Justice Policy Initiative
The Justice Policy Initiative represents the interest of persons who are unable to afford civil legal services and works with the legal aid programs servicing such persons. Please visit the State Bar of Michigan's Public Policy Resource Center to see current and past State Bar positions on court rules, administrative action, and legislation.
Public Policy Reports from the Justice Initiatives Committee
All reports are in PDF format.
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
- 2009-29—Proposed Amendment of Rule 5.208 of the Michigan Court Rules
- 2007-18—Proposed Amendment of Rule 2.117 of the Michigan Court Rules
- 2006-32—Amendment of Rule 2.504 of the Michigan Court Rules
- 2006-20—Proposed Amendment of Rules 2.403, 2.404, 2.410, 2.411 and 3.216 of the Michigan Court Rules
- 2005-32—Proposed Amendments of Rules 2.101, 2.102, 2.113, 2.603, 3.101, and 8.119 of the Michigan Court Rules
- Administrative Order 2009-01—File No. 2002-37
- ADM File No. 2005-37—Proposed Amendment of Rules 5.101, 5.105, 5.113, 5.125, 5.206, 5.302, 5.306, 5.307, 5.309, and 5.403 of the Michigan Court Rules and Proposed Adoption of Rules 5.410 and 5.411 of the Michigan Court Rules Read the Report
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