AT THE CAPITOL

Executive Budget for the Michigan Indigent Defense Commission for the 2027 Fiscal Year
POSITION: Support.

Executive Budget for the Department of the Judiciary for the 2027 Fiscal Year
POSITION: Support.

IN THE HALL OF JUSTICE

Proposed Adoption of Administrative Order No. 2026-X, Proposed Rescission of Administrative Order No. 2012-7, and Proposed Amendments of Rules 2.407 and 8.110 of the Michigan Court Rules (ADM File No. 2019-40) – Adoption of Administrative Order Regarding aJudicial Officer’s Remote Appearance; Videoconferencing; Chief Judge Rule (See Michigan Bar Journal XXX, XX).
STATUS: Comment Period Expired 4/1/26; Public Hearing to be Scheduled.
POSITION: Support ADM File No. 2019-40 in principle and underscore SBM’s previous position that attorneys and parties should not be required to appear in person if the judicial officer is participating remotely in a proceeding.

Proposed Amendment of Canon 3 of the Code of Judicial Conduct (ADM File No. 2024-08) – A Judge Should Perform the Duties of Office Impartially and Diligently.
STATUS: Comment Period Expired 4/1/26; Public Hearing to be Scheduled.
POSITION: Support.

OTHER

Amendment to Michigan Department of Corrections Policy Directive PD 05.03.118(QQ)(8)
POSITION: Oppose the amendment to PD 05.03.118(QQ) (8) prohibiting incarcerated individuals from receiving hard cover books.