September 23, 2024
Volume 22, Issue 37

In the Capitol

9/26 Senate Civil Rights, Judiciary & Public Safety, 12:00 p.m. MORE
Agenda:
SB 870 (Sen. Sean McCann) Civil rights: open meetings; remote meeting participation of certain public body members with disabilities; provide for.
SB 813 (Sen. John Cherry) Criminal procedure: evidence; consideration of videorecorded statements in certain proceedings; allow.
SBM Position: Oppose.
Criminal Law Section: Oppose.

At the Court

RULE AMENDMENTS
ADM File No. 2022-46: Amendment of MCR 3.305
The amendment of MCR 3.305 clarifies where to file a mandamus action.
Issued: 9/18/24
Effective: Immediately

ADM File No. 2024-09: Amendment of MCR 8.128
The amendment of MCR 8.128(C) and (H) clarifies the number of allowed terms for members of the Michigan Judicial Council.
Issued: 9/18/24
Effective: Immediately

PROPOSED AMENDMENTS
ADM File No. 2023-07: Proposed Amendment of MCR 6.433
The proposed amendment of MCR 6.433 would require an indigent defendant to provide certain information before a court can consider whether good cause exists to order transcription of additional proceedings.
Issued: 9/18/24
Comment Period Expires: 1/1/25

ADM File No. 2023-25: Proposed Amendment of MRPC 1.6 and Comment
The proposed amendment of MRPC 1.6 would provide an exception to the confidentiality rule by permitting a lawyer to reveal, to certain individuals, confidences or secrets to the extent reasonably necessary to protect a client from self-harm that may result in the client’s death.
Issued: 9/18/24
Comment Period Expires: 1/1/25

NEWS

Michigan Supreme Court Heads to UP for 30th Court Community Connections on Tuesday, September 24 - Seating Available For The Public

At the Bar

NEWS

John W. Reiser III to serve as RA Chair
Congratulations to John W. Reiser III, who will serve as the 2024-2025 chair of the State Bar of Michigan’s Representative Assembly.

Joseph P. McGill becomes 90th SBM President
Congratulations to Joseph P. McGill, 90th President of the State Bar of Michigan

Links of Interest

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