Section 600.4955 - Mediation clerk; designation; setting time and place for mediation hearing; notice; adjournments.
REVISED JUDICATURE ACT OF 1961 (EXCERPT)
Act 236 of 1961
600.4955 Mediation clerk; designation; setting time and place for mediation hearing; notice; adjournments.
Sec. 4955.
(1) The court shall designate the clerk of the court, the court administrator, the assignment clerk, or some other person to serve as the mediation clerk.
(2) The mediation clerk shall set a time and place for the mediation hearing and send notice to the mediators and the attorneys at least 28 days before the date set for the mediation hearing.
(3) Adjournments of mediation hearings may be granted only for good cause, in accordance with the Michigan court rules.
History: Add. 1986, Act 178, Eff. Oct. 1, 1986
Compiler's Notes: Section 3 of Act 178 of 1986 provides:“(1) Sections 2925b, 5805, 5838, and 5851 of Act No. 236 of the Public Acts of 1961, as amended by this amendatory act, shall not apply to causes of action arising before October 1, 1986.“(2) Sections 1483, 5838a, and 6304 of Act No. 236 of the Public Acts of 1961, as added by this amendatory act, shall apply to causes of action arising on or after October 1, 1986.“(3) Sections 1629, 1653, 2169, 2591, 2912c, 2912d, 2912e, 6098, 6301, 6303, 6305, 6306, 6307, 6309, and 6311 of Act No. 236 of the Public Acts of 1961, as added by this amendatory act, shall apply to cases filed on or after October 1, 1986.“(4) Sections 1651 and 6013 of Act No. 236 of the Public Acts of 1961, as amended by this amendatory act, shall not apply to cases filed before October 1, 1986.“(5) Chapter 49 of Act No. 236 of the Public Acts of 1961, as added by this amendatory act, shall apply to cases filed on or after January 1, 1987.“(6) Chapter 49a of Act No. 236 of the Public Acts of 1961, as added by this amendatory act, shall apply to cases filed in judicial circuits which are comprised of more than 1 county on or after July 1, 1990 and shall apply to cases filed in judicial circuits which are comprised of 1 county on or after October 1, 1988.”