Public Policy Update from the State Bar of Michigan
 
 
 

June 30, 2025
Volume 23, Issue 25

The State Bar of Michigan will be closed on Friday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day.


In the Capitol

Legislation Introduced 6/24–6/26
Last week bills were introduced in the following areas of law:

In the Hall of Justice

PROPOSED AMENDMENTS
ADM File No. 2021-29: Proposed Amendment of MCR 6.201
The proposed amendment of MCR 6.201 would require, before providing a police report or interrogation record to the defendant, redaction of personal identifying information and information otherwise protected under the rule.
Issued: 6/25/25
Comment period expires: 10/1/25

AMENDMENTS
ADM File No. 2024-25: Retention and Further Amendment of Administrative Order No. 2016-3
The amendment of AO 2016-3 removes the requirement for Clerks’ Offices to mail copies of a prisoner litigant’s filings to identified parties who cannot be served electronically and sets forth a procedure for handling such filings.
Issued: 6/25/25
Effective: Immediately

NEWS
Michigan Supreme Court Celebrates 2025 Reunification Day

At the Bar

NEWS
State Bar of Michigan announces 2025 election results
The State Bar of Michigan Board of Commissioners will welcome one new member and the return of six other members chosen by Michigan attorneys in the 2025 election.

State Bar of Michigan to hold special election for Judicial Tenure Commission seat
Voting begins Tuesday, July 1, 2025, for a special election conducted by the State Bar of Michigan to fill a partial term on the Judicial Tenure Commission.

State Bar of Michigan warns attorneys of phishing scam
The State Bar of Michigan is warning members about a phishing scam involving fraudulent emails that appear to come from Board of Commissioners Secretary David C. Anderson.


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