Ingham County Circuit Court, Michigan Courtesy Copy Requirements

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When and how to deliver courtesy copies to chambers, including triggers, timing, and formatting.

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A secured hearing time may be canceled without notice if the motion is not filed and a copy is not sent to the assigned judge’s office within the Michigan Rules of Court time limits.

Any hearing time secured may be subject to cancellation without further notice if a motion is not filed and a copy sent to the office of the assigned judge within the time limits provided for in the Michigan Rules of Court.

Court-level rulesOfficial source

WARNING

A copy of the motion must be sent to the assigned judge's office within the Michigan Rules of Court time limits to avoid possible cancellation of the secured hearing time without notice.

(2) Any hearing time secured may be subject to cancellation without further notice if a motion is not filed and a copy sent to the office of the assigned judge within he time limits provided for in the Michigan Rules of Court.

Court-level rulesOfficial source

WARNING

Judge’s copies should be printed double-sided.

Judge James S. Jamo

Common questions about Ingham County Circuit Court, Michigan courtesy copy requirements

Are courtesy copies required in Ingham County Circuit Court, Michigan?

Ingham County Circuit Court, Michigan: Details: 1 copy, delivery within limits provided for in the michigan rules of court. A secured hearing time may be canceled without notice if the motion is not filed and a copy is not sent to the assigned judge’s office within the Michigan Rules of Court time limits.

View rule Official source Source: page 1, section Rule 2.119 Motion Practice

Judge James S. Jamo: Courtesy-copy rule applies for chambers copys. Judge’s copies should be printed double-sided.

View rule Official source Source: page 1, section Pleadings and Judge’s Copies

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