Third Judicial Circuit Court of Michigan Chambers Communication Rules

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If there is a video deposition, counsel must contact Court Reporting in advance of trial.

Must contact Court Reporting in advance of trial if there is a video deposition.

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Contact

Phone to clerk

Phone

(313) 224-2415

For an emergency motion that must be heard before the next available motion date, contact the court clerk by phone.

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

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In a driver’s license restoration case, contact the court clerk to obtain a hearing date because it is not set automatically upon filing.

Contact Court Clerk to receive hearing date it is not automatically set upon filing.

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Contact

Phone to chambers

Phone

313-224-2240

For connection difficulties, call the listed number or email the Court’s courtroom email address.

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

WARNINGCivil cases

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Email to clerk

Email is the preferred communication method; include all parties, the case name and number in the subject line, and the contact person’s 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

To dismiss or adjourn a motion, email the court clerk at the listed address.

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

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Email to clerk

After e-filing a claim of appeal or application for leave, email the law clerk which documents were filed and whether anything else must be obtained.

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.

WARNINGCivil cases

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Email to clerk

For questions about a Motion for Summary Disposition after filing or issuance of a scheduling order, contact the judicial law clerk at the listed email address.

If you have filed a Motion for Summary Disposition and a Scheduling Order has been issued or you have any questions regarding a Motion for Summary Disposition, contact the Judicial Law Clerk at Seth.Atisha@3rdcc.org

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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.

WARNINGCivil cases

COURT STAFF is not allowed to give legal advice or directions on how to navigate the e-file system. E-filing questions should be directed to the County Clerk’s Office or the E-filing Helpdesk.

COURT STAFF is not allowed to give legal advice or directions on how to navigate the e-file system. E-filing questions should be directed to the County Clerk’s Office or the E-filing Helpdesk.

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Email the required stipulated preliminary jury instructions and proposed verdict form to the listed court addresses.

Stipulated preliminary jury instructions which are case specific and proposed verdict form are due on the day stated in the final pretrial order before the first day of trial and emailed to JudgeLillard-Court@3rdcc.org,Seth.Atisha@3rdcc.org.

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If you cannot arrive at your designated time, contact the courtroom as soon as possible and provide the delay and estimated arrival time.

Late Arrivals: If you are unable to be present at your designated time please contact the courtroom as soon as possible to advise of any delays and ETA.

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Email to chambers

Direct email communications with the Court to JudgeRDThomas-Court@3rdcc.org.

Communication- Email Communications with the Court should be directed to JudgeRDThomas-Court@3rdcc.org

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Movants seeking emergency or ex parte relief should notify chambers staff before 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.

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Ex parte communications with the Court are inappropriate and will not be considered.

Ex-parte communication with the Court is inappropriate and will not be considered.

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Email

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).

WARNINGCivil cases

For assistance with an appeal adjournment, contact the Court’s Judicial Attorney.

Please contact the Court's Judicial Attorney for assistance with adjournments, etc.

WARNINGCivil cases

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Email to clerk

For assistance with a motion adjournment, email the judge’s Court Clerk.

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

WARNINGCivil cases

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Email to clerk

Email the Court Clerk for assistance with scheduling a hearing date for a Motion in Limine.

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

WARNINGCivil cases

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Phone to chambers

You must call or email the Court's Judicial Attorney for assistance with adjournments.

You must call or email the Court's Judicial Attorney for assistance with adjournments.

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Courtroom staff may not give legal advice to self-represented litigants.

Courtroom staff is not permitted to give legal advice.

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Contact

Phone to chambers

Phone

(313) 224-0256

The Courtroom answers phone calls only from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., and does not take calls while court is in session.

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.

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Email to chambers

Final documents should be submitted to the Courtroom email, not filed.

Final documents should be submitted to the Courtroom email, not filed.

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Email to chambers

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

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Summary disposition motions are heard in person unless an alternative is requested under MCR 2.408(A)(1) by contacting the courtroom.

All SD Motions are heard IN PERSON unless otherwise requested pursuant to MCR 2.408(A)(1) by contacting the courtroom.

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A copy of a motion for reconsideration should be emailed to the listed judicial attorney and court addresses.

A copy of the motion should be emailed to sravani.kurra@3rdcc.org, and JudgeHubbard-Court@3rdcc.org.

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Moving counsel who does not appear for a summary-disposition motion without contacting the Judicial Attorney may face 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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Email to chambers

The moving party may email the Judicial Attorney to seek approval of a later hearing date for a summary-disposition hearing.

Requests for adjournment of scheduled summary disposition hearings are STRONGLY DISCOURAGED, particularly when requested within the same week set for hearing (as the Court has thus already expended considerable time and effort reviewing the filings). Nonetheless, the moving party may email the court's Judicial Attorney to seek approval of a later hearing date.

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Before filing for emergency or ex parte relief, movants should contact Chambers staff 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.

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Email to chambers

Bring any filed motion for reconsideration to the Judicial Attorney’s attention.

Motions for Reconsideration that are filed must be brought to the attention of the Judicial Attorney, Hiba Mukhal, hiba.mukhal@3rdcc.org.

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Contact

Email to chambers

If a motion is resolved or is to be removed from the docket, the parties must email Chambers staff as soon as feasible.

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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Attorneys are expected to only have one court appearance via Zoom at a time. If an attorney has a conflict that cannot be resolved, the attorney should contact the court or seek an adjournment in advance.

Attorneys are expected to only have one court appearance via Zoom at a time. If an attorney has a conflict that cannot be resolved, the attorney should contact the court or seek an adjournment in advance.

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Contact

Email to chambers

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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Email to chambers

The Judicial Attorney may be contacted by email at jennifer.swanson@3rdcc.org.

The Judicial Attorney may be reached via email at jennifer.swanson@3rdcc.org

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Email to chambers

Email is the preferred method of communication with the Court.

Please email the court as the preferred method of communication.

INFOCivil cases

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Email to clerk

The Court Clerk may be contacted at deborah.royal@3rdcc.org.

The Court Clerk, Deborah Royal may be reached at deborah.royal@3rdcc.org

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Contact

Phone to clerk

Phone

(313)-224-5530

To obtain copies of orders, contact the County Clerk’s Records Department at (313)-224-5530.

Please contact the County Clerk’s office – Records Department for copies of orders. (313)-224-5530

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Contact

Phone to clerk

Phone

313-224-2447

Parties may request in-person motions, conferences, or trials by calling the Court clerk.

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 to chambers

Phone

313-224-2447

Questions concerning the pretrial order may be directed to the courtroom by phone.

Any questions concerning this order, please call the courtroom, (313) 224-2447

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Email to chambers

Questions, comments, or concerns may be directed to Judicial Attorney Lorri A. Cary by email 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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Email to clerk

Proof of facilitation may be emailed to the Court Clerk or the Judicial Attorney.

Proof of the facilitation can be emailed to the Court Clerk or the Judicial Attorney.

INFOCivil cases

If court staff may need to contact the parties, counsel should provide the handling attorney’s cell number whenever possible.

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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The Court generally permits informal email or telephone communication about non-dispositive matters, including scheduling, discovery management, and settlement.

The Court is generally agreeable to informal communication (email, phone conferences, etc.) on non-dispositive matters such as scheduling, discovery management and settlement.

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Email to chambers

Email the Court with further questions or issues about trial or evidentiary-hearing exhibits.

Please email us at JudgeCholack-Court@3rdcc.org if you have any further questions or issues.

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Court operating hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays except holidays, and staff may not be available during lunch from 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m.

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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Contact

Phone

Phone

313-224-5255

Contact Court Reporting Services by phone to request transcripts.

Requesting Transcripts: Please contact Court Reporting Services at 313-224-5255

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Counsel for represented parties may contact the court to schedule an early status conference before the case management or settlement conference.

If represented parties require an early intervention/status conference, counsel may contact the court and obtain a date prior to the case management/settlement conference.

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Parties who settle a divorce or custody action are encouraged to contact the court clerk to schedule a hearing.

Parties who have reached a settlement of their divorce or custody action are encouraged to contact the court clerk to schedule a time for hearing.

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NO; JUDGE COX'S COURTROOM CLERK WILL ADD THE HEARING(S) TO THE DOCKET AS ORDERED.

NO; JUDGE COX'S COURTROOM CLERK WILL ADD THE HEARING(S) TO THE DOCKET AS ORDERED.

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Email

Special requests for a pre-case-evaluation settlement conference may be made by emailing the judicial attorney with mutually agreeable proposed dates.

The court will entertain special requests for a pre-case evaluation settlement conference via Zoom video, by emailing the court's judicial attorney with mutually agreeable proposed dates.