Rule 6.417 – Mistrial

by | May 13, 2021 | Criminal Procedure, Michigan

Before ordering a mistrial, the court must, on the record, give each defendant and the prosecutor an opportunity to comment on the propriety of the order, to state whether that party consents or objects, and to suggest alternatives.Mich. Ct. R. 6.417Adopted May 23,...

Rule 2.109 – Security for Costs

by | May 13, 2021 | Civil Procedure, Michigan

(A) Motion. On motion of a party against whom a claim has been asserted in a civil action, if it appears reasonable and proper, the court may order the opposing party to file with the court clerk a bond with surety as required by the court in an amount sufficient to...

Rule 2.108 – Time [Effective May 1, 2021]

by | May 13, 2021 | Civil Procedure, Michigan

(A) Time for Service and Filing of Pleadings.(1) A defendant must serve and file an answer or take other action permitted by law or these rules within 21 days after being served with the summons and a copy of the complaint in Michigan in the manner provided in MCR...

Rule 6.412 – Selection of the Jury

by | May 13, 2021 | Criminal Procedure, Michigan

(A) Selecting and Impaneling the Jury. Except as otherwise provided by the rules in this subchapter, MCR 2.510 and 2.511 govern the procedure for selecting and impaneling the jury. (B) Instructions and Oath Before Selection. Before beginning the jury selection...

Rule 6.411 – Additional Jurors

by | May 13, 2021 | Criminal Procedure, Michigan

The court may impanel more than 12 jurors. If more than the number of jurors required to decide the case are left on the jury before deliberations are to begin, the names of the jurors must be placed in a container and names drawn from it to reduce the number of...