Develop and recommend proposals for the effective delivery of high quality legal services in Michigan, equal and fair to all. This committee consists of several initiatives whose activities include
• Analyzing and making recommendations for positions on proposed legislation, court rules, and other policies relevant to the committee’s jurisdiction.
• Developing policies and programs to benefit underserved populations, including juveniles and those with special needs.
• Encouraging and coordinating free or discounted civil legal services.
• Working to increase resources for civil legal aid programs.
• Examining collateral civil consequences of criminal convictions and issues of adequate representation in the criminal justice system.

This committee may have more than 15 members.

Public Policy Reports

All reports are in PDF format.

HB 4406 Oppose
HB 4006 Support this proposed legislation to create an act establishing a bad check program
HB4160 Oppose this proposed legislation to revise the limitation on recovery amount allowed in small claims suits
HB4629 Oppose the proposed legislation to require payment of prosecution costs in certain circumstances
HB4732 Oppose this legislation to allow property managers and other non-lawyers to represent certain businesses in eviction proceedings HB 4796 Oppose the proposed legislation and work with others to find a more appropriate solution to the difficulties presented by the current preliminary exam laws
HB 4797 Oppose the proposed legislation and work with others to find a more appropriate solution to the difficulties presented by the current preliminary exam laws
HB 4799 Oppose the proposed legislation and work with others to find a more appropriate solution to the difficulties presented by the current preliminary exam laws
HB 4800 Oppose the proposed legislation and work with others to find a more appropriate solution to the difficulties presented by the current preliminary exam laws
HB 4851 Support the proposed legislation to revise the age under which the court has jurisdiction
HB 5337 Support this legislation to provide for waiver from "Administrative Hearings" while deployed or serving on active duty
HB 5625 Oppose this legislation to allow real estate agents to represent landlords in small claims court in security deposit disputes under certain circumstances
SB 60 Oppose
SB 113 Oppose this legislation to revise jury service and provides for lengthy trial fund
SB 542 Oppose the proposed legislation and work with others to find a more appropriate solution to the difficulties presented by the current preliminary exam laws
SB 543 Oppose the proposed legislation and work with others to find a more appropriate solution to the difficulties presented by the current preliminary exam laws
SB 544 Oppose the proposed legislation and work with others to find a more appropriate solution to the difficulties presented by the current preliminary exam laws
SB 545 Oppose the proposed legislation and work with others to find a more appropriate solution to the difficulties presented by the current preliminary exam laws
SB 815 Oppose
2002-37 Proposed New Rules 2E.001 et seq. of the Michigan Court Rules Electronic Filing

2007-2008 Committee List

Co-Chair
Hon. Cynthia D. Stephens
3rd Circuit Court
2 Woodward Ave., Room 1421
Detroit, MI 48226-3558
Phone: (313) 237-9269
e-mail: cynthia.stephens@3rdcc.org

Co-Chair
Terri L. Stangl
Center for Civil Justice
320 S Washington Fl 2
Saginaw, MI 48607
Phone: (989) 755-3120
Fax: (989) 755-3558
e-mail: tstangl@ccj-mi.org

Term Expires 2010:
Lorray S.C Brown, Ann Arbor
Evanne L. Dietz, Bloomfield Hills
Frank D. Eaman, Detroit
Edward H. Pappas, Bloomfield Hills

Term Expires 2011:
Thomas F. Cavalier, Detroit
Alyce M. Haas, Detroit
Angela Kay Sherigan, Warren
Laurin' C. Roberts Thomas, Lansing

Term Expires 2012:
Teresa Caine Bingman, Lansing
Tracey Weaver Brame, Grand Rapids
Hon. Alfred M. Butzbaugh, Saint Joseph
Robert Fair Gillett, Ann Arbor
Daniel F. Hopp, Benton Harbor
James R. Neuhard, Detroit
Linda K. Rexer, Lansing
Paul S. Teranes, Grosse Pointe
Hon. Kurtis T. Wilder, Detroit

Commissioner Liaison:
Edward H. Pappas, Bloomfield Hills

Staff Liaison:
Gregory P. Conyers, Lansing

Reports

• Annual Report 2007-2008 PDF
• Annual Report 2006-2007 PDF
• Annual Report 2005-2006 PDF