Court Rules
Judge Yasmine I. Poles
Judge

Judge Yasmine I. Poles

Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies

Rules last changed:
Sixth Judicial Circuit Court of Michigan, Oakland County

Limits & Logistics

Document Limits

Supplement
5 pgs

Courtesy Copies

Dispositive Motion

Reconsideration Motions

Communication

Clerk6 contacts

  • efiling@oakgov.com
  • mifile@imagesoft.com
  • efiling@oaklandcountymi.gov
  • 248-858-5831
  • 855-959-8868
  • 248-858-0582

Chambers2 contacts

  • judgepoleschambers@oaklandcountymi.gov
  • judgepoleschambers@oakgov.com
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Page & Word Limits1 rule

Page Limits

Checked against the court's document on Oct 3, 2026Mandatory

A supplement focusing on post-conviction circumstances should be submitted before the hearing and limited to five pages.

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.

Supplement

5 pages

poles-yasmine-pro · Jan 2026 · p. 2|SecMOTION PRACTICE

Document Format Requirements1 rule

Formatting

Checked against the court's document on Oct 3, 2026Important

All criminal matters, including motions, are scheduled in person.

All criminal matters (including motions) are scheduled in person.

poles-yasmine-pro · Jan 2026 · p. 2|SecCRIMINAL CALL

Document Filing Requirements3 rules

Filing Requirements

Checked against the court's document on Oct 3, 2026Mandatory

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.

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.

Document Type

Emergency Motion

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
poles-yasmine-pro · Jan 2026 · p. 2|SecMOTION PRACTICE
Filing Requirements

Checked against the court's document on Oct 3, 2026Mandatory

Proposed orders must be accompanied by the specified verified motion, brief, supporting materials, and proof of at least three service attempts or an explanation for the missing affidavit.

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.

Document Type

Proposed Order

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
poles-yasmine-pro · Jan 2026 · p. 3|SecAlternate Service/Second Summons
Filing Requirements

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.Mandatory?

Must be submitted on an approved SCAO form.

Summary: Alternate service or second summons requests must use an approved SCAO form.

Document Type

Alternate Service Or Second Summons

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
poles-yasmine-pro · Jan 2026 · p. 3|SecAlternate Service/Second Summons

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.

Checked against the court's document on Oct 3, 2026

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.

We could not find this wording in the court's document. Open the source before relying on it.

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.

Checked against the court's document on Oct 3, 2026

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.

Checked against the court's document on Oct 3, 2026

Page 2 | CRIMINAL CALL

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.

Checked against the court's document on Oct 3, 2026

Page 3 | Motion Cut-Off

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.

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.

Page 3 | Adjournments

Late adjournment submissions will be rejected without consideration.

Late submissions will be rejected without consideration.

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.

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.

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.

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.

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.

Page 3 | Sentencing Memoranda

Courtesy Copy Requirements

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

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

Checked against the court's document on Oct 3, 2026

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.

Checked against the court's document on Oct 3, 2026

Page 2 | MOTION PRACTICE

Pre-Motion Conference Requirements

All criminal motions require in-person hearings.

All criminal motions require in-person hearings.

Checked against the court's document on Oct 3, 2026

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.

Checked against the court's document on Oct 3, 2026

Page 2 | MOTION PRACTICE

Adjournments are considered only for good cause.

Adjournments will be considered for good cause.

Checked against the court's document on Oct 3, 2026

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.

Checked against the court's document on Oct 3, 2026

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.

Checked against the court's document on Oct 3, 2026

Page 2 | MOTION PRACTICE

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.

Checked against the court's document on Oct 3, 2026

Page 1 | Protocol

Sentencing memoranda must also be emailed to the listed chambers address.

Please email the sentencing memoranda to judgepoleschambers@oakgov.com.

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.

Page 3 | Sentencing Memoranda

Court-wide rules

Applies court-wide

These 57 rules apply across Sixth Judicial Circuit Court of Michigan, Oakland County. Where this judge's own standing orders above address the same topic, the judge's requirement controls.

Fees

All 14

  • MiFILE e-filing has no fee except for documents requiring statutory filing fees, which are paid through MiFILE and subject to a credit-card transaction fee of up to 3%.

  • Payment is charged to the filer’s credit card at checkout when the filing is submitted, and refunded if the document is rejected.

  • Applies to
    Complaint

    Select the statutory filing fee type on the complaint.

Filing Requirements

All 12
  • Applies to
    Pleading or document

    Combine pages into a document and combine any attachments with the main pleading or document before submitting.

  • Applies to
    Document
    Must include
    caption, case number

    The first page of each document must include the case number, case names, and document title.

  • Applies to
    Judgment of divorce

    File the Record of Divorce or Annulment form before or with the Judgment of Divorce; if filed together, submit them as separate documents in the same bundle, not as an attachment.

E-Filing

All 10
  • Applies to
    Pleading or document

    Separate each pleading or document into its own file before uploading; do not combine distinct documents into one PDF.

  • Applies to
    Civil case filing

    E-filing is mandatory for civil cases when starting a new case and when filing in an existing case.

  • Applies to
    Pleading or document

    Submit each pleading or document as its own document, not as separate individual pages.

Communication

All 5
  • Contact
    Email to clerk

    If a case number cannot be found in MiFILE, email the listed address to have the case added.

  • Contact
    Phone to clerk
    Phone
    248-858-5831

    Questions about ePraecipe may be directed to Oakland County Case Management by telephone.

  • Phone
    855-959-8868

    MiFILE technical and customer care support is available by telephone or email.

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About Judge Yasmine I. Poles

Oakland County Civil/Criminal Division Appointed to the Sixth Judicial Circuit Court, December 2020; Elected November 2022 Presiding Judge Women's Adult Treatment Court 2021-2026 Part-Time Faculty Wayne State University Law School Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Macomb County 2005-2017 General Counsel Success Mortgage Partners, Inc. 2017-2020 Law Offices of Yasmine I. Poles, PLLC. 2019-2020 Member, Chaldean Chamber of Commerce Member, Chaldean Ladies of Charity Advisory Board Member, State Bar of Michigan Member, State Bar of Michigan, Criminal Law Committee Member, American Bar Association Member, United States District Court - Eastern District of Michigan Member, Governor Task Force on Child Abuse and Neglect, 2nd Term Member, Michigan Association for Justice Member, Michigan Judges Association Member, National Association of Women Judges Diversity & Inclusion Committee Member, Women Lawyers Association of Michigan Member, Oakland County Criminal Assignment Committee Member, Oakland County Bar Association Member, Oakland County Bar Association, Criminal Law Committee Member, Oakland County Bar Association, Circuit Court Committee Member, Oakland County Bar Association, Employment Law Committee Member, Oakland County Bar Association, Real Estate Committee Member, Oakland County Bar Association, Professional Responsibility Committee Member, Macomb County Bar Association Member, Wolverine Bar Association Graduated with honors University of Michigan, BA in Psychology, 2000 Juris Doctorate, Wayne State Law School, 2004

Circuit Court Judge, Civil Criminal Div In person courtroom: 1B Chambers: 248-452-2000 JudgePolesChambers@oaklandcountymi.gov

Common questions about Judge Yasmine I. Poles's rules

Are courtesy copies required for Judge Yasmine I. Poles?

Courtesy-copy rule applies for dispositive motions. A judge’s copy is appreciated for all dispositive motion pleadings.

View ruleSource: page 2, section MOTION PRACTICE

Does Judge Yasmine I. Poles require a pre-motion conference or letter before filing a motion?

Judge Yasmine I. Poles's rules set a pre-motion procedure for covered motions. All criminal motions require in-person hearings.

View ruleSource: page 3, section Motion Cut-Off

What page or word limits apply to supplement before Judge Yasmine I. Poles?

Judge Yasmine I. Poles' rule states these limits: 5 pages. A supplement focusing on post-conviction circumstances should be submitted before the hearing and limited to five pages.

View ruleSource: page 2, section MOTION PRACTICE

What must be included with emergency motion filings before Judge Yasmine I. Poles?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. 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.

View ruleSource: page 2, section MOTION PRACTICE

What must be included with alternate service or second summons filings before Judge Yasmine I. Poles?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. Alternate service or second summons requests must use an approved SCAO form.

View ruleSource: page 3, section Alternate Service/Second Summons

How may parties contact Judge Yasmine I. Poles' chambers?

The rule addresses email communications with Judge Yasmine I. Poles' chambers. The rule lists email judgepoleschambers@oakgov.com. Emergency motions must be emailed to the listed chambers and staff attorney addresses after e-filing.

View ruleSource: page 2, section MOTION PRACTICE

How do I request an adjournment or extension before Judge Yasmine I. Poles?

Advance notice is not fully stated in the structured details. 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.

View ruleSource: page 2, section MOTION PRACTICE

Is electronic filing required before Judge Yasmine I. Poles?

Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. Civil cases, appeals, and criminal pleadings must be electronically filed.

View ruleSource: page 1, section GENERAL

When is a filing treated as filed before Judge Yasmine I. Poles?

The rule states a noon filing cutoff. Responsive pleadings must be filed by noon on the Monday before the motion; late filings will not be considered.

View ruleSource: page 2, section MOTION PRACTICE
Complete rules summary for Judge Yasmine I. Poles

Questions about an upcoming matter may be directed to Chambers by email.

Civil cases, appeals, and criminal pleadings must be electronically filed.

Responsive pleadings must be filed by noon on the Monday before the motion; late filings will not be considered.

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.

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

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

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.

Emergency motions must be emailed to the listed chambers and staff attorney addresses after e-filing.

A supplement focusing on post-conviction circumstances should be submitted before the hearing and limited to five pages.

All criminal matters, including motions, are scheduled in person.

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.

Adjournment requests must be submitted by stipulated order through e-filing.

Stipulated orders for adjournment requests must be e-filed by 4:30 p.m. on the Friday before the hearing.

Late adjournment submissions will be rejected without consideration.

Adjournments are considered only for good cause.

An adjournment is not granted upon e-filing and is approved and completed only when the Court signs an order.

Motions in criminal cases must be filed and heard at least two weeks before the scheduled trial date.

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.

All criminal motions require in-person hearings.

Sentencing memoranda must be filed at least three days before sentencing.

Sentencing memoranda must also be emailed to the listed chambers address.

Alternate service or second summons requests must use an approved SCAO form.

Proposed orders must be accompanied by the specified verified motion, brief, supporting materials, and proof of at least three service attempts or an explanation for the missing affidavit.

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