Judge Jeffery S. Matis
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Court-wideDocument Format Requirements2 rules
A defendant or respondent must letter its trial exhibits.
Defendant/Respondent is to mark its exhibits with letters.
A plaintiff or petitioner must number its trial exhibits.
Plaintiff/Petitioner is to mark its exhibits with numbers.
Document Filing Requirements15 rules
A summary-disposition motion's notice of hearing must state that the date and time will be determined by the Court.
When filing a motion for summary disposition, the notice of hearing shall provide “a date and time to be determined by the Court.”
Document Type
Summary Disposition Notice Of Hearing
Civil parties must exchange and stipulate to exhibits before trial, counsel must mark exhibits, and a complete set must be submitted on the first trial day; plaintiffs use numbers and defendants use letters.
The parties are required to exchange and stipulate to exhibits in advance of trial. Exhibits must be marked by counsel prior to trial and a complete set must be submitted to the Court on the first day of trial. Plaintiff/Petitioner is to mark its exhibits with numbers. Defendant/Respondent is to mark its exhibits with letters.
Document Type
Exhibits
An extended or second-summons proposed order must be accompanied by supporting authority, the summons expiration date, a verified motion and brief, postal and certified-address verification, and a process-server affidavit documenting at least three properly timed attempts or explaining why one cannot be provided.
Proposed orders must be accompanied by supporting authority, summons expiration date, verified motion & brief, postal verification, proof of certified address, affidavit of process server (or reason why one cannot be given) showing at least 3 attempts (service on individuals, these 3 attempts must be during times which a working individual would reasonably be expected to be at home).
Document Type
Proposed Order
An alternate-service proposed order must be accompanied by a verified motion and brief with supporting authority, address and postal verification, and a process-server affidavit documenting at least three properly timed attempts or explaining why one cannot be provided.
Proposed orders must be accompanied by a verified motion & brief with supporting authority, proof of certified address, postal verification, affidavit of process server (or reason why one cannot be given) showing at least 3 attempts (service on individuals, these 3 attempts must be during times which a working individual would reasonably be expected to be at home).
Document Type
Proposed Order
An emergency-hearing request may be submitted at any time, but consideration requires a written motion explaining the request; oral requests will not be considered.
A request for an emergency hearing may be submitted anytime. To be considered, a written motion explaining the request must be submitted to the Court. Oral requests for an emergency motion will not be considered.
Document Type
Emergency Motion
Jury instructions must not cite authority or identify the party proposing each instruction.
Jury instructions are to be submitted without citation of authority or identification of the proponent
Document Type
Jury Instructions
After the court issues the dispositive-motion scheduling order, the moving party must file a praecipe for the assigned date.
Upon filing, the Court will issue a scheduling order (providing briefing deadlines and a hearing date), to schedule your dispositive motion. The moving party must file a praecipe for the assigned date.
Document Type
Praecipe
A notice of hearing for a summary-disposition motion must state “a date and time to be determined by the Court.”
Dispositive Motions: When filing a motion for summary disposition, the notice of hearing shall provide “a date and time to be determined by the Court.”
Document Type
Notice Of Hearing
An emergency-hearing request may be submitted at any time, but consideration requires a written motion explaining the request; an oral request will not be considered.
A request for an emergency hearing may be submitted anytime. To be considered, a written motion explaining the request must be submitted to the Court. Oral requests for an emergency motion will not be considered.
Document Type
Emergency Motion
Every criminal-case adjournment request must be submitted as a stipulated order.
All adjournment requests must be submitted by stipulated order.
Document Type
Adjournment Request
The party filing a motion must provide notice and a praecipe for it.
Please notice and praecipe your motion(s).
Document Type
Praecipe
The visible text requires a proposed order, supporting authority, summons expiration date, verified motion and brief, postal verification, certified-address proof, and process-server affidavit or explanation showing at least three individual-service attempts; the source is truncated mid-sentence.
Proposed orders must be accompanied by supporting authority, summons expiration date, verified motion & brief, postal verification, proof of certified address, affidavit of process server (or reason why one cannot be given) showing at least 3 attempts (service on individuals, these 3
Document Type
Extended Summons Motion
An alternate-service filing must include a proposed order, verified motion and brief with supporting authority, proof of certified address, postal verification, and a process-server affidavit or explanation showing at least three attempts at times a working individual would reasonably be home.
Proposed orders must be accompanied by a verified motion & brief with supporting authority, proof of certified address, postal verification, affidavit of process server (or reason why one cannot be given) showing at least 3 attempts (service on individuals, these 3 attempts must be during times which a working individual would reasonably be expected to be at home).
Document Type
Alternate Service Motion
Proposed jury instructions may not cite authority or identify the party proposing them.
Jury instructions are to be submitted without citation of authority or identification of the proponent (please reference the Pretrial Order).
Document Type
Jury Instructions
Parties are expected to prepare the order in accordance with the judge’s ruling before leaving the courtroom, or promptly submit it through Zoom after the hearing.
Parties are expected to complete an order in accordance with the judge’s ruling before leaving the courtroom or if the parties are appearing by Zoom they are expected to submit an order comporting with the judge’s ruling promptly after conclusion of the hearing.
Requirement
Document requirement
Filing & Service rules
Electronic Filing Rules
Civil cases, appeals, and criminal pleadings must be electronically filed through the court's Electronic Data Management System.
Judge Matis participates in the Electronic Data Management System. All civil cases, appeals and criminal pleadings are to be electronically filed.
Page 1 | Protocol
The moving party must electronically file the written emergency motion and then email a copy to judicial staff.
The moving party shall e-file the written motion and then email judicial staff a copy of the motion.
Page 1 | Emergency Motions
All civil cases, appeals, and criminal pleadings must be electronically filed in compliance with the applicable eFiling requirements.
All civil cases, appeals and criminal pleadings are to be electronically filed. It is your responsibility to become aware of, and comply with, the eFiling requirements.
Page 1 | eFiling
The moving party must electronically file the written emergency motion and then email a copy to judicial staff.
The moving party shall e-file the written motion and then email judicial staff a copy of the motion.
Page 3 | Emergency Motions
Jury instructions must be submitted by email in Word format one week before trial to the listed Judicial Staff Attorney and Judicial Assistant.
Jury instructions are due one week before trial and must be submitted electronically in Word format via email to the following:
Page 6 | Jury Trials
An adjournment order submitted by fax will not be considered.
Faxed orders will not be considered.
Page 4 | Adjournments
Filing Timing and Cure Windows
Summary-disposition motions exceeding the page limit and late filings will be rejected.
Motions which exceed the page limit will be rejected. Late filings will be rejected.
Page 1 | Dispositive Motions
A motion praecipe, including an order for show cause, must be submitted at least one week before the chosen Wednesday hearing date.
Parties must praecipe motions for any Wednesday of their choice (including orders for show cause) at least one week prior to the chosen Wednesday.
Page 1 | Protocol
Motions in limine must be filed and praeciped 30 days before trial.
Motions in limine must be filed and praeciped 30 days prior to trial.
Page 1 | Exhibits and Motions in Limine
Sentencing memoranda must be filed at least three days before sentencing.
All sentencing memoranda must be filed at least three days prior to sentencing.
Page 1 | Sentencing Memoranda
Criminal motions must be filed, noticed, and praeciped at least three weeks before trial, and late filings will not be considered.
All motions on criminal cases must be filed and heard at least three weeks prior to the scheduled trial date. Please notice and praecipe your motion(s). Late filings will not be considered.
Page 1 | Motion Cut-Off
Motion responses must comply with the Michigan Local Court Rules, and late responses will not be considered.
Any motion responses must be filed in accordance with the Michigan Local Court Rules. Any late filings will not be considered.
Page 1 | Responses to Motions
Jury instructions are due one week before trial and must be submitted electronically in Word format by email to the listed judicial staff and assistant.
Jury instructions are due one week before trial and must be submitted electronically in Word format via email to the following: Judicial Staff Attorney, Carmen Lyon: lyonc@oaklandcountymi.gov Judicial Assistant, Jolie Wackter: wacktery@oaklandcountymi.gov
Page 1 | Jury Trials
Motion responses must comply with the Michigan Local Court Rules, and late responses will not be considered.
Any motion responses must be filed in accordance with the Michigan Local Court Rules. Any late filings will not be considered.
Page 2 | Motions and Motion Day
A dispositive motion exceeding the applicable page limit will be rejected.
Motions which exceed the page limit will be rejected.
Page 3 | Dispositive Motions
A late dispositive-motion filing will be rejected.
Late filings will be rejected.
Page 3 | Dispositive Motions
Every sentencing memorandum must be filed at least three days before sentencing.
All sentencing memoranda must be filed at least three days prior to sentencing.
Page 4 | Sentencing Memoranda
Criminal-case motions must be filed and heard at least three weeks before the scheduled trial date.
All motions on criminal cases must be filed and heard at least three weeks prior to the scheduled trial date.
Page 4 | Motion Cut-Off
Late filings will not be considered.
Late filings will not be considered.
Page 4 | Motion Cut-Off
Counsel must mark exhibits before trial and submit a complete set to the court on the first day of trial.
Exhibits must be marked by counsel prior to trial and a complete set must be submitted to the Court on the first day of trial.
Page 5 | Exhibits and Motions in Limine
Jury instructions are due one week before the trial.
Jury instructions are due one week before trial and must be submitted electronically in Word format via email to the following:
Page 6 | Jury Trials
The court may accelerate briefing for a temporary-restraining-order or preliminary-injunction motion when good cause is shown.
The Court may accelerate the briefing schedule for motions for a temporary restraining order or a preliminary injunction if good cause is shown.
Page 3 | Temporary Restraining Orders and Preliminary Injunctions
Service and Proof of Service Rules
After e-filing the emergency motion, the moving party must email a copy to Carmen Lyon, Ava MacNeill, and Brian Brown at the listed addresses.
The moving party shall e-file the written motion and then email judicial staff a copy of the motion. The individuals to be emailed are identified below: o Judicial Staff Attorney, Carmen Lyon at lyonc@oakgov.com o Judicial Clerk, Ava MacNeill at macneilla@oakgov.com o Judicial Clerk, Brian Brown at brownba@oakgov.com
Page 3 | Emergency Motions
Courtesy Copy Requirements
A judge's copy is required for motions for reconsideration.
A judge’s copy is required.
Page 1 | Motions for Reconsideration
A motion for reconsideration requires one judge’s copy.
Motions for Reconsideration: A judge’s copy is required.
Page 3 | Motions for Reconsideration
A courtesy copy of the summary-disposition motion, supporting brief, and attachments is appreciated.
A judge’s copy of any motion for summary disposition, brief in support, and all attachments thereto are appreciated.
Page 1 | Dispositive Motions
Providing the judge with a copy of every motion and response is appreciated.
A Judge’s copy of all motions and responses is appreciated.
Page 2 | Motions and Motion Day
A judge’s copy is appreciated for all summary disposition pleadings.
A judge’s copy is appreciated for all summary disposition pleadings.
Page 3 | Dispositive Motions
Judges appreciate receiving a copy of any motion for summary disposition, supporting brief, and all attachments.
A judge’s copy of any motion for summary disposition, brief in support, and all attachments thereto are appreciated.
Page 3 | Dispositive Motions
Pre-Motion Conference Requirements
The Court may accelerate briefing for temporary-restraining-order or preliminary-injunction motions when good cause is shown.
The Court may accelerate the briefing schedule for motions for a temporary restraining order or a preliminary injunction if good cause is shown.
Page 1 | Temporary Restraining Orders and Preliminary Injunctions
A reconsideration motion ordinarily receives neither a hearing nor a response unless the court indicates otherwise.
Unless the Court otherwise indicates, no hearing will be scheduled, and no response is required.
Page 3 | Motions for Reconsideration
Adjournment & Extension Requirements
A request to adjourn a civil trial must be made by motion and will be granted only for good cause.
Requests to adjourn trial must be made by motion and will be granted only for good cause.
Page 1 | Adjournments
Only the moving party may adjourn a motion, and chambers must be notified by 4:00 p.m. on the Tuesday before the hearing.
Only the moving party may adjourn their motion. Chambers must be notified by the moving party when a motion is adjourned by 4:00pm on the Tuesday prior to the hearing date.
Page 1 | Adjourning Motions
Subsequent scheduling-order adjournments and longer extensions require a motion and a showing of good cause.
Requests for subsequent scheduling order adjournments or requests for a lengthier extension of time must be made by motion. Such requests are not routinely granted; good cause must be shown.
Page 1 | Protocol
Criminal-case adjournment requests must be submitted by stipulated order, will be considered only for good cause, and may not be submitted by fax.
All adjournment requests must be submitted by stipulated order. Adjournments will only be considered for good cause. Faxed orders will not be considered.
Page 1 | Adjournments
Subsequent scheduling-order adjournments and longer extensions must be requested by motion, are not routinely granted, and require a showing of good cause.
Requests for subsequent scheduling order adjournments or requests for a lengthier extension of time must be made by motion. Such requests are not routinely granted; good cause must be shown.
Page 1 | Scheduling Orders
Only the moving party may adjourn a motion and must notify chambers by 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
Only the moving party may adjourn their motion. Chambers must be notified by the moving party when a motion is adjourned by 4:00 pm on the Tuesday
Page 2 | Motions and Motion Day
A trial adjournment must be requested by motion and will be granted only for good cause.
Requests to adjourn trial must be made by motion and will be granted only for good cause.
Page 5 | Trials — Adjournments
A first scheduling-order adjournment may extend the dates for a total of 60 days if submitted by stipulation and order.
The Court permits a first adjournment extending scheduling order dates for a total of 60 days by stipulation and order.
Page 1 | Protocol
A criminal-case adjournment will be considered only if good cause is shown.
Adjournments will only be considered for good cause.
Page 4 | Adjournments
The court permits a first scheduling-order extension totaling 60 days if approved by stipulation and order.
The Court permits a first adjournment extending scheduling order dates for a total of 60 days by stipulation and order.
Page 1 | Scheduling Orders
Chambers Communication Rules
A party expecting to be more than 15 minutes late must immediately telephone chambers to notify staff.
If you expect to be more than 15 minutes late, you must call chambers immediately to inform the staff.
Page 2 | Motions and Motion Day
An attorney expecting to be more than 15 minutes late must call chambers to notify court staff.
If you expect to be more than 15 minutes late, you must call chambers to inform court staff.
Page 4 | Criminal Call
A party expecting to be more than 15 minutes late must immediately call chambers and notify staff.
If you expect to be more than 15 minutes late, you must call chambers immediately to inform the staff.
Page 1 | Protocol
Mail arraignment is permitted only on a case-by-case basis, and the party must contact chambers to determine acceptance.
Arraignments by mail: Arraignments by mail are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please contact chambers to determine if one will be accepted in your matter.
Page 4 | Arraignments by Mail
Questions about summary-disposition motions should be emailed to Judicial Staff Attorney Carmen Lyon.
Any questions regarding summary disposition motions should be directed to the Judicial Staff Attorney, Carmen Lyon at lyonc@oaklandcountymi.gov.
Page 1 | Dispositive Motions
Questions about summary-disposition motions should be emailed to Judicial Staff Attorney Carmen Lyon at lyonc@oakgov.com.
Any questions regarding summary disposition motions should be directed to the Judicial Staff Attorney, Carmen Lyon at lyonc@oakgov.com .
Page 3 | Dispositive Motions