to State Bar's Board of Commissioners by Michigan Supreme Court
07/01/08
Attorney Discipline Board Appointments Announced by Michigan Supreme Court
07/01/08
Attorney Grievance Commission Appointments Announced by Michigan Supreme Court
June 2008
06/23/08
July is Juror Appreciation Month; Courts Across State to Honor Jurors for Their Service
06/03/08
Judicial Misconduct Allegations at Issue in Case to Be Argued Before Michigan Supreme Court Next Week
May 2008
05/16/08
Requirement for Prosecutors to Provide Exculpatory Evidence to Defendants in Criminal Cases is Focus of Proposed Court Rule; Michigan Supreme Court to Hold May 21 Public Hearing on Possible Revision, Other Proposals
05/08/08
Michigan Supreme Court to Hear Case in Historic Barry County Courthouse for "Court Community Connections" Program
05/05/08
Cold-Case Prosecution Challenged in Case Before State Supreme Court This Week; Husband Charged 38 Years After Wife's Death
April 2008
04/30/08
Michigan Supreme Court: May 1 is Michigan Law Day 2008
Michigan Law Day Resolution 2008>>
04/30/08
Child Support Leadership Council Appointments Made by Michigan Supreme Court
04/03/08
Widow's Right to Dower Challenged as Unconstitutional; Michigan Supreme Court to Hear Case in Arguments Next Week
March 2008
03/31/08
2007 Annual Report of State Judiciary Released Today
03/14/08
Summer Law Programs for Junior High, High School Students, and K-12 Educators to be Offered by Michigan Supreme Court Learning Center
03/03/08
Freedom of Information Act Suits Against State Universities to Be Heard by Michigan Supreme Court in Oral Arguments This Week
January 2008
01/29/08
"CSI: Courts, Speed, and Implications" to Air on Michigan Government TV on Feb. 1; Program Offers Look at Michigan Courts System, is Designed to Address Curriculum Standards
01/18/08
Court of Appeals Conflict Resolution Rule on Agenda for Supreme Court's January 23 Public Hearing; Comments Sought
01/17/08
"CSI: Courts, Speed, and Implications" Offers Look at Michigan Court System; January 25 Educational Webcast, Video to Be Resources for Schools Statewide
01/07/08
City of Lansing's Appeal in Road Injury Case Before Michigan Supreme Court This Week; Injured Girls Walked in Street, Were Hit by car After Finding City Sidewalk Blocked by Ice and Snow
December 2007
12/18/07
Supreme Court, Court of Appeals Announce Holiday Schedule
12/03/07
Property Condemnation Dispute Before Michigan Supreme Court This Week; Highway Project's Impact on Part of Land They Retain Should Be Factor in Compensation, Owners Claim
November 2007
11/21/07
Michigan Supreme Court Names New Chief Judges of State Courts
11/20/07
Jack Kresnak, Veteran Children's Issues Reporter, Honored by Michigan Supreme Court; First Journalist to be Recognized with Court Resolution
11/01/07
Same-Sex Partner Benefits, Marriage Amendment at issue in Case Before Michigan Supreme Court in Oral Arguments Next Week
October 2007
10/11/07
Don't Be Fooled by Bogus Phone Calls, State Court Administrative Office Warns; Scammers Pose as Court Officials, Seek Information
10/01/07
Pre-Exorcism Questionnaire's Admissibility in Sexual Misconduct Trial at issue in Case State Supreme Court Will Hear This Week
September 2007
09/19/07
Electronic Filing Rules on Agenda for Michigan Supreme Court Public Hearing Next Week; Comments Sought
09/12/07
U.S. Constitution is Focus of Michigan Government TV Interview with Chief Justice Taylor; Program Offered as Constitution Day Study Aid
09/10/07
Historic Lapeer Courthouse to Be Setting for Oral Argument before Michigan Supreme Court
August 2007
08/10/07
Volunteers Sought for Michigan Supreme Court Learning Center
July 2007
07/11/07
Judicial Branch Salary Information Available on the Web
07/05/07
Appointment to Michigan Court Reporting and Recording Board of Review Announced by Michigan Supreme Court
June 2007
06/28/07
Juror Appreciation Month to Be Celebrated by Courts Across Michigan; Jurors Honored for Role in Democracy
06/21/07
Learning Center Volunteers Honored by Michigan Supreme Court
06/19/07
Attorney Grievance Commission Appointments Announced by Michigan Supreme Court
06/19/07
Attorney Discipline Board Appointments Announced by Michigan Supreme Court
06/18/07
Appointments to Committee on Model Civil Jury Instructions Announced by Michigan Supreme Court
06/14/07
July is Juror Appreciation Month; Courts Across State to Celebrate Jury's Role in American Democracy
6/12/07
Child Support Leadership Council Appointments Made by Michigan Supreme Court
May 2007
05/31/07
Appointment to State Bar of Michigan Board of Commissioners Announced by Michigan Supreme Court
05/30/07
Openings Still Available for Law Career Program Offered by Michigan Supreme Court Learning Center
05/14/07
Rules for Out-of State Lawyers Practicing Law in Michigan on Agenda for Michigan Supreme Court's May 16 Public Hearing
05/08/07
Police Officers' Whistleblower Suit Against Detroit Mayor, City of Detroit to Come Before Michigan Supreme Court This Week
April 2007
04/30/07
Michigan Supreme Court to Celebrate Law Day May 1, 2007; Hall of Justice Learning Center Visitors to Participate In Interactive Restorative Justice Presentations; MGTV to Air Programs With Focus on Dispute Resolution Initiatives for Youth
Michigan Law Day 2007 Resolution
04/20/07
2006 Annual Report Issued by Michigan Supreme Court; Technology, Children's Issues, Caseload Trends Featured
04/06/07
Dog Park Case Gets Its Day Before Michigan Supreme Court in Oral Arguments Next Week; Property Use Restriction at Issue
March 2007
03/27/07
Appointments to Michigan Court Reporting and Recording Board of Review Announced by Michigan Supreme Court
03/01/07
Money Seized in Speeding Stop at Issue in Oral Arguments Next Week; Claimant Argues That Fourth Amendment Bars Forfeiture
February 2007
02/09/07
Law Career Programs for Junior High, High School Students to Be Offered by Michigan Supreme Court Learning Center
January 2007
01/12/07
Confidentiality of Supreme Court Deliberations to Be Discussed at January 17 Public Hearing; Asbestos Anti-Bundling Rule and Jury Proposals also on Agenda
01/05/07
Extent of Exclusionary Rule to Be Considered by Michigan Supreme Court in Oral Arguments; Defendant Seeks to Exclude Statements He Made After His Attorney Left Him with Police
01/04/07
Clifford W. Taylor Re-Elected Chief Justice of Michigan Supreme Court
December 2006
12/19/06
Supreme Court, Court of Appeals Announce Holiday Schedule
12/13/06
Don't be Fooled by Bogus Phone Calls, State Court Administrative Office Warns; Scammers Pose as Court Officials, Seek Information
12/11/06
Rape-Murder of University Provost in 1986 Is Basis for Civil Suit Before Michigan Supreme Court in Oral Arguments This Week
November 2006
11/13/06
Michigan Adoption Day to Be Held November 21 - 4th Annual Event Celebrates Adoptive Families and Children
11/09/06
Voter ID Law's Constitutionality to Be Argued Before Michigan Supreme Court Next Week
October 2006
10/20/06
Animated Video and Online Game About Michigan's Judicial System Receive Excellence Award
10/09/06
Michigan Court of Appeals to Hold Hearings in Marquette, Petoskey
September 2006
09/29/06
Constitutional Challenge to Casino Gambling Compacts to Be Heard by Michigan Supreme Court Next Week
09/27/06
Animated Video About Michigan Court System to Premiere on September 29 at Michigan Supreme Court Learning Center
09/19/06
Child's Statement About Abuse or Neglect Could Be Supplied by One Who Heard It Under Proposed Rule; Supreme Court Seeks Comments at September 27 Public Hearing
09/14/06
Supreme Court Teams with State Bar of Michigan, MGTV, and WBFH-FM on Constitution Day Resource; Podcast Available
August 2006
08/28/06
Volunteers Sought for Michigan Supreme Court Learning Center
July 2006
07/14/06
Expanded Online Edition of Michigan Court Rules Offers Easier Access, Keyword Search
07/13/06
Jury Reform Proposals Published; Public Comment Sought
June 2006
06/28/06
Appointments to State Bar of Michigan Board of Commissioners Announced by Michigan Supreme Court
06/27/06
Veteran Employees Honored by Michigan Court of Appeals
06/13/06
Attorney Grievance Commission Appointments, Reappointments Announced by Michigan Supreme Court
06/06/06
Online Game Teaches Judicial Branch Basics; Game, Teacher's Guide Available on Supreme Court Learning Center Web Site
May 2006
05/23/06
Asbestos Docket Proposal on Supreme Court's May 24 Public Hearing Agenda; Court Seeks Comments
April 2006
04/28/06
Michigan Supreme Court to Hear Final Scheduled Oral Arguments of 2005-2006 Term
04/14/06
Supreme Court Issues Judicial Branch's 2005 Annual Report
March 2006
03/28/06
Judicial Misconduct Charge to Be Heard by Supreme Court; Judge Disputes High Court's Power to Order Psychological Counseling
03/17/06
Law Career Programs for Junior High, High School Students to Be Offered by Michigan Supreme Court Learning Center
03/06/06
Anne M. Boomer Named Interim Administrative Counsel of Michigan Supreme Court
03/03/06
Drunk Driving Defendant Denied Hospital of His Choice for Blood Test; Supreme Court to Decide Whether to Dismiss Charges
January 2006
01/31/06
Justices' statements in response to disqualification motion in Adair v. State of Michigan (not a press release)
01/12/06
Privacy Policy on Supreme Court's January 25 Public Hearing Agenda; Protection of Social Security Numbers in Court Documents Is Goal 
01/11/06
Volunteers Sought for Michigan Supreme Court Learning Center
01/09/06
Judge Brian K. Zahra Named Chief Judge Pro Tem of Michigan Court of Appeals
01/09/06
Does Gun Have to be Working to Support Firearms Charge? Michigan Supreme Court to Consider Operability Defense in Oral Arguments
December 2005
12/22/05
Hon. Hilda Gage, Judge of the Michigan Court of Appeals, Announces Resignation; Gage Praised as "Extraordinary Public Servant"
12/20/05
Supreme Court, Court of Appeals Announce Holiday Schedule
12/13/05
Judicial Misconduct Change, Medical Experts Issue to Be Considered at Oral Arguments Before Michigan Supreme Court
November 2005
11/22/05
Michigan Adoption Day, November 22 - Over 270 Children will Be Adopted Today
11/16/05
"Michigan Courts" Website Debuts Today; Improved Organization, Google-Powered Search Engine Are Features
11/04/05
Third 'Michigan Adoption Day' to Be Held Nov. 22 - State Celebrates Adoptive Families,Oobserves Adoption Month
11/02/05
No-Fault, Sentencing Issues Lead Supreme Court's November Oral Arguments Schedule; Newspaper's FOIA Challenge Also on Docket
October 2005
10/25/05
Supreme Court Orders Available Via Free E-mail Service
10/19/05
Recommendations to Add, Eliminate Judgeships for Some Courts Released by State Court Administrative Office
10/17/05
Improving Court Collections Is Goal of Broad-Based Committee
10/12/05
Supreme Court to Hold First Oral Arguments of 2005-2006 Term
September 2005
09/26/05
Proposed 'No Discrimination During Jury Selection' Rule on Supreme Court's September 29 Public Hearing Agenda
09/13/05
Angels in Adoption Program Honors Justice Maura Corrigan; Her Work on Michigan Adoption Day, Foster Care Reforms Cited
09/08/05
Employees with 20 or More Years of Service Honored by Michigan Supreme Court in September 8 Ceremony
09/07/05
U.S. Constitution is Focus of Michigan Government TV Interview with Chief Justice Taylor; Program Offered as Constitution Day Study Aid
August 2005
08/24/05
Don't be Fooled by Bogus Phone Calls, State Court Administrative Office Warns; Scammers Pose as Court Officials, Seek Information
08/16/05
Volunteers Sought for Michigan Supreme Court Learning Center
July 2005
07/25/05
Extension Obtained by Rep. Dave Camp Places State in 'Much Better Position' to Pass Title IV-E Review, Avoid Federal Penalties, says Chief Justice Taylor
May 2005
05/19/05
Proposal for Joinder of Criminal Charges, Procedure for Sealing Court of Appeals Files on Supreme Court Public Hearing Agenda
05/18/05
John Ort, Top State Homeland Security Official, to Serve as Trial Court Security Specialist for Michigan Supreme Court
05/03/05
Standard for Drunk Driving Death Convictions to Be Argued Before Michigan Supreme Court Next Week
April 2005
04/29/05
Michigan Supreme Court Proclaims May 2005 Juror Appreciation Month; Learning Center Law Day Event on May 3 Kicks Off Court's Observance
04/19/05
State Judiciary's 2004 Annual Report Released by Michigan Supreme Court; Court Activities and Statistics Are Features
04/07/05
Law Career Program for 7th - 9th Grades to Be Offered by Michigan Supreme Court Learning Center This Summer at Hall of Justice
04/06/05
No-Fault, Criminal Sentencing Issues to Be Heard by Michigan Supreme Court in Oral Argument Next Week
March 2005
03/18/05
Michael J. Schmedlen Named Acting Chief Commissioner of Michigan Supreme Court; Shari M. Oberg to Serve as Acting Deputy Chief Commissioner; Lynn K. Richardson Named Court's Acting Administrative Counsel
03/03/05
Beach Use Case to Be Heard by Michigan Supreme Court; Wayne State Law School is Setting for Second Day of Oral Arguments
January 2005
01/27/05
Courts, Law Enforcement Linked by Judicial Network Project; Improved Law Enforcement Expected From Statewide System
01/24/05
Expedited Docket for Summary Disposition Appeals on Agenda for Supreme Court Public Hearing on January 27
01/20/05
Courts Located 79 Percent of Missing Foster Children in 2004
01/19/05
Online Legal Self-Help Web Center Launched by State Court Administrative Office
01/07/05
Eminent Domain Case to Be Heard by Supreme Court Next Week
01/06/05
Clifford W. Taylor is New Chief Justice of Michigan Supreme Court
December 2004
12/21/04
Supreme Court, Court of Appeals Announce Holiday Schedule
12/14/04
Carl L. Gromek Named State Court Administrator by Supreme Court
12/14/04
Highland Park District Court Collects Over $270,000 in Overdue Fines
12/03/04
Child Pornography Distribution Charge at Issue in Case Before Michigan Supreme Court Next Week
12/01/04
Glen M. Bis Named as Chief Commissioner of Michigan Supreme Court; Michael J. Schmedlen to Serve as Deputy Chief Commissioner
12/01/04
New Drunk Driving Exhibit to Be Revealed at Michigan Supreme Court Learning Center During December 2 Program
November 2004
11/23/04
Linking Foster Children to Community Support is Goal of New Michigan Supreme Court Program; Advisory Committee Named
11/15/04
Second Michigan "Adoption Day" Will Be November 23 - Michigan Celebrates Adoption Month
11/04/04
Supreme Court to Hear Head Start-Related Lawsuit Next Week
October 2004
10/25/04
Dorothy Comstock Riley, Former Chief Justice, Mourned by Michigan Supreme Court
10/01/04
Supreme Court to Hear First Oral Arguments of 2004-2005 Term
September 2004
09/28/04
New Laws Change Unmarried Parents' Obligations; Fathers, Mothers to Share Prenatal Care Expenses and Other Costs
09/27/04
Randall J. Wilger to Head Volunteer Effort for Foster Children
09/07/04
Standards for Assigned Criminal Counsel on Agenda for Supreme Court's September 15 Public Hearing in Saginaw
August 2004
08/13/04
Adjusting Prisoners' Child Support is Object of Friend of the Court Bureau Project; Federal Grant to Fund Project
July 2004
07/06/04
Volunteers Sought for Michigan Supreme Court Learning Center
June 2004
06/14/04
Website Offers Parenting Time Guidance, Information About Courts' Role
06/07/04
Committee to Study Enforcing Court Sanctions
May 2004
05/26/04
Child Support Leadership Council Members Named by Michigan Supreme Court
05/25/04
Child Support Information for Military Offered by Court Agency Web Page
05/24/04
Proposed Criminal Procedure Rules on Agenda for May 27 Supreme Court Hearing
05/13/04
Michigan Court of Appeals to Hold Hearings in Marquette, Petoskey
05/10/04
Integration Pioneer Ernest G. Green to Speak at Supreme Court Event Commemorating Brown v Board of Education
05/07/04
State Judiciary's 2003 Annual Report Released by Michigan Supreme Court; Court Activities and Statistics Are Features
05/05/04
Sexual Harassment Claim Against Detroit Board of Education to Be Heard by Michigan Supreme Court
April 2004
04/26/04
Rachel L. Drenovsky Named Michigan Supreme Court Learning Center Coordinator
04/19/04
High Court to Hear Challenge to Wayne County's Taking of Private Property; Poletown Precedent at Issue
March 2004
03/24/04
Randall Wilger, Long-Time Foster Care Review Board Member, Honored by Michigan Supreme Court
03/17/04
Elizabeth A. Barber Named Trial Court Collections Project Manager by Michigan Supreme Court; Improving Court Collections is Goal
03/12/04
Crime Victims' Rights Publication by Michigan Judicial Institute to Be Basis for National Curriculum
03/10/04
Courts Must Ask Lawyers If They've Met With Child-Clients Under New Court Rule
03/08/04
Case of Woman Who Left Children in Car to Be Heard by Supreme Court This Week; Court to Also Hear Date-Rape Drug Death and Casino Cases
February 2004
02/19/04
Debra A. Gutierrez-McGuire Named Supreme Court Administrative Counsel
02/04/04
Robert J. Bertee Named Michigan Hall of Justice Security Director
January 2004
01/27/04
Adoptions, Asbestos Docket, Domestic Violence Evidence Rules on Agenda for January 29 Michigan Supreme Court Hearing
01/14/04
Judge Gary McDonald Mourned by Michigan Supreme Court, Michigan Court of Appeals
01/13/04
Frank J. Greco Named Chief Commissioner of Michigan Supreme Court
01/09/04
Supreme Court to Hear Environmental Case; Ability to Sue Under Michigan Environmental Protection Act at Issue
December 2003
12/18/03
Supreme Court, Court of Appeals Announce Holiday Schedule
12/16/03
Volunteer Mediators in Family Law Cases to Be Honored by the Court of Appeals
12/08/03
Sexual Harassment, Reverse Discrimination Suits Among Cases to Be Heard by Michigan Supreme Court
12/02/03
Volunteer Mediators in Family Law Cases to Be Honored by Court of Appeals
November 2003
11/26/03
Michigan Supreme Court Names New Chief Judges of State Courts
11/25/03
Michigan Adoption Day Nov. 25 - More Than 250 Children Will Be Adopted Today
11/10/03
First Michigan "Adoption Day" Will Be Nov. 25 - Theme Is "Giving Thanks for Families"
11/07/03
False Firefighter's Case to Come Before Supreme Court Next Week
October 2003
10/30/03
Kathryne A. O'Grady Named Child Welfare Services Director for State Court Administrative Office
10/29/03
Foster Care Review Boards Encouraged to Report Attorneys' Failure to Meet with Child-Clients
10/16/03
Justice Marilyn Kelly to Receive State Bar of Michigan's President's Choice Award
10/15/03
Public Comment Sought on Adoption Work Group Proposals
10/13/03
Supreme Court to Hear First Oral Arguments of 2003-2004 Term
10/10/03
Hall of Justice Learning Center Receives 2003 Quest for Excellence Award from Michigan Museums Association
10/09/03
Justice Elizabeth Weaver Reappointed to Michigan Committee on Juvenile Justice
10/07/03
Court Fees See Increase; Preserving Public Services Is Goal
September 2003
09/30/03
Lawyers Guardians Ad Litem Will Have to Complete Affidavits Stating They've Met with Child-Clients; Requirement Goes into Effect on January 1, 2004
09/30/03
State Completes Conversion to Child Support Enforcement System; Chief Justice Thanks Friends of the Court
09/29/03
Juror Compensation to Go Up October 1; Raise Is First Since 1968
09/26/03
Kalamazoo Courts to Plan for Streamlined Operations; Improved Public Service Is Goal
09/22/03
Recommendations to Add, Eliminate Judgeships for Some Courts Released by State Court Administrative Office
09/19/03
Michigan Supreme Court to Hear Comments on Proposed Court of Appeals Rule Changes at September 25 Public Hearing
09/17/03
Michael F. Gadola, Michigan Supreme Court Counsel and State Court Administrative Office General Counsel, Selected as 2003 Toll Fellow
09/15/03
Dawn McCarty Named Director of Michigan Judicial Institute
09/11/03
Justice Marilyn Kelly to Receive State Bar of Michigan's Michael Franck Award for Outstanding Contribution to Legal Profession
09/09/03
Supreme Court/Family Independence Agency Work Group Presents Final Report on Adoption Issues; Michigan Adoption Day to Take Place November 25
09/03/03
Court of Appeals Proposes Revised Rule Changes to Cut Delay
August 2003
08/28/03
Candidates Sought for Friend of the Court Bureau Advisory Committee
08/12/03
Volunteers Sought for Hall of Justice Learning Center
July 2003
07/24/03
Court Issues Order on State Bar's Dues; Dues to Rise, But Not to Level Bar Requested
Michigan Supreme Court Announces Appointments to Child Support Leadership Council
07/21/03
Debra A. Gutierrez-McGuire Named Special Assistant to Chief Justice Corrigan
07/16/03
Proposals Would Amend Evidence Rule to Permit Admission of Past Domestic Violence Acts in Domestic Violence Cases; Supreme Court Seeks Public Comment
07/15/03
Rules Proposed to Speed Appeals in Termination of Parental Rights Cases; Supreme Court Calls for Public Comment
June 2003
06/12/03
Grosse Ile Attorney Deborah Green is New Region I Administrator for State Court Administrative Office
06/06/03
No More Delayed Applications, Shorter Time to Appeal Termination of Parental Rights Decisions Under New Supreme Court Rules
06/02/03
Supreme Court Counsel Michael Gadola Named General Counsel to State Court Administrative Office; Mark Gates Named Deputy Supreme Court Counsel
May 2003
05/29/03
Child Support Guidelines Among Topics at Michigan Supreme Court Public Hearing on June 19
05/15/03
May 22 Petoskey Hearing is Historic First for Michigan Court of Appeals; Court Will Also Preside in Marquette on May 20
05/14/03
Chief Justice Corrigan Named to Pew Commission on Children in Foster Care
05/05/03
Michigan Supreme Court to Hear Oral Arguments This Week
April 2003
04/30/03
Adoption Work Group Aims to Shorten 'Procedural Limbo' for Children
04/23/03
Public Input Sought on Michigan Child Support Guidelines; Supreme Court to Hold Public Hearing on June 19
04/07/03
Parental Rights Termination Dispute Before Supreme Court This Week
March 2003
03/24/03
Model Civil Jury Instructions Now Available for Free Online
03/12/03
Judicial Campaign Conduct Rule Proposed; Supreme Court Seeks Public Input
03/06/03
Grandparents' Visitation Case Before Michigan Supreme Court in Oral Arguments Next Week
03/04/03
Michigan Court Rules Now Online at Michigan Supreme Court Website
February 2003
02/19/03
Comparison of New, Old Court Rules for Juvenile Proceedings Now Available Online
02/18/03
Learning Center Virtual Tour Now on 'One Court of Justice' Web Site
02/06/03
New Court Rules for Juvenile Proceedings Released; Go Into Effect May 1
January 2003
01/31/03
Danilo Anselmo Named Michigan Supreme Court Reporter of Decisions
01/29/03
Family Court, Court Reform Orders Issued by Michigan Supreme Court
01/24/03
Volunteers Sought for Michigan Hall of Justice Learning Center
01/22/03
Public Access to Courts - Rule Approved by Michigan Supreme Court
01/21/03
New Rules for Judicial Watchdog Group Adopted by Michigan Supreme Court
01/10/03
Judge Gary McDonald Resigns from Michigan Court of Appeals
01/09/03
Corrigan Reelected Chief Justice of the Michigan Supreme Court
  Environmental Clean-up Dispute Before Michigan Supreme Court in Oral Arguments Next Week
  Muskegon Court Gets Federal Grant for Child Support Projects
01/07/03
Public's Access to Courts Among Topics at January 16, Supreme Court Hearing
Judge Michael R. Smolenski Named Michigan Court of Appeals Chief Judge Pro Tem
01/03/03
Court Reform Bills Signed; Chief Justice Corrigan Thanks Legislature, Governor,
for Giving 'Michigan Citizens a Choice'
December 2002
12/30/02
Daniel J. Wright, Friend of the Court Bureau Manager, Named a "Lawyer of the Year" by Michigan Lawyers Weekly
12/27/02
Driver's License Clearance, Jury Demand Fees Expected to Rise January 1
12/20/02
Michigan Supreme Court Names New Chief Judges of Some State Courts
12/17/02
Chief Justice Maura D. Corrigan Applauds Increase in Juror Compensation
12/09/02
Slain Security Officer's Sexual Harassment Suit Before Michigan Supreme Court in Oral Arguments This Week
November 2002
11/19/02
Supreme Court to All Circuit Courts: Create Plans to Find AWOLP Children
11/18/02
Michigan Supreme Court to Hear First Oral Arguments in Hall of Justice Tomorrow
11/14/02
Fifty-Three AWOLP Children Found; Chief Justice Praises Progress, Says Job's Not Over
11/07/02
Theodore E. Curry, II, Frequent Michigan Judicial Institute Speaker, Inducted
Into Warren E. Burger Society; Congratulated by Chief Justice Corrigan
11/01/02
New Friend of the Court Bureau Head Named by Michigan Supreme Court
October 2002
10/31/02
Make Finding Absent Kids 'Highest Priority,' State Judges Told
10/17/02
Norman C. Helfer Named Michigan Supreme Court Reporter of Decisions
10/0/902
Absent Children Subject of Special Docket in Wayne County Circuit Court;
Project to 'Create Pattern' for State of Michigan
10/04/02
Michigan Supreme Court to Hold First Oral Argument of 2002-2003 Term Next Week
Michigan Hall of Justice to Be Dedicated October 8, 2002
September 2002
09/26/02
"Time to Be in Earnest" About Trial Court Reform, Chief Justice Urges
09/23/02
Federal Office of Child Support to Honor Chief Justice Maura D. Corrigan
August 2002
08/30/02
Judge Hilda Gage Elected to National Center for State Courts Board of Directors
08/23/02
36th District Court Generates Over $1 Million for State Library Fund
08/15/02
Legislators Lauded for Court Reform Efforts by Chief Justice Corrigan
08/01/02
Candidates Sought for Friend of the Court Bureau AdvisoryCommittee
July 2002
07/26/02
Russell E. Mohney, M.D., of Kalamazoo Named to Attorney Grievance Commission by Michigan Supreme Court
07/17/02
Supreme Court Releases Unanimous Decision in Ballot Proposal Case.
State of Michigan
v Wayne County Clerk (Docket Nos. 121918, 121919, 121938, 121939)
07/12/02
Board of Law Examiners Web Page Added to Supreme Court Site
07/10/02
Chief Justice Praises Judges' Progress on Wayne County Jail Overcrowding
07/09/02
Judge Martin Doctoroff Mourned, Remembered for "Love of Law";
Court of Appeals Chief Judge William Whitbeck Statement
June 2002
06/26/02
Justice Theodore Souris: A Tribute from the Michigan Supreme Court
06/06/02
Court Security Standards, Judicial Discipline System Rules to be Addressed at Supreme Court Public Hearing
06/03/02
Statement of Chief Justice Corrigan on Behalf of the Supreme Court (with attached Court of Appeals press release) on the Resignation of MI Court of Appeals Judge Martin Doctoroff Statement>>
May 2002
05/28/02
Supreme Court's Longtime Chief Commissioner to Retire: Court Names Successor
05/07/02
Michigan Supreme Court to Hold Last Oral Arguments in Law Building Tomorrow
April 2002
04/19/02
Public Input Sought on Michigan Child Support Guidelines
04/09/02
Supreme Court Makes Briefs Available On Line for Oral Argument
04/08/02
Michigan Supreme Court to Hear Oral Arguments in "No Duty to Retreat" Case Tomorrow
04/05/02
Supreme Court Issues Judicial Branch's 2001 Annual Report
March 2002
03/28/02
Supreme Court Seeks Comment on Cyber Court Rules Proposal
03/18/02
Supreme Court Appoints Committee to Study Criminal Procedure
03/08/02
Supreme Court Proposes "Local Option" for Unifying Courts
Michigan Supreme Court to Hear Oral Arguments in Freedom of Information Act Dispute Next Week
February 2002
02/20/02
Edmund K. Burke Named Security Director for State's Hall of Justice
02/13/02
Michigan's "One Court of Justice" Improves Web Presence; New Web Addresses in Effect Today
02/08/02
High Court Justices Honored by Drug Court Professionals' Group
January 2002
01/18/02
Michigan Supreme Court to Hear Redistricting, Other Cases Next Week
01/11/02
Michigan Citizens Cautioned Against False E-Mail Summons
December 2001
12/21/01
Daniel Wright Appointed Special Assistant to High Court's Chief Justice
12/14/01
Court Interpreters Offered Training by State Court Administrative Office
12/05/01
Ira Combs, Jr., Named to Attorney Discipline Board
November 2001
11/30/01
Michigan Supreme Court Names New Chief Judges of State Courts
11/29/01
Supreme Court Announces Wayne Circuit Chief Judge Appointments
11/27/01
Mary Coleman, First Woman Michigan Supreme Court Justice, Mourned by High Court
Michigan Supreme Court to Hear Seven Cases Next Week
11/16/01
Chester R. Byrns, Former Judge of Berrien County, is Mourned
11/06/01
Court Marks Passing of Glenn Allen, Former Court of Appeals Judge
John D. Payant Dies; Served Michigan as Judge, State Legislator
October 2001
10/31/01
Oakland County Circuit Judge Rae Lee Chabot has Been Appointed to the State Board of Law Examiners by Gov. John Engler
10/29/01
New U.S. Attorney Margaret Chiara, Former Supreme Court Official, Praised by Chief Justice
10/26/01
Attorney Richard Poling Appointed to Attorney Grievance Commission
10/23/01
Immediate Payment of Fines is Goal of New Court Rule
10/10/01
Michigan Courts Launch New Web Page - "More and Better Information" About State Legal System is Goal
July 2001
07/27/01
Supreme Court Begins Process of Constructing Proposal for Court Reorganization (PDF 27K)

 

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