Third Judicial Circuit Court of Michigan Courtesy Copy Requirements

CRITICALCivil cases

Submit a Judge Copy to chambers upon filing with only the exhibits necessary to the claims, not full deposition transcripts or insurance contracts.

Submit a "Judge Copy" to JudgeHarb-Court@3rdcc.org , upon filing with the Clerk's Office, with only those Exhibits attached that are necessary to your claims. Do not submit full deposition transcripts, insurance contracts etc.)

CRITICALCivil cases

For reconsideration motions, notify the Court Clerk and provide a Judge's Copy for review, since the Court otherwise does not receive notice of the filing.

Pursuant to MCR 2.119(F)-Notify Court Clerk if being filed and provide a Judge's Copy to JudgeHarb-Court@3rdcc.org for review. The Court does not receive notice that this type of motion is filed unless the attorney notifies the clerk and provides a Judge's Copy.

CRITICALCivil cases

Email a Judge Copy of all responses to motions to chambers with only the exhibits necessary to the claim or defense.

Email a Judge Copy of All Responses to JudgeHarb-Court@3rdcc.org . Ensure that any attached Exhibits are necessary to your claim/defense. (Do not submit full deposition transcripts, insurance contracts, etc.)

CRITICALCivil cases

Judge's copies of all motions and responses must be emailed to chambers when filed, and all such emails must include the case name and number.

Judge’s copies of all motions and responses must be emailed to JudgeGlendening-Court@3rdcc.org when filed with the Wayne County Clerk’s Office. All emails must include case name and number.

CRITICALCivil cases

Judge's copies of motions, responses, and replies must be mailed or dropped off with labeled exhibits; all copies must be bound; failure will result in non-consideration.

A JUDGE’S COPY OF ALL: MOTIONS RESPONSES AND, REPLIES MUST BE MAILED IN OR DROPPED TO THE COURT WITH ALL ACCOMPANYING EXHIBITS CLEARLY LABELED. ALL COPIES MUST BE BOUND. IF PARTIES FAIL TO ABIDE BY THIS, YOUR MOTION, RESPONSE, OR REPLY WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

CRITICALCivil cases

Judge's copy of all motions, responses, and replies must be submitted with labeled exhibits.

A JUDGE’S COPY of ALL MOTIONS, RESPONSES and REPLIES MUST BE SUBMITTED TO THE COURT with all accompanying exhibits clearly labeled.

CRITICALCivil cases

For summary disposition motions, a hard copy with exhibits must be received at least 3 days before the hearing; otherwise the motion will be dismissed.

IF THE COURT DOES NOT RECIEVE A HARD COPY OF THE MOTION WITH EXHIBITS ATTACHED AT LEAST THREE DAYS BEFORE THE HEARING, THE COURT WILL DISMISS THE MOTION. NO EXCEPTIONS.

CRITICALCivil cases

A hard copy of the motion for reconsideration must be sent to the Court before it is considered.

A hard copy of the motion must be sent to the Court before the motion is considered.

CRITICALCivil cases

Parties must provide courtesy Judge's Copies of the summary disposition motion, responses, and reply briefs to Judge Sullivan's courtroom.

The parties shall please provide a courtesy "Judge's Copy" of the motion, response(s) and reply brief(s), by mail or hand, delivered to Judge Brian R. Sullivan's courtroom.

CRITICALCivil cases

Appellate briefs must be delivered as a courtesy judge's copy to chambers by mail or hand delivery.

Briefs: Mail or hand delivery a courtesy judges copy to the Court; Judge Brian R. Sullivan 2 Woodward Ave., Courtroom 1101 CAYMC Detroit, MI 48226

CRITICALCivil cases

Motions in limine and responses require a courtesy judge's copy mailed or hand delivered to chambers.

A courtesy judges copy of the motion and response shall be mailed or hand delivered to the Court; Judge Brian R. Sullivan 2 Woodward Ave., Courtroom 1101 Detroit, MI 48226

CRITICALCivil cases

Movant shall provide a courtesy "Judges Copy" of the time stamped motion or hand delivery to: Judge Brian R. Sullivan 2 Woodward Ave., Courtroom 1101 Detroit, MI 48226

Movant shall provide a courtesy "Judges Copy" of the time stamped motion or hand delivery to: Judge Brian R. Sullivan 2 Woodward Ave., Courtroom 1101 Detroit, MI 48226

CRITICALCivil cases

Summary disposition movant must deliver a courtesy time-stamped Judges Copy to chambers by mail or hand delivery.

The movant must provide a courtesy "Judges Copy" of the time stamped motion to the Court by mail or hand delivery to; Hon. Brian R. Sullivan 2 Woodward Ave., Courtroom 1101 Detroit, MI 48226

CRITICALCivil cases

Email a Judge Copy of all responses to the Court and copy the other side.

Email a Judge Copy of All Responses to JudgeElder-Court@3rdcc.orgwith the other side copied.

CRITICALCivil cases

After clerk acceptance, send a Judge’s Copy of every motion by email and copy opposing counsel.

As stated above, this is a paperless courtroom. Upon acceptance by the clerk’s office, please submit a Judge’s Copy of the motion to JudgeElder-Court@3rdcc.org, copying opposing counsel. ALL MOTIONS REQUIRE JUDGE'S COPIES TO BE SENT TO THIS EMAIL ADDRESS.

CRITICALCivil cases

For rehearing or reconsideration motions, notify the clerk and email a Judge’s Copy to the Court because the Court otherwise receives no notice of filing.

Provide a Judge's Copy to JudgeElder-Court@3rdcc.org for review. The Court does not receive notice that this type of motion is filed unless the attorney notifies the clerk and provides a Judge's Copy.

CRITICALCivil cases

After filing a summary-disposition motion, email a Judge’s Copy to the Court with all counsel copied.

After the MSD is filed, please email a Judge’s Copy of the motion for summary disposition to JudgeElder-Court@3rdcc.orgwith all counsel copied.

CRITICALCivil cases

Counsel must stipulate to a joint verdict form before trial and deliver two hard copies and email a Word document copy by the Thursday before trial.

Counsel shall stipulate to a joint jury verdict form in advance of trial and, by the Thursday before trial, deliver two hard copies to the courtroom and email a Word Document copy to the judicial attorney.

CRITICALCivil cases

A hard copy of a summary disposition motion must be submitted to the court within 24 hours of e-filing.

A hard copy of the motion (s) must be submitted to the court within 24 hours of the e-filing

CRITICALCivil cases

A hard copy of the driver's license restoration motion is due five days before the hearing.

The hard copy of the motion is due five (5) days before the hearing.

CRITICALCivil cases

A hard copy of the final pretrial order must be submitted to the Court three days prior to final pretrial.

A Hard copy must be submitted to the Court three (3) days prior to final pre-trial.

CRITICALCivil cases

Paper copies to the Court are required for motions for reconsideration, jury instructions, trial briefs, and appeals; other motions do not require paper copies.

In addition, paper copies should be sent to the Court for motions for reconsideration, jury instructions, trial briefs and appeals. All other motions do not require a paper copy.

CRITICALCivil cases

If a motion or response exceeds 75 pages, an additional Judge's Copy must be filed.

For Motions and Responses that exceed 75 pages an additional Judge's Copy of such Motion or Response shall be filed which is limited to 75 pages including any exhibits submitted with the Motion.

CRITICALCivil cases

All motions, joint final pretrial orders, trial briefs, jury instructions, appeals, and motions for reconsideration must be emailed to the courtroom in addition to e-filing.

In addition to e-file, copies of all motions, joint final pretrial orders, trial briefs, jury instructions, appeals and motions for reconsideration should be emailed to the courtroom at JudgeJoseph-Court@3rdcc.org.

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Emergency motions must be filed with the Clerk's Office and a Judge's copy emailed to chambers.

Emergency Motions: Please file emergency motions with the Clerk’s Office and email a Judge’s copy to JudgeCholack-Court@3rdcc.org. See Court filing procedures.

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then the Judge’s copy should be emailed to the courtroom

then the Judge’s copy should be emailed to the courtroom

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The court requires hard copies of all motions in limine.

The court requires hard copies of all motions in limine.

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Paper copies of summary disposition motions, responses, and replies must be delivered to the courtroom immediately after filing.

A paper copy of all Summary Dispositions motions, responses, and replies must be mailed/delivered to courtroom immediately after filing.

CRITICALCivil cases

A copy of an emergency motion must be emailed to chambers with an 'Emergency Motion' subject line upon filing.

Email a copy of the emergency motion to judgemccarthy-court@3rdcc.org and put "Emergency Motion" with the case name and number in the subject line.

CRITICALCivil cases

A Judge's Copy of motions must be emailed to chambers upon filing, attaching only the exhibits necessary to support the claims.

Submit a "Judge's Copy" to JudgeMcCarthy-Court@3rdcc.org, upon filing with the Clerk's Office. Attach to the emailed "Judges Copy" only those Exhibits that are necessary to support your claims.

CRITICALCivil cases

For summary disposition motions, a Judge Copy must be emailed to chambers (no hard copies dropped off) and video evidence submitted via electronic link.

Email a "Judge Copy" to JudgeMcCarthy-Court@3rdcc.org. Do not drop off hard copies to my courtroom. Video evidence is to be submitted via electronic link to the above email.

CRITICALCivil cases

Deliver a time-stamped judge's copy to the courtroom at least one week before the requested hearing date; the praecipe will not be accepted until the judge's copy is received.

After a motion or objection is filed, the proposed hearing date must be accepted by the Court by submitting a praecipe thru the 3rd Circuit's website at: https://www.3rdcc.org/efiling/epraecipe Send/deliver a hard (print) TIME STAMPED Judge's Copy to the Courtroom at least one week prior to the requested hearing date. A praecipe will not be accepted until a TIME STAMPED Judge's Copy is received.

CRITICALCivil cases

No. Judge Cox's court follows MCR 2.116(G)(1)(c). YES. A hard/print TIME STAMPED copy of all motions and responses (including brief and any affidavits) must be provided to the courtroom after filling, as soon as practicable. This TIME STAMPED judge's copy must be clearly marked JUDGE'S COPY on the cover sheet. MCR 2.116(G)(1)(c).

Is a Judge's Copy required? No. Judge Cox's court follows MCR 2.116(G)(1)(c). YES. A hard/print TIME STAMPED copy of all motions and responses (including brief and any affidavits) must be provided to the courtroom after filling, as soon as practicable. This TIME STAMPED judge's copy must be clearly marked JUDGE'S COPY on the cover sheet. MCR 2.116(G)(1)(c).

CRITICALCivil cases

A time-stamped judge's copy of every motion, response, and reply must be delivered to the courtroom promptly upon filing.

A full and complete TIME STAMPED Judge's Copy (hard/print) of all motions (including reconsideration), responses, and permitted replies, MUST be promptly sent/delivered to the courtroom upon filing. MCR 2.119(A)(2).

CRITICALCivil cases

No judge's copy of any kind is required or desired; parties should not mail or deliver documents.

Absolutely no judge's copy of any kind is required (or desired); the court follows MCR 2.116(G)(1)(c) and MCR 2.119(A)(2)(d). PLEASE DO NOT MAIL/DELIVER ANY DOCUMENTS.

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Judge's copies must be emailed to chambers after the motion is filed with the Clerk's Office.

Judge's copies must be emailed to JudgeElassal-Court@3rdcc.org AFTER the Motion is filed with the Clerk's Office.

CRITICALCivil cases

Courtesy Judge's Copies of all responses and reply briefs must be delivered to Courtroom 1821 within 3 days of filing, or they may be stricken.

A courtesy 'Judge's Copy' of all response(s) and reply briefs shall be delivered to Courtroom 1821 within three (3) days of the date that it is filed. Failure to comply may result in the response or the reply being stricken.

CRITICALCivil cases

The moving party shall deliver a courtesy 'Judge's Copy' of the motion to Courtroom 1821 within three (3) days of the date of entry of the Order. Failure to comply may result in a dismissal of the motion.

The moving party shall deliver a courtesy 'Judge's Copy' of the motion to Courtroom 1821 within three (3) days of the date of entry of the Order. Failure to comply may result in a dismissal of the motion.

CRITICALCivil cases

After clerk approval, email a Judge’s Copy of the motion; its exhibits may total no more than 20 pages, must be necessary and highlighted, and full exhibits remain attached to the filed motion.

Submit a "Judge's Copy" to JudgeMACox-Court@3rdcc.org, after the Motion has been approved by the Clerk's Office. Exhibits attached to the Judge’s Copy are limited to 20 pages in total. Attach only Exhibits that are necessary to support your claims. Do not submit full transcripts, contracts, etc. with the Judge’s Copy. Highlight within them what pertains to your case. Full exhibits should still be attached to the filed Motion.

CRITICALCivil cases

For rehearing or reconsideration motions, the moving party must notify the Clerk and provide chambers a Judge’s Copy; otherwise, the court will not receive notice of filing.

Motions for Rehearing or Reconsideration: Pursuant to MCR 2.119(F), the moving party must notify the Court Clerk of the Motion filing and provide a Judge's Copy to JudgeMACox-Court@3rdcc.org. The Court will not receive notice that this type of motion has been filed unless the attorney notifies the Clerk and provides a Judge's Copy.

CRITICALCivil cases

After filing a summary-disposition motion, email chambers a Judge’s Copy with no more than 20 pages of necessary, highlighted exhibits; complete exhibits remain attached to the filed motion.

Motions: Submit a "Judge's Copy" to JudgeMACox-Court@3rdcc.org after the Motion has been filed. Exhibits attached to the Judge’s Copy are limited to 20 pages in total. Attach only Exhibits that are necessary to support your claims. Do not submit full transcripts, contracts, etc. with the Judge’s Copy. Highlight within them what pertains to your case. Complete exhibits should still be attached to the filed Motion.

CRITICALCivil cases

After clerk approval of the response, email chambers a Judge’s Copy with no more than 20 pages of necessary, highlighted exhibits; complete exhibits remain attached to the filed response.

After the responsive pleading has been approved by the Clerk's Office, submit a "Judge's Copy" to JudgeMACox-Court@3rdcc.org. Exhibits attached to the Judge’s Copy are limited to 20 pages in total. Attach only Exhibits that are necessary to support your claims. Do not submit full transcripts, contracts, etc. with the Judge’s Copy. Highlight within them what pertains to your case. Complete exhibits should still be attached to the filed Response.

CRITICALCivil cases

A summary-disposition motion will not be scheduled until chambers receives a compliant Judge’s Copy; after review, the court will set a date and issue a scheduling order.

The Motion will not be scheduled until a Judge's Copy that complies with the above is received. Once the Motion has been reviewed, the Court will give you a date and issue a Summary Disposition Scheduling Order.

CRITICALCivil cases

After clerk approval, email a Judge’s Copy of the answer with no more than 20 pages of necessary, highlighted exhibits; full exhibits remain attached to the filed answer.

After the Answer has been approved by the Clerk's Office, submit a "Judge's Copy" to JudgeMACox-Court@3rdcc.org. Exhibits attached to the Judge’s Copy are limited to 20 pages in total. Attach only Exhibits that are necessary to support your claims. Do not submit full transcripts, contracts, etc. with the Judge’s Copy. Highlight within them what pertains to your case. Full exhibits should still be attached to the filed Answer.

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Parties must file a judge's copy of all motions and responses under MCR 2.119(A)(2).

Parties must file JUDGE’S COPY of all motions and responses. MCR 2.119(A)(2).

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Judge's hard copies of all summary disposition motions and responses must reach the courtroom at least two business days before the hearing, with exhibits tabbed by numbers or letters.

Please provide a JUDGE’S HARD COPY of all motions for SD and responses. [Due to delays in processing by the clerk's office it takes a few days for responses to be visible through e-filing]. The Courtroom MUST receive all judge’s copies at least two business days prior to hearing. All exhibits must be tabbed with numbers or letters.

CRITICALCivil cases

The parties must file a joint trial brief by the stated date and provide a judge’s copy to the Court.

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that by __________________, Plaintiff and Defendant shall file a joint trial brief that includes the following, and shall provide a judge’s copy to the Court:

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The courtroom must receive judge’s copies at least five business days before the hearing.

The Courtroom MUST receive all judge’s copies at least FIVE business days prior to hearing.

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Parties must file a judge’s copy of every motion and response.

Parties must file JUDGE’S COPY of all motions and responses. MCR 2.119(A)(2).

CRITICALCivil cases

Email courtesy copies of responsive pleadings to Motions for Summary Disposition to the law clerk.

Courtesy copies of responsive pleadings to Motions for Summary Disposition, should be emailed to our law clerk, Seth Atisha, at Seth.Atisha@3rdcc.org.

CRITICALCivil cases

After e-filing a motion for reconsideration, email a courtesy copy to the law clerk.

After the motion is e-filed, please email a courtesy copy to the law clerk at JudgeLillard-Court@3rdcc.org.

CRITICALCriminal cases

Pleadings over 15 pages must be hand delivered to the courtroom and clearly labeled “Judges Copy.”

Any pleadings over 15 pages will need to be hand delivered to the courtroom (clearly labeled “Judges Copy”).

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A copy of the emergency motion must be emailed to Chambers staff.

A copy of the Emergency Motion MUST be emailed to Chambers staff.

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A motion is scheduled for hearing only when a Judge's copy is emailed to the Courtroom email and a praecipe is filed online; otherwise the motion will not be heard.

The motion is given a hearing date when the judge’s copy is emailed to the Courtroom email (JudgeDabaja-Court@3rdcc.org) and a praecipe is filed through the Court’s online system. Failure to praecipe a motion and submit a Judge's Copy to the Courtroom email means the motion will not be scheduled or heard.

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A copy of every Emergency Motion must be emailed to Chambers staff.

A copy of the Emergency Motion MUST be emailed to Chambers staff.

WARNINGCivil cases

When filing a Motion for Summary Disposition in lieu of an answer, send a copy to the Judge's Judicial Attorney; the Court will issue a briefing order.

If a party is filing a Motion for Summary Disposition in Lieu of an Answer, send a copy of the Motion for Summary Disposition to the Judge's Judicial Attorney (JudgeHarb-Court@3rdcc.org). The Court will issue a briefing order.

WARNINGCivil cases

A hard copy of the motion must be sent to the Court a week before the hearing date.

A hard copy of the motion must be sent to the Court a week before the hearing date.

WARNINGCivil cases

A hard copy of the claim of appeal or leave for appeal must be sent to the Court.

A hard copy of the claim of appeal or leave for appeal must be sent to the Court.

WARNINGCivil cases

No judge's copy is required for discovery and other non-summary disposition motions, but responses are required for summary disposition and reconsideration motions.

A judge's copy is not required, but a response is required for Summary Disposition and Reconsideration motions

WARNINGCivil cases

A Judge's copy must be mailed or delivered to the courtroom. If the courtroom doors are locked, the motion should be placed in the drop box left outside the courtroom.

A Judge's copy must be mailed or delivered to the courtroom. If the courtroom doors are locked, the motion should be placed in the drop box left outside the courtroom.

WARNINGCivil cases

Judge's copies for non-dispositive motions must be mailed or dropped off at the court, or left in the box outside the door if the courtroom is locked.

Judge's copies must be mailed or dropped off at the court. If the courtroom doors are locked, Judge's copies can be left in the box left outside the door.

WARNINGCivil cases

Judge's copies must be delivered as follows: motion when filed, responses at least 7 days before the hearing, replies at least 3 days before the hearing; untimely responses and replies will not be considered.

Judge's copies must be timely delivered to the court: Motion when filed; responses at least 7 days prior to the hearing; reply's at least 3 days prior to the hearing. Again, untimely filed responses and reply's will NOT be considered by the court.

WARNINGCivil cases

No judge's copy is required for motions (except summary disposition motions) unless the Court requests one.

Except for MSD no Judge's copy is required for a Motion unless the Court requests it.

WARNING

Judge's copies should be emailed to chambers; filing through the electronic system automatically provides a Judge's copy.

All Judge’s copies should be emailed to JudgeCholack-Court@3rdcc.org (note if you file through the electronic system we will receive a Judge’s copy through the system).

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Counsel and parties must bring hard copies of exhibit lists, witness lists, and trial briefs to the hearing.

Counsel and/or Parties shall bring hard copies of the exhibit lists, witness lists, and trial briefs to the hearing.

WARNINGCivil cases

A Judge's Copy of a motion for reconsideration must be provided directly to the courtroom.

The moving party shall also provide a 'Judge's Copy' of the motion directly to the courtroom.

WARNINGCivil cases

The Court prefers that a courtesy Judge's Copy of each motion be delivered to Courtroom 1821 no later than 7 days before the hearing date.

Any motion filed shall be served, and the Court prefers that a courtesy 'Judge's Copy' also be delivered to Courtroom 1821, no later than seven (7) days prior to the hearing date pursuant to MCR 2.119(C)(1)(a-b).

WARNINGCivil cases

The Court prefers that a courtesy Judge's Copy of each response be delivered to Courtroom 1821 no later than 3 days before the hearing date.

A Response to a motion shall be filed and served, and the Court prefers that a courtesy 'Judge's Copy' also be delivered to Courtroom 1821, no later than three (3) days prior to the hearing date pursuant to MCR 2.119(C)(2)(a-b).

WARNINGCivil cases

Judge’s Copies of motions, responses, pretrial orders, and similar documents should be emailed to chambers under the stated protocols.

THIS IS AN ELECTRONIC COURTROOM. Judge's Copies of all Motions, Responses, Pre-Trial Order, etc. should be emailed to JudgeMACox-Court@3rdcc.org pursuant to the protocol below.

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The Court requests courtesy copies of all motions and responses in appeals.

The Court requests a courtesy copy of all motions and responses.

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The court requests courtesy copies of all motions and responses in appeals.

The Court requests a courtesy copy of all motions and responses.

WARNINGCriminal cases

The Court accepts Judge’s Copies by email and will print only those under 15 pages.

Judge’s Copies- While the court will accept Judge’s Copies via email, this office will only print Judge’s Copies of documents which are less than 15 pages.

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Emergency motions should be filed in the Clerk's Office and the Judge's copy emailed without a hearing date; the Court sets a hearing if it deems the motion a true emergency.

Emergency motions should be filed in the Clerk’s Office and then the Judge’s copy should be emailed to the Judge without a hearing date. If the Court determines the motion to be a true emergency, a date and time for hearing of the emergency motion will be set by the Court.

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A Judge's copy of the trial brief must be emailed to the Courtroom at least 7 days before trial.

A Judge’s copy of the trial brief must be emailed to the courtroom email (JudgeDabaja-Court@3rdcc.org) at least 7 days before the scheduled trial date.

WARNINGCivil cases

A copy of the motion should be emailed to sravani.kurra@3rdcc.org, and JudgeHubbard-Court@3rdcc.org.

A copy of the motion should be emailed to sravani.kurra@3rdcc.org, and JudgeHubbard-Court@3rdcc.org.

WARNINGCivil cases

Appeal briefs and supporting material must be emailed to the judicial attorney or mailed to the court.

All briefs and supporting material must be emailed to the listed JA; Sravani.kurra@3rdcc.org or mailed to the court.

WARNINGCivil cases

The Court does not require or want judge’s copies.

*Absolutely no judge's copy of any kind is required (or desired); the Court follows MCR 2.116(G)(1)(c) and MCR 2.119(A)(2)(d).

WARNINGCivil cases

Do not mail or deliver documents to the Court.

PLEASE DO NOT MAIL/DELIVER ANY DOCUMENTS.

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Judge's copies are optional, but if emailed they must be sent between two weeks and 24 hours before the scheduled motion hearing.

JUDGE'S COPIES: Judge’s copies are not necessary at this time. However, if Judge’s copies are emailed, please note they are only saved for two weeks. If you would like to provide a judge’s copy, please email JudgeAbraham-Court@3rdcc.org two weeks before your scheduled motion hearing but no later than 24 hours before your scheduled motion hearing.

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Judicial copies should be emailed to JudgeGoodson-Court@3rdcc.org.

Judicial copies should be emailed to JudgeGoodson-Court@3rdcc.org.