January 17, 2025
Volume 23, Issue 3

The State Bar of Michigan will be closed on Monday, January 20, in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

The State Bar of Michigan encourages Michigan attorneys to volunteer on MLK Day.

In the Hall of Justice

PROPOSED AMENDMENTS
ADM File No. 2022-34: Proposed Amendment of MCR 3.991
The proposed amendment of MCR 3.991 would clarify the process for judicial reviews of referee recommendations in juvenile cases by allowing the parties to waive judicial review, limiting a judge’s ability to conduct an early review, and requiring a judge to conduct a requested review in all cases within 21 days of the request.
Issued: 1/15/25
Comment Period Expires: 5/1/25

ADM File No. 2023-12: Proposed Amendment of MCR 3.602
The proposed amendment of MCR 3.602(A) would clarify the applicability of MCR 3.602 and the Michigan Uniform Arbitration Act, MCL 691.1681 et seq.
Issued: 1/15/25
Comment Period Expires: 5/1/25

APPOINTMENTS
ADM File No. 2025-01: Appointments to the Michigan Tribal State Federal Judicial Forum
Issued: 1/15/25
Effective: Immediately

NEWS
Juvenile Justice Reform Moves Forward with Status Offense Diversion Project

Michigan Supreme Court Welcomes Justice Kimberly A. Thomas

At the Bar

January 24 Board of Commissioners Public Policy Agenda
The SBM Board of Commissioners will be considering several public policy items at its January 24 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
January On Balance Podcast: Managing Stress in High-performance Jobs
The January On Balance Podcast explores the stress and wellness issues that can come along with jobs in which you “aren’t allowed to have a bad day.”

Judicial Vacancy – 3rd Circuit Court, Wayne County
Applications must be submitted electronically and received by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, January 31, 2025.

Links of Interest

SBM Public Policy Resource Center
Public Acts
Michigan Supreme Court
Michigan Legislature
MCL Search Engines