Proposed Amendments of Rule 702 and 703 of the Michigan Rules of Evidence

The State Bar of Michigan took no position on the workgroup recommendations, but authorized their submission, as well as the recommendations of two Bar committees, to the Court for its review and consideration. View the Report

Trial Court Funding Commissioner Interim Report

The State Bar of Michigan supports. View the Report

Model Criminal Jury Instructions

• Support MCJI 25.6
• Support MCJI 11.37a-c
• Support MCJI 20.39a-k
• Support MCJI 13.20
• Support MCJI 7.9, 17.36, 20.1, 20.30, & 3.32
• Support MCJI 23.3
• Support MCJI 20.4, 20.14b-d
• Support MCJI 15.1-12

Proposed Minimum Standards

The State Bar of Michigan supports with amendments. View the Report

Judicial Resources Recommendation Report from State Court Administrative Office

The State Bar of Michigan supports. View the Report

State Bar Position on a Tax on Legal Services

The State Bar of Michigan opposes the adoption of legislation that burdens the public's access to justice, including the adoption of a tax on legal services.
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Q&A on a Tax on Legal Services

Eleven Principles of a Public Defense Delivery System

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State Bar Position on a Tax on Legal Services

The State Bar of Michigan opposes the adoption of legislation that burdens the public's access to justice, including the adoption of a tax on legal services.
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Position Statement on Apsey v. Memorial Hospital

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2006 Ballot Initiative

Proposed Constitutional Amendment from the Michigan Civil Rights Initiative Committee A proposal to amend the State Constitution to ban affirmative action programs that give preferential treatment to groups or individuals based on their race, gender, color, ethnicity, or national origin for public employment, education, or contracting purposes.
Position: Oppose in Principle