Opinions issued by the board will include written findings of fact and conclusions of law. Parties to a decision may stipulate to modify or correct a decision within 30 days. Additionally, the board is responsible for hearing any dispute or controversy meeting the requirements for the Small Claims Division established under Section 841 of Public Act 103 of 1985. Goals To continue to decrease the pending caseload before the agency. Continue to reduce the percentage of cases over 12 and 18 months.
Issue magistrate formal written opinions within timeliness standard.
Increase the use of settlement conferences before trial to bring about resolution of cases short of trial. Identify how we can serve our customers better. Objectives Reduce the pending caseload by 350 cases during the fiscal year. Reduce the number of cases over 24 months by 250, and reduce the number of cases between 19 and 24 months by 200. Continue the use of settlement conferences by magistrates, mediators and attorney panels on contested cases during the fiscal year to resolve cases short of trial.