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CDC Order Temporarily Halting Evictions
On Tuesday, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control issued an order temporarily halting evictions to stop the spread of COVID-19.
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.
Upcoming Events
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.
Model LAO and Recommended Metrics for Jury Trials
A memo from State Court Administrator Tom Boyd highlighting key changes to the criteria for holding jury trials in order to continue keeping the public and staff safe. The key element of the new criteria is that all phase two and phase three courts are required to submit one LAO that will apply to all jury trials in that jurisdiction. Courts must also conduct as much other operations remotely as possible.
(September 25)
Model LAO 51 - Establish Parameters for Conducting In-Person Jury Proceedings during the Covid-19 Pandemic
(September 25)
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News
Attorney makes local history with virtual swearing-in - Greenville Daily News (Sept. 16, 2020)
Financial Assistance Available for Tenants Facing Eviction - WEMU (Sept. 16, 2020)
Judge McCabe's Column: The legal challenges to Governor Whitmer's executive orders - Part I - Fenton Tri-County Times (Sept. 15, 2020)
Jury trials resume in Genesee County with COVID-19 safety measures in place - MLive (Sept. 15, 2020)
Bill would establish minimum requirement for suing businesses over coronavirus exposure - MLive (Sept. 15, 2020)
Kalamazoo County Courts announces return of jury trials - WKZO (Sept. 14, 2020)
Michigan Supreme Court wants more briefs on governor's powers - ABC 12 (Sept. 10, 2020)
After several months of waiting, trial courts resume in Huron County - Huron Daily Tribune (Sept. 9, 2020)
Michigan Supreme Court Hears Challenge to Whitmer's Powers - WWJ (Sept. 8, 2020)
Muskegon nonprofit helping people pay their rent amid pandemic - MLive (Sept. 8, 2020)
Alpena County installs public records terminal - Alpena News (Sept. 4, 2020)
Michigan courts expected to continue remote proceedings - Legal News (Sept. 4, 2020)
State court issues guidance on new CDC eviction moratorium - Detroit News (Sept. 3, 2020)
Michigan's largest circuit court prepares to resume jury trials in person - WXYZ (Sept. 3, 2020)
Housing advocates, courts, landlords navigate surprise CDC order halting evictions - Detroit Free Press (Sept.l 2, 2020)
East Lansing 54B District Court launches virtual services - WLNS (Sept. 2. 2020)
Lawyers. advocates review surprise new CDC directive that stops evictions - Detroit News (Sept. 2, 2020)
Group rallying for cancellation of rent, mortgages & extension of eviction moratorium in Detroit - WXYZ (Sept. 2, 2020)
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