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Document Limits

Case Evaluation SummaryCourt-wide
20 pgs

Courtesy Copies

Motion, Response

Adjournments

  • The moving party may adjourn a motion up to twice without refiling, but must contact the judicial office or court clerk in advance and provide a future date.
  • Adjournments are allowed only for good cause, and a stipulated order stating the reason must be submitted in advance.

Request must include

Proposed Rescheduled DateReason for Request

Communication

Email
Court-wide

Clerk

adrclerk@7thcircuitcourt.com
Phone
Court-wide

Clerk

810-257-3252
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Document Filing Requirements2 rules

Filing RequirementsMandatory

Orders must be accompanied by a verified motion and comply with court rules prior to the Court considering the relief requested.

Hood-Policies-and-Procedures · p. 2|SectionDomestic Cases — Ex Parte Orders
Filing RequirementsImportant

At the time of the conference, the Court expects the parties to have completed discovery; exchanged final witness and exhibits lists, and proposed judgments; and made good faith efforts to resolve contested issues.

Hood-Policies-and-Procedures · p. 2|SectionDomestic Cases — Mandatory Settlement Conference

Filing & Service rules

Filing Timing and Cure Windows

Responses to motions must be filed before the motion hearing; failure to do so may cause delay, waiver of oral argument, or assessment of fees.

Responses to motions are required to be filed prior to the motion hearing. Failure to do so may result in delay, waiver of oral arguments, or assessment of fees.

Page 1 | Domestic Cases — Motion Policy

Motions in limine must be filed and heard at least three weeks before trial.

Motions in Limine: Motions in Limine must be filed and heard no less than three (3) weeks prior to the trial date.

Page 1 | Domestic Cases — Motions in Limine

Service and Proof of Service Rules

The moving party must notify the nonmoving party when a motion is adjourned.

Moving party must notify the nonmoving party of the adjournment.

Page 1 | Domestic Cases — Motion Adjournment Policy

Courtesy Copy Requirements

Judge’s copies are required for all motions and responses and should be hand delivered or mailed to Judge Hood’s office, Room 501.

Motion Policy: Judge’s copies are required on ALL motions and responses consistent with MCR 2.119 (A)(2)(d). Responses to motions are required to be filed prior to the motion hearing. Failure to do so may result in delay, waiver of oral arguments, or assessment of fees. The Judge’s copies should be hand delivered or mailed directly to Judge Hood’s office, Room 501.

Page 1 | Domestic Cases — Motion Policy

Adjournment & Extension Requirements

Adjournments are allowed only for good cause, and a stipulated order stating the reason must be submitted in advance.

**Adjournments are for good cause only. A stipulated Order must be submitted in advance and include the reason for the adjournment.

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The moving party may adjourn a motion up to twice without refiling, but must contact the judicial office or court clerk in advance and provide a future date.

Moving party may adjourn a motion up to two (2) times without re-filing. Contact the judicial office or court clerk in advance as motions will not be adjourned without a future date.

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Chambers Communication Rules

For a motion adjournment, contact the judicial office or court clerk in advance and provide a future date.

Contact the judicial office or court clerk in advance as motions will not be adjourned without a future date.

Page 1 | Domestic Cases — Motion Adjournment Policy

Court-wide rules

Applies court-wide

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.

Filing Requirements

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  • Applies to
    Referee report

    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.

  • Applies to
    Tax foreclosure case
    Must include
    judge name

    The Genesee County Treasurer must identify Judge Christenson on the caption when filing a tax foreclosure case.

  • Applies to
    Tax foreclosure case
    Must include
    judge name

    The Genesee County Treasurer must identify Judge Christenson as the judge in the caption of a tax foreclosure case.

Fees

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  • Fee
    0.5
    Applies to
    Court form

    State court administrator-approved forms cost $.50 per form.

  • Applies to
    Court form

    There is no charge for forms requested by appointed counsel in their appointed cases or by indigent parties.

  • Applies to
    Court form

    Forms prepared by the court are provided without charge.

Communication

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  • 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.

Filing Timing

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  • 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.

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Common questions about Judge Mary A. Hood's rules

Are courtesy copies required for Judge Mary A. Hood?

Courtesy-copy rule applies for motions and responses. Judge’s copies are required for all motions and responses and should be hand delivered or mailed to Judge Hood’s office, Room 501.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Domestic Cases — Motion Policy

What must be included with ex parte order filings before Judge Mary A. Hood?

An ex parte order must be accompanied by a verified motion and comply with court rules before the court considers the requested relief.

View ruleSource: page 2, section Domestic Cases — Ex Parte Orders

What must be included with settlement conference materials filings before Judge Mary A. Hood?

For the mandatory settlement conference, the Court expects the parties to have completed discovery, exchanged final witness and exhibit lists and proposed judgments, and made good-faith efforts to resolve contested issues.

View ruleSource: page 2, section Domestic Cases — Mandatory Settlement Conference

How may parties contact Judge Mary A. Hood's chambers?

For a motion adjournment, contact the judicial office or court clerk in advance and provide a future date.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Domestic Cases — Motion Adjournment Policy

How do I request an adjournment or extension before Judge Mary A. Hood?

The request must include reason for request. Adjournments are allowed only for good cause, and a stipulated order stating the reason must be submitted in advance.

View ruleSource: page 2, section Domestic Cases — Adjournments

What filing deadlines apply to response filings before Judge Mary A. Hood?

Responses to motions must be filed before the motion hearing; failure to do so may cause delay, waiver of oral argument, or assessment of fees.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Domestic Cases — Motion Policy

What rule applies to serving the opposing party before Judge Mary A. Hood?

Details: recipient: the opposing party. The moving party must notify the nonmoving party when a motion is adjourned.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Domestic Cases — Motion Adjournment Policy
Complete rules summary for Judge Mary A. Hood

The moving party may adjourn a motion up to twice without refiling, but must contact the judicial office or court clerk in advance and provide a future date.

For a motion adjournment, contact the judicial office or court clerk in advance and provide a future date.

Adjournments are allowed only for good cause, and a stipulated order stating the reason must be submitted in advance.

Judge’s copies are required for all motions and responses and should be hand delivered or mailed to Judge Hood’s office, Room 501.

Responses to motions must be filed before the motion hearing; failure to do so may cause delay, waiver of oral argument, or assessment of fees.

The moving party must notify the nonmoving party when a motion is adjourned.

Motions in limine must be filed and heard at least three weeks before trial.

An ex parte order must be accompanied by a verified motion and comply with court rules before the court considers the requested relief.

For the mandatory settlement conference, the Court expects the parties to have completed discovery, exchanged final witness and exhibit lists and proposed judgments, and made good-faith efforts to resolve contested issues.

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