Pursuant to Administrative Order No. 1997-11, the Michigan Supreme Court will hold a public administrative hearing on Wednesday, November 18. Speakers will appear by videoconference (Zoom); attendees who are not speaking may view the livestream on the court’s YouTube channel.
The hearing will begin promptly at 9:30 a.m. Registered speakers will join the videoconference meeting no later than 9:30 a.m. and will be called on by the chief justice.
Each registered speaker will be allotted three minutes to present their view on each agenda item for which the speaker has registered to speak, after which the Justices may present questions to that speaker. Speakers may not interject or respond to other speakers outside of the allotted time to address the court.
Comments offered at a public hearing must pertain directly to a matter on the public hearing agenda. Pursuant to the Code of Judicial Conduct, the court cannot entertain comments that pertain to a case or controversy.
To reserve a place on the agenda, complete the registration form online at www.courts.michigan.gov/rules-administrative-orders-and-jury-instructions/public-administrative-hearings no later than Thursday, November 12, at 5 p.m.
Those who are not able to register online may e-mail or call the Office of Administrative Counsel at ADMComment@courts.mi.gov or 517-373-1239.
A few days before the hearing, all registered speakers will receive an emailed invitation to participate in the Zoom meeting. Speakers must turn on their camera and properly identify themselves by using their legal name in order to participate in the public hearing.
The administrative matters on this hearing’s agenda are:
1. 2022-19 Proposed Amendments of MRPC 1.5, 1.15, and 1.15A and Proposed Additions of MRPC 1.15B and 1.15C
Issue: Whether to adopt the proposed amendments of MRPC 1.5, 1.15, and 1.15A and proposed additions of MRPC 1.15B and 1.15C that would amend the rules governing IOLTAs.
2. 2024-15 Proposed Addition of MCR 6.426 and Proposed Amendments of MCR 7.216 and 7.315
Issue: Whether to adopt the proposed addition of MCR 6.426 and proposed amendments of MCR 7.216 and 7.315 that would ensure that self-represented criminal defendants are advised of the right to counsel in remand proceedings from the appellate courts and would facilitate appointment of such counsel.
3. 2024-34 Proposed Amendment of MCR 7.316
Issue: Whether to adopt the proposed amendment of MCR 7.316 that would allow the Court to accept late applications for leave to appeal or cross-appeal in limited circumstances.
4. 2025-23 Proposed Amendment of MCR 7.210
Issue: Whether to adopt the proposed amendment of MCR 7.210 that would explicitly exempt full transcripts for appeals from certain domestic relations actions.
5. 2026-09 Amendment of MCR 6.201
Issue: Whether to retain the amendment of MCR 6.201 that requires a defendant to provide a written notice of intent to introduce expert evidence of diminished capacity (to assist courts and parties in implementing the Court’s decision in People v Madison, ___ Mich ___ (2026) (Docket No. 167120)).
6. 2026-10 Addition of MCR 2.114 and Amendment of MCR 7.209
Issue: Whether to retain the addition of MCR 2.114 that provides a process for special motions under the Uniform Public Expression Protection Act (MCL 691.1853 et seq.), and the amendment of MCR 7.209 that clarifies the availability and applicability of the stay during an appeal as contemplated by this new Act.
The hearing will begin promptly at 9:30 a.m. Registered speakers will join the videoconference meeting no later than 9:30 a.m. and will be called on by the chief justice.
Each registered speaker will be allotted three minutes to present their view on each agenda item for which the speaker has registered to speak, after which the Justices may present questions to that speaker. Speakers may not interject or respond to other speakers outside of the allotted time to address the court.
Comments offered at a public hearing must pertain directly to a matter on the public hearing agenda. Pursuant to the Code of Judicial Conduct, the court cannot entertain comments that pertain to a case or controversy.
To reserve a place on the agenda, complete the registration form online at www.courts.michigan.gov/rules-administrative-orders-and-jury-instructions/public-administrative-hearings no later than Thursday, November 12, at 5 p.m.
Those who are not able to register online may e-mail or call the Office of Administrative Counsel at ADMComment@courts.mi.gov or 517-373-1239.
A few days before the hearing, all registered speakers will receive an emailed invitation to participate in the Zoom meeting. Speakers must turn on their camera and properly identify themselves by using their legal name in order to participate in the public hearing.
The administrative matters on this hearing’s agenda are:
1. 2022-19 Proposed Amendments of MRPC 1.5, 1.15, and 1.15A and Proposed Additions of MRPC 1.15B and 1.15C
Issue: Whether to adopt the proposed amendments of MRPC 1.5, 1.15, and 1.15A and proposed additions of MRPC 1.15B and 1.15C that would amend the rules governing IOLTAs.
2. 2024-15 Proposed Addition of MCR 6.426 and Proposed Amendments of MCR 7.216 and 7.315
Issue: Whether to adopt the proposed addition of MCR 6.426 and proposed amendments of MCR 7.216 and 7.315 that would ensure that self-represented criminal defendants are advised of the right to counsel in remand proceedings from the appellate courts and would facilitate appointment of such counsel.
3. 2024-34 Proposed Amendment of MCR 7.316
Issue: Whether to adopt the proposed amendment of MCR 7.316 that would allow the Court to accept late applications for leave to appeal or cross-appeal in limited circumstances.
4. 2025-23 Proposed Amendment of MCR 7.210
Issue: Whether to adopt the proposed amendment of MCR 7.210 that would explicitly exempt full transcripts for appeals from certain domestic relations actions.
5. 2026-09 Amendment of MCR 6.201
Issue: Whether to retain the amendment of MCR 6.201 that requires a defendant to provide a written notice of intent to introduce expert evidence of diminished capacity (to assist courts and parties in implementing the Court’s decision in People v Madison, ___ Mich ___ (2026) (Docket No. 167120)).
6. 2026-10 Addition of MCR 2.114 and Amendment of MCR 7.209
Issue: Whether to retain the addition of MCR 2.114 that provides a process for special motions under the Uniform Public Expression Protection Act (MCL 691.1853 et seq.), and the amendment of MCR 7.209 that clarifies the availability and applicability of the stay during an appeal as contemplated by this new Act.
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