In
the Capitol
Committee
meetings of interest for the week of 7/10
7/12
Conference Committee on Judiciary Appropriations for FY 06-07
Members: Rep. Steil
Jr.,Rep. Stewart,Sen. Cropsey,Sen. Hardiman,Rep. Cushingberry Jr.,Sen. Prusi
Agenda: SB
1091 (Prusi) Appropriations; judiciary; judiciary budget; provide
for fiscal year 2006-2007.
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At
the Bar
SBM
Welcomes National Bar Association Convention to Detroit
Sections
and Committees
The Appellate
Practice Section submitted the following: Statement
Regarding Proposed Fee Increases for the Court of Appeals.
State
News
Ex-state
Supreme Court Justice Dies at 81
(Lansing State
Journal, 7/9/06)
Granholm
Unveils Budget Deal
(Lansing State
Journal, 7/1/06)
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the Hall of Justice
Proposed
Amendments
2006-05
- Proposed Amendment of Rules 6.610, 6.625, and 7.103 of the Michigan Court
Rules
The Representative Assembly of the State Bar of Michigan unanimously approved
a proposal, recommended by the Criminal Jurisprudence and Practice Committee,
that the Court amend MCR 6.610 by adding a new subrule (I). The bar believes
that is proposed language to the rule would ensure that the individuals who are
convicted in district court are aware of their right to counsel pursuant to Halbert
v Michigan, 545 US ____; 125 S Ct 2582; 162 L Ed 2d 552 (2005), and their
right to appeal. The Court, however, instead is proposing amendments of the rule
that would reflect alternative language.
Issued
: July 5, 2006
Comment period expires: November 1, 2006
Public Hearing: To be scheduled
2004-48
- Proposed Amendment of Rules 8.103, 8.108, and 8.109 of the Michigan
Court Rules
These changes would clarify that certified electronic operators do not have
the authority to prepare transcripts. The amendments would also increase the
late renewal fee to $100, and would remove references to approval by the state
court administrator of recording devices, requiring instead that recording
systems meet SCAO-approved standards.
Issued:
July 6, 2006
Comment period expires: November 1, 2006
Public Hearing: To be scheduled
2003-21
- Proposed Amendment of Rule 9.207 of the Michigan Court Rules
Alternative A would allow a judge admonished by the Judicial Tenure Commission
to request review of the admonishment by the Supreme Court. Alternative B would
eliminate the ability of the Judicial Tenure Commission to dismiss a matter
with a letter of explanation, caution, or admonishment, or recommend private
censure.
Issued:
July 5, 2006
Comment period expires: November 1, 2006
Public Hearing: To be scheduled
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