Branch County Circuit Court, Michigan
Court-Level Rules, Filing Procedures & Policies
Document Filing Requirements2 rules
The Family Court Plan must be submitted to the SCAO for approval and filing.
Court's wording
Supreme Court Administrative Order 2003-2 requires the Family Court Plan to be submitted for approval to the State Court Administrative Office (SCAO) for filing in accordance with the statute and guidelines provided by the SCAO.
In the event the County Clerk does not deputize said employees, the Clerk shall submit to both the Circuit Court Judge and the Probate /Family Division Judge within seven days, a plan for how the files shall be maintained, how filings and payments shall be accepted and who shall have the responsibility to account for the monies received.
Filing & Service rules
Filing Timing and Cure Windows
If the County Clerk does not deputize the employees, the Clerk must submit the plan within seven days.
In the event the County Clerk does not deputize said employees, the Clerk shall submit to both the Circuit Court Judge and the Probate /Family Division Judge within seven days, a plan for how the files shall be maintained, how filings and payments shall be accepted and who shall have the responsibility to account for the monies received.
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