Judge Lawrence Elassal Rules & Standing Orders

Court-wide rules

Applies court-wide

These 66 rules apply across Third Judicial Circuit Court of Michigan. Where this judge's own standing orders above address the same topic, the judge's requirement controls.

Filing Requirements

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Applies to
Brief summary
The mediator may require each party to submit a brief summary not to exceed 40 pages inclusive of summary and exhibits outlining the disputed facts and issues in the case.
Applies to
Mediation status report or failure to appear report
At the end of mediation, the mediator must deliver a completed status or failure-to-appear report to the judge, limited to the specified participation and case-status information.
Applies to
Adr order
An ADR referral order must provide for selection of the provider, timing, and payment, and may require attendance.

Filing Timing

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Parties may object to the designated mediator and stipulate to an alternate within 14 days of the mediation order.
Parties may stipulate in writing to an alternate mediator within 14 days of the mediation order.
Parties may present a stipulated order to amend the pleadings and transfer the case within 14 days of the mediation order.

Fees

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The mediator may charge reasonable compensation based on experience and usual rates for a mediation of up to two hours, and each party is responsible for a pro-rata share unless otherwise provided.
Each party must pay any deposit or cancellation fee set by the mediator directly to the assigned mediator at the time the mediator directs.
Fee
100
Parties who enter an order settling or removing the case from mediation and give the mediator at least five days' written notice owe no mediation fee; without timely notice, each party owes a $100 cancellation fee.

Service

All 7

Applies to
Order for mediation
Service
Electronic service to all parties
The Court must electronically serve the Order for Mediation on the parties unless a party has been excused from eFiling.
The ADR Clerk must promptly send the affected counsel or self-represented party a fee-demand letter by first-class mail or email.
Applies to
Order
Service
Mail
The ADR Clerk must serve the order and amount-owing certification by first-class mail and file a certificate of mailing with the court clerk.

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About Judge Lawrence Elassal

Lawrence Elassal is a judge on the Third Judicial Circuit Court of Michigan, serving in the district division. The Third Judicial Circuit Court is the state trial court for Wayne County, handling a broad range of civil and criminal matters.

Practitioners will find this judge's published procedures in the document titled '187'.

Common questions about Judge Lawrence Elassal's rules

Are courtesy copies required for Judge Lawrence Elassal?

Courtesy-copy rule applies for motions. Details: by email. Email the Judge’s copies after filing the motion with the Clerk’s Office.

View ruleSource: page 1, section MOTION PRACTICE

What formatting rules apply to filings before Judge Lawrence Elassal?

Judge Lawrence Elassal's formatting rule includes file format PDF. Documents submitted to the Court must be in PDF format.

View ruleSource: page 1, section COMMUNICATING WITH THE COURT

What must be included with adjournment request filings before Judge Lawrence Elassal?

An adjournment requires a stipulated order submitted to the Courtroom email.

View ruleSource: page 1, section ADJOURNMENTS

What must be included with motion filings before Judge Lawrence Elassal?

The moving party must file a Notice of Hearing, Proof of Service, and Electronic Praecipe.

View ruleSource: page 1, section MOTION PRACTICE

How may parties contact Judge Lawrence Elassal's chambers?

Have the case number ready when calling the courtroom; court staff will not assist otherwise.

View ruleSource: page 1, section COMMUNICATING WITH THE COURT

How do I request an adjournment or extension before Judge Lawrence Elassal?

Requests should be made at least 48 hours in advance when this rule applies before Judge Lawrence Elassal. Adjournment requests must be made at least 48 hours before the hearing.

View ruleSource: page 1, section ADJOURNMENTS

Is electronic filing required before Judge Lawrence Elassal?

Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. The stipulated order required for an adjournment must be submitted by email.

View ruleSource: page 1, section ADJOURNMENTS

What filing deadlines does Judge Lawrence Elassal set?

The listed divorce and support documents must be submitted no later than 48 hours before the hearing.

View ruleSource: page 1, section COMMUNICATING WITH THE COURT

Complete rules summary for Judge Lawrence Elassal

The stipulated order required for an adjournment must be submitted by email.

Adjournment requests must be made at least 48 hours before the hearing.

Have the case number ready when calling the courtroom; court staff will not assist otherwise.

Email the Court at the listed address for faster response times.

Emails to the Court must include the case number and party names in the subject line.

Documents submitted to the Court must be emailed to the listed address.

Documents submitted to the Court must be in PDF format.

An adjournment request must state the case filing date and whether there have been prior adjournments.

The listed divorce and support documents must be submitted no later than 48 hours before the hearing.

Emails to the Court must indicate the upcoming hearing date.

Interpreter requests must be emailed to the Court at least 7 days before the scheduled hearing.

An interpreter request must identify the case, hearing date, requesting party, and requested language.

The Court will not grant adjournments requested over the phone.

An adjournment requires a stipulated order submitted to the Courtroom email.

Email the Judge’s copies after filing the motion with the Clerk’s Office.

The moving party must file a Notice of Hearing, Proof of Service, and Electronic Praecipe.

Motions concerning custody, parenting time, or child support must be electronically praeciped before the Friend of the Court.

Responses to motions must be filed with the Clerk’s Office and emailed to the Courtroom at least 48 hours before the hearing.

Responses to motions must filed with the Clerk’s Office and emailed to the Courtroom at least 48 hours prior to the hearing.

All exhibit lists, witness lists, and trial briefs must be submitted electronically to JudgeElassal-Court@3rdcc.org at least a week prior to the scheduled hearing.

Exhibit lists, witness lists, and trial briefs must be submitted at least a week before the scheduled hearing.

Counsel and parties must bring hard copies of exhibit lists, witness lists, and trial briefs to the hearing.

All exhibits must be tabbed in a binder.