Genesee County Circuit Court
Court-Level Rules, Filing Procedures & Policies
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Page & Word Limits1 rule
The summary must set forth the submitting party's factual and legal position on the issues presented and shall not exceed 20 pages double-spaced, with one-inch margins and 12-point font.
- Page limit
- Up to 20 pages
- Format
- Double-spaced; 12-point; 1-inch margins
Document Format Requirements3 rules
Neither photocopies, photos or verbatim handwritten copies of Juror Personal History Questionnaires may be made by the person examining the questionnaires. However, summary notes of pertinent information may be recorded.
Formatting
- •Photocopies, photos, and verbatim handwritten copies may not be made
Juror Personal History Questionnaires are available in electronic format only and may be examined in an area designated by the Jury Board except upon order of the chief judge or trial judge in an assigned case.
The subject matter line should reflect the case number and submitting party (i.e. Case Number – Plaintiff or Case Number – Defendant).
Document Filing Requirements55 rules
if a case requires a hearing and the taking of testimony, make a written signed report to the judge containing a summary of the testimony taken and a recommendation for the court's findings and disposition.
When filing a tax foreclosure case, the Genesee County Treasurer shall note Judge Christenson as the judge on the case caption.
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- Tax foreclosure case
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Must include
- •Judge Christenson
When filing a tax foreclosure case, the Genesee County Treasurer shall note Judge Christenson as the judge on the case caption.
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- Tax foreclosure case
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Notice of the court closure and of how emergency matters and filings shall be accomplished during the closing shall be given to the public, the court’s funding unit, and other affected agencies and officials. Notice shall include a sign posted at the court.
if a case requires a hearing and the taking of testimony, make a written signed report to the judge containing a summary of the testimony taken and a recommendation for the court’s findings and disposition.
Requests for access, inspection, or copies must be submitted in writing to the clerk on the required request form and identify a complete case number or party names, subject to the stated exception.
Court's wording
All requests to access and inspect case records identified in this administrative order and/or for copies of those records must be made in writing to the clerk’s office. All requests for court records and/or copies must be made on a "record/copy request form" and must specify a complete case number or party names, except as provided under item (b)(iv).
Requests by nonparties for access to video or audio recordings of court proceedings must be filed with the court in a written motion pursuant to MCR 2.119.
Requests by the media for access to video or audio recordings of court proceedings must be made by written request.
Requests by the media for copies of video or audio recordings of court proceedings must be made by written request.
Requests by nonparties for copies of video or audio recordings of court proceedings must be filed with the court in a written motion pursuant to MCR 2.119.
A “Request for Copy of Recording” form shall be used for this purpose [sample attached].
When filing a tax foreclosure case, the Genesee County Treasurer shall note Judge Christenson as the judge on the case caption.
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- Tax foreclosure case
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- Caption
Must include
- •Judge Christenson
If a case requires a hearing and the taking of testimony, make a written signed report to the judge containing a summary of the testimony taken and a recommendation for the court's findings and disposition.
If a case requires a hearing and the taking of testimony, make a written signed report to the judge containing a summary of the testimony taken and a recommendation for the court’s findings and disposition.
Parties who participate in stipulated ADR cannot be ordered to participate in case evaluation without their written consent.
Court's wording
More than one stipulation and/or order may be entered in a case, however, parties who participate in a stipulated ADR process will not be ordered to also participate in case evaluation without written consent of those parties.
An order referring a case to ADR must address provider selection, time limits for the process, and payment of the provider.
Court's wording
Court orders referring a case to an ADR process will comply with MCR 2.410(C)(2). Orders will, at a minimum: - (1) Specify or otherwise provide for selection of the ADR provider; - (2) Provide time limits for initiation and completion of the ADR process; and - (3) Provide for payment of the ADR provider.
The order referring the case to mediation will include the time period in which mediation must be completed.
The order referring the case to mediation will set a date by which the parties must confer and stipulate to a mediator, otherwise, the Court will appoint a mediator.
If a settlement is reached through mediation, counsel will prepare and submit appropriate settlement documents to the Court within 21 days.
A stipulated order to attend an alternative ADR process must identify the ADR process to be used, describe the timing of the ADR process in relation to other disclosure and discovery provisions, and require that the ADR process be completed in no later than 60 days after the close of discovery.
Except as provided in MCR 2.403(H)(3), the evaluation must include a separate award as to each plaintiff's claims against each defendant, including each crossclaim, counterclaim, or third-party claim in the action. For purposes of this rule, all claims filed by any one party against another party shall be treated as a single claim.
The evaluation may not include a separate award on any claim for equitable relief, although the panel may consider equitable claims in determining the award on other claims.
If the award is not unanimous, the evaluation must so indicate.
Information on settlement negotiations and applicable insurance policy limits are not protected under MCR 2.412 for purposes of the case evaluation hearing and must be disclosed upon request of the panel
The summary must set forth the submitting party's factual and legal position on the issues presented
Each party must file a written acceptance or rejection of the panel's evaluation in its entirety with the ADR Clerk within 28 days after service of the panel's evaluation.
Evaluations in a tort case are governed by and must comply with MCR 2.403(K)(4).
Evaluations in a medical malpractice case are governed by and must comply with MCR 2.403(K)(5).
If settlement is reached by mediation, the terms of the settlement must be acknowledged by the parties by signatures or on an audio or video tape recording.
If both parties accept the mediator's evaluations, a judgment will be prepared in conformity with that recommendation.
If either party rejects the mediator's recommendation, the mediator will make a report to the Court as provided by MCR 3.216(H) and the case will proceed toward trial.
Within 7 days after the completion of the mediation, the mediator will advise the Court of the status of the proceedings, stating only the date of completion, the parties present, whether settlement was reached, and whether further sessions are needed.
b. Requests for accommodations shall include a description of the accommodations sought, along with a statement of the functional impairment that necessitates the accommodation.
After consulting the SCAO regional administrator, the ADA coordinator must give the applicant a written denial stating the reasons and basis for denial.
Court's wording
If the ADA coordinator, after consulting with the SCAO regional administrator, decides to deny the request, the ADA coordinator will inform the applicant in writing of the reasons for denial and the basis upon which a request for accommodations is denied.
A party’s accommodation request must address access accommodations only and must not address the case’s subject matter or merits.
Court's wording
e. If the applicant is a party to a case, the request to the court will deal only with the accommodations necessary to provide access and will not deal in any manner with the subject matter or merits of the proceedings before the court.
If a case requires a hearing and the taking of testimony, make a written signed report to the judge containing a summary of the testimony taken and a recommendation for the court's findings and disposition.
When filing a tax foreclosure case, the Genesee County Treasurer shall note Judge Christenson as the judge on the case caption.
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- Tax foreclosure case
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- Caption
Must include
- •Judge Christenson
Attorneys of record and parties in pro per may examine Juror Personal History Questionnaires of jurors anticipated to be called for voir dire by presenting a written, signed request to the Jury Board prior to commencement of voir dire.
When filing a tax foreclosure case, the Genesee County Treasurer shall note Judge Christenson as the judge on the case caption.
- Document
- Tax foreclosure case
- Placement
- Caption
Must include
- •Judge Christenson
If a case requires a hearing and the taking of testimony, make a written signed report to the judge containing a summary of the testimony taken and a recommendation for the court’s findings and disposition.
if a case requires a hearing and the taking of testimony, make a written signed report to the judge containing a summary of the testimony taken and a recommendation for the court’s findings and disposition.
if a case requires a hearing and the taking of testimony, make a written signed report to the judge containing a summary of the testimony taken and a recommendation for the court's findings and disposition.
Parties will be limited to a maximum of 10 copies per each type of form requested.
The requesting party or attorney of record must agree to the limited use of the recording to assist with preparation of their case and agree not to copy, release any portion to someone else or publicize or broadcast any portion in any public medium.
a specific case number or the party names are required
Evaluators must reapply and meet eligibility requirements to remain on the approved list.
Court's wording
At the conclusion of this seven-year term, the ADR Clerk will notify the evaluator that they must reapply and meet the eligibility requirements to remain on the list at least 30 days prior to the expiration of the approved mediator's term.
A party objecting to a mediation referral may file a written motion to remove the case with a notice of hearing.
Court's wording
Objections: A party may object to a referral to domestic relations mediation by filing a written motion to remove the case from mediation with a notice of hearing of the motion and serve a copy of that motion and notice of hearing on the attorneys of record within 14 days after receiving notice of the order referring the case to mediation.
If a settlement is not reached during the mediation on any contested issue, and if the mediator so agrees, the mediator will prepare a written report to the parties setting forth the mediator's evaluation and proposed recommendation for settlement.
If the mediator requires a summary, it should include the listed case, dispute, financial, settlement, and supporting-evidence information; failure to submit it on time may result in Court-imposed sanctions.
Court's wording
The mediator may require that at least three days before the session, that each party submit a summary to the mediator and serve a copy upon the opposing party. If required, the summary should include (a) the facts and circumstances of the case; (b) the issues in dispute; (c) description of marital assets and their estimated value, if applicable; (c) the income and expenses of the parties; (d) a proposed settlement; and (e) any documentary evidence available to substantiate information in the mediation summary. Failure to submit these materials within the designated time may subject the offending party to sanctions imposed by the Court.
The court, in its discretion, may require the applicant to provide additional information about the qualifying impairment.
Alternative means of filing complaints will be made available upon request and as necessary.
Within 15 calendar days after any consultation, the ADA coordinator or designee will respond in writing in a format accessible to the complainant.
The grievance should be in writing and contain information about the alleged discrimination, such as the name, address, and phone number of the complainant and the location, date, and description of the problem, including the name of the judicial officer.
To appeal an unresolved grievance response, the grievant must provide notice to the ADA coordinator.
Court's wording
If the response by the ADA Coordinator or designee does not satisfactorily resolve the issue, the grievant may appeal the decision to the chief judge, by providing notice to the ADA coordinator within 15 calendar days after receiving the grievance response.
For accommodation grievances, a grievant may request a review on the publicly available Review of Request for Reasonable Accommodations and Response form (SCAO-approved form MC 70a).
Filing & Service rules
Electronic Filing Rules
PPO filing and processing are handled through an electronic workflow.
The filing and processing of PPOs are completed using an electronic workflow.
Page 8 | E. RECORDS MANAGEMENT
Filing Timing and Cure Windows
Unless the court sets a different time, a response to a motion required or permitted by the rules must be filed at least 3 days before the hearing.
any response to a motion required or permitted by these rules must be filed at least 3 days before the hearing
Court notice
Page 1 | Notice Regarding Motion Practice
Unless the court sets a different time, a motion must be filed at least 7 days before the hearing.
a motion must be filed at least 7 days before the hearing
Court notice
Page 1 | Notice Regarding Motion Practice
A party must move to set aside or modify an ADR referral order within 14 days after entry, and the Court will decide a timely motion before ADR begins.
Any party may object to an ADR order by moving to set aside or modify the order. Motions must be filed within 14 days after entry of the order referring a case to an ADR process. Timely motions will be decided by the Court before the case is submitted to the ADR process.
Page 2 | Orders Referring Cases to ADR
Settlement documents must be submitted to the Court within 21 days after a settlement is reached through mediation.
If a settlement is reached through mediation, counsel will prepare and submit appropriate settlement documents to the Court within 21 days.
Page 4 | Mediation
An objection to videoconferencing for case evaluation is timely only if made no later than 21 days before the scheduled date.
An objection by a party to the use of videoconferencing technology for case evaluation shall be considered timely if made no later than 21 days before the date scheduled.
Page 5 | Case Evaluation
A party must file its written acceptance or rejection within 28 days after service; failure to do so counts as a rejection.
Each party must file a written acceptance or rejection of the panel's evaluation in its entirety with the ADR Clerk within 28 days after service of the panel's evaluation. Failure to file a timely written acceptance or rejection constitutes a rejection.
Page 8 | Acceptance or Rejection of Evaluation
A hearing on an objection must take place within 14 days after filing, unless counsel agree otherwise or the court orders otherwise.
If an objection is received, a hearing must be set to take place within 14 days after it is filed, unless by agreement of counsel or other court order.
Page 10 | Domestic Relations Mediation — Objections
The mediator must report the mediation’s status to the Court within seven days after completion, but may delay reporting until an requested evaluation is complete.
Within 7 days after the completion of the mediation, the mediator will advise the Court of the status of the proceedings, stating only the date of completion, the parties present, whether settlement was reached, and whether further sessions are needed. If an evaluative mediation has been requested, the mediator may delay reporting until completion of the evaluation.
Page 12 | Mediator's Report
Any grievance should be submitted to the ADA coordinator (identified in Attachment #1) as soon as possible but no later than 60 calendar days after the alleged violation.
Any grievance should be submitted to the ADA coordinator (identified in Attachment #1) as soon as possible but no later than 60 calendar days after the alleged violation.
Page 3 | 4. Grievance and Appeal Procedure
If the response does not satisfactorily resolve the issue, the grievant may appeal to the chief judge by notifying the ADA coordinator within 15 calendar days after receiving the response.
If the response by the ADA Coordinator or designee does not satisfactorily resolve the issue, the grievant may appeal the decision to the chief judge, by providing notice to the ADA coordinator within 15 calendar days after receiving the grievance response.
Page 4 | 4. Grievance and Appeal Procedure
An applicant or mediator may seek reconsideration of a rejection or removal within 21 days of the decision.
Within 21 days of the decision to reject or remove, the applicant or mediator may seek reconsideration by the Chief Judge.
Page 5 | Approved List of Mediators
An applicant or evaluator may seek reconsideration of a rejection or removal within 21 days of the decision.
Within 21 days of the decision to reject or remove, the applicant or evaluator may seek reconsideration by the Chief Judge.
Page 9 | Approved List of Mediators
A party objecting to a mediation referral may file the motion and notice of hearing within 14 days after receiving notice of the referral order.
Objections: A party may object to a referral to domestic relations mediation by filing a written motion to remove the case from mediation with a notice of hearing of the motion and serve a copy of that motion and notice of hearing on the attorneys of record within 14 days after receiving notice of the order referring the case to mediation.
Page 10 | Domestic Relations Mediation — Objections
A mediator must reapply and meet the eligibility requirements at least 30 days before the approved term expires to remain on the list.
At the conclusion of this seven-year term, the ADR Clerk will notify the mediator that they must re-apply and meet the eligibility requirements to remain on the list at least 30 days prior to the expiration of the approved mediator's term.
Page 14 | Term
An applicant or mediator may seek reconsideration of a rejection or removal decision within 21 days.
Within 21 days of the decision to reject or remove, the applicant or mediator may seek reconsideration by the Presiding Judge of the Family Division.
Page 14 | Rejection/Removal
Service and Proof of Service Rules
Unless the hearing notice provides otherwise, each party must serve the summary and supporting documents on all parties and file proof of service at least 7 days before the hearing.
Unless otherwise provided by the notice of hearing, each party shall serve a copy of the case evaluation summary and supporting documents upon all parties and file a proof of service at least 7 days before the hearing.
Page 7 | Submission of Summary and Supporting Documents
A copy of the summary and supporting documents must be electronically served on the ADR Clerk at the stated email address at least 7 days before the hearing.
A copy of the case evaluation summary and supporting documents shall be electronically served on the ADR Clerk at: adrclerk@7thcircuitcourt.com at least 7 days before the hearing.
Page 7 | Submission of Summary and Supporting Documents
A party objecting to a mediation referral must serve a copy of the motion and notice of hearing on the attorneys of record.
Objections: A party may object to a referral to domestic relations mediation by filing a written motion to remove the case from mediation with a notice of hearing of the motion and serve a copy of that motion and notice of hearing on the attorneys of record within 14 days after receiving notice of the order referring the case to mediation.
Page 10 | Domestic Relations Mediation — Objections
If the mediator requires summaries, each party must submit one to the mediator and serve the opposing party at least three days before the session.
The mediator may require that at least three days before the session, that each party submit a summary to the mediator and serve a copy upon the opposing party.
Page 12 | Summaries
Filing Fees and Waivers
The case-evaluation fee is $50 if a judge is a member of the panel.
However, if a judge is a member of the panel the fee is $50.
Page 6 | Fees
Each party owes only one fee despite counterclaims, crossclaims, or third-party claims; derivative claims are treated as one claim with one fee and one panel award.
Each party is only required to pay a single fee, even in the event of counterclaims, crossclaims, or third-party claims. If one claim is derivative of another, they must be treated as a single claim, with one fee to be paid and a single award made by the panel.
Page 6 | Fees
Parties are responsible for paying the fees and costs associated with case evaluation, as governed by MCR 2.403(H).
Fees and costs associated with case evaluation are governed by MCR 2.403(H). Parties are responsible for the payment of fees and costs associated with case evaluation.
Page 6 | Fees
Parties may not pay case evaluators any other fees or expenses except as required here or as otherwise ordered by the Court.
The parties may not make any other payment of fees or expenses to the case evaluators except in accordance to this requirement or as otherwise ordered by the Court.
Page 6 | Fees
Each party is required to send a single check for $75 to the Court made payable in the manner and within the time specified by the ADR Clerk unless a different amount is specified by the ADR Clerk.
Each party is required to send a single check for $75 to the Court made payable in the manner and within the time specified by the ADR Clerk unless a different amount is specified by the ADR Clerk.
Page 6 | Fees
Failure to timely file and serve the case-evaluation summary and supporting documents results in a $150 penalty.
Failure to timely file and serve the summary and documents will result in a $150 penalty.
Page 7 | Submission of Summary and Supporting Documents
An additional $150 penalty applies if the materials are submitted within 24 hours of the case-evaluation hearing.
An additional penalty of $150 will be assessed if the materials are submitted within 24 hours of the case evaluation hearing.
Page 7 | Submission of Summary and Supporting Documents
The mediator’s fee is due by the earliest of the stated 42-day, judgment-entry, or dismissal deadlines, unless the mediator approves otherwise and the Court orders it.
The fee must be paid no later than 42 days after the mediation process is concluded or the service of the mediator's report and recommendation, OR upon the entry of the judgment, OR upon dismissal of the action, whichever occurs first, unless otherwise approved by the mediator and ordered by the Court.
Page 11 | Fees
State court administrator-approved forms cost $.50 per form.
In accordance with MCR 8.110(C)(8), the court shall provide litigants with forms approved by the state court administrator at the cost of $.50 per form.
Page 2 | Forms
Paid fees are refunded if the Court sets aside the evaluation order, adjourns the hearing on its own initiative, or the parties provide the specified notice at least 14 days before the hearing.
Fees paid shall be refunded to the parties if (a) the Court sets aside the order submitting the case to case evaluation; or (b) the Court, on its own initiative, adjourns the case evaluation hearing; or (c) the parties notify the ADR Clerk at least 14 days in advance of the case evaluation hearing of a settlement, dismissal, entry of judgment disposing of the action, or an order of adjournment on stipulation or motion of a party.
Page 6 | Refunds
Penalties for late filing of summaries and supporting documents are not refundable.
Penalties for the late filing of summaries and supporting documents are not to be refunded.
Page 6 | Refunds
No refund is issued when an adjournment is requested and granted within 14 days of the scheduled adjournment, unless the Court waives the rule for good cause.
Refunds will not be issued if the request for and granting of an adjournment is made within 14 days of the scheduled adjournment, unless waived by Court order for good cause shown.
Page 6 | Refunds
The mediator’s fee is a cost of the action, and the Court may enter an appropriate judgment to enforce payment.
The mediator's fee is a cost of the action, and the Court may order an appropriate judgment to enforce the payment of the fee.
Page 11 | Fees
Generally, each party must agree in writing to pay half the mediator’s fee before mediation, but the Court may order a different division based on the parties’ economic circumstances.
Generally, each party must agree, in writing, to pay one-half of the mediator's fee prior to mediation, although the Court may order some other division of the fee payment based on the economic circumstances of the parties.
Page 11 | Fees
There is no charge for forms requested by appointed counsel in their appointed cases or by indigent parties.
There will be no charge for forms requested by court-appointed attorneys on cases to which they have been appointed or for indigent parties.
Page 2 | Forms
Forms prepared by the court are provided without charge.
There will be no charge for forms prepared by the court.
Page 2 | Forms
Anyone may access and inspect case records without charge unless access is restricted by law, court rule, or court order.
Any person may access and inspect, at no charge, any case record or information contained in those records, regardless of means of access and record format, unless access is restricted by statute, court rule, or a court order entered pursuant to MCR 8.119(I)
Page 2 | Access, inspection, and copies
No fee may be charged for pro se forms in personal protection proceedings or motion forms for criminal post-appeal relief.
The circuit court or clerk of the court may not charge a fee for pro se forms for personal protection proceedings or motion forms for criminal post appeal relief.
Page 2 | Forms
An adjournment order may set a new date and apply fees already paid to that date.
In the event of an adjournment, the adjournment order may set a new date and apply fees already paid to such new date.
Page 6 | Refunds
A party objecting to the mediator’s total fee may move the Court to determine whether the fee is reasonable.
In the event that a party objects to the total fee of the mediator, the party may bring a motion before the Court to determine the reasonableness of the fee.
Page 11 | Fees
Sealing & Redaction Procedures
The Clerk must file the acceptance-or-rejection notice in a sealed envelope.
The Clerk will file the notice in a sealed envelope.
Page 8 | Acceptance or Rejection of Evaluation
The court must keep the accommodation request in a separate confidential administrative file to protect the applicant’s identity and request information from disclosure.
d. The court will maintain the request in a separate confidential administrative file so as not to reveal the applicant’s identity or the information contained in the request.
Page 2 | 2. Request procedure
Adjournment & Extension Requirements
Case-evaluation adjournments are granted only for good cause under MCR 2.503.
Adjournments will only be granted for good cause in accordance with MCR 2.503.
Page 7 | Scheduling and Conduct of Case Evaluation
Chambers Communication Rules
For a minor guardianship filing without an ancillary connection, probate court clerical staff must communicate with the assigned probate judge’s office about party notifications and scheduling.
If the minor guardianship petition does not have an ancillary connection, as defined in the below paragraph, the filing will be assigned to a probate judge. Probate court clerical staff will communicate with the office of the assigned judge with respect to party notifications and scheduling.
Page 4 | 5. Case Types — Minor Guardianship Proceedings
Questions about assignment of minor guardianship filings must be brought to the chief judge for review and determination.
Any questions with respect to the assignment of minor guardianship filings, shall be brought to the attention of the chief judge for review and determination.
Page 4 | 5. Case Types — Minor Guardianship Proceedings
For an ancillary minor guardianship filing assigned to a family division judge, probate court clerical staff must communicate with that judge’s office about party notifications and scheduling.
If the proposed filing is ancillary to a pending matter assigned to a currently serving family division judge, the minor guardianship petition will be assigned to that judge. Probate court clerical staff will communicate with the office of the assigned judge with respect to party notifications and scheduling.
Page 4 | 5. Case Types — Minor Guardianship Proceedings
Before denying an accommodation request in whole or in part, the ADA coordinator must consult the applicant about whether an alternative accommodation would be acceptable.
Before the ADA coordinator denies in whole or in part a request for an accommodation, the ADA coordinator will consult with the applicant to determine whether an alternative accommodation would be acceptable.
Page 2 | 2. Request procedure
If the applicant declines a proposed alternative accommodation, the ADA coordinator must notify the SCAO regional administrator of the intended denial.
If the applicant declines any proposed alternative, the ADA Coordinator will advise the State Court Administrative Office (SCAO) regional administrator of the court’s intent to deny the request.
Page 2 | 2. Request procedure
An accommodation request may be submitted in writing on the court-provided MC 70 form or orally if the court allows; written requests must go to the identified ADA coordinator.
a. A request for accommodations under this policy may be presented in writing on a Request for Reasonable Accommodations and Response (SCAO-approved form MC 70), which shall be provided by the court, or orally as the court may allow. A written request must be made to the ADA coordinator identified in Attachment #1.
Page 2 | 2. Request procedure
Questions about assigning minor guardianship filings must be brought to the Chief Judge for review and determination.
Any questions with respect to the assignment of minor guardianship filings, shall be brought to the attention of the Chief Judge for review and determination.
Page 4 | d. Minor Guardianships
Specific issues regarding interpreters or interpreter services should be brought immediately to the language access coordinator.
Specific issues regarding interpreters or interpreter services should be brought immediately to the attention of the language access coordinator.
Page 4 | D. Grievance Process
Specific issues with the court or a particular judge should be brought immediately to the court administrator.
Specific issues with the court or a particular judge should be brought immediately to the court administrator.
Page 4 | D. Grievance Process
Applicants should submit accommodation requests as far in advance as possible of the court appearance or activity.
c. Requests should be made as far as possible in advance of the date of the court appearance or other court activity.
Page 2 | 2. Request procedure
The juvenile records office and the County Clerk’s legal division are the designated points of access for information about court operations, including where to file documents and how to access records.
- c. The juvenile records office and the legal division, of the Genesee County Clerk, are the central points of access for information for the public, citizens, litigants and attorneys regarding access to courts and court operations, such as where to file documents, how records are stored and how records may be accessed.
Page 5 | V. Records Management
For additional questions about the record-check information, contact the court by phone at 810-257-3252.
If you have any additional questions, please contact the court at 810- 257-3252.
Page 6 | Court Memorandum
The ADR Clerk may be contacted by telephone at (810) 257-3252.
The ADR Clerk can also be contacted via telephone at (810) 257-3252.
Page 1 | ADR Clerk Designation
The ADR Clerk may be contacted by email at adrclerk@7thcircuitcourt.com.
The ADR Clerk can also be contacted via email at adrclerk@7thcircuitcourt.com
Page 1 | ADR Clerk Designation
The ADR Clerk's stated email address is designated for electronic service of case-evaluation summaries and supporting documents.
A copy of the case evaluation summary and supporting documents shall be electronically served on the ADR Clerk at: adrclerk@7thcircuitcourt.com at least 7 days before the hearing.
Page 7 | Submission of Summary and Supporting Documents
Interested individuals may apply to the ADR Clerk to become case evaluators and may request application forms from the Clerk.
To appear as a case evaluator, interested individuals may apply to the ADR Clerk. Application forms are available upon request to the ADR Clerk.
Page 8 | Court Selection of Case Evaluation Panels