Third Judicial Circuit Court of Michigan Chambers Communication Rules

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All parties must be included in emails with the Court to avoid ex parte communications, and case number and case name must always be in the subject line.

All parties must be included in emails with the Court/Judge in order to avoid ex parte communications. Please provide cell numbers for the attorney handling the matter whenever possible if the court staff need to reach out to the parties. Always include case number and case name in the subject line.

Parties may not file a motion without first obtaining a date from the court.

Parties are not allowed to file a motion without first obtaining a date from the court.

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Phone to chambers

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(313) 224-2447

The moving party must call the Judicial Assistant to advise the Court the summary disposition motion is ready for decision and that all necessary documents are in the court's possession.

The moving party must advise the Court the motion is ready for decision and to ensure all documents necessary for decision are in possession of the court, by calling the Court's Judicial Assistant at (313) 224-2447, as required by the order.

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Moving party must appear for motions or call chambers by 3:00 p.m. the day before to be excused.

Unless excused by the court, the moving party must appear for the motion. Failure to appear may result in a monetary penalty assessed penalty to the moving party. To be excused by the court, the moving party must call chambers by 3:00 p.m. the day before the hearing to advise the court clerk that the motion has been withdrawn.

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Opposing counsel must be copied on all communication with the Court.

Copy opposing counsel on all communication with the Court.

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A confirmation email to the court with all parties copied is required to notify the Court of a settlement or motion withdrawal; do not call the courtroom.

If you are informing the Court that a case has settled or a motion has been withdrawn, a confirmation email to JudgeElder-Court@3rdcc.org with all parties copied is required. Please do not call the Courtroom, as we will still ask for a confirming email.

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Parties must email Judge Allen's judicial attorney at Rola.Khanafer@3rdcc.org to obtain a briefing scheduling order for summary disposition motions.

PLEASE EMAIL JUDGE ALLEN'S JUDICIAL ATTORNEY (Rola.Khanafer@3rdcc.org) FOR THE ISSUANCE OF A SCHEDULING ORDER AND FURTHER INFORMATION.

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A party filing a motion for summary disposition in lieu of an answer must send a copy to Judge Allen's judicial attorney, and the court will issue a motion-specific briefing scheduling order.

IF A PARTY IS FILING A MOTION FOR SUMMARY DISPOSITION IN LIEU OF AN ANSWER- SEND A COPY OF THE MOTION FOR SUMMARY DISPOSITION IN LIEU OF AN ANSWER TO JUDGE ALLEN'S JUDICIAL ATTORNEY (Rola.Khanafer@3rdcc.org).

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All parties must be included on emails to the court/judge to avoid ex parte communications.

All parties must be included in emails with the Court/Judge in order to avoid ex parte communications.

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Attorneys filing rehearing or reconsideration motions must notify the courtroom clerk and email the motion in Word format to the courtroom, because the court receives no automatic notice of such filings.

***Motions for Rehearing or Reconsideration pursuant to MCR 2.119(F)-Notify Court Clerk if being filed and provide an email with the Motion in word format to the to the courtroom for review. The Court does not receive notice that this type of motion is filed unless the attorney notifies the clerk.***

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Every request for an emergency preliminary injunction must be accompanied by a telephone call and email notice to Judge Allen's judicial attorney.

All requests for an emergency preliminary injunction shall be accompanied by a telephone call and email notice to Judge Allen's Judicial Attorney.

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TRO requests must be accompanied by a telephone call and email notice to Judge Allen's judicial attorney no later than 12:00 p.m./noon on the day of filing (earlier if possible).

All requests for a TRO shall be accompanied by a telephone call and email notice to Judge Allen's Judicial Attorney no later than 12:00 p.m./noon on the day of filing (earlier if possible).

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Failure to appear may result in dismissal unless the Court is contacted by phone or email before 4 PM on the hearing day with an explanation.

Failure to appear may result in the dismissal of the case or motion, unless you contact the Court by phone or email prior to 4PM the day of the hearing with an explanation.

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The Court cannot accept substantive ex parte communications or give legal advice; the other party must be CC'd on any non-administrative communication with the Court.

Ex Parte Communication with the Court: please note the Court cannot accept emails, letters, phone calls, etc. that are about the substantive issues in your case or give legal advice. Please refrain from ex parte communication as it is against the ethical and court rules. Please make sure the other party is CC’d on any communication with the court that is not simply administrative.

If an interpreter/translator is needed, the party or counsel must contact the court one week before the next hearing and specify the need and language.

If a party requires an interpreter/translator, the party or counsel for said party must contact the court one (1) week prior to the next hearing date and advise of the need for an interpreter/translator and the language required.

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For certain motions to approve settlements on behalf of estates, incapacitated adults, or minors over $5000, a copy of Letters of Authority must be emailed to the court at least one week before hearing.

For all motions to approve on behalf of an estate, a legally incapacitated adult, or a minor where the minor is receiving more than $5000, a copy of the Letters of Authority must be emailed to the court no less than one week prior to hearing.

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Adjournment requests for motions without oral argument must be emailed to Lisa Rutledge at least 48 hours prior; for motions with oral argument, contact Erin Deschamps.

Adjournment of Motion: Email the Lisa Rutledge at least 48 hours prior to the hearing date regarding all motions without oral argument. Erin Deschamps needs to be contacted if adjourning motions with oral arguments.

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If a translator is required, email court staff as soon as known but at least 3 weeks before the hearing, including language and dialect.

Translators:If a translator is required, please email court staff as soon as this is known, but no less than 3 weeks prior to the scheduled hearing date. Include the language and dialect of the party needing a translator.

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Documents submitted to the Court must be emailed to the Courtroom in PDF format.

Documents submitted to the Court must be sent via email to JudgeElassal-Court@3rdcc.org in PDF format.

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Phone to clerk

Phone

(313) 224-2415

Emergency motions to be heard before the next motion date require contacting the court clerk at (313) 224-2415.

Emergency motions- to be heard before the above date - contact court clerk at (313) 224-2415

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After e-filing a motion for summary disposition, parties must email a copy of the motion to the Judicial Law Clerk to obtain a hearing date and allow up to 7 days for a response.

After you have e-filed a Motion for Summary Disposition, email a copy of the motion to the Judicial Law Clerk for a hearing date. Please allow up to (7) days for a response.

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For summary disposition motions, the moving party must first e-file the motion, then email the judicial attorney (janet.wolters@3rdcc.org, call 313-224-6267, or email JudgeCusick-Court@3rdcc.org) to obtain a hearing date by order.

Hearing Date: Moving party must first e-file the Motion before obtaining a hearing date. Email Judicial Attorney Janet Wolters, janet.wolters@3rdcc.org [or call 313-224-6267] or E-mail JudgeCusick-Court@3rdcc.org. An Order will be issued with the hearing date.

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Ex-parte communication with the Court is prohibited; all parties must be included on all written communications with Court staff.

Ex-parte communication with the Court is inappropriate and will not be considered. All parties to a case must be included on all written communications with Court staff.

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Movants seeking emergency or ex parte relief should contact chambers staff prior to filing and bring the motion to the Judicial Attorney's attention.

Movants seeking emergency or ex parte relief should contact chambers staff prior to filing to ensure staff is aware of the motion being filed, and should also be brought to the Judicial Attorney's attention.

For emergency motions, you must contact the court clerk to schedule a hearing date.

Emergency motion: You must contact the court clerk to schedule a hearing date.

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Ex parte communications with the Court are prohibited; all written communications with Court staff must include all parties.

Ex parte communication with the Court is inappropriate and will not be considered. All parties to a case must be included on all written communications with Court staff.

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Electronic copies of exhibit and trial briefs must be emailed to JudgeAbraham-Court no later than one week before trial or evidentiary hearing.

Electronic copes of the exhibit and trial briefs must also be submitted to the Court at JudgeAbraham-Court@3rdcc.org no later than one week prior to your scheduled trial or evidentiary hearing.

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To withdraw a motion, the moving party must email the Court Clerk and the court's general email as soon as possible before the hearing date.

If the motion is going to be withdrawn, the moving party must email the Court Clerk (deborah.royal@3rdcc.org) and the Court's general email (judgeharb-court@3rdcc.org) to cancel the motion as soon as possible prior to the hearing date.

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Email is the preferred method of communication; do not call the courtroom and leave voicemails.

Please email the court as the preferred method of communication. The Judicial Attorney may be reached via email at jennifer.swanson@3rdcc.org . The Court Clerk, Deborah Royal may be reached at deborah.royal@3rdcc.org . Please do not call the courtroom and leave voicemails.

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Chambers will email a hearing date once the motion is filed and judge's copies are submitted.

Parties will receive a hearing date from chambers once the motion is filed and judge's copies are submitted to JudgeGlendening-Court@3rdcc.org.

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When JOD and ROD are submitted before the scheduled hearing date, the email must indicate the upcoming hearing date.

If JOD and ROD are submitted PRIOR TO the scheduled hearing date, please indicate the upcoming hearing date in the email.

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When JOD and ROD are submitted after the scheduled hearing date, the email must indicate the date the proofs were taken.

If JOD and ROD are submitted AFTER the scheduled hearing date, please indicate the date the proofs were taken.

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The Court no longer accepts email regarding adjournments or case status from attorneys or their staff; parties must call the court instead.

AS OF 01/02/2026, THE COURT WILL NO LONGER ACCEPT EMAIL REGARDING ADJOURNMENTS OR CASE STATUS FROM ATTORNEYS OR THIER STAFF. PARTIES MUST CALL THE COURT.

If the case settles or issues are resolved, the moving party must inform the court immediately.

If the case settles or the issues in the motion are resolved, the moving party must inform the court immediately.

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Email to clerk

Please email both the Court Clerk and to have your motion withdrawn.

Please email both the Court Clerk and to have your motion withdrawn.

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Email to chambers

Email April Sutton when a Motion for Reconsideration is filed.

Please email April Sutton (JudgeBerry-Court@3rdcc.org) when a Motion for Reconsideration is filed.

For questions, contact the Court Clerk directly; do not seek information from court staff.

For questions regarding Court matters, please contact the Court Clerk directly. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SEEK INFORMATION FROM COURT STAFF.

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Phone to chambers

Phone

(313) 224-5436

Do not leave voicemail messages at the courtroom phone; contact the court by email instead.

(313) 224-5436 (Please do not leave voicemail messages, email court)

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The general court email may be used only for judge's copies of motions/responses, notice that a motion has been resolved, adjournment notifications, settlement notices, and interpreter requests, with all counsel copied.

Please use this email only for the following purposes – Please copy counsel for all parties on emails to this address - Judge's copies of motions and responses - Email notification that a motion has been resolved - Email notification a motion or other hearing needs to be adjourned - Email notification that a case has settled - Interpreter requests (see below)

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Interpreter requests must be emailed to the court at least 14 days before the hearing and include the case name, case number, requesting party, and language requested.

If a party needs an interpreter for a hearing or trial, please contact the court at JudgeElder-Court@3rdcc.org at least 14 days before the hearing with the case name, case number, party requesting the interpreter, and language requested.

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The moving party must email the Court as soon as possible when a motion is going to be withdrawn.

If any motion is going to be withdrawn, the moving party must email the Court (JudgeElder-Court@3rdcc.org ) to dismiss the Motion as soon as possible.

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To appear in person at a Zoom-scheduled final pretrial conference, email the Court with all counsel copied at least 1 week prior.

IF YOUR PRETRIAL ORDER SAYS YOUR FINAL PRETRIAL CONFERENCE IS ON ZOOM, BUT YOU WANT TO APPEAR IN PERSON, PLEASE EMAIL THE COURT WITH ALL COUNSEL COPIED AT LEAST 1 WEEK PRIOR

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A copy of the Joint Case Management Plan must be emailed to the Judicial Attorney at Karen.Liddle@3rdcc.org.

At least one week prior to the Case Management Conference, the parties must efile with the Court (with a copy to the Judicial Attorney at Karen.Liddle@3rdcc.org) a Joint Case Management Plan.

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Phone to chambers

Phone

(313) 224-0250

Judge Allen's chambers phone must not be used to leave voicemail messages; parties should contact the court by email instead.

Phone Number: (313) 224-0250 (Please do not leave messages-email court)

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The moving party must email the courtroom clerk (Roderick.Byrd@3rdcc.org) as soon as possible to cancel a motion that will be withdrawn.

If the motion is going to be withdrawn, the moving party must email the Court (Roderick.Byrd@3rdcc.org) to cancel the motion as soon as possible.

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Emails to the court must always include the case number and case name in the subject line.

Always include case number and case name in the subject line.

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Parties must not call the courtroom and leave voicemails.

Please do not call the courtroom and leave voicemails.

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Informal email/phone communications on non-dispositive business court matters are permitted but must include all counsel, with no ex parte communication absent the advance consent of all counsel.

The Court is generally agreeable to informal communication (email, phone conferences, etc.) on non-dispositive matters such as scheduling, discovery management and settlement. All such communication shall be conducted with ALL counsel present. No ex parte communication is contemplated absent the advanced consent of all counsel, i.e. such as in instances to settle a case when speaking to one side may be necessary.

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Requests for informal communication with the judge by email or phone conference must be coordinated through Judge Allen's judicial attorney/law clerk.

Any requests for informal communication with the Judge by way of email or phone conference shall be coordinated by and through Judge Allen's Judicial Attorney/Law Clerk.

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The courtroom email is only for submitting the specified documents; other correspondence must go to the admin assistant or courtroom clerk.

PLEASE DO NOT USE THIS EMAIL FOR ANY OTHER CORRESPONDENCE, BUT RATHER, USE THE EMAILS LISTED ABOVE FOR THE ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT AND COURTROOM CLERK.

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After filing an MSD, email the Judicial Assistant to obtain a motion date and include a copy of the motion.

After filing the MSD please email the Judicial Assistant for a motion date and include a copy of the motion as well.

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For default judgments not based on a sum certain, contact the court clerk to obtain a hearing date.

If your motion seeks a Default Judgment which is not based on a sum certain, please contact the court clerk, Katrina Ross at Katrina.Ross@3rdcc.org to obtain a hearing date.

Contact the Administrative Assistant immediately upon filing an appeal or motion for reconsideration.

Please contact the Administrative Assistant immediately upon filing, to ensure that the Court receives notice of the filing.

All parties must immediately notify the Court of any settlement reached.

All parties should immediately notify the Court of any settlement reached.

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Interpreter requests must be emailed to chambers at least two weeks before the hearing or the hearing may be adjourned.

Interpreters: If either party needs an interpreter for a hearing, please email JudgeCholack-Court@3rdcc.org at least two weeks prior to the hearing or the hearing may need to be adjourned.

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To request a hearing date, email or call the Courtroom after filing the motion; motions are usually heard on Mondays or Thursdays and scheduling is 2-3 months ahead.

Dates: If you would like a date, please email or call the Courtroom AFTER you have filed your motion. Motions are usually heard on Mondays or Thursdays. However, please note we are usually scheduling at least 2-3 months ahead and we do not have control over FOC scheduling.

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Adjournment requests must be made by email (not telephone) to obtain available dates before submitting an adjournment order.

Adjournment requests will not be accepted via telephone. Please email the courtroom for available dates before submitting the order.

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Do not call the courtroom for a motion date; email JudgeFarhat-Court@3rdcc.org instead.

Please do not call the courtroom for a motion date. Court Staff will instruct you to email JudgeFarhat-Court@3rdcc.org.

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Email to clerk

To cancel a motion, email Lisa Rutledge, except for trial-related motions which go to Erin Deschamps.

Canceling a motion: Email Lisa Rutledge unless it is a trial-related motion. For those, email Erin Deschamps.

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Adjournments in appeals may be requested by contacting the court's law clerk via telephone or email.

Adjournments may be requested by contacting the Court’s law clerk via telephone or email.

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For summary disposition motions, email the judicial attorney to request a hearing, but only after the motion has been accepted for filing.

Mi-file motion with notice of hearing as a date and time to be determined by the Court. After filing, email the court's Judicial Attorney at brian.hodgman@3rdcc.org to request a hearing. Do NOT email the Judicial Attorney until the motion has been accepted for filing by the Mi-filing system. ***EXPECT CONSIDERABLE DELAYS DUE TO BACKLOG***.

Non-appearance on a summary disposition motion without contacting the judicial attorney may result in monetary sanctions against counsel.

Non-appearance on a motion for summary disposition without contacting the court's Judicial Attorney may subject the moving party's counsel to monetary sanctions. See MCR 2.119(E)(4)(b).

Counsel withdrawing a summary disposition motion must immediately contact the judicial attorney once it is apparent the hearing will not proceed.

Withdrawals of motions for summary disposition are thus permitted, however counsel for the moving party SHALL immediately contact the court's Judicial Attorney once it is apparent a hearing will not proceed. Late withdrawals of motions for summary disposition are extremely discouraged, as they needlessly consume already limited judicial resources.

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

Include the case number and party names in the subject line of your email.

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Emails to the Court must indicate the upcoming hearing date.

Please indicate the upcoming hearing date in the email

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Callers must have their case number ready when calling the courtroom.

Calling the Court Please have your case number ready when calling the courtroom. Court Staff will not assist otherwise.

Chambers must be contacted as soon as possible when an interpreter is needed; failure to provide at least 7 days' notice may result in an adjournment.

If a foreign language interpreter or sign language interpreter is needed, chambers must be contacted as soon as possible. Failure to provide at least seven (7) days' notice may result in an adjournment.

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Phone to clerk

Phone

(313) 224-2415

Emergency motions to be heard before the next general motion date require contacting the court clerk at (313) 224-2415.

Emergency motions- to be heard before the above date -contact court clerk at (313) 224-2415

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All emails to the court must include the complete case number in the subject line.

All emails to the court must include the complete case number in the subject line (ex: 23-123456-DO).

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Emails to the Courtroom must include the case number and case name in the subject line and renamed attachments, or they will not be answered.

A case number and case name are required in the subject line of any email sent to the Courtroom. Emails will not be answered otherwise. Attachments must be renamed to reflect was is being submitted.

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If a summary disposition case settles or issues are resolved, the moving party must inform the court immediately.

As a courtesy to the court, if the case settles or issues are resolved, the moving party must inform the court immediately.

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Email judicial attorney to request a hearing after the motion is accepted for filing.

After filing, email the court's Judicial Attorney at brian.hodgman@3rdcc.org to request a hearing. Do NOT email the Judicial Attorney until the motion has been accepted for filing by the Mi-filing system.

Withdrawal of summary disposition motions permitted; moving party must immediately contact judicial attorney; late withdrawals discouraged.

Withdrawals of motions for summary disposition are thus permitted, however counsel for the moving party SHALL immediately contact the court's Judicial Attorney once it is apparent a hearing will not proceed. Late withdrawals of motions for summary disposition are extremely discouraged, as they needlessly consume already limited judicial resources.

Non-appearance on summary disposition motion without contacting judicial attorney may result in monetary sanctions.

Non-appearance on a motion for summary disposition without contacting the court's Judicial Attorney may subject the moving party's counsel to monetary sanctions. See MCR 2.119(E)(4)(b).

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Interpreter requests must be emailed to the Court at least 14 days before the hearing with specified information, or the hearing may be adjourned.

If a party needs an interpreter for a hearing or trial, please contact the Court at JudgeAbraham-Court@3rdcc.org at least 14 days before the hearing with the case number, case name, party requesting the interpreter, and language requested. Failure to request an interpreter in a timely manner will result in an adjournment of the Court hearing.

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Parties must email Chambers staff as soon as feasible if a motion is resolved or is to be removed from the docket.

If your motion is resolved or you wish to remove your motion from the Court’s Docket, the parties must notify Chambers staff via email, JudgeAbraham-Court@erdcc.org, as soon as feasible.

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Filed motions for reconsideration must be brought to the Judicial Attorney's attention by email; they do not require oral argument.

MOTIONS FOR RECONSIDERATION: Motions for Reconsideration that are filed must be brought to the attention of the Judicial Attorney, Hiba Mukhal, hiba.mukhal@3rdcc.org. Motions for Reconsideration do not require oral argument. A ruling will be issued when the Court is available.

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Emergency/ex parte movants must contact chambers staff before filing and bring the motion to Judicial Attorney Maya Younis's attention.

Movants seeking emergency or ex parte relief should contact chambers staff prior to filing to ensure staff is aware of the motion being filed, and should also be brought to the Judicial Attorney, Maya Younis’s, attention.

Check the public odyssey at 3rdcc.org before contacting the Courtroom with questions; if a document is not on the ROA it has not been processed, so contact the Clerk's office.

*Check public odyssey at 3rdcc.org before contacting the Courtroom with questions. If a document is not on the ROA, that means the Clerk's office has not processed it. Contact the Clerk's office with any questions.*

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Email to chambers

Phone

(313) 224-5531

Chambers may be contacted by email or phone during business hours (9:00 am – 4:30 pm).

Chambers email: JudgeGlendening-Court@3rdcc.org Chambers phone: (313) 224-5531 Hours of operation: 9:00 am – 4:30 pm Lunch break taken from 12:30 p.m.-2:00 p.m.

All communications with the court must include both the Courtroom Clerk and Judicial Attorney.

Please include both the Courtroom Clerk and Judicial Attorney on all communications with the court

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To schedule a summary disposition motion, call the court clerk to request a hearing date.

To schedule a hearing on a Motion for Summary Disposition, you must call the court clerk to request an available hearing date.

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Phone to clerk

Phone

(313) 224-4679

Contact the Courtroom Clerk via phone to schedule a hearing date.

Contact the Courtroom Clerk via phone for a hearing date (313) 224-4679.

All hearing dates must be given by the Court Clerk.

All dates must be given by the Court Clerk.

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Phone to chambers

If you cannot reach April Sutton or Cheryl Bascomb, leave a voicemail or email both with your reason for calling.

If you call into the court and cannot reach April Sutton or Cheryl Bascomb please either leave a voicemail or send both an email with your reason for calling at JudgeBerry-Court@3rdcc.org

Contact the County Clerk's office (Records Department) for copies of orders.

Please contact the County Clerk’s office – Records Department for copies of orders.

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Phone to clerk

Phone

(313) 224-2447

Parties may request in-person motions, conferences, and trials by calling the Court's clerk at (313) 224-2447.

Parties can request In-Person motions, conferences and trials matter by calling the Court's clerk at (313) 224-2447.

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Phone

313-224-7430

Call Judge Testani's staff after 11:00am for best availability.

Should you need to speak with a member of Judge Testani's staff, please call after 11:00am when the staff is likely to have attended the morning case call.

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Check the register of actions/public Odyssey before contacting the courtroom with questions, and direct filing questions to the Clerk's office rather than the courtroom.

Parties should review the register of actions to confirm hearings. Check public odyssey at 3rdcc.org before contacting the Courtroom with questions. If a document is not on the ROA, that means the Clerk's office has not processed it. Contact the Clerk's office with any questions re: filing issues.

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Parties may request an in-person settlement conference by email to the Judicial Attorney, including all parties of record for consent.

The parties can request an in-person conference via email to the Judge's Judicial Attorney at lorri.cary@3rdcc.org. All parties of record must be included on the email to ensure that there is consent to the request.

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Dispositive motions are scheduled by contacting the Judge's Judicial Attorney by email.

To schedule a dispositive motion, the moving party is to contact the Judge's Judicial Attorney at lorri.cary@3rdcc.org.

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Parties may request an in-person Final Pre-Trial Conference when trial is set or by email to the Judicial Attorney, including all attorneys of record for consent.

Any party can request an in-person Final Pre-Trial Conference. The request should be made when the trial is set or should be emailed to the Judge's Judicial Attorney via email at lorri.cary@3rdcc.org. All attorneys of record must be included on the email to ensure consent to the request.

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Questions, comments, or concerns should be directed to Judicial Attorney Lorri A. Cary at lorri.cary@3rdcc.org.

If you have any questions, comments or concerns, please contact the Judicial Attorney, Lorri A. Cary at lorri.cary@3rdcc.org.

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Parties must contact the court by email to learn which GAL Judge Allen will appoint, because the judge will not accept a party-retained or stipulated GAL.

Judge Allen will not accept a GAL retained by a party or stipulated by the parties. Please contact the Court via email for the identity of the person Judge Allen will appoint.

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Phone to chambers

Parties should provide cell numbers for the handling attorney so court staff can reach them when needed.

Please provide cell numbers for the attorney handling the matter whenever possible if the court staff need to reach out to the parties.

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Email to chambers

Email is the preferred method of communication while the court operates remotely; the judicial attorney is at Rola.Khanafer@3rdcc.org and the clerk at Roderick.Byrd@3rdcc.org.

While the court is operating remotely, please email the court as the preferred method of communication. The Judicial Attorney can be reached via email at Rola.Khanafer@3rdcc.org. The Court Clerk, Rod Byrd can be reached at Roderick.Byrd@3rdcc.org.

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Email to chambers

The judicial attorney, Alexandria Moore, may be contacted by email at Alexandria.Moore@3rdcc.org.

Judicial Attorney: Alexandria Moore [Alexandria.Moore@3rdcc.org]

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Email to chambers

Chambers may be contacted by email at JudgeEwell-Court@3rdcc.org.

JudgeEwell-Court@3rdcc.org

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Phone to chambers

Phone

313-224-5195

Chambers may be contacted by phone at 313-224-5195.

Phone #: 313-224-5195

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Email to clerk

The courtroom clerk, Brian Pitko, may be contacted by email at Brian.Pitko@3rdcc.org.

Courtroom Clerk: Brian Pitko [Brian.Pitko@3rdcc.org]

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Court operating hours are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM Monday through Friday, with staff unavailable during lunch from 12:30 PM to 2 PM.

Operating Hours: 8:30AM to 4:30PM Monday through Friday, except during holidays. Please note: Lunch is between 12:30PM to 2PM, so court staff may not be available.

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Phone

313-224-2430

Parties who cannot access electronic copies should contact the Court by phone or email.

If you cannot access electronic copies please contact us at 313-224-2430 or email JudgeCholack-Court@3rdcc.org

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Email to chambers

The preferred way to reach chambers with questions is to email JudgeMcCarthy-Court@3rdcc.org.

The preferred method of communication for all questions is to email JudgeMcCarthy-Court@3rdcc.org.

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Phone to clerk

Phone

313-224-5481

If the protocol does not answer a question, counsel may call the Court Clerk at 313-224-5481 and leave a message that will be returned within 24 hours.

If your question isn't answered by this Protocol, call 313-224-5481 to speak with the Court Clerk. If she is unavailable, include your name, phone number, case number and brief message. Your call will be returned within 24 hours.

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Email to chambers

Phone

(313) 224-7003

Chambers can be reached by phone at (313) 224-7003 or by email at JudgeGoodson-Court@3rdcc.org.

The courtroom phone number is (313) 224-7003. The courtroom email address is JudgeGoodson-Court@3rdcc.org.

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Phone to chambers

Phone

313-224-5430

Parties having Zoom connection difficulties or needing a call-in number should call 313-224-5430.

If you have difficulty connecting or need a call-in number, call 313-224-5430.

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Phone to chambers

Phone

(313) 224-5430

The courtroom phone (313) 224-5430 is available during hours of 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Courtroom Phone Number: (313) 224-5430

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Email to chambers

The courtroom email address for contact with the judge's chambers is judgefresard-court@3rdcc.org.

Courtroom Email: judgefresard-court@3rdcc.org

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Email to chambers

Questions about summary disposition motions should be directed to judicial attorney janet.wolters@3rdcc.org (or 313-224-6267) or JudgeCusick-Court@3rdcc.org.

Questions: Regarding a Motions for Summary Disposition, email the judicial attorney, janet.wolters@3rdcc.org, [or call 313-224-6267] or e-mail JudgeCusick-Court@3rdcc.org.

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Email

Email is the preferred way to communicate with the Court; emails must include all parties, case name and number in the subject line, and a contact cellphone number.

Email is the preferred way to communicate with the Court. Please make sure you include all parties in the case on your email. The subject line of the email should include the case name and case number. Also include the cellphone number of the contact person, in case Court staff needs to speak with the party.

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Email to clerk

Parties may email the court clerk or judicial law clerk, but not the judge.

Parties may communicate with the court clerk or judicial law clerk (not judge) via email.

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Email to clerk

To dismiss or adjourn a motion, email the Court Clerk.

*If you wish to dismiss or adjourn your motion, please email the Court Clerk at Kimberly.Davis@3rdcc.org.

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Phone

Phone

313-224-2240

If you have difficulties connecting, call 313-224-2240 or email JudgeLillard-Court@3rdcc.org.

If you have difficulties connecting call 313-224-2240 or email JudgeLillard-Court@3rdcc.org

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Email to clerk

After e-filing a claim of appeal or application for leave, email the law clerk and court what documents were filed and whether anything else is needed.

After the claim of appeal or application for leave has been e-filed with the court, email the law clerk at Seth.Atisha@3rdcc.org andJudgeLillard-Court@3rdcc.org what documents have been filed and if there is anything else that needs to be obtained. After

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Court staff is prohibited from providing legal advice; self-represented litigants are directed to available resources.

REMINDER: Court staff is prohibited from providing legal advice. If you choose not to be represented by counsel, there are resources available to you, which can be found here: http://3rdcc.org/general-information/self-represented-litigants/resources.

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Email to clerk

Email the judge's Court Clerk for assistance with adjournments in motion practice.

Please email the judge's Court Clerk for assistance with adjournments.

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Email to clerk

Email the Court Clerk for assistance scheduling a motions in limine hearing date.

Please reach out to the Court Clerk via email for assistance with a hearing date.

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Phone

Courtroom phone calls are answered only during specified hours and not while Court is in session; emailing the Courtroom is faster.

Phone calls to the Courtroom will only be answered between 8:30am – 12:30pm, and 2:00pm – 4:30pm. Calls will not be taken while Court is in session. Please email the Courtroom for quicker response times.