Members of the Bar:

 

COVID-19 has affected all of us in many ways and I appreciate the efforts that have been made to conduct the court’s business given our unfortunate circumstances.

 

However, hearings in our court have been problematic and I need your help to run the court more efficiently.  Here is a list of issues I’d like you to address as best you can.

 

1. Be on time for all hearings
2. If you may be late because you’re in another court or if you need to reschedule, contact Lauren as soon as possible
3. Be PREPARED for your case
4. Inform and educate your clients that even though Zoom is being used, this is still a COURT OF LAW and all decorum still applies
5. Make sure your clients know how to work their computers/phones/ipads BEFORE coming to court so that there are no delays in conducting hearings
6. Make sure your clients are in a quiet place with no interruptions when they Zoom
7. Make sure your clients are appropriately dressed

 

I ask that you work with your clients in making sure our hearings go as smoothly as possible.

 

Thank you.

 

Hon. André R. Borrello

10^th Circuit Court Judge

111 South Michigan Avenue

Saginaw, MI 48602