C43 2016-03J: LAO Unscheduled Court Closing Due to Weather Emergency
IT IS SO ORDERED:
This administrative order replaces and rescinds Administrative Order 2009-2 (4th District Court). This order is issued pursuant to Michigan Supreme Court Administrative Order 1998-5 to provide for procedures for suspension of court operations and closure of court facilities due to weather emergencies. It is the court's intent to ensure that decisions regarding suspension court operations are consistent with decisions made regarding county/city operations to the extent possible without undue disruption of service to litigants.
Suspension of Operations
The Chief Judge will consult with the County board Chair and/or the Sheriff to determine if a weather emergency will result in a decision to close the facility where the court is located.
The decision to close the court will be announced by the Chief Judge, or persons the Chief Judge designates as responsible for making this announcement to court employees.
Public notice will be made by posting a notice at all court entrances and providing announcements over local radio and/or television station(s) as prepared by the Clerk.