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September 9, 2024
Volume 22, Issue 35
At the Court
RULE AMENDMENTS
ADM File No. 2024-16: Adoption of LCR 2.518
The adoption of LCR 2.518 facilitates the submission of proposed exhibits in the 13th Circuit Court and the Antrim, Grand Traverse, and Leelanau County Probate Courts.
Issued: 9/4/24
Effective: 1/1/25
PROPOSED AMENDMENTS
ADM File No. 2022-59: Proposed Amendment of MCR 6.302
The proposed amendment of MCR 6.302 would require courts, after accepting a plea, to advise defendants of their ability to withdraw their plea and to specifically advise defendants of the consequences of misconduct in between plea acceptance and sentencing.
Issued: 9/4/24
Comment period expires: 1/1/25
APPOINTMENTS
ADM File No. 2024-01: Appointments to the Attorney Discipline Board
Issued: 9/4/24
Effective: 10/1/24
ADM File No. 2024-01: Appointments to the Attorney Grievance Commission
Issued: 9/4/24
Effective: 10/1/24
ADM File No. 2024-01: Appointments to the Foreign Language Board of Review
Issued: 9/4/24
Effective: 1/1/25
ADM File No. 2024-01: Appointments to the Michigan Judicial Council
Issued: 9/4/24
Effective: Immediately
ADM File No. 2024-01: Appointments to the State Bar of Michigan Board of Commissioners
Issued: 9/4/24
Effective: 9/19/24
NEWS
Michigan Judicial Council Seeking Public Feedback on Strategic Plan
SCAO Fills New Behavioral Health Administrator Position
Michigan Supreme Court Heads to UP for 30th Court Community Connections
At the Bar
September 19 Board of Commissioners Public Policy Agenda
The SBM Board of Commissioners will be considering several public policy items at its September 19 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
New Virtual Support Group for Attorneys to Start in October
The State Bar of Michigan’s Lawyers and Judges Assistance Program is offering a free, confidential virtual support group for attorneys to help each other work through stress, improve their overall well-being, and connect with their peers.
Lawyer Referral Service in need of Detroit-area Attorneys
The State Bar of Michigan’s Lawyer Referral Service is always looking for attorneys to join the panel.
Unsung Hero Award
Elizabeth Hohauser is this year’s winner of the State Bar of Michigan Representative Assembly’s Unsung Hero Award.
Links of Interest
SBM Public Policy Resource Center
Public Acts
Michigan Supreme Court
Michigan Legislature
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