Public Policy Update from the State Bar of Michigan

January 3, 2022
Volume 20, Issue 1

In the Capitol

In the Hall of Justice

Proposed Rule Amendment
ADM File No. 2019-28/2021-36: Proposed Alternative Amendments of MCR 9.202 and Proposed Addition of MCR 9.245
The proposed alternative amendments would address whether and how costs should be imposed in JTC proceedings. Under Alternative A, the provision allowing the Court to impose costs of prosecution for fraud, deceit, or intentional misrepresentation would be eliminated, and the rule would be clarified to reflect that costs may not be imposed. Under Alternative B, the provision allowing the Court to impose costs of prosecution for fraud, deceit, or intentional misrepresentation would be eliminated, and a proposed new rule would allow basic costs to be assessed as in general civil actions.
Issued: 12/22/21
Comment Period Expires: 4/1/22

Rule Amendment
ADM File No. 2021-47: Amendment of MCR 3.950
In response to a request from the ACLU, MCR 3.950 is amended to make the rule consistent with MCL 764.27a by requiring juvenile offenders who are waived into the adult criminal justice system under MCL 712A.4 to be kept separate and apart from adult prisoners.
Issued: 12/29/21
Effective: Immediately
Comment Period Expires: 4/1/22

Administrative Order
ADM File No. 2021-10: Adoption of Administrative Order No. 2021-8
Issued: 12/22/21
Effective: Immediately

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