by admin | May 13, 2021 | Criminal Procedure, Michigan
(A) Procedure Generally. If the rules in this subchapter do not prescribe the applicable procedure, the court may proceed in any lawful manner. The court may apply the rules applicable to civil or criminal proceedings, as it deems appropriate.(B) Decision Without...
by admin | May 13, 2021 | Criminal Procedure, Michigan
(A) Order to Expand Record. If the court does not deny the motion pursuant to MCR 6.504(B)(2), it may direct the parties to expand the record by including any additional materials it deems relevant to the decision on the merits of the motion. The expanded record may...
by admin | May 13, 2021 | Civil Procedure, Michigan
(A) Motion; Court’s Own Initiative. If the venue of a civil action is improper, the court (1) shall order a change of venue on timely motion of a defendant, or(2) may order a change of venue on its own initiative with notice to the parties and opportunity for...
by admin | May 13, 2021 | Civil Procedure, Michigan
(A) Grounds. The court may order a change of venue of a civil action, or of an appeal from an order or decision of a state board, commission, or agency authorized to promulgate rules or regulations, for the convenience of parties and witnesses or when an impartial...
by admin | May 13, 2021 | Civil Procedure, Michigan
(A) Time to File. A motion for change of venue must be filed before or at the time the defendant files an answer.(B) Late Motion. Untimeliness is not a ground for denial of a motion filed after the answer if the court is satisfied that the facts on which the motion is...
by admin | May 13, 2021 | Criminal Procedure, Michigan
(A) Contents of Response. On direction of the court pursuant to MCR 6.504(B)(4), the prosecutor shall respond in writing to the allegations in the motion. The trial court shall allow the prosecutor a minimum of 56 days to respond. If the response refers to transcripts...
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