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2009 Press Releases

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November 2009
11/19/09	Michigan Adoption Day to Be Held Nov. 24; State's Celebration of Adoptive Families Now in Seventh Year Adoption Day events: Interactive Map>>
11/03/09	Disqualification Procedure for Justices, Chief Judge Appointments for State Courts, are on Agenda for Nov. 5 Michigan Supreme Court Public Administrative Conference
11/02/09	'Heart Gallery' of Children Awaiting Adoption on Display at Michigan Hall of Justice Throughout November
11/02/09	Case of Patient Shot in Southfield Psychiatrist's Office to be Argued Before Michigan Supreme Court Tomorrow
October 2009
10/22/09	Whether Parents can Waive Children's Legal Claims at Issue in October 28 Oral Argument Before Michigan Supreme Court
10/14/09	Employees with 20 or More Years of Service Honored by Michigan Supreme Court in October 14 Ceremony
10/13/09	Adoption Work by Counties to be Recognized with Oct. 30 Awards
10/08/09	Possible Rules for Challenges to Medical Malpractice Filings on Agenda for Michigan Supreme Court's October 8 Public Administrative Conference
10/05/09	Supreme Court to Hear First Oral Arguments of 2009-10 Term
September 2009
09/25/09	Supreme Court Justice Elizabeth A. Weaver to Move Office to Traverse City State Building to Save Costs to State
09/16/09	Rozanne F. Sedler of Oak Park Appointed to Attorney Grievance Commission by Michigan Supreme Court
09/15/09	Michigan Supreme Court Announces Appointments to State Bar of Michigan's Board of Commissioners
09/14/09	Constitution Day Webcast with Michigan Supreme Court Chief Justice Marilyn Kelly is Resource for Elementary Students' Webcast and Curriculum Materials Available to Teachers
09/01/09	Justice Recusal Procedure Proposals on Agenda for Michigan Supreme Court's September 2 Public Hearing; Public Administrative Conference to Follow Hearing
09/01/09	Volunteers Sought for Michigan Supreme Court Learning Center
August 2009
08/03/09	Lorraine H. Weber of Detroit Named Director of Access and Fairness for Michigan Supreme Court; Efforts to Focus on Improved Access to Courts, Public Confidence in Justice System
July 2009
07/29/09	Video of Michigan Supreme Court Oral Arguments, Administrative Conferences and Hearings Available Online
07/15/09	Proposed Electronic Filing Project, Statewide Strategy for Court Collections Among Agenda Items for Michigan Supreme Court's Public Administrative Conference on July 15
07/09/09	Middle School Students to Explore Legal Careers in Program Offered by Michigan Supreme Court Learning Center Next Week
June 2009
06/30/09	Michigan Soldier in Iraq to Be Sworn in as an Attorney July 2 by Supreme Court's Chief Justice Kelly Via Live Video Conference
06/29/09	July is Juror Appreciation Month, Michigan Supreme Court Announces; Courts Across State to Promote Jury Service, Thank Jurors
06/23/09	High School Students to Undertake Moot Court Case that Poses Toughest Decisions Actual Judges Can Make - Termination of Parental Rights
06/16/09	Proposed Rule Requiring Judges to Exercise 'Reasonable Control' Over Parties', Witnesses' Appearance on Agenda for Michigan Supreme Court's Public Administrative Conference on June 17
06/09/09	Caperton Ruling by U.S. Supreme Court Highlights Importance of Fair and Impartial Justice, Says Michigan Supreme Court Chief Justice Marilyn Kelly
06/02/09	Judge Michael R. Smolenski Mourned by Michigan Supreme Court, Court of Appeals; Remembered for Love of Law and of People
May 2009
05/28/09	Adoptions Increase of 14 Percent Seen from State Adoption Forum; Project to Expand to Expedite Reunifications, Guardianships
05/26/09	Justice Elizabeth A. Weaver Reappointed to Governor's Task Force on Children's Justice; Chaired Task Force Since 1991
05/21/09	Hon. Jane M. Beckering Appointed by Michigan Supreme Court to Committee on Model Civil Jury Instructions
05/21/09	Child Support Leadership Council Appointments Made By Michigan Supreme Court
05/20/09	Supreme Court, Court of Appeals Announce Furlough Schedule
05/13/09	Openings Still Available for Junior High Students in Michigan Supreme Court Learning Center Summer Law Program
05/12/09	Historic Centreville Courthouse Setting for Michigan Supreme Court Oral Argument; St. Joseph County High School Students to Study Case, Attend Oral Argument Resolution>>
05/08/09	2008 Annual Report of State Judiciary Released Today
05/04/09	Law Firm's Claim for Unpaid Legal Fees, Sentencing Challenge to Be Heard by Michigan Supreme Court in Arguments This Week
April 2009
04/30/09	Supreme Court Learning Center to Host May 1 Law Day Activities; Tours to Emphasize Bicentennial of Abraham Lincoln's Birth and His Support of Core Democratic Values
04/08/09	Judges Could Be Barred from Participating in Plea Deal Discussions Under Proposal on Michigan Supreme Court's Public Adminsitrative Conference Agenda
04/06/09	"Emergency Aid" Exception to Search Warrant Requirement at Issue in Case Michigan Supreme Court Will Hear April 7
March 2009
03/05/09	Michigan Supreme Court Votes to Retain Detroit, Traverse City Offices Statement of Chief Justice Marilyn Kelly>> Letters in Support to Chief Justice Marilyn Kelly>>
	Summer Law Programs for Junior High, High School Students to Be Offered by Michigan Supreme Court Learning Center
03/04/09	Justice Recusal Procedure on Agenda for Michigan Supreme Court's March 5 Public Administrative Conference
03/02/09	Certification of Class Action Against Dow Chemical Company at Issue in Case Michigan Supreme Court Will Hear This Week
February 2009
02/05/09	Volunteers Sought for Michigan Supreme Court Learning Center
January 2009
01/21/09	Justice Recusal Procedure on Agenda for Michigan Supreme Court's January 22 Public Administrative Conference
01/20/09	Prosecutors' Comments on Defendants' Post-Miranda Silence at Issue in Criminal Cases Before Michigan Supreme Court This Week
01/13/09	Appellate Court Rule Changes Among Agenda Items for Michigan Supreme Court's January 14 Public Administrative Hearing
01/08/09	Marilyn Kelly is New Chief Justice of Michigan Supreme Court; Fifth Woman to Serve as Head of High Court

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