Limits & Logistics
Document Limits
Courtesy Copies
Motion
Motion, Brief
- Upon Filing
Summary Disposition Motions
Adjournments
- A motion adjournment must include a date.
- Only the moving party may adjourn a motion.
- A civil motion may be adjourned once without re-noticing.
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Request must include
Communication
Phone
Clerk
Clerk
Page & Word Limits1 rule
Judge’s copies must be provided to 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 Format Requirements1 rule
Exhibits must be marked by counsel
Formatting
- •Exhibits must be marked by counsel
Document Filing Requirements5 rules
CIVIL CASES: MUST INCLUDE a proposed order when filing a notice of hearing and motion.
- Document
- Notice of hearing and motion
Must include
- •Proposed order
Requested Voir Dire, Verdict Form, Jury Instructions, Trial Brief and Theory shall be presented to the law clerk by noon on Friday of the week prior to trial.
When submitting an Order for the Judge’s signature, please specify in the entitlement what type of Order it is, pursuant to MCR(C)(1)(d).
Pleadings must include the specified identifying and contact information for the pleading attorney, any unrepresented pleading party, and every other attorney who has appeared.
Court's wording
When submitting any pleading, please 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 a pleading party appearing without an attorney; and the name and state bar number of each other attorney who has appeared in the action.
When submitting a Judgment that resolves the last pending claim and closes the case or an Order that disposes of the last pending claim, 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 or order
- Placement
- Signature block
Filing & Service rules
Filing Timing and Cure Windows
Summary disposition motions must be filed and heard before case evaluation.
SUMMARY DISPOSITION MOTIONS: Must be filed and heard prior to case evaluation.
Page 1 | Summary Disposition Motions
Responses are due Wednesday before the motion date.
All responses are due Wednesday prior to the date of the motion.
Page 1 | Judicial Procedures and Practice
The listed requested trial materials are due to the law clerk by noon on the Friday before trial.
Requested Voir Dire, Verdict Form, Jury Instructions, Trial Brief and Theory shall be presented to the law clerk by noon on Friday of the week prior to trial.
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Motions in limine must be filed and heard by the Monday of the week before trial.
Motions in Limine must be filed and heard by the Monday of the week prior to trial.
Page 2 | Jury and Non-Jury Civil Trials
Motions and disputes concerning voir dire, jury instructions, and the verdict form must be filed and heard according to the scheduling order.
All motions, motions in limine, and disputes concerning voir dire, jury instructions and verdict form must be filed and heard in accordance with the scheduling order.
Page 2 | Jury and Non-Jury Civil Trials
Jury instructions and the verdict must be provided to the law clerk by noon on the Friday before trial.
jury instructions and verdict must be provided to the law clerk no later than noon on Friday prior to trial.
Page 3 | CRIMINAL TRIALS
Motions, motions in limine, and disputes concerning voir dire, jury instructions, or the verdict form must be filed and heard at least one week before trial.
All motions, motions in limine, and disputes concerning voir dire, jury instructions and verdict form must be filed and heard at least one week prior to trial.
Page 3 | CRIMINAL TRIALS
Service and Proof of Service Rules
Counsel must exchange exhibits.
Exhibits must be exchanged by counsel
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Courtesy Copy Requirements
Judge’s copies are required for all motions.
JUDGE’S COPIES: Judge’s copies ARE REQUIRED on ALL motions consistent with MCR 2.119(A)(2) (d).
Page 1 | Judicial Procedures and Practice
Summary disposition motion judge’s copies must be provided to the law clerk and are subject to a 20-page limit.
Judge’s copies must be provided to law clerk and are not to exceed the 20 page limit pursuant to MCR 2.119(A)(2).
Page 1 | Summary Disposition Motions
A judge’s copy of every 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
Judge’s copies are required for all motions; failure to provide them may delay proceedings, waive oral argument, or result in fees.
JUDGE’S COPIES: Judge’s copies are required on ALL motions consistent with MCR 2.119(A)(2) (d). Failure to do so may result in delay, waiver of oral arguments or assessment of fees.
Page 3 | JUDGE’S COPIES
Pre-Motion Conference Requirements
A settlement conference is required approximately nine days before trial, is held on Monday afternoons, and requires counsel, parties, and anyone with settlement authority to appear.
SETTLEMENT CONFERENCES: Judge Latchana requires a settlement conference approximately nine days before trial. Mandatory Settlement Conferences are held on Monday afternoons. All counsel, parties, and those with authority to settle must appear.
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Adjournment & Extension Requirements
A motion adjournment must include a date.
Motions are not adjourned without date.
Page 1 | Adjournment of Motions
Only the moving party may adjourn a motion.
Only moving party may adjourn.
Page 1 | Adjournment of Motions
Before requesting an adjournment from the Court, approval must be sought from the opposing party.
Prior to requesting the Court for an adjournment, approval must be sought from the opposing party.
Page 3 | ADJOURNMENTS OF CRIMINAL PROCEEDINGS
A civil motion may be adjourned once without re-noticing.
One adjournment is allowed without re-noticing (civil motions).
Page 1 | Adjournment of Motions
Chambers Communication Rules
To adjourn a motion, contact the judicial office by telephone.
ADJOURNMENT OF MOTIONS: Contact judicial office, by telephone call.
Page 1 | Adjournment of Motions
Have the case number available when calling to inquire about a case.
When calling to inquire about a case, please have the case number available.
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