Michigan Supreme Court Chief Justice Elizabeth T. Clement expressed support for Governor Gretchen Whitmer's budget recommendations, which aim to enhance Michigan's trial courts.
The Michigan Supreme Court has appointed Kimberly K. Muschong as its new Reporter of Decisions, marking her as the second woman to occupy this position since its inception in 1838.
The State Court Administrative Office (SCAO) has announced a new initiative aimed at reforming juvenile justice through the Status Offense Diversion Project.
Justice Megan K. Cavanagh and Justice Elizabeth M. Welch of the Michigan Supreme Court, along with Judge Stephen L. Borrello, Chief Judge Pro Tem of the Michigan Court of Appeals, will participate in the investiture ceremony for Randy J. Wallace...
In Lansing, Michigan, a new handbook titled "Anishinaabe Law: A Tribal Law Handbook for Michigan Legal Practitioners" has been introduced to law students and practitioners.
Chief Justice Elizabeth T. Clement and Justice Megan K. Cavanagh of the Michigan Supreme Court will host the 22nd annual Adoption Day event on November 18, 2024, at the Michigan Hall of Justice in Lansing.
The Michigan Supreme Court has announced the allocation of nearly $19 million in grants for Fiscal Year 2025 to support problem-solving court programs across the state.
Members of the Child Protective Legal Representation Task Force held a virtual news conference to release a report with recommendations for improving legal representation in Michigan's child protective proceedings.
Chief Justice Elizabeth T. Clement of the Michigan Supreme Court, alongside fellow justices and task force members, will present a report from the Child Protective Legal Representation Task Force in a virtual news conference.
Wayne County Probate Court Chief Judge Freddie G. Burton, Jr., has been recognized with the 2024 Treat Award for Excellence by the National College of Probate Judges (NCPJ).
The Michigan Supreme Court is currently accepting nominations for two significant awards: the Maura D. Corrigan Foster Family Lifetime Achievement Award and the Daniel J. Wright Lifetime Achievement Award. These honors will be presented at the Michigan Adoption Day celebration on November 18, 2024, at the Hall of Justice in Lansing.
Continuing a tradition begun in 2007, the Michigan Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in People v. Jeffrey Scott Armstrong as part of the “Court Community Connections” program. Student debriefing sessions led by Supreme Court Chief Commissioner Daniel C. Brubaker will be held before and after oral arguments. There will also be a community activity led by the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community Drummers.
LANSING, MI, September 10, 2024 – The Michigan Supreme Court (MSC) has issued a resolution marking September 11-17 as Michigan Patriot Week. Co-founded in 2009 by Oakland County Circuit Court Judge Michael Warren and his daughter, Leah, Patriot Week takes place within the anchor dates of September 11 (anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks) and September 17 (Constitution Day).
The State Court Administrative Office (SCAO) has appointed Kristina M. Morgan as its new Behavioral Health Administrator, effective September 30, 2024. This newly created position was suggested by the Michigan Judicial Council Behavioral Health Workgroup and funded with support from the executive and legislative branches.
Members of the Michigan Judicial Council are seeking public feedback at their next meeting. The Council will receive written comments and oral testimony on its Strategic Agenda, Operational Plan, and 2023 Annual Report.
Continuing a tradition begun in 2007, the Michigan Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in People v. Jeffrey Scott Armstrong as part of the “Court Community Connections” program. Student debriefing sessions led by Supreme Court Chief Commissioner Daniel C. Brubaker will be held before and after oral arguments.
