The Michigan Rules of Evidence are the rules adopted by the Michigan Supreme Court to govern evidentiary processes throughout Michigan’s judicial system.
Occasionally, the Rules of Evidence require amendments or changes. You can access proposed and recently-adopted orders affecting the Rules of Evidence from this page. There are also more links below at the end of this article.
Have your rights been violated?
Have your driving priviledges been revoked?
Has your professional license been suspended?
Second Amendment rights taken away?
Have you been charged with a crime?
Call our office to see if we can help
Komorn Law 248-357-2550
Proposed Amendments of MRE 702 and 804 2022-30 –
Proposed Amendments of MRE 702 and 804
Regarding expert witness’s testimony and statements against interest that expose a declarant to criminal liability.
- Issued: 10/25/2023
- Comment Period Expiration: 02/01/2024
Proposed Amendment of the Michigan Rules of Evidence 2021-10 –
Proposed Amendment of the Michigan Rules of Evidence
Would restyle the MREs in an effort to remain as consistent as possible with the 2011 restyling of the Federal Rules of Evidence.
- Issued: 03/22/2023
- Comment Period Expiration: 07/01/2023
- Public Hearing: 09/20/2023
Proposed Amendments of Rule 410 of the Michigan Rules of Evidence 2020-29 –
2020-29 Proposed Amendments of Rule 410 of the Michigan Rules of Evidence
Would add vacated pleas to the list of guilty pleas that may not be used against defendant and would add a cross-reference to MCR 6.310 regarding withdrawal of a plea to the current reference to statements made under MCR 6.302 in entering a plea.
- Issued: 06/09/2021
- Comment Period Expiration: 10/01/2021
- Public Hearing: 03/16/2022
- Effective: 10/01/2021
Access Other Proposed & Recently-Adopted Orders
Michigan Court Rules: Chapter 1 | Chapter 2 | Chapter 3 | Chapter 4 | Chapter 5 | Chapter 6 | Chapter 7 | Chapter 8 | Chapter 9
Michigan Rules of Evidence | Administrative Orders | Local Court Rules | Michigan Rules of Professional Conduct | Rules Concerning the State Bar | Rules for the Board of Law Examiners | Code of Judicial Conduct | Michigan Continuing Judicial Education Rules
Important:
This article provides a simplified overview of the Michigan Rules of Evidence for informational purposes only. It should not be interpreted as legal advice. When facing legal matters, always consult with a qualified attorney for professional guidance.
The Michigan Rules of Evidence are subject to change over time. Always consult the latest official version for accurate information.
Here is the link to the Michigan Rules of Evidence Handbook. Check the footer for the latest update.
Here is the link to proposed changes Michigan Court Website
Related Articles
No Results Found
The page you requested could not be found. Try refining your search, or use the navigation above to locate the post.
More Posts
An Independent Review of the Intoxilyzer 9000
An Independent Review of the Intoxilyzer 9000 Part 1 - Residual mouth alcohol detection Counterpoint Volume 2; Issue 2 - Article 3 (August 2017) An article in the Core Skills III-2 Module Jan Semenoff, BA, EMAForensic CriminalistThe opportunity to conduct an...
The Intoxilyzer 9000 (part 1)
The Intoxilyzer 9000 (part 1 of 2)Roll-Out The Michigan State Police (MSP) initiated Intoxilyzer 9000 (Intoxilyzer) training for police officers statewide, commencing in 2023. In order to participate, officers were required to complete both preliminary breath test...
The Intoxilyzer 9000 (part 2)
The Intoxilyzer 9000 (part 2 of 2)Using it The Intoxilyzer is user-friendly and equipped with a built-in feature to alert officers of any potential issues. As a precautionary measure, officers are specifically advised to switch off their portable radios prior to...
Our Kids are Dying of Drug Overdoses
THE KIDS AREN’T ALRIGHT, THEY’RE DYING OF DRUG OVERDOSESFrom May 2022 to May 2023, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported an alarming 37 percent increase in American lives lost due to overdoses, totaling over 112,000 fatalities. This staggering surge...
How DUI Charges Impact Your Child’s Future
In Michigan driving is considered a privilege. with this privilege comes immense responsibility, especially when it comes to driving under the influence (DUI) as well as other responsibilities. The consequences of youth DUI extend far beyond the immediate legal...
Rescheduling Marijuana Would Be a Threat to Public Health
Kevin Sabet of Smart Approaches to Marijuana says policy makers need to learn from their mistakes with hemp when considering marijuana rescheduling. It’s rare for policymakers to get a preview of the consequences of pending policies, but the descheduling of...
Meet MiChap
Climate and Health Adaptation ProgramYou must save yourself from yourself.Meet MICHAPOur Vision: Michigan's public health system fosters equitable health and wellbeing as it adapts to the current and future impacts of climate change. Our Mission: The Michigan Climate...
Feds discover new methods to distinguish hemp and marijuana to assist crime labs
Federally funded researchers have uncovered two methods to divide and diversify the difference between hemp and cannabis to assist to crime labs. Because Cannabis is still a crime and Hemp is not...The Controlled Substance Act of 1970 classified the plant cannabis,...
Laws passed by Michigan lawmakers in 2023 will take effect
Several new laws passed by Michigan lawmakers in 2023 will take effect on Tuesday, Feb 13, 2023Making use of the first combined Democratic majority in the state House, Senate, and governor's seat in decades, legislators have the numbers and have successfully approved...
Legal Consequences of Rescheduling Marijuana – 2024
Legal Consequences of Rescheduling Marijuana Jan 2024 a report from the Congressional Research Service.
