January 5, 2026
Volume 24, Issue 1

In the Capitol

Complete Committee Meeting List

In the Hall of Justice

The next public administrative hearing will be held on Wednesday, January 14, 2026. View the public hearing notice.

PROPOSED AMENDMENTS
ADM File No. 2019-40 - Proposed Adoption of Administrative Order No. 2026-X, Proposed Rescission of Administrative Order No. 2012-7, and Proposed Amendments of MCR 2.407 and 8.110
Proposed Administrative Order No. 2026-X would clarify when, from where, and how a judicial officer may participate remotely. A related proposed amendment of MCR 2.407 would strike a reference to Administrative Order No. 2012-7 being suspended, and that administrative order would be rescinded. The proposed amendment of MCR 8.110 would authorize chief judges to require a judge’s in-person or remote presence to perform work.
Issued: 12/26/25
Comment Period Expiration: 4/1/26

ADM File No. 2024-08 - Proposed Amendment of MCJC Canon 3
The proposed amendment of Canon 3 would clarify a judge’s responsibility to not knowingly allow unauthorized broadcasting, televising, recording, or taking of photographs in or out of the courtroom during sessions of court or recesses between sessions.
Issued: 12/26/25
Comment Period Expiration: 4/1/26

NEWS
Supreme Court Announces January Oral Argument Schedule

At the Bar

January 23 Board of Commissioners Public Policy Agenda
The SBM Board of Commissioners will be considering several public policy items at its January 23 meeting. The public policy agenda can be reviewed online. Members of the State Bar are invited to submit comments to the Board of Commissioners on any of the items on the agenda. All comments received before the meeting will be shared with the Board.

NEWS
U.S. Eastern District Notice of Amendments to Local Rules
On December 1, 2025, the Judges of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan approved the publication of proposed amendments to local rules.

SBM seeking attorney input on economic state of the legal profession
The SBM is seeking attorney input that will provide data courts use to determine attorney fees and will help all Michigan lawyers determine how their salaries measure up.

Links of Interest

SBM Public Policy Resource Center
Public Acts
Michigan Supreme Court
Michigan Legislature
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