In the wake of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's emergency declaration, the Michigan Supreme Court has made several recommendations to trial courts to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. Michigan attorneys should be aware that the recommendation on docket management advises consideration of:
- Adjourning all civil jury trials
- Adjourning all criminal jury trials where the defendant is not in custody
- Adjourning hearings involving vulnerable people
- Allowing remote hearings whenever possible
The latest updates from the Judicial Branch can be found here.