Judge David C. Riffel
Judge • Alcona County Circuit Court, Michigan
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Court-wide rules
Applies court-wideAlcona County Circuit Court, Michigan publishes its filing requirements at the court level rather than per judge, so these 20 rules are what govern this courtroom.
Communication
All 6- Contact
- Phone
- Phone
- 989-846-6131
The designated Family Court access representative directs public and state-bar inquiries and can be reached at 989-846-6131.
- Contact
- Phone
- Phone
- 989-846-6131
S. Access Point. The Arenac County Family Court assistant to the Court Administrator shall serve as the designated access representative for each of the four counties within the 23d Circuit Trial Court, and will direct inquiries from the public and members of the state bar information regarding the family court structure, as well as other information, or otherwise direct inquiries to the appropriate representative in each of the other three counties, who can address questions and/or provide information relative to their counties, court, and judges. The assistant can be reached at 989-846-6131.
The designated access representatives direct public and bar inquiries about family court information, including filing locations, records access, and scheduling.
Formatting
All 6The listed child protection hearings may be held by Zoom if requested, except motion hearings requiring testimony or exhibits.
Child protection adjudication hearings, bench or jury trials, and termination hearings are held in person.
Respondent parents must appear in person unless they receive prior authorization at least 24 hours before the hearing based on a necessary and verifiable reason for appearing by Zoom.
Filing Requirements
All 3- Applies to
- Family court plan
A County Clerk-authored letter of concurrence or disagreement about court-records management must be submitted to the SCAO with the Family Court Plan for approval.
- Applies to
- Letter
The Court Clerk’s letter of concurrence or disagreement must be submitted to the SCAO with the Family Court Plan.
- Applies to
- Criminal arraignment
A Zoom arraignment may be held only if the signed advice of rights and attorney request form are in the court file the day before the hearing.
E-Filing
All 3An electronic process must be available to all litigants seeking a fee waiver.
An electronic process must be available to all litigants seeking a fee waiver.
- Applies to
- Fee waiver request
An electronic process must be available to all litigants seeking a fee waiver.
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