Judge Yasmine I. Poles
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies
- Rules last changed:
Limits & Logistics
Document Limits
Courtesy Copies
Dispositive Motion
Reconsideration Motions
Communication
Page & Word Limits1 rule
A supplement focusing on post-conviction circumstances should be submitted before the hearing and limited to five pages.
- Supplement
- Up to 5 pages
Court's wording
Applications to Set Aside Convictions: The Court requests that the petitioner submit a supplement focusing on post-conviction circumstances prior to the hearing. The supplement should be limited to five (5) pages.
Document Format Requirements1 rule
All criminal matters (including motions) are scheduled in person.
Document Filing Requirements3 rules
An emergency hearing request requires a written motion explaining the request, emailed to the listed addresses after e-filing, and the moving party must call chambers; oral requests are not considered.
Court's wording
Emergency Motions: A request for an emergency hearing may be submitted anytime. To be considered, a written motion explaining the request must be submitted to the Court. Please email the emergency motion to judgepoleschambers@oakgov.com and polancoa@oakgov.com after the motion has been e-filed. Oral requests for emergency motions will not be considered. The moving party shall call chambers to inform the Court that an emergency motion has been filed.
Proposed orders must be accompanied by a verified motion and brief with supporting authority, proof of certified address, postal verification, affidavit of process server (or reason why one cannot be given) showing at least three attempts.
Must be submitted on an approved SCAO form.
Filing & Service rules
Electronic Filing Rules
Civil cases, appeals, and criminal pleadings must be electronically filed.
All civil cases, appeals, and criminal pleadings are to be electronically filed.
Page 1 | GENERAL
Adjournment requests must be submitted by stipulated order through e-filing.
All adjournment requests must be submitted by stipulated order via e-filing.
Page 3 | Adjournments
Filing Timing and Cure Windows
Responsive pleadings must be filed by noon on the Monday before the motion; late filings will not be considered.
Responsive Pleadings: Any responsive pleadings must be filed no later than the Monday before the motion. The cut-off time is noon. Any late filings will not be considered.
Page 2 | MOTION PRACTICE
Arraignments by mail must be e-filed by 4:30 p.m. Friday before the arraignment; late submissions are rejected and the parties must appear.
Arraignments by Mail: The Court will accept arraignments by mail. Arraignments by mail must be e-filed no later than 4:30 p.m. on the Friday prior to the arraignment. Late submissions will be rejected without consideration. Parties must appear for arraignment if an arraignment by mail is not timely submitted.
Page 2 | CRIMINAL CALL
Stipulated orders for adjournment requests must be e-filed by 4:30 p.m. on the Friday before the hearing.
Stipulated orders must be e-filed no later than 4:30 p.m. on the Friday before the hearing.
Page 3 | Adjournments
Late adjournment submissions will be rejected without consideration.
Late submissions will be rejected without consideration.
Page 3 | Adjournments
Motions in criminal cases must be filed and heard at least two weeks before the scheduled trial date.
All motions on criminal cases must be filed and heard at least two weeks prior to the scheduled trial date.
Page 3 | Motion Cut-Off
Sentencing memoranda must be filed at least three days before sentencing.
All sentencing memoranda must be filed at least three days prior to sentencing.
Page 3 | Sentencing Memoranda
The deadline for motions in limine and dispositive motions remains tied to the original trial date unless a motion or order adjourns the cutoff date.
Motions in limine and dispositive motion deadline remains consistent with original trial date unless a motion or order has been entered adjourning the cut-off date.
Page 3 | Motion Cut-Off
Courtesy Copy Requirements
A judge’s copy is appreciated for motions for reconsideration.
Motions for Reconsideration: A judge’s copy is appreciated.
Page 2 | MOTION PRACTICE
A judge’s copy is appreciated for all dispositive motion pleadings.
A judge’s copy is appreciated for all dispositive motion pleadings.
Page 2 | MOTION PRACTICE
Pre-Motion Conference Requirements
All criminal motions require in-person hearings.
All criminal motions require in-person hearings.
Page 3 | Motion Cut-Off
Adjournment & Extension Requirements
Only the moving party may adjourn a motion and must notify chambers by 4:00 p.m. Tuesday before the hearing and notify the other parties; a re-praecipe and re-notice alone do not notify the Court.
Adjourning Motions: Only the moving party may adjourn their motion. The moving party must notify chambers by 4:00 p.m. on the Tuesday before the Court is scheduled to hear the motion. The moving party shall notify other parties that the motion has been adjourned. Filing a re-praecipe and re-notice of hearing alone does not provide notice to the Court.
Page 2 | MOTION PRACTICE
Adjournments are considered only for good cause.
Adjournments will be considered for good cause.
Page 3 | Adjournments
An adjournment is not granted upon e-filing and is approved and completed only when the Court signs an order.
Adjournments are only approved and completed upon signed Order by the Court. Do not presume an adjournment is granted upon e-filing.
Page 3 | Adjournments
Chambers Communication Rules
Emergency motions must be emailed to the listed chambers and staff attorney addresses after e-filing.
Emergency Motions: A request for an emergency hearing may be submitted anytime. To be considered, a written motion explaining the request must be submitted to the Court. Please email the emergency motion to judgepoleschambers@oakgov.com and polancoa@oakgov.com after the motion has been e-filed. Oral requests for emergency motions will not be considered. The moving party shall call chambers to inform the Court that an emergency motion has been filed.
Page 2 | MOTION PRACTICE
Sentencing memoranda must also be emailed to the listed chambers address.
Please email the sentencing memoranda to judgepoleschambers@oakgov.com.
Page 3 | Sentencing Memoranda
Questions about an upcoming matter may be directed to Chambers by email.
If you have questions about an upcoming matter please email JudgePolesChambers@oaklandcountymi.gov.
Page 1 | Protocol