Administrative Orders
Operational Status
Intake counters at the Clerk’s Office in Detroit, Flint and Bay City are open. Unrepresented filers may also file by mailing the documents to any of the three Clerk’s Office locations.
If Wayne County’s level of community transmission is rated “High”, then masks are required in common areas of the Detroit courthouse.
If Genesee County's level of community transmission is rated "High", then masks are required in common areas of the Flint courthouse.
If Bay County's level of community transmission is rated "High", then masks are required in common areas of the Bay City courthouse.
Masks and safety protocols for Chambers and courtrooms are at the discretion of the presiding judge.
Additional Filing Options for Parties Not Represented by an Attorney
Pro Se Law Clerk Service
The pro se law clerk is currently closed to in-person meetings. Please either email at prose@mieb.uscourts.gov, or leave a phone message at (866) 478-4436 or (313) 234-0074. Every effort will be made to respond within 24 hours. Please be sure to leave a case number and contact information.
Judges’ Procedures
Masks and safety protocols for Chambers and courtrooms are at the discretion of the presiding judge.
Chief Judge Daniel S. Opperman
04/12/2022
Notice Regarding Conduct of Hearings Before The Honorable Daniel S. Opperman Effective May 2, 2022
03/13/2020
Notice of Change in Procedures for Chief Judge Daniel Opperman
Judge Joel D. Applebaum
04/08/2022
Notice Regarding Conduct of Hearings Before Judge Applebaum Beginning May 4, 2022
03/13/2020
Notice of Change in Procedures for Judge Joel Applebaum
Judge Lisa S. Gretchko
04/14/2022
Notice Regarding Conduct of Hearings Before The Honorable Lisa S. Gretchko Effective May 2, 2022
Judge Maria L. Oxholm
04/12/2022
Notice Regarding Conduct of Hearings Before Judge Maria L. Oxholm Beginning May 4, 2022
03/16/2020
Notice of Change in Procedures for Judge Maria L. Oxholm
Judge Mark A. Randon
05/12/2022
Notice Regarding Conduct of Hearings Before Judge Mark A. Randon Effective Immediately
11/04/2020
Notice of Change in Procedures for Judge Mark Randon
Judge Thomas J. Tucker
04/14/2022
Notice Regarding Conduct of Hearings Before Judge Thomas J. Tucker April 14, 2022
03/20/2020
Further Notice of Change in Procedure for Judge Thomas Tucker
03/16/2020
Notice of Change in Procedure for Judge Thomas Tucker
341 Meeting of Creditors
04/28/2020
Notice Regarding Telephonic Chapter 7 § 341 Meetings in the Eastern District of Michigan
03/30/2020
Notice Regarding Telephonic Chapter 7 § 341 Meetings in the Eastern District of Michigan
03/16/2020
Important Notice from the United States Trustee for Regions 3 and 9 Regarding 341 Meetings
03/13/2020
341 Meetings in Chapter 13
Contact Tracing
No new COVID-19 cases to report.