Court Rules

Third Judicial Circuit Court of Michigan Filing Timing and Cure Windows

169 rules from official source documents

78 of 169 checked against the court's document. Each rule says how far it was checked. A value with a question mark is not in the court's wording on its card.

Filing cutoffs, deemed-filed rules, rejection handling, cure periods, and outage procedures. This page is scoped to Third Judicial Circuit Court of Michigan; use the court rules overview to switch categories without leaving this court.

Cutoffs and deemed-filed rules

Checked against the court's document on Sep 20, 2026CRITICAL

Civil cases

E-file the motion, file the Praecipe with a requested date once it appears in the Register of Actions, and only notice the hearing after receiving the processed Praecipe; do not file proposed orders until after the hearing.

Please e-file your Motion. When the Motion appears in the Register of Actions, file the Praecipe with your requested date. If the requested date is available we will honor it, if your requested date is not available, we assign the next available date and time. You may Notice the Hearing after you receive the processed Praecipe with the actual date and time for the requested hearing. Please do not file the Notice of Hearing until you receive the processed Praecipe. Please do not file the proposed Orders until after your Hearing.

Judge Adel A. Harb

Checked against the court's document on Sep 20, 2026CRITICAL

Civil cases

Motions in limine must be e-filed no less than 3 weeks before the pre-trial and are heard on the pre-trial date.

All Motions in Limine shall be e-filed to this Court no less than 3 weeks before the date of the Pre-Trial, and will be heard on the date of the Pre-Trial.

Judge Adel A. Harb

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

Civil cases

Responses and replies are due by 4:30 p.m. on their due dates.

All due dates for responses or replies are due by close of business (4:30 PM) on the due date.

Judge Charlene M. Elder

Checked and corrected to match the court's document on Oct 3, 2026CRITICAL

Civil cases

A TRO filed after noon without the required notice will be heard no earlier than 9:00 a.m. the next business day.

Any TRO filed after 12:00 p.m./noon without said notice to the Court shall be heard on the next business day at 9:00 a.m. the earliest.

Judge David J. Allen

Checked against the court's document on Sep 21, 2026CRITICAL

Civil cases

Confidential exhibits and GAL reports must be submitted to the Court at least 7 days before the hearing.

Any Confidential Exhibits and GAL Reports are to be submitted to the Court no later than 7 days prior to the hearing date.

Judge Edward J. Joseph

Checked against the court's document on Sep 21, 2026CRITICAL

Summary disposition motions must be filed within 18 months of the complaint; later filings require a motion for leave, and no hearing within 30 days of trial.

Effective December 1, 2022, summary dispositions must be filed within 18 months of the complaint. All MSDs filed after that date require a motion for leave to late file a summary disposition. No summary disposition motions shall be heard within 30 days of trial.

Judge John H. Gillis Jr.

Checked against the court's document on Sep 21, 2026CRITICAL

Within one week of a praecipe ruling, the moving party must submit a formal order conforming to the ruling and outlining relief.

For all motions without oral argument: the Judge’s praecipe ruling is NOT a substitution for a formal order. Within one week of the praecipe ruling has being issued, the moving party is to submit an order that conforms with the praecipe and outlines any relief to which the moving party is entitled to if the motion is granted.

Judge John H. Gillis Jr.

Checked against the court's document on Sep 21, 2026CRITICAL

Responses to motions must be e-filed and paper copy received by the Tuesday before the hearing.

Unless told otherwise by the court. responses shall be e-filed and a paper copy (Judge’s Copy) received, no later than the Tuesday before the hearing.

Judge John H. Gillis Jr.

Checked against the court's document on Sep 21, 2026CRITICAL

After a bench ruling, the moving party must submit a formal order within one week.

Once the judge gives his bench ruling, the moving party is submit a formal order that comports within one week.

Judge John H. Gillis Jr.

Checked against the court's document on Sep 21, 2026CRITICAL

Within 7 days of the praecipe ruling being posted or oral argument, the moving party must submit a formal order for the judge's signature that comports with the ruling and includes all relief.

Upon receiving the praecipe order: Moving party must submit a formal order for judge's signature within 7 days of the praecipe ruling being posted to the ROA or oral arguments being held. The order must comport with the judge's ruling, and if the motion is granted, must also include all relief to which a party is entitled.

Judge John H. Gillis Jr.

Checked against the court's document on Sep 21, 2026CRITICAL

Attorneys must wait at least 21 days after submitting proof of service of the initial default before filing a motion for default judgment.

Attorneys must allow at least 21 days from the date the proof of service regarding the initial default was submitted before filing the motion for entry of default judgement to allow time for service and a Response to be filed.

Judge John H. Gillis Jr.

Checked against the court's document on Sep 21, 2026CRITICAL

Appeals must be resolved within 6 months of filing.

All appeals must be resolved within 6 months of filing according to the Court's internal policy guidelines.

Judge John H. Gillis Jr.

Checked against the court's document on Sep 21, 2026CRITICAL

Parties must notify opposing counsel and the court of any deposition use by the Thursday before trial.

If a party intends to utilize any deposition, the party shall notify opposing counsel and the court no later than the Thursday prior to trial.

Judge John H. Gillis Jr.

Checked against the court's document on Sep 21, 2026CRITICAL

Civil cases

The court sets the hearing date via a scheduling order e-filed to parties only after receiving the hard copy of the motion.

The Court will set the date via scheduling order which will be e-filed to parties ONLY upon receipt of the hard copy of the motion.

Judge Sheila Ann Gibson

Checked against the court's document on Sep 21, 2026CRITICAL

Civil cases

The Final Pre-Trial Order is e-filed to counsel of record and is due by 3:00 p.m. on the Friday before the trial date.

The Final Pre-Trial Order will be e-filed to counsel of record and is due the Friday before Trial date by 3:00 p.m.

Judge Sheila Ann Gibson

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

Civil cases

The timing requirements in MCR 2.116(G) and MCR 2.119(C) are strictly enforced.

7.The timing requirements set forth in both MCR 2.116(G) and MCR 2.119(C) are strictly enforced.1

Judge Wanda A. Evans

Checked against the court's document on Sep 20, 2026WARNING

Civil cases

Late motions are rejected; a motion for leave must be filed.

Late motions will be rejected and a motion for leave must be filed.

Judge Annette J. Berry

Checked and corrected to match the court's document on Sep 20, 2026WARNING

Civil cases

If a response is not filed, the Court will grant the motion for summary disposition.

If a response is not filed, the Court will grant the motion for summary disposition.

Judge Annette J. Berry

Checked and corrected to match the court's document on Sep 20, 2026WARNING

Civil cases

If a response is late, the Court will not consider it.

If a response is late, the Court will not consider the response.

Judge Annette J. Berry

Checked and corrected to match the court's document on Sep 20, 2026WARNING

Civil cases

Hearing on a claim motion must not occur until at least 28 days after service of the pleading stating the claim.

The hearing on a motion brought by a party asserting a claim must not take place until at least 28 days after the opposing party was served with the pleading stating the claim. (MCR 2.116(B)(2)).

Judge Annette J. Berry

Checked against the court's document on Sep 20, 2026WARNING

Civil cases

Appellate oral argument is held Friday mornings at 9:00 a.m., must be requested in the brief, and occurs within 30 days after receipt of briefs.

Oral argument: Held on Friday mornings at 9:00 a.m. Must be requested by a party in the brief. Argument is within 30 days after receipt of briefs.

Judge Brian R. Sullivan

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

Civil cases

Submit a praecipe with a proposed date after the motion is accepted; the clerk may assign the next available date if that date is full.

After the motion has been accepted by the clerk’s office, submit a praecipe with your proposed date. If that date has reached capacity, the Court clerk will change the date to our next available motion date.

Judge Charlene M. Elder

Checked against the court's document on Sep 21, 2026WARNING

Civil cases

An appeal briefing schedule is issued when the appeal is perfected, i.e., when the lower court file and transcripts have been e-filed and appear in the Register of Actions.

A briefing schedule will be issued when the appeal is perfected: when the lower court file and transcripts have been e-filed and appear in the ROA.

Judge Dana M. Hathaway

Checked against the court's document on Sep 21, 2026WARNING

Allow at least 7 days for first class mail and 2 days for overnight express mail to reach the courtroom.

Please leave at least 7 days for first class mail to reach courtroom. Overnight express mail goes to Central Mailing prior to the Circuit Court so 2 days are needed for it to reach the courtroom.

Judge John H. Gillis Jr.

Checked against the court's document on Sep 21, 2026WARNING

Motions in limine are heard on the first day of trial; notify the court if filed within 7 days of trial.

Unless otherwise directed by court, motions in limine will be heard on the first day of trial. The court should be notified of any motions in limine filed 7 or less days prior to trial.

Judge John H. Gillis Jr.

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

Civil cases

Do not wait until the very end of the summons expiration period to seek alternate service or a second summons.

DO NOT WAIT UNTIL THE VERY END OF EXPIRATION TO SEEK ALTERNATE SERVICE/A SECOND SUMMONS.

Judge Wanda A. Evans

Checked and corrected to match the court's document on Sep 20, 2026INFO

Civil cases

Oral arguments are scheduled if requested in briefing, generally 21 days after receipt of the Appellee's brief.

Oral arguments: Scheduled if requested by either party in their briefing. Generally scheduled 21 days after receipt of the Appellee’s brief.

Judge Annette J. Berry

Checked against the court's document on Sep 21, 2026INFO

Oral arguments in appeals are scheduled approximately 7 to 21 days after the appellant's reply brief deadline.

Oral arguments: Will be scheduled by the Court approximately 7 to 21 days after Appellant’s deadline to file their Reply Brief.

Judge John H. Gillis Jr.

The quote is in the court's document. The summary is not checked yet.CRITICAL?

Civil cases

Proposed joint jury instructions and proposed joint verdict form are due by 8:30 a.m. on the Thursday before trial.

Summary: Proposed joint jury instructions and the proposed joint verdict form are due by 8:30 a.m. on the Thursday before trial.

Judge Martha M. Snow

The quote is in the court's document. The summary is not checked yet.CRITICAL?

By 12:00pm Thursday before trial, counsel must deliver two hard copies to courtroom and email a copy to court clerk.

Summary: Joint jury instructions must be delivered as two hard copies to the courtroom and emailed to the court clerk by 12:00 PM Thursday before trial.

Judge Muriel D. Hughes

The quote is in the court's document. The summary is not checked yet.CRITICAL?

Civil cases

The joint Final Pre-Trial Order must be e-filed no later than 3:30 pm on the Friday prior to trial.

Summary: The joint Final Pre-Trial Order must be filed by 3:30 pm on the Friday before trial.

Judge Susan L. Hubbard

The quote is in the court's document. The summary is not checked yet.WARNING?

Note: File all motions, proofs of service, appearances, notice of hearings, etc. with the clerk’s office prior to sending a Judge’s copy to JudgeCholack-Court@3rdcc.org.

Summary: All motions, proofs of service, appearances, and notices of hearing must be filed with the clerk's office before sending a Judge's copy to chambers.

Judge Eric W. Cholack

The quote is in the court's document. The summary is not checked yet.WARNING?

Civil cases

Summary Disposition Scheduling Orders will only be issued after the motion has been e-filed and the Praecipe has been accepted.

Summary: Summary Disposition Scheduling Orders are issued only after the motion has been e-filed and the Praecipe has been accepted.

Judge Martha M. Snow

The quote is in the court's document. The summary is not checked yet.WARNING?

Civil cases

Pursuant to the ruling of the Michigan Supreme Court in Covenant Medical Center, Inc. vs. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company, 500 Mich. 191(2017), Judge Snow no longer permits this type of motion prior to a disbursement of settlement funds.

Summary: Motions pursuant to MCL 500.3112 are not permitted before disbursement of settlement funds.

Judge Martha M. Snow

The quote is in the court's document. The summary is not checked yet.INFO?

Civil cases

Orders submitted through e-filing on the day the motion was heard will be considered as having been presented to the Court pursuant to MCR 2.602(B)(1).All other orders must be submitted as otherwise permitted in MCR 2.602.

Summary: Orders e-filed on the day the motion was heard are considered presented to the Court under MCR 2.602(B)(1); all other orders must be submitted as otherwise permitted in MCR 2.602.

Judge Martha M. Snow

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

Civil cases

Please file your motion. When it appears in the Register of Actions, file the Praecipe with your requested date 30+ days out Mon-Thu @ 10:00 a.m. After receiving your processed praecipe, call the Court if you have not also received a scheduling order.

Summary: For summary disposition motions, file the Praecipe with a requested date 30+ days out on Monday-Thursday at 10:00 a.m.; call the Court if you do not receive a scheduling order.

Judge Adel A. Harb

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

Civil cases

Responses, pursuant to MCR 2.119(2)(a), are due no later than Wednesday morning for a Friday hearing.

Summary: Responses to motions on the Friday docket are due no later than Wednesday morning.

Judge Brian R. Sullivan

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

Plaintiff and Defendant are responsible for convening and preparing the FPTS. It shall be submitted no less than two weeks before trial.

Summary: The final pre-trial statement must be submitted no later than two weeks before trial.

Judge John H. Gillis Jr.

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

Civil cases

You must submit a Praecipe however so that the Clerk can set a control date. Give your Praecipe any Friday date, 30 days in future.

Summary: A Praecipe must be submitted for reconsideration motions to set a control date, choosing any Friday date 30 days in the future.

Judge Adel A. Harb

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

Civil cases

Motions must be heard 30 days before trial unless there is good cause.

Summary: Summary disposition motions must be heard at least 30 days before trial unless good cause exists.

Judge Annette J. Berry

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

Civil cases

Summary disposition hearings are held Monday through Thursday at 9:00 a.m.

Judge Brian R. Sullivan

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

Civil cases

Discovery and other non-summary disposition motions on the docket are heard remotely on Fridays at 9:00 a.m., unless the Court directs otherwise

Summary: Discovery and other non-summary disposition motions are heard remotely on Fridays at 9:00 a.m.

Judge Brian R. Sullivan

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

Civil cases

If the scheduling order is not received within 10 days of alerting the clerk of the motion filing, the movant must contact the clerk for the order.

Summary: If the summary disposition scheduling order is not received within 10 days of alerting the clerk, the movant must contact the clerk.

Judge Brian R. Sullivan

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

Civil cases

Deadline
10 business days

If the order is not received within (10) business days from the date of filing the appeal, please contact the Court's office, (313) 224-2447.

Summary: If the appellate scheduling order is not received within 10 business days of filing the appeal, counsel must contact the Court's office.

Judge Brian R. Sullivan

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

Civil cases

The Court will not begin examination of the motion until it is in possession of all motions, responses and materials, or has been advised by the movant that no response was filed.

Summary: The Court will not begin examining a summary disposition motion until it has all motions, responses, and materials or the movant advises that no response was filed.

Judge Brian R. Sullivan

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

Civil cases

Motion Call: Friday at 9AM

Summary: Motion call is held on Fridays at 9:00 a.m.

Judge Brian R. Sullivan

Filing deadlines

Checked against the court's document on Sep 20, 2026CRITICAL

Civil cases

Responses to motions are due 3 days before the scheduled hearing.

Responses are due 3 days ahead of schedule (Ex: Monday before Thursday hearing)

Judge Adel A. Harb

Checked against the court's document on Sep 20, 2026CRITICAL

Civil cases

All summary disposition motions must be filed before case evaluation; if case evaluation is waived, the deadline is the last day of the month in which case evaluation would have occurred on Track 2.

NOTE THAT ALL SUMMARY DISPOSITION MOTIONS MUST BE FILED PRIOR TO THE CASE EVALUATION. If Case Evaluation is waived, the deadline for filing MSD is the last day of the month in which Case Evaluation would have occurred on Track 2.

Judge Adel A. Harb

Checked against the court's document on Sep 20, 2026CRITICAL

Civil cases

The lower court transcript must be electronically filed within 56 days; failure to timely file results in dismissal of the appeal.

Within 56 days the lower court transcript must be submitted to counsel by the Court Reporter and electronically filed with the Clerk's Office and JudgeHarb-Court@3rdcc.org . - Failure to timely file a transcript will result in dismissal of the appeal

Judge Adel A. Harb

Checked against the court's document on Sep 20, 2026CRITICAL

Civil cases

Motions in limine must be filed no later than 30 days before trial.

Motions in limine MUST be filed no later than 30 days before the date of trial.

Judge Annette J. Berry

Checked against the court's document on Sep 20, 2026CRITICAL

Civil cases

Final facilitation must be scheduled within 42 days of Case Evaluation.

Final facilitation must be scheduled to occur within 42 days of Case Evaluation.

Judge Brian R. Sullivan

Checked against the court's document on Sep 20, 2026CRITICAL

Civil cases

Motions in limine must be heard at least one month before trial unless the Court directs otherwise.

Motions in Limine (when heard): At least (1) one month before trial or scheduled otherwise as directed by the Court

Judge Brian R. Sullivan

Checked against the court's document on Sep 20, 2026CRITICAL

Civil cases

Objections to witness, exhibit, or jury instruction lists must be provided in writing within 14 days of receipt and filed with the Court.

The parties must notify opposing counsel, in writing, of any objection to any of the witnesses, exhibits or instructions within (14) days of receipt and filed with the Court.

Judge Brian R. Sullivan

Checked against the court's document on Sep 20, 2026CRITICAL

Civil cases

No motions are permitted on the day of trial.

NO MOTIONS ON THE DAY OF TRIAL.

Judge Brian R. Sullivan

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

Civil cases

Deadline
60 calendar days

For cases with a discovery cutoff on or after January 1, 2025, dispositive motions must be filed within 60 days after discovery closes or are waived.

For any case with a discovery cut-off date of 1/1/2025 or after: All dispositive motions must be filed within 60 days after the close of discovery or are waived.

Judge Charlene M. Elder

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

Civil cases

Deadline
90 calendar days

For cases with a discovery cutoff on or before December 31, 2024, dispositive motions must be filed within 90 days after discovery closes unless an order specifies a different period.

For any case with a discovery cut-off date of 12/31/2024 or before: All dispositive motions must be filed within 90 days after the close of discovery UNLESS a different time period has been specified in an order

Judge Charlene M. Elder

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

Civil cases

Deadline
3 calendar days

Responses are due three days before the scheduled hearing date.

Responses are due 3 days ahead of scheduled hearing date

Judge Charlene M. Elder

Checked against the court's document on Sep 21, 2026CRITICAL

Civil cases

Dispositive motions must be scheduled within 30 days after case evaluation or within 30 days of the first facilitation, whichever is first.

All dispositive motions must be scheduled within 30 days after case evaluation or within 30 days of the first facilitation, which ever is first.

Judge Dana M. Hathaway

Checked against the court's document on Sep 21, 2026CRITICAL

Civil cases

Motions for Summary Disposition must be filed within 30 days after the close of discovery.

All Motions for Summary Disposition shall be filed within 30 days after close of discovery.

Judge Edward J. Joseph

Checked against the court's document on Sep 21, 2026CRITICAL

Civil cases

All Motions in Limine must be filed 30 days before trial.

All Motions in Limine must be filed 30 days prior to trial date.

Judge Edward J. Joseph

Checked against the court's document on Sep 20, 2026CRITICAL

Deadline
3 business days

Responses are generally due three business days prior to the hearing.

Response due date: Generally, three (3) business days prior to hearing.

Judge Helal A. Farhat

Checked and corrected to match the court's document on Sep 20, 2026CRITICAL

Witness lists must be exchanged at least 14 days before trial, unless the Trial Scheduling Order says otherwise.

Witness lists must be exchanged no later than 14 days before the trial unless the Trial Scheduling Order indicates otherwise.

Judge Helal A. Farhat

Checked and corrected to match the court's document on Sep 20, 2026CRITICAL

Trial briefs are due one week before trial, unless the Trial Scheduling Order indicates otherwise.

Trial briefs are due one week in advance of trial, unless a Trial Scheduling Order indicates otherwise.

Judge Helal A. Farhat

Checked and corrected to match the court's document on Sep 20, 2026CRITICAL

Motions in limine must be heard at least 2 weeks before trial, unless the Trial Scheduling Order indicates otherwise.

Motions in limine: Must be heard at least 2 weeks prior to the trial date, unless a Trial Scheduling Order indicates otherwise.

Judge Helal A. Farhat

Checked against the court's document on Sep 21, 2026CRITICAL

Civil cases

Deadline
3 business days

Answers to motions are due 3 business days before the scheduled motion date.

Answers are due 3 business days before the scheduled Motion date (Monday before Thursday hearing)

Judge Kathleen M. McCarthy

Checked against the court's document on Sep 21, 2026CRITICAL

Civil cases

Deadline
10 business days

Answers to summary disposition motions are due 10 business days before the hearing; replies are due 3 business days before.

Answers are due 10 business days prior to the scheduled Hearing date for Motions for Summary Disposition and replies are due 3 business days prior.

Judge Kathleen M. McCarthy

Checked against the court's document on Sep 20, 2026CRITICAL

Civil cases

Reply briefs must be filed and served at least 3 days before the hearing.

Reply briefs are permitted, but must be no longer than 10 pages, exclusive of attachments/exhibits. Replies must be filed and served at least 3 days prior to a hearing.

Judge Kevin J. Cox

Checked against the court's document on Sep 20, 2026CRITICAL

Civil cases

All motions for summary disposition must be filed within 30 days of the close of discovery, effective March 4, 2025.

Yes; effective March 04, 2025, all motions for summary disposition shall be filed within thirty ('30') days of the close of discovery. See MCR 2.401(B)(2)(a)(ii).

Judge Kevin J. Cox

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

Civil cases

Deadline
3 business days

Motion answers are due three business days before the scheduled hearing unless otherwise specified.

Answers to Motions are due 3 business days prior the schedule Motion hearing date unless otherwise specified below.

Judge Melissa A. Cox

Checked and corrected to match the court's document on Oct 3, 2026CRITICAL

Civil cases

Summary-disposition responses are due 10 business days before the hearing, and replies are due three business days before it.

Responses and Replies:Responsesare due 10 business days prior to the scheduled Hearing date for Motions for Summary Disposition, and Replies are due 3 business days prior.

Judge Melissa A. Cox

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

Civil cases

Deadline
56 calendar days

Within 56 days, the lower-court transcript must be submitted to counsel and electronically filed with the Clerk and chambers; failure to file on time results in dismissal of the appeal.

Within 56 days the lower court transcript must be submitted to counsel by the Court Reporter and electronically filed with the Clerk's Office and JudgeMACox-Court@3rdcc.org. Failure to timely file a transcript will result in dismissal to the appeal.

Judge Melissa A. Cox

Checked against the court's document on Sep 21, 2026CRITICAL

Deadline
7 calendar days

Trial briefs must be submitted to the Court and opposing counsel no later than 7 days before trial.

Parties shall submit trial briefs (bound and tabbed) to the Court and to opposing counsel no later than seven (7) days before trial, unless otherwise ordered by the Court.

Judge Nicole N. Goodson

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

Civil cases

Deadline
7 calendar days

An attorney or party who fails to file summaries within 7 days is subject to a $150 penalty.

Failure to timely filed summaries within 7 days subjects offending attorney or party to a $150.00 penalty.

Judge Patricia P. Fresard

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

Civil cases

Deadline
24 hours

Filing summaries within 24 hours of the hearing subjects the offending attorney or party to an additional $150 penalty.

Summaries filed within 24 hours of the hearing subjects the offending attorney or party to an additional $150.00 penalty.

Judge Patricia P. Fresard

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

Civil cases

Deadline
60 calendar days

Summary disposition motions must be filed under the Court Rules and heard no later than 60 days before trial.

Motions for Summary Disposition must be filed in accordance with the Court Rules and must be HEARD no later than 60 days prior to the dates set for trial.

Judge Patricia P. Fresard

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

Deadline
3 calendar days

Motions in limine must be filed at least three weeks before trial and will be heard on a Friday before trial.

Motions in limine (when heard): Must be filed at least three weeks before trial, and will be heard on any Friday prior to trial.

Judge Paul J. Cusick

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

Civil cases

Deadline
120 calendar days

Stipulated orders opting out of case evaluation must be filed within 120 days of the first responsive pleading.

Parties that are opting out of case evaluation under MCR 2.403 must comply with MCR 2.403(3)(a). Stipulated Orders opting out of case evaluation are to be filed within 120 days of the first responsive pleading.

Judge Qiana Denise Lillard

Checked against the court's document on Sep 21, 2026CRITICAL

Civil cases

All motions for summary disposition must be filed before the first scheduled settlement conference.

Please note that all Motions for Summary Disposition MUST be filed prior to the 1st scheduled Settlement Conference.

Judge Sheila Ann Gibson

Checked against the court's document on Sep 21, 2026CRITICAL

Civil cases

Responses to motions are due on Wednesday and a hard copy is required.

Response due date: Wednesday. (Hard copy is required.)

Judge Sheila Ann Gibson

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

Civil cases

Deadline
21 calendar days

Proposed stipulated orders removing a case from Case Evaluation for private facilitation should be submitted at least 21 days before the scheduled Case Evaluation and must state the specified numbered terms.

Yes; however, Judge Wanda A. Evans requires that all proposed stipulated orders removing a case from Case Evaluation in favor of private facilitation should be submitted at least twenty-one ('21') days before a currently scheduled Case Evaluation, and must also explicitly state each of the following, and as numbered (1-9) below:

Judge Wanda A. Evans

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

Civil cases

MCR 2.116(G) timing requirements are strictly enforced, and an untimely opposition may result in the motion being treated as unopposed.

The timing requirements set forth in MCR 2.116(G) are strictly enforced. Failure to file a timely response in opposition may result in the motion being treated as unopposed.

Judge Wanda A. Evans

Checked against the court's document on Sep 20, 2026WARNING

Civil cases

Joint Final Pre-Trial Orders are due 32 days before trial.

Joint Final Pre-Trial Orders are due 32 days before trial.

Judge Annette J. Berry

Checked against the court's document on Sep 20, 2026WARNING

Civil cases

Response to summary disposition motion is due at least 7 days before the hearing.

Response is due at least 7 days before the hearing (MCR 2.116(G)(1)(a)(ii)).

Judge Annette J. Berry

Checked against the court's document on Sep 20, 2026WARNING

Civil cases

Reply brief must be filed and served at least 4 days before the hearing.

The reply must be filed and served at least 4 days before the hearing (MCR 2.116(G)(1)(a)(iii)).

Judge Annette J. Berry

Checked against the court's document on Sep 20, 2026WARNING

Civil cases

Responses for dispositive motions are due 7 days before the hearing.

Responses for dispositive motions are due 7 days before the hearing.

Judge Annette J. Berry

Checked against the court's document on Sep 20, 2026WARNING

Civil cases

Oral arguments will not be heard later than six months after the filing date.

Oral arguments will not be heard later than six months after the filing date.

Judge Annette J. Berry

Checked against the court's document on Sep 20, 2026WARNING

Civil cases

Deadline
10 business days

The return date for the pretrial/settlement/motion hearing must be set within 10 business days after facilitation, with the date obtained from the Court Clerk.

Return date for (obtained from the Court Clerk) Pretrial/Settlement Conference/Motion Hearing, to court within (10) business days after the completion of Facilitation.

Judge Brian R. Sullivan

Checked against the court's document on Sep 20, 2026WARNING

Civil cases

Objections are heard at a pretrial conference requested by the objecting party within 2 weeks of filing.

The objections will be heard and addressed at a pretrial conference requested of the Court by the objecting party within (2) weeks of filing.

Judge Brian R. Sullivan

Checked against the court's document on Sep 21, 2026WARNING

Civil cases

The appeal will be dismissed if not perfected pursuant to MCR 7.103, 7.104, 7.105, or 7.106.

A notice to dismiss the appeal will be served on the moving party if the appeal is not perfected pursuant to the applicable Michigan Court Rule: MCR 7.103, 7.104, 7.105 OR 7.106.

Judge Dana M. Hathaway

Checked against the court's document on Sep 20, 2026WARNING

Civil cases

The timing requirements of MCR 2.116(G) and MCR 2.119(C) are strictly enforced.

The timing requirements set forth in both MCR 2.116(G) and MCR 2.119(C) are strictly enforced.

Judge Kevin J. Cox

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Civil cases

An untimely written response to a motion may result in the motion being treated as unopposed.

If a written response to a motion is not timely filed as provided, the Court may treat the motion as unopposed.

Judge Kevin J. Cox

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Civil cases

Summary disposition timing under MCR 2.116(G) is strictly enforced; an untimely opposition may result in the motion being treated as unopposed.

The timing requirements set forth in MCR 2.116(G) are strictly enforced. Failure to file a timely response in opposition may result in the motion being treated as unopposed.

Judge Kevin J. Cox

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Facilitation must be completed by the date case evaluation was set unless a motion for extension is filed.

The facilitation must be completed by date case evaluation was set unless a motion for extension was filed.

Judge Paul J. Cusick

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Civil cases

Motions in limine are heard at least ten days before trial, not during Friday motion call; contact the Court Clerk via email for a hearing date.

At least ten days before the Trial date. Please reach out to the Court Clerk via email for assistance with a hearing date. Motions in Limine will not be heard during the regular Friday Motion Call.

Judge Sheila Ann Gibson

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Civil cases

All exhibits must be stipulated to by both parties so the Court can rule on objections before trial, by the Friday before trial at the latest.

All exhibits must be stipulated to by both parties for Court to rule on objections prior to Trial. (Friday before Trial at the latest).

Judge Sheila Ann Gibson

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Civil cases

The Court may treat a motion as unopposed if a written response is not timely filed.

8.If a written response to a motion is not timely filed as provided, the Court may treat the motion as unopposed.

Judge Wanda A. Evans

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Civil cases

Deadline
7 calendar days ?

At least one week prior to the Case Management Conference, the parties must efile with the Court (with a copy to the Judicial Attorney at Karen.Liddle@3rdcc.org) a Joint Case Management Plan.

Summary: The Joint Case Management Plan must be filed at least one week before the Case Management Conference.

Judge David J. Allen

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Civil cases

Failure to timely file the Joint Case Management Plan may result in sanctions.

Judge David J. Allen

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Civil cases

Deadline
30 calendar days ?

The parties shall make certain initial disclosures, to the extent that such information is known and in accordance with provision 2(c)(ii) of the Business Court Case Management Protocol, within 30 days.

Summary: Parties must make initial disclosures within 30 days.

Judge David J. Allen

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Civil cases

Plaintiff must disclose the identity of any testimonial experts by ________ together with a statement of the subject matter(s) to be addressed by each expert witness.

Summary: Plaintiff must disclose testimonial expert identities and subject matters by a specified date.

Judge David J. Allen

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Civil cases

Deadline
21 calendar days ?

Defendant must disclose the identity of any testimonial experts, together with a statement of the subject matters(s) to be addressed by each expert witness, within 21 days of receipt of Plaintiff's disclosure as set forth in No. 4.

Summary: Defendant must disclose testimonial expert identities and subject matters within 21 days of receiving Plaintiff's disclosure.

Judge David J. Allen

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Civil cases

Deadline
60 calendar days ?

Witness lists must be exchanged and filed with the Court at least 60 days prior to the close of discovery.

Summary: Witness lists must be exchanged and filed at least 60 days before the close of discovery.

Judge David J. Allen

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Civil cases

All Dispositive Motions must be filed by the following date of ______________________.

Summary: All dispositive motions must be filed by a specified date.

Judge David J. Allen

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Civil cases

Deadline
21 calendar days ?

All Motions in Limine must be filed and heard by no later than three weeks before Trial.

Summary: All motions in limine must be filed and heard no later than three weeks before trial.

Judge David J. Allen

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Civil cases

All discovery must be completed by ____________.

Summary: All discovery must be completed by a specified date.

Judge David J. Allen

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Civil cases

The parties are permitted to amend their pleadings as of right up to _______. Any amendments after that date require an Order of the Court.

Summary: Parties may amend pleadings as of right until a specified date; later amendments require a court order.

Judge David J. Allen

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Civil cases

Deadline
7 calendar days ?

Plaintiff’s counsel shall then file a Joint Case Management Plan, identifying areas of agreement and disagreement (and as to such matters, briefly setting forth the parties' positions), at least one week prior to the scheduled conference.

Summary: Joint Case Management Plan must be filed at least one week before the scheduled Case Management Conference.

Judge David J. Allen

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Civil cases

Deadline
30 calendar days ?

Within 30 days of the Case Management Conference, the parties shall make certain initial disclosures, to the extent that such information is known.

Summary: Parties must make initial disclosures within 30 days of the Case Management Conference.

Judge David J. Allen

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Criminal cases

Deadline
7 calendar days ?

One week before the Final Conference

Summary: Motions in limine must be filed one week before the Final Conference.

Judge Donald L. Knapp

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Civil cases

Deadline
5 business days ?

Responses to non-summary disposition motions are due five (5) days prior to the hearing. If a response to a motion is not filed as provided by the court rules, the Court will treat the motion as unopposed.

Summary: Responses to non-summary disposition motions are due five days before the hearing; failure to file a response results in the motion being treated as unopposed.

Judge Edward Ewell Jr.

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Civil cases

Deadline
30 calendar days ?

Judge Ewell does not entertain MSD's which are filed more than 30 days after case evaluation without prior permission of the Court.

Summary: Judge Ewell will not entertain summary disposition motions filed more than 30 days after case evaluation without prior Court permission.

Judge Edward Ewell Jr.

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Civil cases

Deadline
7 business days ?

A joint Final Pre-Trial order must be e-filed seven (7) days prior to trial or as determined by the Court.

Summary: A joint final pretrial order must be e-filed seven days prior to trial or as determined by the Court.

Judge Edward Ewell Jr.

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Civil cases

Motions for Summary Disposition (MSD) pursuant to MCR 2.116(C)(10) should not be filed until Discovery is closed. A party may seek permission to file a (C)(10) before Discovery closes by filing a Motion. MSD's pursuant to another subsection such as (C)(7) or (C)(8) can be filed before the close of discovery.

Summary: Summary disposition motions under MCR 2.116(C)(10) should not be filed until discovery closes unless permission is obtained by motion; (C)(7) and (C)(8) motions may be filed before discovery closes.

Judge Edward Ewell Jr.

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Civil cases

If a response to the SD motion is not filed as provided in the Briefing Schedule, the Court will treat the motion as unopposed.

Summary: If a response to a summary disposition motion is not filed per the Briefing Schedule, the motion is treated as unopposed.

Judge Edward Ewell Jr.

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Deadline
14 calendar days ?

Responses and Exhibits: Please submit ALL Responses and Exhibits at least two weeks prior to the hearing.

Summary: All responses and exhibits must be submitted at least two weeks before the hearing.

Judge Eric W. Cholack

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Deadline
48 hours

Judgment of Divorce, Record of Divorce, Uniform Child Support Order, and Uniform Spousal Support Orders MUST be submitted to the Court no later than 48 hours prior to the hearing. Failure to timely submit documents may result in the hearing being adjournment.

Summary: Judgment of Divorce and related orders must be submitted no later than 48 hours before the hearing.

Judge Lawrence Elassal

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Deadline
7 calendar days ?

Interpreter requests MUST be submitted via email to the Court at least 7 days prior to the scheduled hearing. When making an interpreter request, please include the case name, hearing date, party requesting the interpreter, and language requested. Failure to timely submit an interpreter request may result in the hearing being adjourned.

Summary: Interpreter requests must be emailed at least 7 days before the hearing and include case name, hearing date, requesting party, and language.

Judge Lawrence Elassal

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Deadline
48 hours

Responses to motions must filed with the Clerk's Office and be emailed to the Courtroom at least 48 hours prior to the hearing.

Summary: Responses to motions must be filed with the Clerk's Office and emailed to the Courtroom at least 48 hours before the hearing.

Judge Lawrence Elassal

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Deadline
7 calendar days ?

All exhibit lists, witness lists, and trial briefs must be submitted electronically to JudgeElassal-Court@3rdcc.org at least a week prior to the scheduled hearing.

Summary: Exhibit lists, witness lists, and trial briefs must be submitted electronically at least a week before the hearing.

Judge Lawrence Elassal

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Civil cases

Deadline
30 calendar days ?

All motions for summary disposition must be filed no later than 30 days after Case Evaluation.

Summary: Motions for summary disposition must be filed no later than 30 days after Case Evaluation.

Judge Martha M. Snow

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Civil cases

Deadline
30 calendar days ?

If a determination has been made that Case Evaluation is not appropriate for your case, then all motions for summary disposition must be filed no later than 30 days after the close of discovery. If the case has been sent to facilitation in lieu of Case Evaluation, then all motions for summary disposition must be filed no later than 30 days after facilitation.

Summary: If Case Evaluation is not appropriate, summary disposition motions are due 30 days after the close of discovery; if the case was sent to facilitation instead, they are due 30 days after facilitation.

Judge Martha M. Snow

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Civil cases

Deadline
60 calendar days ?

When filing the praecipe, the moving party shall select a Thursday date, at 11:00 a.m., that is no less than 60 days from the date the praecipe is being submitted.

Summary: The praecipe for a summary disposition motion must select a Thursday at 11:00 a.m. at least 60 days from the praecipe submission date.

Judge Martha M. Snow

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Civil cases

Deadline
3 calendar days ?

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).If a response to a motion is not timely filed, the Court will treat the motion as unopposed and oral argument may not be permitted.Costs and attorney fees may be awarded as allowed by law.

Summary: Responses must be filed and served no later than 3 days before the hearing; an untimely response means the motion is treated as unopposed, oral argument may not be permitted, and costs and attorney fees may be awarded.

Judge Martha M. Snow

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Civil cases

A Final Joint Pretrial Order is due at the date and time set for your Final Joint Pretrial Conference.

Summary: The Final Joint Pretrial Order is due at the date and time set for the Final Joint Pretrial Conference.

Judge Martha M. Snow

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Civil cases

Deadline
7 calendar days ?

Briefs for any motions in limine are due one (1) week in advance of the hearing date.

Summary: Briefs for motions in limine are due one week (7 days) before the hearing date.

Judge Martha M. Snow

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Deadline
21 calendar days ?

Time: Must be e-filed no later than 28 days after notice of trial and a minimum of 21 days before the hearing date unless otherwise ordered.

Summary: Summary disposition motions must be e-filed no later than 28 days after notice of trial and at least 21 days before the hearing.

Judge Muriel D. Hughes

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Deadline
120 calendar days ?

Stipulated orders must be filed w/in 120 days from the 1st responsive pleading pursuant to MCR 2.403 (A)(3). Parties must file a motion if they are beyond the time limits put forth in the court rule.

Summary: Stipulated orders opting out of case evaluation must be filed within 120 days of the first responsive pleading; beyond that, a motion is required.

Judge Muriel D. Hughes

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Deadline
3 calendar days ?

Motions in limine (when heard): Must be filed at least three weeks before trial, and will be heard on any Friday prior to trial. Plan ahead: it is not an emergency because you forgot. Counsel must schedule motions with clerk. A Praecipe is required.

Summary: Motions in limine must be filed at least three weeks before trial, scheduled with the clerk, and require a Praecipe.

Judge Muriel D. Hughes

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By the first day of trial, counsel must deliver two hard copies to the court and email a copy to the judicial attorney. Shall be stipulated to by parties in advance.

Summary: Jury verdict forms must be delivered as two hard copies to the court and emailed to the judicial attorney by the first day of trial, stipulated by the parties in advance.

Judge Muriel D. Hughes

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Deadline
3 business days ?

Response due date: Three business days prior to the hearing.

Summary: Responses to motions are due three business days before the hearing.

Judge Susan A. Dabaja

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Civil cases

Deadline
3 calendar days ?

Response due dates: As set forth in MCR 2.119(C)(2), 3 days prior to hearing date. Late responses may be stricken.

Summary: Responses are due 3 days prior to the hearing date; late responses may be stricken.

Judge Susan L. Hubbard

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Civil cases

Deadline
30 calendar days ?

Filing deadline: According to the Status Conference Scheduling Order, the motion must be filed no later than 30 days after the case evaluation accept/reject date. If there is no case evaluation, then the motion must be filed no later than 30 days after the end of discovery. Late motions will be rejected and motion for leave must be filed.

Summary: Summary disposition motions must be filed within 30 days after case evaluation accept/reject or end of discovery; late motions require leave.

Judge Susan L. Hubbard

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Civil cases

Deadline
0 calendar days ?

Trial depositions must be complete by the Friday preceding trial and purged. Otherwise, the witness will be required to testify in person.

Summary: Trial depositions must be completed and purged by the Friday before trial, or the witness must testify in person.

Judge Susan L. Hubbard

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Deadline
2 calendar days ?

If a response to a motion is not received within two days of the scheduled motion hearing, it will NOT be considered by the Court.

Summary: A response to a motion must be received at least two days before the scheduled hearing or it will not be considered.

Judge Yvonna C. Abraham

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Deadline
7 calendar days ?

All exhibit and trial briefs must be submitted to the Court as hard copies no later than one week prior to your scheduled trial or evidentiary hearings.

Summary: Hard copies of exhibit and trial briefs must be submitted to the Court no later than one week before trial or evidentiary hearing.

Judge Yvonna C. Abraham

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Civil cases

Deadline
14 calendar days ?

Counsel for Plaintiff must initiate a conference with all counsel of record at least 2 weeks prior to the CMC for the purpose of preparing the Joint Plan.

Summary: Plaintiff's counsel must initiate a conference with all counsel of record at least 2 weeks before the Case Management Conference.

Judge David J. Allen

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Motions Regarding Change of School: Please note these motions must be filed before the first of April if you wish to have the school changed prior to the next school year.

Summary: Motions regarding change of school must be filed before April 1 to take effect before the next school year.

Judge Eric W. Cholack

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Civil cases

Deadline
1 business days ?

The moving party must file a praecipe and select the next business day at 9:00 a.m. as the hearing date in order to bring the motion to the Court's attention.

Summary: A praecipe for a motion for reconsideration must select the next business day at 9:00 a.m. as the hearing date.

Judge Martha M. Snow

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Deadline
14 calendar days ?

Motions in limine (when heard): At least 2 weeks prior to the trial date.

Summary: Motions in limine are heard at least 2 weeks before the trial date.

Judge Susan A. Dabaja

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Civil cases

Response Briefs will be due 1 week before the Pre-Trial.

Summary: Response briefs for motions in limine are due 1 week before the pre-trial.

Judge Adel A. Harb

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Civil cases

Deadline
3 business days

Reply Briefs will be due 3 business days before the Pre-Trial.

Summary: Reply briefs for motions in limine are due 3 business days before the pre-trial.

Judge Adel A. Harb

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Civil cases

Response to the Motion for Summary Disposition is due (21) days from this Order.

Summary: Response to a summary disposition motion is due 21 days from the scheduling order.

Judge Brian R. Sullivan

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Civil cases

The reply brief is limited to five (5) or less pages, and is due (7) days from the date the response is filed with the Court.

Summary: Reply brief for summary disposition is due 7 days from the date the response is filed.

Judge Brian R. Sullivan

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Civil cases

The parties must exchange these three lists within three (3) weeks after facilitation.

Summary: Parties must exchange witness, exhibit, and jury instruction lists within three weeks after facilitation.

Judge Brian R. Sullivan

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Civil cases

In general, the Court requires that all RESPONSES be due 2 weeks prior to the MSD hearing and all REPLIES be due 1 week prior to the MSD hearing.

Summary: Generally, summary-disposition responses are due two weeks before the hearing and replies one week before it.

Judge Charlene M. Elder

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Civil cases

Deadline
3 calendar days ?

The scheduling order will also direct the moving party to submit a praecipe and notice of hearing with the firm date within 3 days of entry of the scheduling order.

Summary: The moving party must submit a praecipe and notice of hearing with the firm date within three days after entry of the scheduling order.

Judge Charlene M. Elder

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Civil cases

Deadline
30 calendar days ?

You must submit a Praecipe however so that the Clerk can set a control date. Give your Praecipe any Friday date, 30 days in future.

Summary: A praecipe is required for rehearing or reconsideration motions; provide any Friday date 30 days in the future so the clerk can set a control date.

Judge Charlene M. Elder

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Civil cases

Applies to
Joint final pretrial order

JOINT final pretrial order: Due 5 weeks before trial

Summary: The joint final pretrial order is due five weeks before trial.

Judge Charlene M. Elder

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Civil cases

Summary disposition motions MUST be filed within (30) days of the date that discovery is closed per the scheduling order or are deemed waived.

Summary: Summary disposition motions must be filed within 30 days of close of discovery per the scheduling order or they are deemed waived.

Judge Kathleen M. McCarthy

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Civil cases

All Motions in Limine shall be heard on this date. Failure to timely file and schedule a proper Motion will prohibit the issue being raised at Trial.

Summary: Motions in limine must be timely filed and scheduled (generally 2 weeks before trial); failure prohibits raising the issue at trial.

Judge Kathleen M. McCarthy

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Civil cases

Within 56 days the lower court transcript must be submitted to counsel by the Court Reporter and electronically filed with the Clerk's Office and JudgeMcCarthy-Court@3rdcc.org. - Failure to timely file a transcript will result in dismissal to the appeal.

Summary: The lower court transcript must be submitted and electronically filed within 56 days; failure results in dismissal of the appeal.

Judge Kathleen M. McCarthy

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Civil cases

Motions in Limine are generally scheduled with the Final Pre-Trial conference. Motions will need to be filed at least 2 weeks before that date.

Summary: Motions in limine are generally scheduled with the final pretrial conference and must be filed at least two weeks before that date.

Judge Melissa A. Cox

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Civil cases

Deadline
30 calendar days ?

Summary disposition motions MUST be filed within (30) days of the date that discovery is closed per the scheduling order or are deemed waived.

Summary: Summary-disposition motions must be filed within 30 days after discovery closes under the scheduling order or they are waived.

Judge Melissa A. Cox

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Civil cases

Praecipes: Submit a Praecipe with the scheduled date and time within 3 days of receipt of the scheduling order.

Machine summary

Submit a praecipe stating the scheduled date and time within three days after receiving the summary-disposition scheduling order.

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Civil cases

Deadline
120 calendar days ?

Stipulated orders must be filed within 120 days of the first responsive pleading.

Summary: Stipulated orders for an alternative ADR process must be filed within 120 days of the first responsive pleading.

Judge Patricia P. Fresard

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Civil cases

Deadline
7 calendar days ?

Submission of summary and supporting documents shall be due within 7 days of the hearing.

Summary: Summaries and supporting documents are due within 7 days of the hearing.

Judge Patricia P. Fresard

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Deadline
28 calendar days ?

Time: Must be e-filed no later than 28 days after notice of trial and a minimum of 21 days before the hearing date unless otherwise ordered.

Summary: Summary disposition motions must be e-filed within 28 days after notice of trial and at least 21 days before the hearing unless otherwise ordered.

Judge Paul J. Cusick

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Deadline
120 calendar days ?

Stipulated orders must be filed w/in 120 days from the 1st responsive pleading pursuant to MCR 2.403 (A)(3).

Summary: Stipulated orders opting out of case evaluation must be filed within 120 days of the first responsive pleading.

Judge Paul J. Cusick

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Civil cases

Deadline
1 calendar days ?

FINAL JOINT PRETRIAL ORDER is due one week after the FINAL PRETRIAL CONFERENCE unless otherwise indicated by the court and shall be prepared and submitted to the court as an order.

Summary: The Final Joint Pretrial Order must be prepared and submitted as an order one week after the Final Pretrial Conference, unless the Court indicates otherwise.

Judge Qiana Denise Lillard

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Criminal cases

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

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

Judge Regina D. Thomas

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Civil cases

Deadline
7 calendar days ?

Facilitator shall file Mediation Status Report (SCAO form MC280) within seven (7) days of completing facilitation (date must be specified) and Plaintiff(s) are responsible for ensuring such report is electronically filed and served; and

Summary: The facilitator must file the Mediation Status Report within seven days after facilitation, and plaintiffs must ensure it is electronically filed and served.

Judge Wanda A. Evans

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Civil cases

Deadline
30 calendar days ?

All dispositive motions shall be filed with the Court no later than 30 days following the close of discovery (date of discovery cut-off must be specified) or shall be deemed waived; and

Summary: Dispositive motions must be filed no later than 30 days after discovery closes or they are deemed waived; the discovery cutoff date must be specified.

Judge Wanda A. Evans

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Civil cases

Deadline
30 calendar days ?

Yes; all motions for summary disposition shall be filed within thirty ('30') days of the close of discovery. See MCR 2.401(B)(2)(a)(ii).

Summary: Summary-disposition motions must be filed within 30 days after discovery closes.

Judge Wanda A. Evans

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Civil cases

All Motions in Limine are to be heard two weeks before Trial at the Final Settlement Conference

Summary: All motions in limine are heard two weeks before trial at the Final Settlement Conference.

Judge Adel A. Harb

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Civil cases

Filing deadline is within 60 days after discovery cut off.

Summary: Motion for summary disposition must be filed within 60 days after discovery cutoff.

Judge Annette J. Berry

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Civil cases

Responses for all other motions are due 3 days prior to the hearing date.

Summary: Responses for all other (non-dispositive) motions are due 3 days before the hearing.

Judge Annette J. Berry

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Civil cases

If the order is not received within (10) business days from the date of filing the appeal, please contact the Court's office.

Summary: If appellate scheduling order is not received within 10 business days from filing the appeal, contact the Court's office.

Judge Annette J. Berry

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Civil cases

Expedited Hearing Request; Summary disposition motions on lack of jurisdiction, statute of limitations, etc. which require no, or limited, discovery can be heard on an expedited basis. Please contact the court clerk.

Summary: Summary disposition motions on lack of jurisdiction, statute of limitations, or other issues requiring no or limited discovery can be heard on an expedited basis by contacting the court clerk.

Judge Brian R. Sullivan

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Civil cases

When the Court grants a Temporary Restraining Order, the Court will provide a court date within 14 days

Summary: When a TRO is granted, the Court will provide a court date within 14 days.

Judge Annette J. Berry
Common questions about Third Judicial Circuit Court of Michigan filing timing and cure windows rules

What filing deadlines does Third Judicial Circuit Court of Michigan set?

Judge Patricia P. Fresard: An attorney or party who fails to file summaries within 7 days is subject to a $150 penalty.

View ruleOfficial source Source: page 1, section Adjournment of Case Evaluation

Judge Edward J. Joseph: Motions for Summary Disposition must be filed within 30 days after the close of discovery.

View ruleOfficial source Source: page 1, section MOTION PRACTICE

Judge Annette J. Berry: Motions in limine must be filed no later than 30 days before trial.

View ruleOfficial source Source: page 1, section Trial

116 more rules answer this question in the list above.

When is a filing treated as filed in Third Judicial Circuit Court of Michigan?

Judge Charlene M. Elder: The rule states a 4:30 PM filing cutoff. Responses and replies are due by 4:30 p.m. on their due dates.

View ruleOfficial source Source: page 1, section OTHER MOTION PRACTICE INFORMATION

Judge Sheila Ann Gibson: The rule states a 3:00 p.m. filing cutoff. The Final Pre-Trial Order is e-filed to counsel of record and is due by 3:00 p.m. on the Friday before the trial date.

View ruleOfficial source Source: page 1, section Final Pre-Trial Conferences

Judge Brian R. Sullivan: The rule states a 9:00 a.m. filing cutoff. Appellate oral argument is held Friday mornings at 9:00 a.m., must be requested in the brief, and occurs within 30 days after receipt of briefs.

View ruleOfficial source Source: page 1, section IX. Appeals

24 more rules answer this question in the list above.

What filing deadlines apply to response filings in Third Judicial Circuit Court of Michigan?

Judge Yvonna C. Abraham: A response to a motion must be received at least two days before the scheduled hearing or it will not be considered. Machine summary, not yet verified; check the linked order.

View ruleOfficial source Source: page 1, section MOTIONS

Judge Martha M. Snow: Responses must be filed and served no later than 3 days before the hearing; an untimely response means the motion is treated as unopposed, oral argument may not be permitted, and costs and attorney fees may be awarded. Machine summary, not yet verified; check the linked order.

View ruleOfficial source Source: page 1, section General Motion Practice Procedure

What filing deadlines apply to joint final pretrial order filings in Third Judicial Circuit Court of Michigan?

Judge Charlene M. Elder: The joint final pretrial order is due five weeks before trial. Machine summary, not yet verified; check the linked order.

View ruleOfficial source Source: page 1, section TRIAL

What filing deadlines apply to final joint pretrial order filings in Third Judicial Circuit Court of Michigan?

Judge Martha M. Snow: The Final Joint Pretrial Order is due at the date and time set for the Final Joint Pretrial Conference. Machine summary, not yet verified; check the linked order.

View ruleOfficial source Source: page 1, section Final Joint Pretrial Order