Genesee County Circuit Court Pre-Motion Conference Requirements

All motions, motions in limine, and disputes concerning voir dire, jury instructions and verdict form must be heard no later than two weeks prior to trial.

All motions, motions in limine, and disputes concerning voir dire, jury instructions and verdict form must be heard no later than two weeks prior to trial.

Seek opposing counsel’s concurrence before filing a motion to extend dates.

You must seek concurrence from opposing counsel before filing a motion to extend dates.

All motions, motions in limine, and disputes concerning voir dire, jury instructions and verdict form must be heard no later than three weeks prior to trial.

All motions, motions in limine, and disputes concerning voir dire, jury instructions and verdict form must be heard no later than three weeks prior to trial.

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.