Sixth Judicial Circuit Court of Michigan, Oakland County Courtesy Copy Requirements

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A judge’s copy is required for all summary disposition briefs.

A judge’s copy is required of all summary disposition briefs.

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A judge’s copy must be provided for every summary-disposition brief.

A judge's copy is required of all summary disposition briefs.

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Judge’s copies must be submitted to chambers.

JUDGE'S COPIES ARE NOW REQUIRED TO BE SUBMITTED TO CHAMBERS.

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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.

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Email a copy of every Emergency Motion to Chambers staff.

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

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Civil 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.

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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.

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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.

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Civil 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.

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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.

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Civil 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.

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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.

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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))

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Civil 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.

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Civil 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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Judge’s copies are not required for non-dispositive motions.

Judge’s copies are not required for non-dispositive motions.

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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.

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A judge’s copy of all summary-disposition pleadings is appreciated.

A judge’s copy is appreciated for all summary disposition pleadings.

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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).

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Civil 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.

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A judge’s copy of all summary disposition pleadings is requested.

A judge’s copy is requested of all summary disposition pleadings.

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A judge’s copy is appreciated for all dispositive motion pleadings.

A judge’s copy is appreciated for all dispositive motion pleadings.

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A judge’s copy is appreciated for motions for reconsideration.

Motions for Reconsideration: A judge’s copy is appreciated.

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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.

Summary: After e-filing an emergency motion, email a Judge’s Copy to chambers and the Staff Attorney.

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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.

Summary: After e-filing an emergency motion, send a Judge’s Copy by email to Chambers and the staff attorney.

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A judge’s copy is required.

Summary: A judge’s copy is required for a motion for reconsideration.

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A judge’s copy is required.

Summary: A judge’s copy must be provided for a motion for reconsideration.

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The binder must be submitted to chambers by no later than 12:00pm on the Monday before the motions are scheduled to be heard.

Summary: Submit the required binder to chambers by noon on the Monday before the hearing.

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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.

Summary: For summary-disposition motions, the court issues a briefing schedule after timely filing, and judge’s copies must be submitted to Chambers.

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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.

Summary: 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.

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A judge’s copy is required. Unless the Court otherwise indicates, no hearing will be scheduled, and no response is required.

Summary: A judge’s copy is required for a motion for reconsideration; ordinarily no hearing or response is required unless the Court indicates otherwise.

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A judge’s copy is required.

Summary: A judge’s copy is required for motions for reconsideration.

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Civil cases

Motions, briefs, and responses that exceed twenty pages in length (including exhibits) must have a printed Judge’s Copy delivered to chambers.

Summary: Motions, briefs, and responses exceeding 20 pages, including exhibits, must be delivered as a printed Judge’s Copy to chambers.

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Civil cases

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.

Summary: 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.

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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.

Summary: 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.

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A judge’s copy is required.

Summary: A Judge’s Copy is required for motions for reconsideration and motions for resentencing.

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Once your motion has been e-filed, you must email a Judge’s Copy to Judge Gorcyca’s Staff Attorney at achesona@oakgov.com

Summary: After e-filing an emergency motion, email a Judge’s Copy to the Staff Attorney.

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Civil cases

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.

Summary: 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.

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Civil cases

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.

Summary: 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.

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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.

Summary: 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.

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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.

Summary: 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.

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In jury trial jury instructions shall be filed and delivered to chambers at least 7 days before trial in a 3-ring binder.

Summary: In jury trials, jury instructions must be filed and delivered to chambers at least 7 days before trial in a three-ring binder.

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In bench trial briefs shall be filed and delivered to chambers at least one week before trial.

Summary: In bench trials, briefs must be filed and delivered to chambers at least one week before trial.

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Please deliver a binder containing the exhibits to chambers at least 7 days before trial.

Summary: A binder containing the exhibits should be delivered to chambers at least 7 days before trial.

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A judge’s copy is required.

Summary: A judge’s copy is required for a motion for reconsideration.

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Civil cases

Motions, briefs, and responses that exceed twenty pages in length (including exhibits) must have a printed Judge’s Copy delivered to chambers.

Summary: Printed Judge’s Copies must be delivered to chambers for motions, briefs, and responses exceeding 20 pages, including exhibits.

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Civil cases

Please file the motion and direct a Judge’s Copy to the staff attorney’s attention.

Summary: Summary-judgment motions must be filed and a Judge’s Copy directed to the staff attorney.

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Civil cases

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.

Summary: 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.

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Civil cases

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.

Summary: 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.

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AND A HARD COPY of all EXHIBITS MUST BE DELIVERED TO CHAMBERS.

Summary: Hard copies of all exhibits must be delivered to chambers.

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If Judge's copies are emailed, please note they are only saved for 2 weeks.

Summary: Emailed Judge’s copies are retained for only two weeks.

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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.

Summary: When a motion is re-noticed after two weeks, email a new Judge’s copy if it contains documents not attached to the original motion or unredacted information.

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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.

Summary: 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.

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Judge’s copies need be provided to chambers as detailed in the summary disposition scheduling order.

Summary: Provide judge’s copies to Chambers as specified in the summary disposition scheduling order.

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Civil cases

Please file the motion and direct any Judge’s Copies (if included) to the staff attorney’s attention.

Summary: File the summary-judgment motion and direct any Judge’s Copies to the staff attorney.

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Please file the motion and direct any Judge’s Copies (if included) to the staff attorney’s attention.

Summary: File the summary judgment motion and direct any Judge’s Copies to the staff attorney.

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Please provide a Judge’s Copy.

Summary: A Judge’s Copy must be provided for motions for summary disposition.

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A judge's copy is required.

Summary: A Judge’s Copy is required for motions for reconsideration and resentencing.

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Please provide a Judge’s Copy.

Summary: A Judge’s Copy should be provided for motions for summary disposition.

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Judge’s copies are only required on non e-filing cases.

Summary: Judge’s copies are required only in non-e-filing cases.

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A judge’s copy is requested of all summary disposition pleadings.

Summary: The Court requests a judge’s copy of all summary-disposition pleadings.

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A Judge’s copy of all motions and responses is appreciated.

Summary: A judge’s copy of all motions and responses is appreciated.

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A judge’s copy of any motion for summary disposition, brief in support, and all attachments thereto are appreciated.

Summary: A judge’s copy of a summary-disposition motion, supporting brief, and attachments is appreciated.

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A judge’s copy is appreciated for all summary disposition pleadings.

Summary: A judge’s copy of all summary-disposition pleadings is appreciated.

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A Judge’s copy of all motions and responses is appreciated.

Summary: The Court appreciates receiving a judge’s copy of all motions and responses.

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A judge’s copy of any motion for summary disposition, brief in support, and all attachments thereto are appreciated.

Summary: A judge’s copy of summary-disposition motions, supporting briefs, and attachments is appreciated.

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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).

Summary: Judge’s copies of motion documents in the public file are not required in e-file cases.

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Civil cases

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.

Summary: 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.