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ATTENDANCE AT COURT PROCEEDINGS
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Arrive early at
the assigned judge's courtroom or referee's hearing room for the
scheduled day and time of your court proceeding. Your case
may be heard immediately or you may have to wait for other cases to be
heard.
When you arrive, check in with the
court clerk's or the clerk in the courtroom. If Court is in
session when you arrive, proceed quietly to check in. Advise the
clerk of your name, the name of the case, and whether you are
representing yourself.
What to Bring to the Court
Proceeding:
All copies of your documents
pertaining to the scheduled court proceeding;
Paper and pen;
Corresponding proposed order
to present to the judge if your motion is granted
If Your Motion is Granted:
If you have a proposed order
prepared (pursuant to MCR 2.602), tell the judge you have a proposed
order to be signed and ask permission to hand the order to the judge.
If the judge signs the order, take it to the Circuit Court Clerk's
Office with extra copies. Then serve a copy of the order on each
attorney/party of record. A proof of service/mailing must be filed
with the clerk's office.
If you do not have an order
prepared, you will need to prepare a proposed order, pursuant to MCR
2.602, based on the judge's ruling. Provide extra copies of the
proposed order and a self-addressed envelope so the clerk can return the
copies to you after the judge signs the order. After you
receive the copies, serve it on the attorneys/parties of record. A
proof of service/mailing must be filed with the clerk's office.
If Your Motion is Denied:
The Judge will state the reasons
for denial on the record. The judge will probably direct the
opposing attorney/party to prepare a proposed order.
If you want the reasons for denial
in writing, you will need to order a transcript of the hearing, and you
will, have to pay for the transcript. See "Transcripts"
for instructions on ordering transcripts.
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