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2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 600 - Revised Judicature Act of 1961 › Act 236 of 1961 - Revised Judicature Act of 1961 (600.101 - 600.9948) › 236-1961-49 - Chapter 49 (600.4901...600.4923) › Section 600.4923 - Delay of Trial Date Scheduled in Advance of Date Set for Mediation Hearing; Applicability of Section.

600.4923 Delay of trial date scheduled in advance of date set for mediation hearing; applicability of section.
Sec. 4923.
A trial date scheduled in advance of the date set for a mediation hearing shall not be delayed because the mediation hearing was not held, unless the court finds that the interests of justice are served by the mediation proceeding. This section shall not apply if the mediation hearing was adjourned under section 4907(3).
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.”
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 600 - Revised Judicature Act of 1961 › Act 236 of 1961 - Revised Judicature Act of 1961 (600.101 - 600.9948) › 236-1961-49A - Chapter 49a (600.4951...600.4969) › Section 600.4951 - Mediation of Civil Action Based on Tort; Exception; Time for Referring Action to Mediation; Hearing.

600.4951 Mediation of civil action based on tort; exception; time for referring action to mediation; hearing.
Sec. 4951.
(1) Each civil action based on tort in which it is claimed that damages exceed $10,000.00, except an action alleging medical malpractice, shall be mediated pursuant to this chapter.
(2) The judge to whom a civil action as prescribed in subsection (1) is assigned or the chief judge shall refer the action to mediation by written order not less than 91 days after the filing of the answer or answers.
(3) A civil action referred to mediation pursuant to subsection (2) shall be heard by a mediation panel selected pursuant to section 4953.
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.”
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 600 - Revised Judicature Act of 1961 › Act 236 of 1961 - Revised Judicature Act of 1961 (600.101 - 600.9948) › 236-1961-49A - Chapter 49a (600.4951...600.4969) › Section 600.4953 - Mediation Panel; Selection and Qualifications of Member; Judge as Member; Grounds for Disqualification as Mediator.

600.4953 Mediation panel; selection and qualifications of member; judge as member; grounds for disqualification as mediator.
Sec. 4953.
(1) Mediation panels shall be composed of 3 members.
(2) The procedure for selecting mediation panel members and their qualifications shall be as prescribed by the Michigan court rules or local court rules.
(3) A judge may be selected as a member of a mediation panel, but may not preside at the trial of any action in which he or she served as a mediator.
(4) The grounds for disqualification of a mediator are the same as that provided in the Michigan court rules for the disqualification of a judge.
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.”
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 600 - Revised Judicature Act of 1961 › Act 236 of 1961 - Revised Judicature Act of 1961 (600.101 - 600.9948) › 236-1961-49A - Chapter 49a (600.4951...600.4969) › Section 600.4955 - Mediation Clerk; Designation; Setting Time and Place for Mediation Hearing; Notice; Adjournments.

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.”
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 600 - Revised Judicature Act of 1961 › Act 236 of 1961 - Revised Judicature Act of 1961 (600.101 - 600.9948) › 236-1961-49A - Chapter 49a (600.4951...600.4969) › Section 600.4957 - Mediation Fee.

600.4957 Mediation fee.
Sec. 4957.
(1) Within 14 days after the mailing of the notice of the mediation hearing, each party shall submit payment to the mediation clerk of a mediation fee of $75.00 in the manner specified in the notice of the mediation hearing. However, if a judge is a member of the panel, the fee is $50.00. Only a single fee is required of each party, even if there are counterclaims, cross-claims, or third-party claims. The mediation clerk shall arrange payment to the mediators.
(2) If a claim is derivative of another claim, the claims shall be treated as a single claim, with 1 fee to be paid and a single award made by the mediators.
(3) In the case of multiple injuries to members of a single family, the plaintiffs may elect to treat the action as involving 1 claim, with the payment of 1 fee and the rendering of 1 lump sum award to be accepted or rejected. If such an election is not made, a separate fee shall be paid for each plaintiff, and the mediation panel will then make separate awards for each claim, which may be individually accepted or rejected.
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.”
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 600 - Revised Judicature Act of 1961 › Act 236 of 1961 - Revised Judicature Act of 1961 (600.101 - 600.9948) › 236-1961-49A - Chapter 49a (600.4951...600.4969) › Section 600.4959 - Submission of Documents and Brief or Summary to Mediation Clerk; Penalty for Failure to Submit Materials.

600.4959 Submission of documents and brief or summary to mediation clerk; penalty for failure to submit materials.
Sec. 4959.
(1) At least 7 days before the mediation hearing date, each party shall submit to the mediation clerk 3 copies of the documents pertaining to the issues to be mediated and 3 copies of a concise brief or summary setting forth that party's factual or legal position on issues presented by the action and, in addition, 1 copy of each shall be served on each attorney of record.
(2) Failure to submit the materials to the mediation clerk as prescribed in subsection (1) subjects the offending party to a $60.00 penalty to be paid at the time of the mediation hearing and distributed equally among the mediators.
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.”
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 600 - Revised Judicature Act of 1961 › Act 236 of 1961 - Revised Judicature Act of 1961 (600.101 - 600.9948) › 236-1961-49A - Chapter 49a (600.4951...600.4969) › Section 600.4961 - Right of Party to Attend Mediation Hearing; Personal Appearance to Demonstrate Unusual Conditions; Testimony Prohibited; Rules of Evidence Inapplicable; Factual Information; Limitation on Oral Presentation; Requests and Inquiries by Panel; Admissibility of Statements, Briefs, or Summaries.

600.4961 Right of party to attend mediation hearing; personal appearance to demonstrate unusual conditions; testimony prohibited; rules of evidence inapplicable; factual information; limitation on oral presentation; requests and inquiries by panel; admissibility of statements, briefs, or summaries.
Sec. 4961.
(1) A party has the right, but is not required, to attend a mediation hearing. If scars, disfigurement, or other unusual conditions exist, they may be demonstrated to the mediation panel by a personal appearance; however, testimony shall not be taken or permitted of any party.
(2) The Michigan rules of evidence do not apply before the mediation panel. Factual information having a bearing on damages or liability shall be supported by documentary evidence, if possible.
(3) Oral presentation shall be limited to 15 minutes per side unless multiple parties or unusual circumstances warrant additional time. The mediation panel may request information on applicable insurance policy limits and may inquire about settlement negotiations, unless a party objects.
(4) Statements by the attorneys with regard to mediation under this chapter and the briefs or summaries presented are not admissible in any court or evidentiary proceeding.
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.”
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 600 - Revised Judicature Act of 1961 › Act 236 of 1961 - Revised Judicature Act of 1961 (600.101 - 600.9948) › 236-1961-49A - Chapter 49a (600.4951...600.4969) › Section 600.4967 - Entry of Judgment; Action to Proceed to Trial Upon Rejection; Placing Copies of Evaluation, Acceptances, and Rejections in Sealed Envelope; Filing Envelope With Clerk of Court; Opening Envelope; Evaluation Not Exceeding Jurisdictional Limitation of District Court.

600.4967 Entry of judgment; action to proceed to trial upon rejection; placing copies of evaluation, acceptances, and rejections in sealed envelope; filing envelope with clerk of court; opening envelope; evaluation not exceeding jurisdictional limitation of district court.
Sec. 4967.
(1) If all the parties accept the mediation panel's evaluation, judgment shall be entered in that amount, which shall include all fees, costs, and interest to the date of judgment.
(2) In a case involving multiple parties, judgment shall be entered as to those opposing parties who have accepted the portions of the evaluation that apply to them.
(3) Except as otherwise provided in this chapter for multiple parties, if all or part of the evaluation of the mediation panel is rejected, the action shall proceed to trial.
(4) The mediation clerk shall place a copy of the mediation evaluation and the parties' acceptances and rejections in a sealed envelope for filing with the clerk of the court. In a nonjury action, the envelope shall not be opened and the parties shall not reveal the amount of the evaluation until the judge has rendered judgment.
(5) If the mediation evaluation of an action does not exceed the jurisdictional limitation of the district court, the mediation clerk shall so inform the trial judge.
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.”
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 600 - Revised Judicature Act of 1961 › Act 236 of 1961 - Revised Judicature Act of 1961 (600.101 - 600.9948) › 236-1961-49A - Chapter 49a (600.4951...600.4969) › Section 600.4969 - Payment of Actual Costs; Adjustment of Verdict; Scope of Actual Costs; Condition Prohibiting Award of Costs.

600.4969 Payment of actual costs; adjustment of verdict; scope of actual costs; condition prohibiting award of costs.
Sec. 4969.
(1) If a party has rejected an evaluation and the action proceeds to trial, that party shall pay the opposing party's actual costs unless the verdict is more favorable to the rejecting party than the mediation evaluation. However, if the opposing party has also rejected the evaluation, that party is entitled to costs only if the verdict is more favorable to that party than the mediation evaluation.
(2) For the purpose of subsection (1), a verdict shall be adjusted by adding to it assessable costs and interest on the amount of the verdict from the filing of the complaint to the date of the mediation evaluation. After this adjustment, the verdict is considered more favorable to a defendant if it is more than 10% below the evaluation, and is considered more favorable to the plaintiff if it is more than 10% above the evaluation.
(3) For the purpose of this section, actual costs include those costs taxable in any civil action and a reasonable attorney fee as determined by the trial judge for services necessitated by the rejection of the mediation evaluation.
(4) Costs shall not be awarded if the mediation award was not unanimous.
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.”
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 600 - Revised Judicature Act of 1961 › Act 236 of 1961 - Revised Judicature Act of 1961 (600.101 - 600.9948) › 236-1961-50 - Chapter 50 Arbitrations (600.5001...600.5035) › Section 600.5001 - Repealed. 2012, Act 370, Eff. July 1, 2013.

600.5001 Repealed. 2012, Act 370, Eff. July 1, 2013.
Compiler's Notes:
The repealed section pertained to parties to an arbitration agreement, enforcement and rescission of agreements, and exceptions for labor contracts.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 600 - Revised Judicature Act of 1961 › Act 236 of 1961 - Revised Judicature Act of 1961 (600.101 - 600.9948) › 236-1961-50 - Chapter 50 Arbitrations (600.5001...600.5035) › Section 600.5005 - Repealed. 2012, Act 370, Eff. July 1, 2013.

600.5005 Repealed. 2012, Act 370, Eff. July 1, 2013.
Compiler's Notes:
The repealed section pertained to arbitration of claims to real estate.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 600 - Revised Judicature Act of 1961 › Act 236 of 1961 - Revised Judicature Act of 1961 (600.101 - 600.9948) › 236-1961-50 - Chapter 50 Arbitrations (600.5001...600.5035) › Section 600.5011 - Repealed. 2012, Act 370, Eff. July 1, 2013.

600.5011 Repealed. 2012, Act 370, Eff. July 1, 2013.
Compiler's Notes:
The repealed section pertained to revocation of arbitration agreements.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 600 - Revised Judicature Act of 1961 › Act 236 of 1961 - Revised Judicature Act of 1961 (600.101 - 600.9948) › 236-1961-50 - Chapter 50 Arbitrations (600.5001...600.5035) › Section 600.5015 - Repealed. 2012, Act 370, Eff. July 1, 2013.

600.5015 Repealed. 2012, Act 370, Eff. July 1, 2013.
Compiler's Notes:
The repealed section pertained to appointment of arbitrators.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 600 - Revised Judicature Act of 1961 › Act 236 of 1961 - Revised Judicature Act of 1961 (600.101 - 600.9948) › 236-1961-50 - Chapter 50 Arbitrations (600.5001...600.5035) › Section 600.5021 - Repealed. 2012, Act 370, Eff. July 1, 2013.

600.5021 Repealed. 2012, Act 370, Eff. July 1, 2013.
Compiler's Notes:
The repealed section pertained to conduct of arbitration.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 600 - Revised Judicature Act of 1961 › Act 236 of 1961 - Revised Judicature Act of 1961 (600.101 - 600.9948) › 236-1961-50 - Chapter 50 Arbitrations (600.5001...600.5035) › Section 600.5025 - Repealed. 2012, Act 370, Eff. July 1, 2013.

600.5025 Repealed. 2012, Act 370, Eff. July 1, 2013.
Compiler's Notes:
The repealed section pertained to enforcement of arbitration agreements and jurisdiction of circuit court.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 600 - Revised Judicature Act of 1961 › Act 236 of 1961 - Revised Judicature Act of 1961 (600.101 - 600.9948) › 236-1961-50 - Chapter 50 Arbitrations (600.5001...600.5035) › Section 600.5031 - Repealed. 2012, Act 370, Eff. July 1, 2013.

600.5031 Repealed. 2012, Act 370, Eff. July 1, 2013.
Compiler's Notes:
The repealed section pertained to venue for arbitration agreements.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 600 - Revised Judicature Act of 1961 › Act 236 of 1961 - Revised Judicature Act of 1961 (600.101 - 600.9948) › 236-1961-50 - Chapter 50 Arbitrations (600.5001...600.5035) › Section 600.5033 - Repealed. 2012, Act 370, Eff. July 1, 2013.

600.5033 Repealed. 2012, Act 370, Eff. July 1, 2013.
Compiler's Notes:
The repealed section pertained to arbitration awards rendered in another state, and modifying, correcting, or refusing to confirm awards.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 600 - Revised Judicature Act of 1961 › Act 236 of 1961 - Revised Judicature Act of 1961 (600.101 - 600.9948) › 236-1961-50 - Chapter 50 Arbitrations (600.5001...600.5035) › Section 600.5035 - Repealed. 2012, Act 370, Eff. July 1, 2013.

600.5035 Repealed. 2012, Act 370, Eff. July 1, 2013.
Compiler's Notes:
The repealed section pertained to construction of chapter.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 600 - Revised Judicature Act of 1961 › Act 236 of 1961 - Revised Judicature Act of 1961 (600.101 - 600.9948) › 236-1961-50A - Chapter 50a Health Care Arbitration (600.5040...600.5065) › Section 600.5040-600.5065 - Repealed. 1993, Act 78, Eff. Apr. 1, 1994.

600.5040-600.5065 Repealed. 1993, Act 78, Eff. Apr. 1, 1994.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 600 - Revised Judicature Act of 1961 › Act 236 of 1961 - Revised Judicature Act of 1961 (600.101 - 600.9948) › 236-1961-50B. - Chapter 50b. Domestic Relations Arbitration (600.5070...600.5082) › Section 600.5070 - Scope of Chapter.

600.5070 Scope of chapter.
Sec. 5070.
(1) This chapter provides for and governs arbitration in domestic relations matters. Arbitration proceedings under this chapter are also governed by court rule except to the extent those provisions are modified by the arbitration agreement or this chapter. This chapter controls if there is a conflict between this chapter and chapter 50 or between this chapter and the uniform arbitration act.
(2) This chapter does not apply to arbitration in a domestic relations matter if, before March 28, 2001, the court has entered an order for arbitration and all the parties have executed the arbitration agreement.
History:
Add. 2000, Act 419, Eff. Mar. 28, 2001 ;-- Am. 2012, Act 370, Eff. July 1, 2013
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 600 - Revised Judicature Act of 1961 › Act 236 of 1961 - Revised Judicature Act of 1961 (600.101 - 600.9948) › 236-1961-50B. - Chapter 50b. Domestic Relations Arbitration (600.5070...600.5082) › Section 600.5071 - Stipulation to Binding Arbitration; Agreement.

600.5071 Stipulation to binding arbitration; agreement.
Sec. 5071.
Parties to an action for divorce, annulment, separate maintenance, or child support, custody, or parenting time, or to a postjudgment proceeding related to such an action, may stipulate to binding arbitration by a signed agreement that specifically provides for an award with respect to 1 or more of the following issues:
(a) Real and personal property.
(b) Child custody.
(c) Child support, subject to the restrictions and requirements in other law and court rule as provided in this act.
(d) Parenting time.
(e) Spousal support.
(f) Costs, expenses, and attorney fees.
(g) Enforceability of prenuptial and postnuptial agreements.
(h) Allocation of the parties' responsibility for debt as between the parties.
(i) Other contested domestic relations matters.
History:
Add. 2000, Act 419, Eff. Mar. 28, 2001
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 600 - Revised Judicature Act of 1961 › Act 236 of 1961 - Revised Judicature Act of 1961 (600.101 - 600.9948) › 236-1961-50B. - Chapter 50b. Domestic Relations Arbitration (600.5070...600.5082) › Section 600.5073 - Arbitrator; Appointment; Qualifications; Immunity; List of Qualified Arbitrators.

600.5073 Arbitrator; appointment; qualifications; immunity; list of qualified arbitrators.
Sec. 5073.
(1) Arbitration under this chapter may be heard by a single arbitrator or by a panel of 3 arbitrators. The court shall appoint an arbitrator agreed to by the parties if the arbitrator is qualified under subsection (2) and consents to the appointment. An arbitrator appointed under this chapter is immune from liability in regard to the arbitration proceeding to the same extent as the circuit judge who has jurisdiction of the action that is submitted to arbitration.
(2) The court shall not appoint an arbitrator under this chapter unless the individual meets all of the following qualifications:
(a) Is an attorney in good standing with the state bar of Michigan.
(b) Has practiced as an attorney for not less than 5 years before the appointment and has demonstrated an expertise in the area of domestic relations law.
(c) Has received training in the dynamics of domestic violence and in handling domestic relations matters that have a history of domestic violence.
(3) The office of the friend of the court, an alternative dispute resolution clerk, or another individual designated by the chief judge may make available a list of arbitrators who meet the qualifications of this section. The list shall include a summary of each arbitrator's qualifications and experience.
History:
Add. 2000, Act 419, Eff. Mar. 28, 2001
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 600 - Revised Judicature Act of 1961 › Act 236 of 1961 - Revised Judicature Act of 1961 (600.101 - 600.9948) › 236-1961-50B. - Chapter 50b. Domestic Relations Arbitration (600.5070...600.5082) › Section 600.5074 - Arbitrator; Powers and Duties; Sworn Statement Listing Party's Place of Employment, Sources of Income, and Assets and Liabilities; Release.

600.5074 Arbitrator; powers and duties; sworn statement listing party's place of employment, sources of income, and assets and liabilities; release.
Sec. 5074.
(1) An arbitrator appointed under this chapter shall hear and make an award on each issue submitted for arbitration under the arbitration agreement subject to the provisions of the agreement.
(2) An arbitrator appointed under this chapter has all of the following powers and duties:
(a) To administer an oath or issue a subpoena as provided by court rule.
(b) To issue an order regarding discovery proceedings relative to the issues being arbitrated.
(c) Subject to provisions of the arbitration agreement, to issue an order allocating arbitration fees and expenses between the parties or to 1 party, including imposing a fee or expense on a party or attorney as a sanction.
(d) To issue an order requiring a party to produce specified information that the arbitrator considers relevant to, and helpful in resolving, an issue subject to the arbitration.
(3) If the arbitrator considers it relevant to an issue being arbitrated, the arbitrator may order the filing of sworn statements that identify each party's place of employment and other sources of income and that list the assets and liabilities of each party. The arbitrator shall not release the sworn statements required under this section until after all parties have filed those sworn statements. The arbitrator shall attempt to release the sworn statements to the opposite parties at approximately the same time.
(4) A sworn statement ordered under subsection (3) shall list at least all of the following assets:
(a) Real property.
(b) Checking and savings account balances, regardless of the form in which the money is held.
(c) Stocks and bonds.
(d) Income tax refunds due the parties.
(e) Life insurance, including cash value and amount payable at death.
(f) Loans held as a creditor or money owed to the parties in whatever form.
(g) Retirement funds and pension benefits.
(h) Professional licenses.
(i) Motor vehicles, boats, mobile homes, or any other type of vehicle including untitled vehicles.
(j) Extraordinary tools of a trade.
(k) Cemetery lots.
(l) Ownership interests in businesses.
(m) Limited partnerships.
(n) Other assets in whatever form.
(5) A sworn statement ordered under subsection (3) shall list at least all of the following liabilities:
(a) Secured and unsecured credits.
(b) Taxes.
(c) Rents and security deposits.
(d) All other liabilities in whatever form.
History:
Add. 2000, Act 419, Eff. Mar. 28, 2001
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 600 - Revised Judicature Act of 1961 › Act 236 of 1961 - Revised Judicature Act of 1961 (600.101 - 600.9948) › 236-1961-50B. - Chapter 50b. Domestic Relations Arbitration (600.5070...600.5082) › Section 600.5075 - Disqualification of Arbitrator.

600.5075 Disqualification of arbitrator.
Sec. 5075.
(1) An arbitrator, attorney, or party in an arbitration proceeding under this chapter shall disclose any circumstance that may affect an arbitrator's impartiality, including, but not limited to, bias, a financial or personal interest in the outcome of the arbitration, or a past or present business or professional relationship with a party or attorney. Upon disclosure of such a circumstance, a party may request disqualification of the arbitrator and shall make that request as soon as practicable after the disclosure. If the arbitrator does not withdraw within 14 days after a request for disqualification, the party may file a motion for disqualification with the circuit court.
(2) The circuit court shall hear a motion under subsection (1) within 21 days after the motion is filed. If the court finds that the arbitrator is disqualified, the court may appoint another arbitrator agreed to by the parties or may void the arbitration agreement and proceed as if arbitration had not been ordered.
History:
Add. 2000, Act 419, Eff. Mar. 28, 2001
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 600 - Revised Judicature Act of 1961 › Act 236 of 1961 - Revised Judicature Act of 1961 (600.101 - 600.9948) › 236-1961-50B. - Chapter 50b. Domestic Relations Arbitration (600.5070...600.5082) › Section 600.5076 - Meeting With Arbitrator; Order to Produce Material Information.

600.5076 Meeting with arbitrator; order to produce material information.
Sec. 5076.
(1) As soon as practicable after the appointment of the arbitrator, the parties and attorneys shall meet with the arbitrator to consider all of the following:
(a) Scope of the issues submitted.
(b) Date, time, and place of the hearing.
(c) Witnesses, including experts, who may testify.
(d) Schedule for exchange of expert reports or summary of expert testimony.
(e) Subject to subsection (2), exhibits, documents, or other information each party considers applicable and material to the case and a schedule for production or exchange of the information. If a party knew or reasonably should have known about the existence of information the party is required to produce, that party waives objection to producing that information if the party does not object before the hearing.
(f) Disclosure required under section 5075.
(2) The arbitrator shall order each party to produce information that is applicable and material to an issue under arbitration, including, but not limited to, any of the following:
(a) A current, complete, and accurate sworn financial disclosure statement.
(b) Financial disclosure statements for the past 3 years.
(c) State and federal income tax returns for the previous 3 years or other time period as ordered by the arbitrator.
(d) If a court has issued an order concerning an issue subject to arbitration, a copy of the order, state and federal income tax returns for the year the order was issued, and a financial statement for the time at which the order was issued, which statement includes at least gross and net income and assets and liabilities.
(e) Proposed award for each issue subject to arbitration.
History:
Add. 2000, Act 420, Eff. Mar. 28, 2001
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 600 - Revised Judicature Act of 1961 › Act 236 of 1961 - Revised Judicature Act of 1961 (600.101 - 600.9948) › 236-1961-50B. - Chapter 50b. Domestic Relations Arbitration (600.5070...600.5082) › Section 600.5077 - Record of Arbitration Hearing.

600.5077 Record of arbitration hearing.
Sec. 5077.
(1) Except as provided by this section, court rule, or the arbitration agreement, a record shall not be made of an arbitration hearing under this chapter. If a record is not required, an arbitrator may make a record to be used only by the arbitrator to aid in reaching the decision. The parties may provide in the arbitration agreement that a record be made of those portions of a hearing related to 1 or more issues subject to arbitration.
(2) A record shall be made of that portion of a hearing that concerns child support, custody, or parenting time in the same manner required by the Michigan court rules for the record of a witness's testimony in a deposition.
History:
Add. 2000, Act 420, Eff. Mar. 28, 2001
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 600 - Revised Judicature Act of 1961 › Act 236 of 1961 - Revised Judicature Act of 1961 (600.101 - 600.9948) › 236-1961-50B. - Chapter 50b. Domestic Relations Arbitration (600.5070...600.5082) › Section 600.5078 - Award; Error or Omissions.

600.5078 Award; error or omissions.
Sec. 5078.
(1) Unless otherwise agreed by the parties and arbitrator in writing or on the record, the arbitrator shall issue the written award on each issue within 60 days after either the end of the hearing or, if requested by the arbitrator, after receipt of proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law.
(2) Subject to the other restrictions in this subsection, if the parties reach an agreement regarding child support, custody, or parenting time, the agreement shall be placed on the record by the parties under oath and shall be included in the arbitrator's written award. An arbitrator shall not include in the award a child support amount that deviates from the child support formula developed by the state friend of the court bureau unless the arbitrator complies with the same requirements for such a deviation prescribed for the court under the law that applies to the domestic relations dispute that is being arbitrated.
(3) An arbitrator under this chapter retains jurisdiction to correct errors or omissions in an award until the court confirms the award. Within 14 days after the award is issued, a party to the arbitration may file a motion to correct errors or omissions. The other party to the arbitration may respond to such a motion within 14 days after the motion is filed. The arbitrator shall issue a decision on the motion within 14 days after receipt of a response to the motion or, if a response is not filed, within 14 days after expiration of the response period.
History:
Add. 2000, Act 420, Eff. Mar. 28, 2001
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 600 - Revised Judicature Act of 1961 › Act 236 of 1961 - Revised Judicature Act of 1961 (600.101 - 600.9948) › 236-1961-50B. - Chapter 50b. Domestic Relations Arbitration (600.5070...600.5082) › Section 600.5079 - Enforcement of Arbitration Award or Order; Filing Judgment, Order, or Motion to Settle Judgment With Circuit Court; Sanctions.

600.5079 Enforcement of arbitration award or order; filing judgment, order, or motion to settle judgment with circuit court; sanctions.
Sec. 5079.
(1) The circuit court shall enforce an arbitrator's award or other order issued under this chapter in the same manner as an order issued by the circuit court. A party may make a motion to the circuit court to enforce an arbitrator's award or order.
(2) The plaintiff in an action that was submitted to arbitration under this chapter shall file with the circuit court a judgment, order, or motion to settle the judgment within 21 days after the arbitrator's award is issued unless otherwise agreed to by the parties in writing or unless the arbitrator or court grants an extension. If the plaintiff fails to comply with this subsection, another party to the action may file a judgment, order, or motion to settle the judgment and may request sanctions.
History:
Add. 2000, Act 420, Eff. Mar. 28, 2001
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 600 - Revised Judicature Act of 1961 › Act 236 of 1961 - Revised Judicature Act of 1961 (600.101 - 600.9948) › 236-1961-50B. - Chapter 50b. Domestic Relations Arbitration (600.5070...600.5082) › Section 600.5080 - Vacation or Modification of Award Concerning Child Support, Custody, or Parenting Time; Standards and Procedures Regarding Review of Arbitration Awards.

600.5080 Vacation or modification of award concerning child support, custody, or parenting time; standards and procedures regarding review of arbitration awards.
Sec. 5080.
(1) Subject to subsection (2), the circuit court shall not vacate or modify an award concerning child support, custody, or parenting time unless the court finds that the award is adverse to the best interests of the child who is the subject of the award or under the provisions of section 5081.
(2) A review or modification of a child support amount, child custody, or parenting time shall be conducted and is subject to the standards and procedures provided in other statutes, in other applicable law, and by court rule that are applicable to child support amounts, child custody, or parenting time.
(3) Other standards and procedures regarding review of arbitration awards described in this section are governed by court rule.
History:
Add. 2000, Act 420, Eff. Mar. 28, 2001
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 600 - Revised Judicature Act of 1961 › Act 236 of 1961 - Revised Judicature Act of 1961 (600.101 - 600.9948) › 236-1961-50B. - Chapter 50b. Domestic Relations Arbitration (600.5070...600.5082) › Section 600.5081 - Vacation or Modification of Arbitration Award; Application; Grounds; Rehearing; Other Standards and Procedures Relating to Review of Arbitration Awards.

600.5081 Vacation or modification of arbitration award; application; grounds; rehearing; other standards and procedures relating to review of arbitration awards.
Sec. 5081.
(1) If a party applies to the circuit court for vacation or modification of an arbitrator's award issued under this chapter, the court shall review the award as provided in this section or section 5080.
(2) If a party applies under this section, the court shall vacate an award under any of the following circumstances:
(a) The award was procured by corruption, fraud, or other undue means.
(b) There was evident partiality by an arbitrator appointed as a neutral, corruption of an arbitrator, or misconduct prejudicing a party's rights.
(c) The arbitrator exceeded his or her powers.
(d) The arbitrator refused to postpone the hearing on a showing of sufficient cause, refused to hear evidence material to the controversy, or otherwise conducted the hearing to prejudice substantially a party's rights.
(3) The fact that the relief granted in an arbitration award could not be granted by a court of law or equity is not grounds for vacating or refusing to confirm the award.
(4) An application to vacate an award on grounds stated in subsection (2)(a) shall be made within 21 days after the grounds are known or should have been known.
(5) If the court vacates an award, the court may order a rehearing before a new arbitrator chosen as provided in the agreement or, if there is no such provision, by the court. If the award is vacated on the grounds stated in subsection (2)(a) or (c), the court may order a rehearing before the arbitrator who made the award.
(6) Other standards and procedures relating to review of arbitration awards described in subsection (1) are governed by court rule.
History:
Add. 2000, Act 420, Eff. Mar. 28, 2001
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 600 - Revised Judicature Act of 1961 › Act 236 of 1961 - Revised Judicature Act of 1961 (600.101 - 600.9948) › 236-1961-50B. - Chapter 50b. Domestic Relations Arbitration (600.5070...600.5082) › Section 600.5082 - Appeal.

600.5082 Appeal.
Sec. 5082.
An appeal from an arbitration award under this chapter that the circuit court confirms, vacates, modifies, or corrects shall be taken in the same manner as from an order or judgment in other civil actions.
History:
Add. 2000, Act 420, Eff. Mar. 28, 2001