Sixth Judicial Circuit Court of Michigan, Oakland County Courtesy Copy Requirements
72 rules from official source documents
When and how to deliver courtesy copies to chambers, including triggers, timing, and formatting.
CRITICAL
After e-filing an emergency motion, send a Judge’s Copy by email to Chambers and the staff attorney.
Once your motion has been e-filed, you must email a Judge’s Copy to sheltonchambers@oaklandcountymi.gov and Judge Shelton’s Staff Attorney at deonm@oaklandcountymi.gov.
CRITICAL
After e-filing an emergency motion, email a Judge’s Copy to chambers and the Staff Attorney.
Once your motion has been e-filed, you must email a Judge’s Copy to sheltonchambers@oakgov.com and Judge Shelton’s Staff Attorney at deonm@oakgov.com.
CRITICAL
A judge’s copy is required for all summary disposition briefs.
A judge’s copy is required of all summary disposition briefs.
CRITICAL
A judge’s copy must be provided for a motion for reconsideration.
A judge’s copy is required.
CRITICAL
A judge’s copy must be provided for every summary-disposition brief.
A judge's copy is required of all summary disposition briefs.
CRITICAL
A judge’s copy is required for a motion for reconsideration.
A judge’s copy is required.
CRITICAL
When three or more motions in limine are filed, the parties must submit one tabbed binder pairing each motion with its response to Chambers by noon on the preceding Monday.
Upon the filing of three or more motions in limine, Judge O’Brien will require the parties to submit a tabbed binder with the judge’s copies of the motions and corresponding responses. Each tab should include a motion and the corresponding response, not separate binders from both sides. The binder must be submitted to chambers by no later than 12:00pm on the Monday before the motions are scheduled to be heard.
CRITICAL
Submit the required binder to chambers by noon on the Monday before the hearing.
The binder must be submitted to chambers by no later than 12:00pm on the Monday before the motions are scheduled to be heard.
CRITICAL
When three or more motions in limine are filed, the parties must submit one tabbed binder of judge’s copies, with each motion and its corresponding response together under a tab.
Upon the filing of three or more motions in limine, Judge O’Brien will require the parties to submit a tabbed binder with the judge’s copies of the motions and corresponding responses. Each tab should include a motion and the corresponding response, not separate binders from both sides.
CRITICAL
For summary-disposition motions, the court issues a briefing schedule after timely filing, and judge’s copies must be submitted to Chambers.
Upon the timely filing of a motion for summary disposition, the court will issue a briefing scheduling order with dates for response, optional reply, and hearing date. JUDGE’S COPIES ARE REQUIRED TO BE SUBMITTED TO CHAMBERS.
CRITICAL
Judge’s copies must be submitted to chambers.
JUDGE'S COPIES ARE NOW REQUIRED TO BE SUBMITTED TO CHAMBERS.
CRITICAL
Email a copy of every Emergency Motion to Chambers staff.
A copy of the Emergency Motion MUST be emailed to Chambers staff.
CRITICAL
A judge’s copy is required for a motion for reconsideration; ordinarily no hearing or response is required unless the Court indicates otherwise.
A judge’s copy is required. Unless the Court otherwise indicates, no hearing will be scheduled, and no response is required.
CRITICAL
A judge’s copy is required for motions for reconsideration.
A judge’s copy is required.
CRITICAL
A Judge’s Copy of proposed and stipulated exhibits must be delivered to chambers in a tabbed binder at least five days before the hearing.
A Judge’s Copy of proposed and stipulated exhibits must be delivered to Chambers in a tabbed binder no later than five (5) days prior to the hearing.
CRITICALCivil cases
Motions, briefs, and responses exceeding 20 pages, including exhibits, must be delivered as a printed Judge’s Copy to chambers.
Motions, briefs, and responses that exceed twenty pages in length (including exhibits) must have a printed Judge’s Copy delivered to chambers.
CRITICALCivil cases
A Judge’s Copy of proposed and stipulated exhibits must be delivered to Chambers in a tabbed binder at least five days before the hearing.
A Judge’s Copy of proposed and stipulated exhibits must be delivered to Chambers in a tabbed binder no later than five (5) days prior to the hearing.
CRITICALCivil cases
When adjourning a motion, deliver another Judge’s Copy to chambers by the Friday before the adjourned Motion Call.
If adjourning a motion, another Judge’s Copy of the motion must be delivered to chambers no later than the Friday prior to the adjourned motion call.
CRITICAL
Motions, briefs, and responses exceeding 20 pages, including exhibits, require a printed Judge’s Copy delivered to chambers.
Motions, briefs, and responses that exceed twenty pages in length (including exhibits) must have a printed Judge’s Copy delivered to chambers.
CRITICAL
For an adjourned motion, another Judge’s Copy must be delivered to chambers by the Friday before the rescheduled motion call.
If adjourning a motion, another Judge’s Copy of the motion must be delivered to chambers no later than the Friday prior to the adjourned motion call.
CRITICAL
A Judge’s Copy is required for motions for reconsideration and motions for resentencing.
A judge’s copy is required.
CRITICALCivil cases
Parties must file an original of briefs, lists, and motions with the County Clerk’s Office, serve opposing parties or counsel, and deliver two judge’s copies to Chambers at Courtroom W1.
Parties shall file briefs, lists, and motions by filing an original with the County Clerk’s Office, serving the opposing parties/ counsel, and delivering two JUDGE’S COPIES to Chambers located at Courtroom W1, all in accordance with the Michigan Rules of Court and the local rules of court.
CRITICALCivil cases
The parties must file an original with the County Clerk’s Office, serve opposing counsel, and deliver two judge’s copies to Chambers at Courtroom W1, unless the case is an e-filing case, when judge’s copies are not required.
The parties must file the foregoing briefs, lists, and motions by filing an original with the County Clerk’s Office, serving the opposing party/ counsel, and delivering two JUDGE’S COPIES to Chambers located at Courtroom W1 (unless the case is an e-filing case, in which case, Judge’s Copies are not required), all in accordance with the Michigan Rules of Court and the local rules of court.
CRITICAL
After e-filing an emergency motion, email a Judge’s Copy to the Staff Attorney.
Once your motion has been e-filed, you must email a Judge’s Copy to Judge Gorcyca’s Staff Attorney at achesona@oakgov.com
CRITICAL
Digital judge’s copies of all trial exhibits must be submitted before trial; the court will not provide mid-trial copying or printing.
The court will continue its practice of requiring a digital Judge's copy of all exhibits submitted prior to Trial and is unable to extend the courtesy of mid-Trial copying or printing.
CRITICALCivil cases
After adjourning a motion, the moving party must deliver a new Judge’s Copy because copies are not retained when the motion is removed from the docket.
If you adjourn your motion, you will need to deliver a new "Judge's Copy" of the motion as copies are not retained once a motion is removed from the Motion Call docket.
CRITICALCivil cases
File an emergency motion with the County Clerk’s Office, deliver a copy directly to chambers, and present it to a judge’s clerk.
Emergency motions must be filed with the County Clerk's Office with a copy delivered directly to chambers and presented to one of the judge's clerks.
CRITICAL
A Judge’s Copy must be delivered to chambers for motions for reconsideration, post-trial findings of fact and conclusions of law, and appellate briefs.
A Judge's Copy must be delivered to the Judge's Chambers for the following: (1) Motions for Reconsideration; (2) Post-Trial Findings of Fact & Conclusions of Law; and (3) Appellate Briefs.
CRITICAL
A Judge’s Copy must be delivered to chambers for motions for reconsideration, post-trial findings of fact and conclusions of law, and appellate briefs.
A Judge's Copy must be delivered to the Judge's Chambers for the following: (1)Motions for Reconsideration; (2) Post-Trial Findings of Fact & Conclusions of Law; and (3) Appellate Briefs.
CRITICAL
Please deliver a binder containing the exhibits to chambers at least 7 days before trial.
Please deliver a binder containing the exhibits to chambers at least 7 days before trial.
CRITICAL
For all motions, a Judge’s Copy must be delivered to the Judge’s Chambers by Thursday at noon; if not received on time, you may be instructed to re-praecipe.
Judge’s Copies: A Judge’s Copy must be delivered to the Judge’s Chambers for all motions by Thursday at noon. If the Court does not receive a timely Judge’s copy, you may be instructed to re-praecipe.
CRITICAL
In jury trials, jury instructions must be filed and delivered to chambers at least 7 days before trial in a three-ring binder.
In jury trial jury instructions shall be filed and delivered to chambers at least 7 days before trial in a 3-ring binder.
CRITICAL
In bench trials, briefs must be filed and delivered to chambers at least one week before trial.
In bench trial briefs shall be filed and delivered to chambers at least one week before trial.
CRITICAL
A judge’s copy is required for a motion for reconsideration.
A judge’s copy is required.
CRITICAL
A judge’s copy is required for reconsideration motions; unless the Court directs otherwise, no hearing is scheduled and no response is permitted.
Motion for Reconsideration: A judge’s copy is required. Unless the Court otherwise indicates, no hearing is scheduled and no response is permitted. (See MCR 2.119(F))
CRITICALCivil cases
Motions, briefs, and responses exceeding 20 pages, including exhibits, require a printed Judge’s Copy delivered to chambers.
Motions, briefs, and responses that exceed twenty pages in length (inclusive of exhibits) must have a printed Judge’s Copy delivered to chambers.
CRITICALCivil cases
Printed Judge’s Copies must be delivered to chambers for motions, briefs, and responses exceeding 20 pages, including exhibits.
Motions, briefs, and responses that exceed twenty pages in length (including exhibits) must have a printed Judge’s Copy delivered to chambers.
CRITICALCivil cases
A Judge’s Copy of proposed and stipulated exhibits must be delivered to chambers in a tabbed binder at least one week before the hearing.
A Judge’s Copy of proposed and stipulated exhibits must be delivered to chambers in a tabbed binder no later than one week prior to the hearing.
CRITICALCivil cases
When a motion is adjourned, another Judge’s Copy must be delivered to chambers by the Friday before the adjourned motion call.
If adjourning a motion, another Judge’s Copy of the motion must be delivered to chambers no later than the Friday prior to the adjourned motion call.
CRITICALCivil cases
Summary-judgment motions must be filed and a Judge’s Copy directed to the staff attorney.
Please file the motion and direct a Judge’s Copy to the staff attorney’s attention.
CRITICALCivil cases
A Judge’s Copy of proposed and stipulated exhibits must be delivered to chambers in a tabbed binder at least one week before the hearing.
A Judge’s Copy of proposed and stipulated exhibits must be delivered to chambers in a tabbed binder no later than one week prior to the hearing.
CRITICAL
Submit a physical copy of all summary disposition filings, with exhibits tabbed, to Chambers 5A.
A PHYSICAL copy of all summary disposition filings with tabbed exhibits must be submitted to chambers 5A.
CRITICAL
A copy of each motion for rehearing or reconsideration must be submitted to chambers by email.
MCR 2.119(F) governs Motions for Rehearing or Reconsideration. Please e-file with the Court and submit a copy to chambers via valentinechambers@oakgov.com.
CRITICAL
Hard copies of all exhibits must be delivered to chambers.
AND A HARD COPY of all EXHIBITS MUST BE DELIVERED TO CHAMBERS.
CRITICAL
A copy of each emergency motion must be sent to chambers by email.
Emergency Motions must be filed with the Clerks' Office and a copy MUST be sent to Chambers at valentinechambers@oakgov.com.
WARNING
Emailed Judge’s copies are retained for only two weeks.
If Judge's copies are emailed, please note they are only saved for 2 weeks.
WARNING
If a motion is re-noticed beyond that, a new judge's copy should be emailed if it has documents not attached to the original motion filed with the Court or unredacted information.
If a motion is re-noticed beyond that, a new judge's copy should be emailed if it has documents not attached to the original motion filed with the Court or unredacted information.
WARNING
Failure to email the required emergency-motion copy may delay the Court’s consideration.
Failure to email a copy of your emergency motion as instructed above may result in a delay by the Court in addressing your motion.
WARNING
Judge’s copies are retained for only two weeks; if a motion is re-noticed after that, email a new copy when it contains documents not attached to the original motion or unredacted information, and otherwise judge’s copies are not currently necessary.
If Judge’s copies are emailed, please note they are only saved for two weeks. If a motion is re-noticed beyond that, a new judge’s copy should be emailed if it has documents not attached to original motion filed with the Court or unredacted information. Otherwise, at this time, Judge’s copies are not necessary.
WARNING
Provide judge’s copies to Chambers as specified in the summary disposition scheduling order.
Judge’s copies need be provided to chambers as detailed in the summary disposition scheduling order.
WARNING
File the summary judgment motion and direct any Judge’s Copies to the staff attorney.
Please file the motion and direct any Judge’s Copies (if included) to the staff attorney’s attention.
WARNINGCivil cases
File the summary-judgment motion and direct any Judge’s Copies to the staff attorney.
Please file the motion and direct any Judge’s Copies (if included) to the staff attorney’s attention.
WARNING
A Judge’s Copy is required for motions for reconsideration and resentencing.
A judge's copy is required.
WARNING
Please provide a Judge’s Copy.
Please provide a Judge’s Copy.
WARNING
A Judge’s Copy must be provided for motions for summary disposition.
Please provide a Judge’s Copy.
WARNING
Judge’s copies are only required on non e-filing cases.
Judge’s copies are only required on non e-filing cases.
WARNING
The Court requests a judge’s copy of all summary-disposition pleadings.
A judge’s copy is requested of all summary disposition pleadings.
INFO
Judge’s copies are not required for non-dispositive motions.
Judge’s copies are not required for non-dispositive motions.
INFO
The Court does not require physical or Judge’s copies of filings.
*Please note that the Court does not require physical copies/Judge’s Copies of filings.
INFO
A judge’s copy of a summary-disposition motion, supporting brief, and attachments is appreciated.
A judge’s copy of any motion for summary disposition, brief in support, and all attachments thereto are appreciated.
INFO
A judge’s copy of summary-disposition motions, supporting briefs, and attachments is appreciated.
A judge’s copy of any motion for summary disposition, brief in support, and all attachments thereto are appreciated.
INFO
A judge’s copy of all summary-disposition pleadings is appreciated.
A judge’s copy is appreciated for all summary disposition pleadings.
INFO
The Court appreciates receiving a judge’s copy of all motions and responses.
A Judge’s copy of all motions and responses is appreciated.
INFO
A judge’s copy of all motions and responses is appreciated.
A Judge’s copy of all motions and responses is appreciated.
INFO
A judge’s copy of all summary-disposition pleadings is appreciated.
A judge’s copy is appreciated for all summary disposition pleadings.
INFO
Judge’s copies of motion documents in the public file are not required in e-file cases.
Judge’s copies of motion documents, in the public file, are not required in any e-file case under MCR 2.119(A)(2)(d).
INFO
Judge’s copies of motion documents in the public file are not required in e-file cases.
Judge’s copies of motion documents, in the public file, are not required in any e-file case under MCR 2.119(A)(2)(d).
INFOCivil cases
A Judge’s Copy of a responsive pleading may also be delivered to chambers by the filing deadline, labeled at the top of the first page.
A copy of the document, labeled "Judge's Copy" at the top of the first page, may also be delivered to chambers by the same deadline.
INFOCivil cases
Parties may deliver a Judge’s Copy of the motion and brief to chambers by 4:00 p.m. on the Thursday before the hearing, labeled and dated as specified.
Parties may deliver a copy of their motion and brief, labeled "Judge's Copy" with the date the motion is set at the top of the first page, to chambers by 4:00 pm on the Thursday before the scheduled motion hearing date.
INFO
A judge’s copy of all summary disposition pleadings is requested.
A judge’s copy is requested of all summary disposition pleadings.
INFO
A judge’s copy is appreciated for motions for reconsideration.
Motions for Reconsideration: A judge’s copy is appreciated.
INFO
A judge’s copy is appreciated for all dispositive motion pleadings.
A judge’s copy is appreciated for all dispositive motion pleadings.
Are courtesy copies required in Sixth Judicial Circuit Court of Michigan, Oakland County?
Judge Daniel P. O'Brien: Courtesy-copy rule applies when a filing is >= 3 pages. When three or more motions in limine are filed, the parties must submit one tabbed binder pairing each motion with its response to Chambers by noon on the preceding Monday.
Judge Lisa Gorcyca: Courtesy-copy rule applies for briefs, lists, and motions. Details: 2 copies, by chambers drop off. Parties must file an original of briefs, lists, and motions with the County Clerk’s Office, serve opposing parties or counsel, and deliver two judge’s copies to Chambers at Courtroom W1.
Judge Lisa Langton: Courtesy-copy rule applies for exhibits. Details: delivery before trial. Digital judge’s copies of all trial exhibits must be submitted before trial; the court will not provide mid-trial copying or printing.
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