Monroe County Circuit Court, Michigan
Court-Level Rules, Filing Procedures & Policies
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Document Filing Requirements4 rules
The family court plan must be submitted to SCAO for approval and filing in accordance with the statute and SCAO guidelines.
Court's wording
Supreme Court Administrative Order 2003-2 requires that the family court plan be submitted for approval to the State Court Administrative Office (SCAO) for filing in accordance with the statute and guidelines provided by the SCAO.
The chief circuit judge and the chief probate judge must enter into an agreement establishing how the family division will be operated in the circuit and how the services will be coordinated.
Concurrence of the chief circuit judge (currently Judge Mark Braunlich) and chief probate judge (currently Judge Cheryl Lohmeyer).
When family division judicial caseload assignments change;
Filing & Service rules
Filing Timing and Cure Windows
The family court plan must be reviewed and revised as necessary within thirty days of a change in the identity of a judge serving under it.
Within thirty days of any change to the identity of a judge serving under this plan;
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A motion to disqualify a judge must be filed within 14 days after discovery of the grounds and comply with MCR 2.003.
A party may file a motion for a judge's disqualification pursuant to MCR 2.003. It must be filed within 14 days of the discovery of the grounds and comply with the procedural requirements set forth in the rule.
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Jurisdictions must submit updated family court plans at least every two years.
Subsequently, jurisdictions were required to submit updated plans at a minimum of every two years.
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The family court plan must be reviewed and revised as necessary at a minimum of two years after its execution.
At a minimum of 2 years after the date of execution;
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Chambers Communication Rules
Inquiries about the specified cases must be directed to the Juvenile Division clerks.
Inquiries regarding delinquency, child protection, adoption, and miscellaneous cases involving newborns, parental waivers, and voluntary foster care shall be directed to the clerks of the Juvenile Division of 38th Circuit Court.
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