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40 pgs

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judgegoodson-court@3rdcc.org
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Document Format Requirements1 rule

FormattingCivil cases

Parties shall submit trial briefs (bound and tabbed) to the Court and to opposing counsel no later than seven (7) days before trial, unless otherwise ordered by the Court.

Applies to
  • Trial brief

Formatting

  • Bound and tabbed
Wayne:8dfff897de68cf967d9866c3|SectionVII. SCHEDULING ORDERS AND TRIAL SUBMISSIONS, B. Trial Briefs and Exhibits

Document Filing Requirements2 rules

Filing RequirementsCivil cases

After a motion has been accepted for filing, the filing party must complete the Praecipe.

Wayne:8dfff897de68cf967d9866c3|SectionV. MOTIONS, B. Scheduling Motions
Filing RequirementsCivil cases

Any request for entry of judgment involving minor children before expiration of the six-month waiting period from the date of filing must be made by written motion and must allege specific facts demonstrating unusual hardship or compelling necessity. A blanket assertion that an expedited divorce is in the best interests of the minor children is insufficient.

Wayne:8dfff897de68cf967d9866c3|SectionVII. SCHEDULING ORDERS AND TRIAL SUBMISSIONS, C. Waiver of Six-Month Waiting Period in Cases Involving Minor Children

Filing & Service rules

Filing Timing and Cure Windows

Trial briefs must be submitted no later than seven days before trial unless the Court orders otherwise.

Parties shall submit trial briefs (bound and tabbed) to the Court and to opposing counsel no later than seven (7) days before trial, unless otherwise ordered by the Court.

Civil cases

Page 1 | VII. SCHEDULING ORDERS AND TRIAL SUBMISSIONS, B. Trial Briefs and Exhibits

For virtual hearings, documents and exhibits must be submitted to the Court at least two days before the hearing unless the Court or a scheduling order sets a different deadline.

For virtual hearings, all documents and exhibits shall be submitted to the Court and served on the other parties at least two (2) days before the hearing, unless a different deadline is set by the Court or by a specific scheduling order.

Civil cases

Page 1 | III. REMOTE APPEARANCE REQUIREMENTS, D. Submission of Materials for Virtual Hearings

Service and Proof of Service Rules

Trial briefs must be submitted to opposing counsel no later than seven days before trial unless the Court orders otherwise.

Parties shall submit trial briefs (bound and tabbed) to the Court and to opposing counsel no later than seven (7) days before trial, unless otherwise ordered by the Court.

Civil cases

Page 1 | VII. SCHEDULING ORDERS AND TRIAL SUBMISSIONS, B. Trial Briefs and Exhibits

For virtual hearings, documents and exhibits must be served on the other parties at least two days before the hearing unless the Court or a scheduling order sets a different deadline.

For virtual hearings, all documents and exhibits shall be submitted to the Court and served on the other parties at least two (2) days before the hearing, unless a different deadline is set by the Court or by a specific scheduling order.

Civil cases

Page 1 | III. REMOTE APPEARANCE REQUIREMENTS, D. Submission of Materials for Virtual Hearings

Proofs of service should be filed in accordance with the Michigan Court Rules.

Proofs of service should be filed in accordance with Michigan Court Rules.

Civil cases

Page 1 | V. MOTIONS, C. Proof of Service

Scheduling-order dates will be served by email on counsel or directly on an unrepresented party, and parties and counsel are expected to comply with those dates.

Trial dates are generally set at the settlement conference. Parties and counsel are expected to comply with all dates stated in the scheduling order, which will be served by email on counsel, or when a party is unrepresented, directly on that party.

Civil cases

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Courtesy Copy Requirements

Judicial copies should be emailed to JudgeGoodson-Court@3rdcc.org.

Judicial copies should be emailed to JudgeGoodson-Court@3rdcc.org.

Civil cases

Page 1 | I. INTRODUCTION, D. Delivery of Documents

Adjournment & Extension Requirements

A request to adjourn a trial or evidentiary hearing must strictly comply with MCR 2.503 and any specific prior Court directives.

Any request to adjourn a trial or evidentiary hearing shall strictly comply with MCR 2.503 and any specific directives previously issued by the Court.

Civil cases

Page 1 | VI. ADJOURNMENTS, C. Trials and Evidentiary Hearings

A request to adjourn a motion must be made by signed stipulation.

Requests for adjournment of motions must be made by signed stipulation.

Civil cases

Page 1 | VI. ADJOURNMENTS, A. General

All adjournment requests must comply with MCR 2.503.

All adjournment requests must comply with MCR 2.503.

Civil cases

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Adjournment requests for case management and settlement conferences require approval by stipulated order, which must be emailed to chambers.

Requests for adjournment of case management and settlement conferences are subject to approval by stipulated order, which shall be emailed to JudgeGoodson-Court@3rdcc.org.

Civil cases

Page 1 | VI. ADJOURNMENTS, B. Case Management and Settlement Conferences

The Court will consider stipulations and proposed orders seeking adjournment of scheduling-order dates where good cause is stated.

The Court will consider stipulations and proposed orders seeking adjournment of scheduling-order dates where good cause is stated.

Civil cases

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Attorneys are expected to have only one active Zoom appearance at a time and, if an unresolved conflict arises, must contact the Court or seek an adjournment well in advance.

Attorneys are expected to have only one active Zoom court appearance at a time. If a conflict arises that cannot be resolved, the attorney must contact the Court or seek an adjournment well in advance of the scheduled hearing.

Civil cases

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Chambers Communication Rules

The stipulated order for an adjournment of a case management or settlement conference must be emailed to chambers.

Requests for adjournment of case management and settlement conferences are subject to approval by stipulated order, which shall be emailed to JudgeGoodson-Court@3rdcc.org.

Civil cases

Page 1 | VI. ADJOURNMENTS, B. Case Management and Settlement Conferences

A stipulated order for a motion adjournment must be emailed to chambers for the Court’s consideration.

A stipulated order shall be emailed to JudgeGoodson-Court@3rdcc.org for the Court’s consideration.

Civil cases

Page 1 | VI. ADJOURNMENTS, A. General

If an interpreter is needed, chambers must be contacted as soon as possible.

If a foreign language interpreter or sign language interpreter is needed, chambers must be contacted as soon as possible.

Civil cases

Page 1 | IV. ACCESSIBILITY AND RECORDING, A. Interpreters and Accommodations

Failure to provide at least seven days’ notice when an interpreter is needed may result in an adjournment.

Failure to provide at least seven (7) days’ notice may result in an adjournment.

Civil cases

Page 1 | IV. ACCESSIBILITY AND RECORDING, A. Interpreters and Accommodations

If an unresolved scheduling conflict arises, the attorney must contact the Court or seek an adjournment well in advance of the hearing.

Attorneys are expected to have only one active Zoom court appearance at a time. If a conflict arises that cannot be resolved, the attorney must contact the Court or seek an adjournment well in advance of the scheduled hearing.

Civil cases

Page 1 | III. REMOTE APPEARANCE REQUIREMENTS, A. Location, Background, and Conduct

Participants should learn to operate their technology before the hearing and contact the Court in advance with questions.

Participants should know how to operate their technology before the hearing and should contact the Court in advance with any questions.

Civil cases

Page 1 | III. REMOTE APPEARANCE REQUIREMENTS, B. Mobile Devices and Technology

Participants who need help joining the hearing should call the courtroom at (313) 224-7003.

If assistance is needed when joining the hearing, participants should contact the courtroom at (313) 224-7003.

Civil cases

Page 1 | III. REMOTE APPEARANCE REQUIREMENTS, C. Timeliness and Failure to Appear

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

All 9

  • 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 Nicole N. Goodson

Judge Nicole N. Goodson serves on the Third Judicial Circuit Court of Michigan, the state trial court for Wayne County, in a district role. The court handles trial matters for Wayne County.

This judge's procedures are published through the court's general rules.

Common questions about Judge Nicole N. Goodson's rules

Are courtesy copies required for Judge Nicole N. Goodson?

Details: by email. Judicial copies should be emailed to JudgeGoodson-Court@3rdcc.org.

View ruleSource: page 1, section I. INTRODUCTION, D. Delivery of Documents

What formatting rules apply to filings before Judge Nicole N. Goodson?

Judge Nicole N. Goodson's formatting rule includes bound and tabbed. Trial briefs must be bound and tabbed.

View ruleSource: page 1, section VII. SCHEDULING ORDERS AND TRIAL SUBMISSIONS, B. Trial Briefs and Exhibits

What must be included with motion filings before Judge Nicole N. Goodson?

After a motion is accepted for filing, the filing party must complete the Praecipe.

View ruleSource: page 1, section V. MOTIONS, B. Scheduling Motions

How may parties contact Judge Nicole N. Goodson's chambers?

The rule lists email JudgeGoodson-Court@3rdcc.org. The stipulated order for an adjournment of a case management or settlement conference must be emailed to chambers.

View ruleSource: page 1, section VI. ADJOURNMENTS, B. Case Management and Settlement Conferences

How do I request an adjournment or extension before Judge Nicole N. Goodson?

All adjournment requests must comply with MCR 2.503.

View ruleSource: page 1, section VI. ADJOURNMENTS, A. General

What filing deadlines does Judge Nicole N. Goodson set?

For virtual hearings, documents and exhibits must be submitted to the Court at least two days before the hearing unless the Court or a scheduling order sets a different deadline.

View ruleSource: page 1, section III. REMOTE APPEARANCE REQUIREMENTS, D. Submission of Materials for Virtual Hearings

What rule applies to serving all parties before Judge Nicole N. Goodson?

Details: recipient: all parties, timing: before hearing. For virtual hearings, documents and exhibits must be served on the other parties at least two days before the hearing unless the Court or a scheduling order sets a different deadline.

View ruleSource: page 1, section III. REMOTE APPEARANCE REQUIREMENTS, D. Submission of Materials for Virtual Hearings
Complete rules summary for Judge Nicole N. Goodson

Judicial copies should be emailed to JudgeGoodson-Court@3rdcc.org.

Attorneys are expected to have only one active Zoom appearance at a time and, if an unresolved conflict arises, must contact the Court or seek an adjournment well in advance.

If an unresolved scheduling conflict arises, the attorney must contact the Court or seek an adjournment well in advance of the hearing.

Participants should learn to operate their technology before the hearing and contact the Court in advance with questions.

Participants who need help joining the hearing should call the courtroom at (313) 224-7003.

For virtual hearings, documents and exhibits must be submitted to the Court at least two days before the hearing unless the Court or a scheduling order sets a different deadline.

For virtual hearings, documents and exhibits must be served on the other parties at least two days before the hearing unless the Court or a scheduling order sets a different deadline.

If an interpreter is needed, chambers must be contacted as soon as possible.

Failure to provide at least seven days’ notice when an interpreter is needed may result in an adjournment.

After a motion is accepted for filing, the filing party must complete the Praecipe.

Proofs of service should be filed in accordance with the Michigan Court Rules.

The stipulated order for an adjournment of a case management or settlement conference must be emailed to chambers.

All adjournment requests must comply with MCR 2.503.

The Court will consider stipulations and proposed orders seeking adjournment of scheduling-order dates where good cause is stated.

A request to adjourn a motion must be made by signed stipulation.

A stipulated order for a motion adjournment must be emailed to chambers for the Court’s consideration.

Adjournment requests for case management and settlement conferences require approval by stipulated order, which must be emailed to chambers.

A request to adjourn a trial or evidentiary hearing must strictly comply with MCR 2.503 and any specific prior Court directives.

Scheduling-order dates will be served by email on counsel or directly on an unrepresented party, and parties and counsel are expected to comply with those dates.

Trial briefs must be bound and tabbed.

Trial briefs must be submitted no later than seven days before trial unless the Court orders otherwise.

Trial briefs must be submitted to opposing counsel no later than seven days before trial unless the Court orders otherwise.

A request for judgment involving minor children before the six-month waiting period expires must be made by written motion alleging specific facts showing unusual hardship or compelling necessity; a blanket best-interests assertion is insufficient.

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