Civil Procedure & Courts Committee

Jurisdiction

Support the public policy program of the State Bar of Michigan by:

  • Reviewing and making recommendations on proposed court rules and legislation related to civil practice in the courts
  • Making recommendations for administrative, court rule, and statutory changes concerning improvements in the administration, organization, and operation of Michigan state courts.
  • Collaborating with other State Bar committees to provide feedback on proposed administrative, court rule, and statutory changes related to civil practice in the courts.

Note: This committee may have more than 15 members.

2024-2025 Committee List

Public Policy Reports

Civil Procedure & Courts Committee

  • 2017-2018 Legislative Session

    HB4463 Revised Judicature Act of 1961, Allow Members of LLCs and Others with Personal Knowledge to Represent in Certain Situations
  • 2015-2016 Legislative Session

    HB4038 Revised Judicature Act of 1961, Notification of Evictions
    SB0632 Revised Judicature Act of 1961, Jurisdiction on Appeals from Orders & Judgments of the Probate Court
    SB0633 Estates and Protected Individuals Code
  • 2013-2014 Legislative Session

    HB5415 Revised Judicature Act of 1961, Notification of Evictions
    HB4025 Revised Judicature Act of 1961, Court Procedures for Evictions
    HB4033 The Home Rule City Act, Posting of Legal Notices
    HB4064 Revised Judicature Act of 1961, Digital Court Records
    HB4083 Michigan Crime Stoppers Act
    HB4091 Revised Judicature Act of 1961, Mileage Reimbursement Rate for Jurors
    HB4570 Revised Judicature Act of 1961, Jury Service of Students
    HB4694 Revised Judicature Act of 1961, Mental Health Courts
    HB4695 Revised Judicature Act of 1961, Mental Health Courts
    HB4696 Revised Judicature Act of 1961, Mental Health Courts
    HB4697 Revised Judicature Act of 1961, Mental Health Courts
    HB4704 Uniform Budgeting & Accounting Act
    HB4763 Michigan Vehicle Code, Use of Automated Traffic Enforcement Safety Devices
    HB4830 Revised Judicature Act of 1961, Civil Procedure
    HB4913 Revised Judicature Act of 1961, Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation
    SB0038 Revised Judicature Act of 1961, Garnishment Under Home Rule Cities Act
    SB0518 Revised Judicature Act of 1961, Vehicle Boots
    SB0519 Revised Judicature Act of 1961; Fines, Costs, and Other Indebtedness to Courts
    SB0520 The Michigan Penal Code, Restitution Orders for Crime of Nonpayment of Support
  • 2011-2012 Legislative Session

    HB5076 Uniform Budgeting & Accounting Act
    HB5551 Revised Judicature Act of 1961, Mileage Reimbursement for Jurors
    HB5795 Revised Judicature Act of 1961, Digital Court Records
    HB5813 Revised Judicature Act of 1961, Audio Recording of Court Proceedings
    SB1296 Revised Judicature Act of 1961, Statute of Limitations
    HB4844 Revised Judicature Act of 1961
    HB4998 Revised Judicature Act of 1961, Civil Procedures in Evictions
    SB0707 Uniform Interstate Depositions and Discovery Act
    SB0774 Revised Judicature Act of 1961, Small Claims Court
  • 2007-2008 Legislative Session

    HB4267 Serious Impairment of Body Function
    HB4423 Affidavit of Merit
    HB4578 Attorney Representation
    HB4650 Uniform Foreign-Country Money Judgments Recognition Act
    HB4723 Expert Witnesses in Medical Malpractice Case
    HB4724 Expert Witnesses in Medical Malpractice Cases
    HB4755 Expansion of Juror Pools
    HB4859 Expansion of Juror Pools
    HB4931 Expansion of Juror Pools
    HB4932 Expansion of Juror Pools
    HB4933 Expansion of Juror Pools
    HB4934 Expansion of Juror Pools
    HB4953 Reimbursement of Costs & Attorney Fees
    HB5037 Reimbursement of Legal Fees
    HB5060 RJA Provisions
    SB0989 Written Questions to Witnesses by Jurors
    SB0990 Exemption from Jury Service
    SB0991 Juror Requirements
    SB0992 Exemption from Jury Service
    SB0995 Peremptory Challenges in Juror Selections
    SB0996 Separate Filing Fees
    SB1001 Sanctions to Costs & Attorney Fees
    SB1002 Attorney Fee Payment
  • 2005-2006 Legislative Session

    HB4133 Repeal of Prohibition of Process Service on Sundays and Election Day
    HB4160 Revises Limitation on Recovery Amount Allowed in Small Claims Suits
    HB4169 Revises Threshold for Requiring Attorney Fees to be Paid by Party Rejecting Mediation
    HB4472 Requires State Agencies to Pay Attorney Fees in Unsuccessful Appeals
    SB0033 Increases Transcript Fee
    SB0541 Revises Structured Settlement Protection Act


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