Limits & Logistics
Document Limits
Courtesy Copies
Emergency Motion
- 1 copy • Email
Motion
- 1 copy • Email
Trial Brief
- 1 copy • Email
Adjournments
- Adjournment requests must be made seven days before the hearing and require Court permission; stipulated requests may proceed without a formal motion if they do not interfere with other scheduled dates, and the stipulation and order should state the reason and comply with MCR 2.503.
Communication
Chambers
Phone
Chambers
Document Format Requirements1 rule
Attachments must be renamed to reflect was is being submitted.
Document Filing Requirements15 rules
The Judge will only sign orders that contain the original or electronic signatures of all parties and attorneys.
- Document
- Order
- Placement
- Signature block
Further, all motions seeking attorney fees should include supporting documents as to the issue of needs/ability to pay.
MCR 3.606 requires that an ex parte motion alleging contempt be supported by an affidavit.
(1) the proposed order is signed by the party/attorney presenting it;
Change of domicile motions must address the factors set out in MCL 722.31.
Always attach a copy of the current support/custody/or parenting time Order to the Motion.
Failure to praecipe a motion and submit a Judge's Copy to the Courtroom email means the motion will not be scheduled or heard.
Motions regarding spousal support must address the factors set out in Sparks v. Sparks , 440 Mich 141; 485 NW2d 893 (1992) with specificity.
(2) the complaint is also attached;
PLEASE SUBMIT A PRAECIPE TO THE FRIEND OF THE COURT ON ALL MOTIONS REGARDING CUSTODY.
All proposed final judgments should include a hearing date in the preamble (i.e. the hearing at which proofs were taken, the hearing at which the order was given on the record, etc.)
A party seeking an ex parte order must submit an affidavit or verified pleading establishing a proper basis, alleging sufficient facts, and mirroring the verified allegations.
Court's wording
MCR 3.207 requires that the moving party submit an affidavit or verified pleading that establishes a proper basis for the entry of an Ex Parte Order. The affidavit or verified pleading must allege sufficient facts to justify issuance of an Ex Parte Order, which should mirror the verified allegations.
Calculations must be submitted with each proposed Uniform Child Support Order and/or Uniform Spousal Support Order.
No orders to show cause will be granted without supporting affidavits.
(3) a case number and the Judge’s name are included on both, the proposed order and complaint.
- Document
- Ex parte proposed order and complaint
Include
- •Case number
Filing & Service rules
Electronic Filing Rules
Emergency motions should be filed in the Clerk’s Office, after which the Judge’s copy should be emailed without a hearing date.
Emergency motions should be filed in the Clerk’s Office and then the Judge’s copy should be emailed to the Judge without a hearing date.
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A motion receives a hearing date when its judge’s copy is emailed to the Courtroom and its praecipe is filed through the Court’s online system.
The motion is given a hearing date when the judge’s copy is emailed to the Courtroom email (JudgeDabaja-Court@3rdcc.org) and a praecipe is filed through the Court’s online system.
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Filing Timing and Cure Windows
Motions in limine are heard at least two weeks before the trial date.
At least 2 weeks prior to the trial date.
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Responses are due three business days before the hearing.
Three business days prior to the hearing.
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The trial brief’s Judge’s copy is due at least seven days before the scheduled trial date.
A Judge’s copy of the trial brief must be emailed to the courtroom email (JudgeDabaja-Court@3rdcc.org) at least 7 days before the scheduled trial date.
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Courtesy Copy Requirements
Emergency motions should be filed in the Clerk’s Office and then the Judge’s copy should be emailed to the Judge without a hearing date.
Emergency motions should be filed in the Clerk’s Office and then the Judge’s copy should be emailed to the Judge without a hearing date.
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A Judge’s copy of the trial brief must be emailed to the Courtroom at least seven days before trial.
A Judge’s copy of the trial brief must be emailed to the courtroom email (JudgeDabaja-Court@3rdcc.org) at least 7 days before the scheduled trial date.
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A judge’s copy of the motion must be emailed to the Courtroom for the motion to receive a hearing date.
The motion is given a hearing date when the judge’s copy is emailed to the Courtroom email (JudgeDabaja-Court@3rdcc.org) and a praecipe is filed through the Court’s online system.
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Adjournment & Extension Requirements
Adjournment requests must be made seven days before the hearing and require Court permission; stipulated requests may proceed without a formal motion if they do not interfere with other scheduled dates, and the stipulation and order should state the reason and comply with MCR 2.503.
No adjournments will be granted without permission of the Court and requests must be made 7 days prior to the hearing date. While adjournments should be requested only when absolutely necessary, the Court will consider stipulated requests without the necessity of a formal motion provided the adjournment does not interfere with any other scheduled dates. The stipulation and order should state the reason for the adjournment and further comply with MCR 2.503.
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Chambers Communication Rules
Courtroom staff may not give legal advice to self-represented litigants.
Courtroom staff is not permitted to give legal advice.
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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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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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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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The Courtroom asks that inquiries be emailed for quicker response times.
Please email the Courtroom for quicker response times.
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