Court Rules

Court-wide rules

Applies court-wide

These 56 rules apply across Sixth Judicial Circuit Court of Michigan, Oakland County. Where this judge's own standing orders above address the same topic, the judge's requirement controls.

E-Filing

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  • MiFILE permits electronic filing for all Circuit Court case types except NC and EM, and strongly encourages e-filing.

  • An FY or FX case must be changed by court order to a valid FC, FH, or FJ case code before using the stated e-filing process.

  • Electronic filing is mandatory for civil cases, both for initiating a new case and filing in an existing case.

Filing Requirements

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  • Applies to
    Document
    Must include
    caption, case number

    The first page must identify the case number, parties, and document title, and any instructions appearing on that page must be removed before MiFILE submission.

  • Applies to
    Judgment of divorce

    The Record of Divorce or Annulment form must be filed before or together with the Judgment of Divorce.

  • Applies to
    Pleading document

    Every pleading or document must bear a wet or scanned ink signature or an electronic signature formatted as “/s/” followed by the filer’s name.

Bundling

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  • Each distinct pleading or document must be saved and uploaded separately rather than combined into one PDF.

  • Distinct documents cannot be combined and filed in a single electronic file.

  • Pages belonging to one document and any attachments to that document must be combined before MiFILE submission rather than uploaded separately.

Formatting

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  • Format
    PDF

    Documents and images should be converted to PDF, scanned at 8.5 by 11 inches, and scanned at about 200 dpi whenever possible.

  • Format
    PDF

    Do not upload smartphone images directly to MiFILE; convert or scan them into a properly sized PDF first.

  • To merge documents, upload all pages, then drag the document to be merged onto the lead document; the combined document will be submitted to the court as one document.

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About Judge Lisa Gorcyca

Elected to the Sixth Judicial Circuit Court, November 2008Graduate of Michigan State University, 1989, and Michigan State University - Detroit College of Law, with honors, 1993Former Oakland County Assistant Prosecuting Attorney, 1993-2008Founder, Former Chair and Member, Oakland County's Domestic Violence Fatality Review TeamFormer Co-Chair and Member, Oakland County Coordinating Council Against Domestic ViolenceFormer Member, Royal Oak Task Force Against Domestic ViolenceBoard Member, Troy Community Coalition for the Prevention of Drug and Alcohol AbusePast Instructor, Oakland Police AcademyPast Lecturer, Prosecuting Attorney Association of Michigan's statewide Domestic Violence course and Basic TrainingNamed "A Crime Fighting Mom" by United States Senator Carl Levin for 2008 for outstanding work in crime prevention and creating a safer communityProtocolIn order to better serve the attorneys and litigants appearing in Judge Gorcyca's courtroom, we have adopted the following guidelines. Please advise your clients and staff so that there are no misunderstandings. Obtain a copy of the

Circuit Court Judge, Family Div In person courtroom: W1 Chambers: 248-858-0360

Common questions about Judge Lisa Gorcyca's rules

Are courtesy copies required for Judge Lisa Gorcyca?

Courtesy-copy rule applies for emergency motions. Details: delivery after efiling, by email. After an emergency motion is e-filed, a Judge’s Copy must be emailed to Judge Gorcyca’s Staff Attorney.

View ruleSource: page 2, section EMERGENCY MOTIONS

What must be included with order filings before Judge Lisa Gorcyca?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. All orders must contain signatures, and both clients and attorneys must sign when applicable.

View ruleSource: page 2, section SIGNATURES

What must be included with ex parte order filings before Judge Lisa Gorcyca?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. The preparing attorney or party must sign an ex parte order.

View ruleSource: page 2, section SIGNATURES

How may parties contact Judge Lisa Gorcyca's chambers?

The rule addresses email communications with Judge Lisa Gorcyca's clerk. The rule lists email eFiling@oakgov.com. Questions about the e-File system should be emailed to eFiling@oakgov.com.

View ruleSource: page 2, section EMERGENCY MOTIONS

Is electronic filing required before Judge Lisa Gorcyca?

Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. Emergency motions must be submitted through the e-filing system.

View ruleSource: page 2, section EMERGENCY MOTIONS

When is a filing treated as filed before Judge Lisa Gorcyca?

The rule addresses filing timing, filing status, or cure windows. All motions in limine and other motions related to the pending trial must be filed no later than seven days before trial.

View ruleSource: page 1, section DOMESTIC SCHEDULING ORDER

What rule applies to serving the opposing party before Judge Lisa Gorcyca?

The rule addresses service method, recipient, or timing requirements. Details: recipient: the opposing party. Parties must serve the opposing party or counsel on the briefs, lists, and motions covered by the order.

View ruleSource: page 1, section ORDER SCHEDULING EVIDENTIARY HEARING
Complete rules summary for Judge Lisa Gorcyca

Emergency motions must be submitted through the e-filing system.

After an emergency motion is e-filed, a Judge’s Copy must be emailed to Judge Gorcyca’s Staff Attorney.

Questions about the e-File system should be emailed to eFiling@oakgov.com.

A case that has not been added to MiFILE may be added by requesting e-filing enrollment by email from the Oakland County Clerk’s Office.

Specific questions about an emergency motion may be sent by email to the identified staff addresses.

Chambers may be contacted by telephone at (248) 858-0360.

All orders must contain signatures, and both clients and attorneys must sign when applicable.

The preparing attorney or party must sign an ex parte order.

Cases set for trial before Judge Gorcyca must complete and electronically file a scheduling order.

Chambers may be contacted to obtain a list of available mediators.

Urgent case questions may be sent by email to either of the listed Chambers email addresses.

Questions about scheduled Friend of the Court referee hearings should be directed to the assigned Case Assistant.

All briefs and motions must comply with MCR 2.119(A)(2).

Questions may be submitted to the judicial staff attorney by email at achesona@oakgov.com.

Each party must file lay and expert witness lists, a proposed exhibit list, and exchange exhibits no later than seven days before trial.

Each party must file a trial brief including supporting law no later than seven days before the scheduled hearing.

All motions in limine and other motions related to the pending trial must be filed no later than seven days before trial.

Responses to motions relating to the pending trial must be filed no later than two business days before the scheduled hearing.

For briefs, lists, and motions, parties must file an original with the County Clerk, serve opposing parties or counsel, and deliver two judge’s copies to Chambers at Courtroom W1.

Parties must serve the opposing party or counsel on the briefs, lists, and motions covered by the order.

Two judge’s copies must be delivered to Chambers at Courtroom W1, except that judge’s copies are not required in e-filing cases.

All briefs and motions filed under this order must comply with MCR 2.119(A)(2).

Questions may be emailed to the judge’s judicial staff attorney at achesona@oakgov.com.

Each party must file a hearing brief, including exhibits and supporting law, at least seven days before the hearing.

A hearing brief is due no later than seven days before the scheduled hearing.

Stipulated exhibits must use numbers for plaintiffs and letters for defendants before trial begins.

Each party must file lay and expert witness lists and a proposed exhibit list at least seven days before the hearing.

Each party must exchange exhibits no later than seven days before the scheduled hearing.

Motions relating to the evidentiary hearing must be filed for a Wednesday motion call before the hearing date.

Briefs and motions concerning the evidentiary hearing must comply with MCR 2.119(A)(2).

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