C43 2010-02: LAO Appointment of Juvenile Attorney Referee

This administrative order is issued in accordance with Michigan Supreme court Administrative Order 2009-6, effective January 1, 2010. The courts previous order 2007-05 is rescinded effective January 1, 2010. In accordance with MCL 712A.10 and MCR 3.913, and upon approval of the State Court Administrative Office (SCAO),

IT IS ORDERED:

1. The chief judge of the 43rd Judicial Circuit Court appoints Leigh Anne Feldman as attorney referee. The referee's contact information is:
   
   Name: Leigh Anne Feldman (f/k/a Leigh Anne Rogner)
   Bar Number: P61475
   Court Address: 60296 M-62, Cassopolis, Mi 49031
   Phone Number: (269) 445-4444
   E-mail Address: LeighF@cassco.org
   
   It is the responsibility of the referee to notify the State Court Administrative Office of changes to the individual's contact information during the course of the appointment. 
2. Leigh Anne Feldman:
   1. Will serve at the pleasure of the chief judge of the circuit court.
   2. Has taken the constitutional oath of office.
   3. is a member, in good standing, of the State Bar of Michigan, pursuant to MCL 552.5071.
3. Referee Leigh Anne Feldman is authorized to perform the following duties pursuant to MCR 3.913 and MCL 712A.10:
   1. Conduct a preliminary inquiry or preside at hearings under the Juvenile Code MCL 712A.1, et. seq, and make recommended findings and conclusion except for those hearings specified in MCR 3.912(A), which include the following:
      1. a jury trial;
      2. a waiver proceeding under MCR 3.950; 
      3. the preliminary examination, trial, and sentencing in a designated case;
      4. a proceeding on the issuance, modification, or termination of a minor personal protection order. 
   2. In conducting hearings, a referee shall do all of the following:
      1. Administer oaths and examine witnesses;
      2. If a case requires a hearing and the taking of testimony, make a written signed report to the judge containing a summary of the testimony taken and a recommendation for the court's findings and disposition. 

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