Michigan Courts

Legislation that could lead to an overhaul of how Michigan courts are funded is on its way to Governor Gretchen Whitmer for her signature. It is supposed to move toward a system that relies less on fines and fees and instead promotes more equitable funding between courts.

Two Nigerian men blamed for the death of a Marquette teen two years ago have pleaded guilty in federal court to conspiracy to sexually exploit minors.

Eric Molitor was asked about his ride to surveil Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's cabin in Elk Rapids in August, 2020.

A Charlevoix judge heard arguments from a gravel mine company and residents, who say mining in their Northern Michigan township violates a 30-year-old legal agreement.

The Third Circuit Court Thursday announced it had sanctioned Ottawa County for delaying over $80 million in opioid settlement funds from going out to other municipalities across Michigan. Daniel Boothe has the details.

Residents in a northern Michigan township are pushing back against a gravel mine operation.... this time in court. They say when the company restarted mining in the community, it violated the terms of a 30-year-old consent agreement.

The judge who put a hold on enforcing Michigan’s abortion ban won’t remove herself from the case. That’s despite a request from the Legislature’s Republican leaders.Judge Elizabeth Gleicher issued the injunction in May, before the US Supreme Court’s Dobbs decision. The injunction preemptively blocked enforcement of Michigan’s 1931 statutory abortion ban after Roe versus Wade was overturned.

A panel created by the Michigan Supreme Court is seeking public input on ways to improve access to justice.

A bill to restore a circuit court judgeship in Marquette County has passed the state House.The State Court Administrative Office recommended the…

The Michigan Supreme Court on Monday announced continued funding for its nearly 200 diversionary courts.Over $5 million was allocated to the state’s 35…