Judge Regina D. Thomas
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies
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Limits & Logistics
Courtesy Copies
Filings < 15 pages
Filings > 15 pages
- Hand Delivery

Communication
Chambers
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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/ .
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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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