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These 118 rules apply across Genesee County Circuit Court. Where this judge's own standing orders above address the same topic, the judge's requirement controls.
When a case requires a hearing and testimony, the referee must submit a written, signed report to the judge summarizing the testimony and recommending findings and disposition.
The Genesee County Treasurer must identify Judge Christenson on the caption when filing a tax foreclosure case.
The Genesee County Treasurer must identify Judge Christenson as the judge in the caption of a tax foreclosure case.
State court administrator-approved forms cost $.50 per form.
There is no charge for forms requested by appointed counsel in their appointed cases or by indigent parties.
Forms prepared by the court are provided without charge.
Questions about assigning minor guardianship filings must be brought to the Chief Judge for review and determination.
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.
Specific issues regarding interpreters or interpreter services should be brought immediately to the language access coordinator.
Unless the court sets a different time, a motion must be filed at least 7 days before the hearing.
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.
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.
A stipulated order stating a general reason for the trial adjournment request must be presented at least 48 hours before the scheduled date.
The rule requires proposed order. Every ex parte order must include a motion, a proposed order complying with court rules, supporting documentation, and the petitioner's signature.
For a motion adjournment, contact the judicial office in advance or the court clerk on the scheduled day.
Requests should be made at least 48 hours in advance when this rule applies before Judge Dawn M. Weier. The request must include reason for request. The Court may allow a trial adjournment for good cause; present a stipulated order stating a general reason at least 48 hours before the scheduled date.
The moving party may adjourn a motion twice without re-noticing.
For a motion adjournment, contact the judicial office in advance or the court clerk on the scheduled day.
The Court may allow a trial adjournment for good cause; present a stipulated order stating a general reason at least 48 hours before the scheduled date.
A stipulated order stating a general reason for the trial adjournment request must be presented at least 48 hours before the scheduled date.
Every ex parte order must include a motion, a proposed order complying with court rules, supporting documentation, and the petitioner's signature.
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies
Checked against the court's website Oct 30, 2026
This page lists 5 rules from the court's document. The document has the full text.
