What's New
No. 162891, In re Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission for State Legislative and Congressional District's Duty to Redraw Districts by November 1, 2021.
Ordering Certificates of Good Standing by Email
Effective immediately, the Supreme Court Clerk's Office will accept requests for Certificates of Good Standing by email, and paid with a credit or debit card, using this FORM. If the purpose of the certificate does not require it to be issued by the Supreme Court, you should consider ordering the State Bar's version of the certificate, which can be ordered online at no charge for the present time. The webpage for ordering the SBM's certificate is https://www.michbar.org/programs/cogs.
Mandatory E-Filing for Attorneys:
Effective February 1, 2020, attorneys are required to make all filings with the Michigan Supreme Court and Michigan Court of Appeals electronically using the MiFILE system unless excused by court order upon a motion for good cause. See revised Administrative Order 2014-13.
E-Briefs
Beginning on October 23, 2019, filers may submit electronic briefs with the Michigan Supreme Court and Court of Appeals that are formatted to accommodate viewing on electronic displays and that allow for a maximum word count instead of a page limitation. Click HERE to read Administrative Order 2019-6:
MiFILE for Supreme Court and Court of Appeals
On September 6, 2019, the Michigan Supreme Court and Court of Appeals transitioned from TrueFiling to MiFILE, the statewide e-filing system that is used by several state trial courts. You need to be aware of the following information and take the necessary steps so that you can use the MiFILE system for appellate court filings:
Internal Operating Procedures (IOPs)
The Clerk’s Office is pleased to announce the availability of
the Supreme Court’s Internal Operating Procedures (IOPs) that interpret and
implement the Subchapter 7.300 court rules.
The IOPs are bookmarked and include a hyperlinked table of contents and
index for easier navigation.
MCR 7.300 IOPs (PDF version only)
Please provide any comments or suggestions regarding the
IOPs to the Clerk’s Office by email at MSC_Clerk@courts.mi.gov or by phone at
(517) 373-0120.
Administrative Orders
The Administrative Orders of the Supreme Court are more user friendly thanks
to several enhancements, including a table of contents and a subject matter
index. The table of contents lists the
numbers and titles of the Administrative Orders and identifies those that have been rescinded by subsequent Court
order. Both the table of contents and
the index are hyperlinked so you can quickly jump to a specific order.
Forms for Self-Represented Litigants
The Clerk’s Office of the Michigan Supreme Court has designed two forms for use by self-represented litigants in preparing applications for leave to appeal in civil and criminal cases. The forms satisfy the formatting and structural requirements of the court rules if they are completed in accordance with the accompanying instructions. The instructions and forms are not intended to provide legal advice on whether you should file the application, what factual information you should include, or what issues you should raise and argue. Providing these forms should not be viewed as encouraging anyone to act without the assistance of counsel in the Supreme Court. There are many strategic and procedural decisions that must be made during the appeal process, and an attorney’s assistance might be critical to the success of your application.
Forms for the most common types of motions, for a proof of service, and for a notice of filing are available on the Self-Represented Litigants Forms page. Attorneys are also welcome to use the forms.
Oral Argument Guide
Attorneys who appear for oral arguments before the Michigan Supreme Court have a valuable new resource: a comprehensive guide on preparing for and arguing their cases. The Guide for Counsel in Cases to Be Argued in the Michigan Supreme Court was prepared by Supreme Court staff with extensive input from several prominent appellate practitioners. Topics include preparation for oral argument, filing, brief writing tips, oral argument procedures, and more. It is especially designed for those attorneys making their first appearance before the Court. The guide includes general information plus a directory of offices and programs. Click on the icon (left) to open the guide.