February 1, 2021
Volume 19, Issue 5
At the Capitol
2/2/21 House Judiciary, 9:00 a.m. MORE
Agenda:
Organizational Meeting;
Presentations by:
- Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan
- Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan
- Michigan Sheriffs' Association
- Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police
Legislation Introduced
Recently, bills were introduced in the following areas of law:
At the Court
Supreme Court: Case Processing for Landlord-Tenant Cases Extended
Supreme Court Announces Commission Charged with Closing the Justice Gap, Improving Court Access for All Michiganians
Administrative Orders
ADM File No. 2020-32: Adoption of Administrative Order No. 2021-1 (Creation of the Justice For All Commission)
Issued: 1/26/21
Effective: Immediately
ADM File No. 2020-08: Amendment of Administrative Order No. 2020-17 (Priority Treatment and New Procedure for Landlord/Tenant Cases)
Issued: 1/30/21
Effective: Immediately
ADM File No. 2020-08: Amendment of Administrative Order No. 2020-21 (Order Allowing Notice of Filing to Extend Filing Period in Michigan Supreme Court and Michigan Court of Appeals, and Extending Request for Appellate Counsel Deadline)
Issued: 1/30/21
Effective: Immediately
At the Bar
NEWS
In Memoriam: Jon R. Muth, 60th SBM President
The State Bar of Michigan mourns the loss of its 60th president, Jon R. Muth, who died January 29, at age 75.
Judicial Vacancies—City of Detroit & Montmorency County
Judicial appointment questionnaire, supplemental documents, and letters of recommendation must be submitted electronically and received by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, February 12.
Links of Interest
SBM Public Policy Resource Center
Public Acts
Michigan Supreme Court
Michigan Legislature
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