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MCL 552.524 requires the chief circuit judge to review the performance of the circuit court's friend of the court annually.
Latest Information
Below is information posted in the last 5-7 days. For additional information, see Additional Resources for Courts.
This FAQ provides information FOCs should consider when using child support payment drop boxes.
(November 25)
Updated Return to Full Capacity Guide - Trial Court Response to COVID-19 Surge
At this time, because of deteriorating public health conditions, the RTFC Guide has been revised. Courts must review their current operations and make adjustments as called for by their local health conditions and the revisions outlined in the memo, including Phase LAOs.
Updated Model LAOs for Phases 1 and 2
- Model LAO 50: Plan to Return to Full Capacity - Phase One (updated November 16)
- Model LAO 50: Plan to Return to Full Capacity - Phase Two (updated November 16)
Electronic Access Fees
Charging fees that are not authorized by statute or court rule for accessing court records is prohibited, and any court charging such fees must immediately discontinue that practice.
(November 10)
Revision of SCAO Form: Verification Regarding CDC Eviction Moratorium Declaration DC 511)
State Court Administrator Boyd explains that DC 511 was revised in response to the amendment of Administrative Order No. 2020-17.
LAOs Detailing Jury Safety Measures to Protect the Public
The State Court
Administrative Office recently updated criteria for trial courts to require an
LAO detailing jury trial safety measures to protect the public. These
SCAO-approved LAOs are all posted here (currently for 160 court locations in 58 counties).
The LAO does not mean jury trials are taking place but that the court has an
approved plan to do so when conditions are appropriate.
(October 27)
Model LAO and Recommended Metrics for Jury Trials
CDC Order Temporarily Halting Evictions
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control has issued an order temporarily halting evictions to stop the spread of COVID-19.
To assist trial courts with case processing related to the CDC order, the Michgian Supreme Court revised Administrative Order No. 2020-17, extending compliance through the end of 2020.
- Media Release: Amendments to AO No. 2020-17
- Verification Form indicating whether or not a defendant has submitted a declaration to the plaintiff that he or she falls within the CDC order's protections.
The State Court Administrative Office has prepared FAQs to help district court judges and administrators respond to the order.
Additional information is available at Michigan Legal Help, including a DIY toolkit to help defendants sign the declaration covered persons must present to landlords.
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