Mich. Admin. Code R. 418.87 - Ex parte communications with a magistrate
Rule 7.
(1)
Counsel or the parties may not engage in substantive ex parte communications
with the magistrate concerning the action prior to the hearing. Routine
communication about administrative tasks, such as scheduling hearings, is not
prohibited.
(2) If a magistrate
receives direct or indirect communication prohibited by subrule (1) of this
rule, the magistrate shall promptly notify all parties or their attorneys of
the receipt of such communication and its content. A record of the
communication must be maintained in the agency file.
(3) Once a case has been referred to a
magistrate for hearing, all communication related to the case of a substantive
basis from any party should be administered through agency staff.
Notes
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