Limits & Logistics
Document Limits
Courtesy Copies
Motion, Brief
- 1 copy • Upon Filing
Adjournments
- Adjournments are allowed only for good cause, and an advance stipulated order must identify the requesting party and the reason.
- The moving party may adjourn a motion up to twice without refiling and must contact the Judicial Office or Court Clerk in advance or by the end of the scheduled motion day.
- Civil-trial adjournments are allowed only for good cause, and an advance stipulated order must identify the requesting party and the reason.
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Request must include
Communication
Phone
Chambers
Clerk
Phone
Court-wideClerk
Page & Word Limits1 rule
Judge’s copies must be provided to the Law Clerk and are not to exceed the 20-page limit pursuant to MCR 2.119(A)(2).
- Page limit
- Up to 20 pages
Document Filing Requirements7 rules
When submitting a Judgment/Order that resolves the last pending claim and closes the case, these documents must state, immediately preceding the Judge’s signature, whether it resolves and closes the case pursuant to MCR 2.602(A)(3).
- Document
- Judgment order
- Placement
- Signature block
When submitting an Order for the Judge’s signature, please specify in the entitlement, what type of Order it is, pursuant to MCR 2.113(C)(1)(d).
Pleadings must include the specified identifying and contact information for the pleading attorney, any unrepresented pleading party, and each attorney who has appeared.
Court's wording
All pleadings must comply with MCR 2.113(C)(1)(e), (f) and (g), which requires the name, business address, telephone number, and State Bar number of the pleading attorney; the name, address, and telephone number of the pleading party appearing without an attorney; and the name, State Bar number, address, telephone number of each attorney who has appeared in the action.
Except for Summary Disposition Motions, all other Motions are scheduled by the Clerk’s Office, by filing a Notice of Hearing
A Stipulated Order must be provided, in advance, and must state the party requesting the adjournment and the reason why.
Exhibits Must be exchanged and marked by counsel, and the requested voir dire, jury instructions, and verdict form must be provided to the law clerk no later than noon on Wednesday the week preceding the Trial.
Requested Voir Dire, Verdict From, Jury Instructions, Trial Brief and Theory shall be presented to the Law Clerk by noon on Wednesday the week preceding the trial.
Filing & Service rules
Filing Timing and Cure Windows
Adjournment of a Mandatory Settlement Conference or trial date does not change the deadlines unless the change is specifically stated.
Adjournment of Mandatory Settlement Conference and Trial dates do not affect the deadlines unless specifically stated.
Page 2 | Civil Cases
Summary Disposition Motions must be filed and heard before case evaluation or the motion cut-off.
Summary Disposition Motions Must be filed and heard prior to case evaluation/motion cut- off.
Page 2 | Summary Disposition Motions
The listed motions and trial disputes must be filed and heard according to the scheduling order.
All motions, in limine, disputes concerning voir dire, jury instructions, and/or verdict form must be filed and heard in accordance with the scheduling order.
Page 3 | Jury and Non-Jury Civil Trials
Motions in limine must be filed and heard before trial in compliance with the scheduling order.
Motions in Limine must be filed and heard prior to the trial date in compliance with the Scheduling Order.
Page 3 | Jury and Non-Jury Civil Trials
Requested Voir Dire, Verdict From, Jury Instructions, Trial Brief and Theory shall be presented to the Law Clerk by noon on Wednesday the week preceding the trial.
Requested Voir Dire, Verdict From, Jury Instructions, Trial Brief and Theory shall be presented to the Law Clerk by noon on Wednesday the week preceding the trial.
Page 3 | Jury and Non-Jury Civil Trials
The listed motions and trial disputes must be filed and heard at least one week before trial.
All motions, in limine, disputes concerning voir dire, jury instructions, and/or verdict form must be filed and heard at least one week prior to trial.
Page 3 | Criminal Trials
The requested voir dire, jury instructions, and verdict form are due to the Law Clerk by noon on the Wednesday before trial week.
Exhibits Must be exchanged and marked by counsel, and the requested voir dire, jury instructions, and verdict form must be provided to the law clerk no later than noon on Wednesday the week preceding the Trial.
Page 3 | Criminal Trials
Courtesy Copy Requirements
Every motion requires a clearly marked judge’s copy delivered to the Law Clerk by hand, mail, or email—not to the Clerk’s Office; failure may cause delay, waiver of oral argument, or fees.
Judge’s copies are required on ALL motions and Clearly Marked Judge’s Copy pursuant to MCR 2.119(A) (2) (d). Failure to do so may result in delay, waiver of oral arguments, or assessment of fees. Judge’s copies must be hand delivered, mailed, or emailed to the Law Clerk in the Judge’s Office, room 308. DO NOT SEND JUDGE’S COPIES TO THE CLERK’S OFFICE.
Page 2 | Motion Policy
One judge’s copy of each motion and brief must be provided to the Law Clerk upon filing.
A Judge’s copy of any motion and brief shall be provided to the Law Clerk upon filing.
Page 3 | Criminal Pre-Trials/Motion Cut-Off
Adjournment & Extension Requirements
The moving party may adjourn a motion up to twice without refiling and must contact the Judicial Office or Court Clerk in advance or by the end of the scheduled motion day.
Moving party may adjourn a motion up to two times without re-filing. Contact the Judicial Office or the Court Clerk in advance or by the end of the day the motion is scheduled.
Page 2 | Motion Adjournment Policy
Civil-trial adjournments are allowed only for good cause, and an advance stipulated order must identify the requesting party and the reason.
Adjournments: For good cause only. A Stipulated Order Must be provided, in advance, and must state the party requesting the adjournment and the reason why.
Page 3 | Jury and Non-Jury Civil Trials
Adjournments are allowed only for good cause, and an advance stipulated order must identify the requesting party and the reason.
Adjournments will be allowed for good cause only. A Stipulated Order must be provided, in advance, and must state the party requesting the adjournment and the reason why.
Page 3 | Motion Adjournment Policy
An adjournment of a criminal proceeding requires prior approval from the assigned prosecutor before the request is made to the court.
Adjournment of Criminal Proceedings will require prior approval from the Prosecutor assigned to the case prior to requesting an adjournment from the court. You may contact the Criminal Division of the Genesee County Prosecutor’s Office at 810-257-3232
Page 4 | Adjournments
Chambers Communication Rules
Summary Disposition Motions must be scheduled with the Judge’s Office.
Must be scheduled with the Judge’s Office
Page 2 | Motions Are Heard on Mondays
Do not call the Judge’s Office to schedule a motion unless it is a Summary Disposition Motion.
Please do not call the Judge’s Office to schedule a motion unless it is for a Summary Disposition Motion
Page 2 | Motions Are Heard on Mondays
When calling about a case, have the case number available.
Judicial Administrative Secretary Bridget Ondocsin bondocsin@geneseecountymi.gov Phone (810)257-3262 **When calling about a case please have case Number available.
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