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Judge Regina D. Thomas

Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies

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Third Judicial Circuit Court of Michigan

Limits & Logistics

Courtesy Copies

Filings < 15 pages

  • Email

Filings > 15 pages

  • Hand Delivery

Communication

Email

Chambers

judgerdthomas-court@3rdcc.org

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Filing & Service rules

Electronic Filing Rules

Orders must be filed directly through MFILE; the Court will not print them for signature.

Orders- Orders will not be printed for the Court’s signature.  Please file all documents directly through MFILE https://mifile.courts.michigan.gov/ .

Checked and corrected to match the court's document on Oct 3, 2026 · Criminal cases

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Pleadings must be filed directly with the Wayne County Clerk’s office via MFILE; the Court will not print them for its file.

Pleadings- Pleadings will not be printed for placement in the Court file.  Please file all documents directly with the Wayne County Clerk’s office via MFILE https://mifile.courts.michigan.gov/ .

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Filing Timing and Cure Windows

Cobbs Evaluation requests are due by the filing deadline indicated on the Calendar Conference Form.

The deadline for any such request will correspond with the Filing Deadline as indicated on the Calendar Conference Form.

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Service and Proof of Service Rules

Cobbs Evaluation requests must be submitted to the Court in writing and served upon WCPO.

Cobbs Evaluations- Requests for Cobbs Evaluation MUST be submitted to the court in writing and served upon WCPO.

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Courtesy Copy Requirements

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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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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Adjournment & Extension Requirements

An adjournment request requires filing a Motion and Order for Adjournment, form 3CC-CR-1003CM.

Adjournments- Requests for Adjournments require filing a Motion and Order for Adjournment 3CC-CR-1003CM

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Chambers Communication Rules

Email communications with the Court should be directed to JudgeRDThomas-Court@3rdcc.org.

Communication- Email Communications with the Court should be directed to JudgeRDThomas-Court@3rdcc.org

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If unable to arrive at the designated time, contact the courtroom as soon as possible with the delay and estimated arrival time.

Late Arrivals: If you are unable to be present at your designated time please contact the courtroom as soon as possible to advise of any delays and ETA.

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About Judge Regina D. Thomas

Regina D. Thomas is a judge on the Third Judicial Circuit Court of Michigan, the state trial court serving Wayne County. The court handles trial matters across civil and criminal cases.

No judge-specific procedures are recorded; practitioners should refer to the court's general rules for procedures.

Common questions about Judge Regina D. Thomas's rules

Are courtesy copies required for Judge Regina D. Thomas?

Courtesy-copy rule applies when a filing is > 15 pages. Details: by hand delivery. Pleadings over 15 pages must be hand delivered to the courtroom and clearly labeled “Judges Copy.”

View ruleSource: page 1, section Judge’s Copies

How may parties contact Judge Regina D. Thomas' chambers?

If unable to arrive at the designated time, contact the courtroom as soon as possible with the delay and estimated arrival time.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Late Arrivals

How do I request an adjournment or extension before Judge Regina D. Thomas?

Advance notice is not fully stated in the structured details. An adjournment request requires filing a Motion and Order for Adjournment, form 3CC-CR-1003CM.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Adjournments

Is electronic filing required before Judge Regina D. Thomas?

Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. Orders must be filed directly through MFILE; the Court will not print them for signature.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Orders

What filing deadlines does Judge Regina D. Thomas set?

Cobbs Evaluation requests are due by the filing deadline indicated on the Calendar Conference Form.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Cobbs Evaluations

What service or proof of service rules apply before Judge Regina D. Thomas?

The rule addresses service method, recipient, or timing requirements. Cobbs Evaluation requests must be submitted to the Court in writing and served upon WCPO.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Cobbs Evaluations
Complete rules summary for Judge Regina D. Thomas

Orders must be filed directly through MFILE; the Court will not print them for signature.

Pleadings must be filed directly with the Wayne County Clerk’s office via MFILE; the Court will not print them for its file.

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

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

An adjournment request requires filing a Motion and Order for Adjournment, form 3CC-CR-1003CM.

Email communications with the Court should be directed to JudgeRDThomas-Court@3rdcc.org.

If unable to arrive at the designated time, contact the courtroom as soon as possible with the delay and estimated arrival time.

Cobbs Evaluation requests must be submitted to the Court in writing and served upon WCPO.

Cobbs Evaluation requests are due by the filing deadline indicated on the Calendar Conference Form.

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