This is a collection of my Legal Links which may assist the reader. This list is produced to assist readers in Michigan and may not be applicable to other jurisdictions. We are not responsible for websites that have changed addresses but would appreciate any additions or corrections to this list to keep it current and to add new links to assist others. This website cannot be considered as legal advice and the user is advised to consult with a licensed attorney in their jurisdiction for legal advice.
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Attorney Assists
MiFile: A site for efiling Michigan court documents for selected courts.
MI SCAO forms: The site for downloading Michigan court forms
MI Inventory Fee Calculator: A site for calculating the inventory fee for probate cases in Michigan
ICLE: Institute for Continuing Legal Education- Materials for updating legal skills
CE Broker: a site to keep track of CLE credits
Law Story: Winning Advocacy through Story
Trustate: Probate Estate Software and Assistance
WealthCounsel: Trust and Estate Planning Software
Crystal Knows: Personality Indicator
State Bar of Michigan Ethics Helpline: 877-558-4760
State Bar of Michigan Practice Management Helpline: 800-341-9715
Attorney Management Systems
MyCase: A case Management System
Case Status: A program to assist in communicating with clients:
Clio: A Case Management System
Bluestylus: A program for billing and for bankruptcy case management
Aviation
National Airspace System Status
Bankruptcy
US Bankruptcy Ct, Eastern District of Michigan
US Bankruptcy Ct, Western District of Michigan
FRBP: Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure
PACER: Public Access to Court Electronic Records
Means Testing- US Trustee Site
11 US Code- Bankruptcy
Section 341 Meeting of Creditors
MI Bankruptcy Exemptions: MCL 600.5451
Federal Bankruptcy Exemptions: 11 USC 522
Bar and Attorney Organizations
Michigan State Bar: The website for the Michigan State Bar
American Bar Association: The website for the American Bar Association
National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys: NAELA- Organization dedicated to improving legal services to elderly
American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys: AAEPA-
Case Search
LexisNexis: A paid legal case search system
Casetext: A paid legal case search system now with Thomson Reuters with CoCounsel, an AI search
WI Court Search: A Wisconsin court search
MI Supreme Court and Court of Appeals Opinion Search: A Michigan opinion search
MI Court of Claims Case Search
Fastcase: A paid legal case search system
Westlaw: A paid legal case search system
PACER: Public Access to Court Electronic Records (Federal)
Child Custody, Divorce, Support, Abuse
MI Quick Reference-Altering Commitment Order Checklist
MI Quick Reference- Alternative Contempt Track Plan Checklist
MI Quick Reference- Bond Review Hearing Checklist
MI Quick Reference- Changing Child Custody or Parenting Time for Deployed Parent Checklist
MI Quick Reference- Changing Child's Legal Residence Checklist
MI Quick Reference- Child Custody Dispute Between Parents Checklist
MI Quick Reference- Child Custody Dispute Involving Agency Checklist
MI Quick Reference- Child Custody Dispute Involving Third Person Checklist
MI Quick Reference- Child Custody Involving Guardian Limited Guardian Checklist
MI Quick Reference- Conditional Release Pending Bench Warrant Hearing Checklist
MI Quick Reference- Contempt for Parenting Time Violation Checklist
MI Quick Reference- Contempt for Support Arrearage (Payer Appears) Checklist
MI Quick Reference- Contempt for Support Arrearage (Payer Fails to Appear) Checklist
MI Quick Reference- Contesting Implementation of Income Withholding Checklist
MI Quick Reference- Contesting the Validity or Enforcement of a Registered Order Checklist
MI Quick Reference- Determine or Modify Interstate Child-Custody Dispute (Hearing)
MI Quick Reference- Determine or Modify Interstate Child-Custody Dispute (Preliminary Matters)
MI Quick Reference- Determining that a Child's Presumed Father Is Not a Child's Father
MI Quick Reference- Determining that a Genetic Father Is Not a Child's Father
MI Quick Reference- Divorce Checklist
MI Quick Reference- Enforcement of an Intrastate Support Order
MI Quick Reference- Enforcement of Foreign Support Order
MI Quick Reference- Establishing an Intrastate Support Order Checklist
MI Quick Reference- Establishing Grandparenting Time Checklist
MI Quick Reference- Establishing Parenting Time Checklist
MI Quick Reference- FSA Checklist
MI Quick Reference- FSA Default Checklist
MI Quick Reference- Hearing on License Suspension for Arrearage
MI Quick Reference- Hearing on Petition for Emancipation Checklist
MI Quick Reference- Hearing on the Merits of the Bench Warrant Checklist
MI Quick Reference- Issuance of Child Support Checklist
MI Quick Reference- License Suspension for Arrearage Checklist
MI Quick Reference- Modification of an Intrastate Support Order Checklist
MI Quick Reference- Modification of Child Support Checklist
MI Quick Reference- Modification of Foreign Support Order
MI Quick Reference- Modification of Out-of-State Child Support Order Flowchart
MI Quick Reference- Modification of Parenting Time Checklist
MI Quick Reference- Modification of Parenting Time Flowchart
MI Quick Reference- Objection to Military Service Adjustment Checklist
MI Quick Reference- Ordering Payment Plan for Arrearages Checklist
MI Quick Reference- Register Interstate Child-Custody Determination Checklist
MI Quick Reference- Registration of Foreign Order for Enforcement Purposes
MI Quick Reference- Registration of Foreign Support Order for Modification Purposes
MI Quick Reference- Repayment Plan for Discharge and Waiver of Surcharges Checklist
MI Quick Reference- Request for Enforcement of Child-Custody Determination (Preliminary Matters)
MI Quick Reference- Request for Enforcement of Child-Custody Determination (Hearing)
MI Quick Reference- Request to Determine Controlling Order Checklist
MI Quick Reference- Rescission of Emancipation Checklist
MI Quick Reference- Setting Aside an Acknowledgment of Parentage
MI Quick Reference- Setting Aside an Order of Filiation
MI Quick Reference- Suspension of Immediate Income Withholding Checklist
MI Quick Reference- Suspension or Termination of Income Withholding Checklist
NACC: Website for National Association of Counsel for Children
ABA Tips and Tools in Child Advocacy: American Bar Association tips
Office of Child Advocate: Michigan OCA
DHHS Policy Manuals: Michigan site for Dept Health and Human Services policy manuals
MI Penal Code re Children: MCL 750.135 - 750.145h.
MI Child Protection Act of 1975: MCL 722.621 - 722.638
MI Probate Code re Abuse and Neglect: MCL 712A.19- 712A.22
Model Jury Instructions- Child Protection Proceedings: M Civ JI 97.01- 97.61
MI Model Criminal Instructions- Child Abuse M Crim JI 17.18- 17.24
MDHHS Child Support- website
MI Support and Parenting Time Enforcement Act of 1982: MCL 552.601 - 552.650
Understanding Child Support Handbook- Michigan Office of Child Support
MI Child Support Formula Manual: 2021 Manual
MI Child Support Calculator: DHHS 2021
Legal Help for Michigan CPS and Child Abuse Cases:
MI Child Protective Proceedings Benchbook- 4th Edition: A Guide to Abuse and Neglect
MI Adoption Proceedings Benchbook:
2017 Michigan Child Support Formula Manual
2017 Child Support Formula Supplement-Responsive HTML5.zip
2017 Michigan Child Support Formula Manual Supplement (printable - PDF)
2021 Child Support Formula Manual
2021 Michigan Child Support Formula Manual Supplement
2021 Michigan Child Support Formula Manual (printable - PDF)
2021 Michigan Child Support Formula Manual Supplement (printable - PDF)
Custody and Parenting Time Investigation Manual
Parenting Time Guidelines by County
MI Limiting Family Court Access Benchcard
Additional Fee for Filing Custody, Support or Parenting Time Cases
Safe Delivery of Newborn SCAO forms
MSP Forensic Interview Protocol Manual
MI Forensic Interviewing Protocol: 5th Edition
Blog on use of Child Safety Expert
Handbook for Parents of Children in the Child Protective System
A Parent's Guide to Working with Foster Care
Child Guardianship Policy Manuals
Minor Guardianship (Full)
Minor Conservatorships (Eaton County)
Know Your Rights- Michigan Alliance for Families
Child- Juvenile Delinquency
MJJAS/OYAS Detention Screening Tool
Minor in Possession Sentencing Chart
Juvenile Designated SCAO forms
Juvenile Competency Evaluations- Partners in Change
Civil Rights
ADA laws and Regs: Americans with Disabilities Act and Regulations
Civil Rights Law Library: From DOT website
Civil Rights Div of DOJ: Dept of Justice website
USCCR: US Commission on Civil Rights
Title VII of Civil Rights Act of 1964: EEOC website
Civil Rights Act of 1875: US Senate website
MI Dept of Civil Rights: MDCR website
MI Civil Rights Laws: Dept of Civil Rights website
MI Civil Rights Complaint Request Form: MDCR website
IDEA- Individuals with Disabilities Education Act-Dept of Education
20 USC Ch 33-IDEA
CLE
Strafford: webinars for attorneys and CPAs
ABA: Webinars
West LegalEdcenter: 600+ courses
ICLE: Continuing Ed
Justia: CLE and Webinars
Law Story: Winning Advocacy through Story
CE Broker: a site to keep track of CLE credits
Confessions:
Controlled Substances:
MI Quick Reference- CS Penalty Table
MI Quick Reference- Immunity under Medical Marihuana Act Section 4 Flowchart
MI Quick Reference- Immunity under Medical Marihuana Act Section 8 Flowchart
MI Public Health Code- Controlled Substances: MCL333.7101-333.7545.
MI Controlled Substances Benchbook
MI Quick Reference- Setting Aside a Conviction for Misdemeanor Marijuana Offense
MedLine Plus: Drug and Supplement Listing
Court Rules
MI Court Rules: The listing of Michigan court rules (MCR)
Local Court Rules: A listing of local court rules
MI Rules of Evidence: The rules of evidence for Michigan courts
MI Rules of Professional Conduct: The Michigan rules for attorney conduct.
MI Model Civil Jury Instructions: The model jury instructions for civil trials- includes Neglect and Abuse cases
MI Model Criminal Jury Instructions: The model jury instructions for criminal trials
MI Rules of Judicial Conduct: The Michigan rules for judges
Michigan Code of Judical Conduct-Annotated
MI Rules concerning the State Bar: The Michigan rules for the State Bar
MI Rules for the Board of Law Examiners: The Michigan rules for the Board of Law Examiners
FRCP: Federal Rules of Civil Procedure
FRE: Federal Rules of Evidence
FRAP: Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure
FRBP: Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure
FRCRP: Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure
2254/2255: Federal Rules Governing Habeas and Sentence Vacates/setasides
US Sentencing Guidelines: US Sentencing Commission Guidelines Manual
Public Right to Access Remote Hearings
Setting up Zoom Proceedings Checklist
Criminal Sexual Conduct and Sex Crimes
MI Penal Code re Rape: MCL750.520 -750.520o
MI Model Criminal Jury Instructions: M Crim JI 20.1- 20.40
Sex Crimes and Definitions in Michigan: RAINN.org
Sex Offender Registration FAQs: Michigan State Police website
MI Sex Offender Registration Act of 1994 (SORA): MCL 28.721 - 28.736
34 USC 209 Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act of 2006: SORNA
Citizen's Guide to Child to US Federal Child Exploitation and Obscenity Laws: DOJ Website
MI Sex Registry: Michigan State Police Sex Registry
ICHAT: Michigan Criminal Records Search
MI Model Procedure for Court Ordered Counseling and Testing for Infectious Diseases
Sex Offender Registration Matters SCAO forms
DOVE, Inc. : Provides Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services in Gogebic Co, MI and Iron Co., WI.
A National Protocol for Sexual Assault Medical Forensic Examinations
MSP Procedure Manual 07-14: Sex Offender Registry and Enforcement
Nationwide Sex Offender Search
Michigan ACLU SORA Legal Challenges
Michigan ACLU Info on Does III (SORA lawsuit)
Divorce- see also Child Custody, Divorce, Support, Abuse
Michigan Coalition to End Domestic & Sexual Violence: MCEDSV website
Domestic & Sexual Violence Act of 1978: MCL 400.1501 - 400.1511
MSP Domestic Violence Awareness: Michigan State Police Website
MDHHS Hotline: MDHHS hotline information
MI Penal Code re Assaults: MCL750.81 -750.90h.
MI Model Criminal Jury Instructions: M Crim JI 7.1 Defenses, 17.2a Domestic Assault
Legal Help Personal Protection Orders: Documents and Assistance for obtaining, servings and responding to PPOs.
MI Domestic Violence Benchbook
US Code on Restrictions of Firearms for DV: 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(9)
DOVE, Inc. : Provides Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services in Gogebic Co, MI and Iron Co., WI.
MSP Procedure Manual 07-06: Investigating Domestic Violence
ATF Listing Misdemeanor Crimes of Domestic Violence Prohibitions
Driver's License Restoration
Secretary of State OHAO Package
Education
Student Rights- ACLU
Student Bill of Rights- National Youth Rights Assn
20 USC 1232g- Family Education Rights and Policy Act (FERPA)
A Parent Guide to the Family Education Rights and Policy Act
Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment (PPRA) General Guidance
IEP- Individualized Education Plan- Michigan Dept of Education
Know Your Rights- Michigan Alliance for Families
Accommodations and Modifications
IDEA- Individuals with Disabilities Education Act-Dept of Education
20 USC Ch 33-IDEA
Early Intervention for Infants and Toddlers- Sect 303
Right to Receive a Complete Explanation of IDEA's Procedural Safeguards
Elder Abuse
NCEA: National Center of Elder Abuse
MI AG: Elder Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
MI Penal Code on Adult Abuse: MCL 750.145n
MI Legal Help: What is Elder Abuse
MI Model Criminal Jury Instructions: M Crim JI 17.30 - 17.33
Prosecutors' Resource-Elder Abuse: Aequitas Resource
National Adult Protective Services Assn
EAGLE-Elder Abuse Guide for Law Enforcement.
MSP Procedure Manual 07-11: Vulnerable Adult Investigations
Employment
DOL Major Laws: Dept Labor Website
Labor Laws: USA.GOV website
FAQ LEO: Michigan Labor and Economic Opportunity Website
State Labor Laws: DOL website
Prohibited Employment Practices: EEOC website
MI Min Wage: LEO website
MI Required Employment Posters: LEO Website
Free MI Poster Downloads: laborposters.org
Michigan Employee Handbook Requirements: SixFifty Website
Employee Handbook: Handbooks.io
MI Employment & Vocational Experts
Evidence
MI Quick Reference- Admission of Expert Testimony and Covid 19 Considerations
MI Quick Reference- Common Motions in Limine Table
MI Quick Reference- Commonly Recognized Privileges Table
MI Quick Reference- Hearsay Flowchart
MI Quick Reference- Other-Acts Evidence Flowchart
MI Quick Reference- Test for Admissibility and Ruling Flowchart
MI Rules of Evidence: The rules of evidence for Michigan courts
FRE: Federal Rules of Evidence
Experts
MedQuest: Personal Injury and Med Mal
Injury Reporting Consultants: Personal Injury, Workmans Comp
Expert Institute: Expert Referral
Expert List- Calhoun County Expert List
Drug and Alcohol Testing:
NMS Labs: Toxicology testing- Drugs, Alcohol
Polygraph- Kenneth MacEachem-(517) 331-2020
Competency, Responsibility, schizophrenia, drug induced psychosis, beliefs v delusions- Dr. Sami Farhat
False Confessions:
Dr. Brian Cutler- eyewitness ID, interrogations, false confessions, forensic psychology
Dr. Kyle Scherr (Central Michigan University)- suspect decisions during interrogation, wrongful convictions and experiences, forensic evidence gathering
Child Psychologists- Partners in Change
DNA- Michigan Court Services, Inc.
Art Appraisals: Detroit Fine Art Appraisals
Federal Govt and Law
US Government Manual: Official Handbook of the US Govt
Justice Manual: formerly US Attorney's Manual- a summary of federal legal issues and procedures
Dept of Justice: DOJ website
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms: ATF Website
Federal Bureau of Investigation: FBI Website
Federal Virtual Law Library: DOJ Federal Virtual Library
Agency Decisions: AG/BIA, OCAHO decisions
Attorney General: Website for AG
AG Guidance: AG Guidance Documents
USCIS: US Citizenship and Immigration Services website
US DOD: US Department of Defense website
DOD Rules and Guidance: DOD regulations, rules, and guidance
UCMJ: Uniform Code of Military JusticeU
Manual for Courts-Martial: MCM 2024
US Army: US Army website
US Congress: Website for US Congress
US Constitution Annotated: US Constitution Explained
Founding Documents: US Founding Documents
Library of Congress: Library of Congress website
Office of Legal Counsel: DOJ Office of Legal Counsel Opinions
Supreme Court Opinions: Opinions of US Supreme Court
BIA: Bureau of Indian Affairs
6th Circuit: US Court of Appeals for Sixth Circuit
WD Mich: Western District of Michigan US District Court
ED Mich: Eastern District of Michigan US District Court
NWS: National Weather Service- Forecasts and Past Weather
FRCP: Federal Rules of Civil Procedure
FRE: Federal Rules of Evidence
FRAP: Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure
FRBP: Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure
FRCRP: Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure
2254/2255: Federal Rules Governing Habeas and Sentence Vacates/setasides
US Sentencing Guidelines: US Sentencing Commission Guidelines Manual
US Parole Comm: US Parole Commission Website
NHTSA: National Highway Traffic Safety Admin.- recalls, risky driving, specs for testing devices
NTSB: National Transportation Safety Board- accident investigation. CAROL (Case Analysis and Reporting Online)
SEC: Securities and Exchange Commission
Securities Statutes and Regulations: SEC website
Regulations.gov: New and pending regulations
Fed Laws and Regulations: Federal site website
CFR: Code of Federal Regulations
Federal Register: Daily Journal of US Govt
DOL Regs: Dept of Labor Regulations
Treasury Regs: Dept of Treasury Regulations
ADA laws and Regs: Americans with Disabilities Act and Regulations
EPA Laws and Regs: Environmental Protection Agency website
USCIS: US Citizenship and Immigration Services website
US DHHS: Dept Health and Human Services Laws & Regs
DOT Regs: Dept of Transportation Regulations
DOL Major Laws: Dept of Labor Major Laws
Dept Education Laws: Dept of Education laws and policy
USDA Regs: US Dept of Agriculture Regulations
US Fish and Wildlife Regs: US Fish and Wildlife website
Dept of Interior Laws and Regs: Dept of Interior website
FDA Regs: Food and Drug Admin website
Financial Crimes Enforcement Center
Fees and Costs
Fines, Fees, Costs and Rates: Michigan Courts webpage
Circuit Court Fee and Assessment Table
District Court Fee and Assessment Table
Probate Court Fee and Assessment Table
Fines and Costs Distribution in District Ct.
Financial Resources
Financial Resources for Michigan Families
MI Quick Reference- Ability to Pay Court Fines and Costs
Firearms
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms: ATF Website
AG Guidance: AG Guidance Documents
Second Amendment Foundation: Pro Second Amendment Litigating Group
USCCA: US Concealed Carry Assn
Firearm Laws in MI: Handbook on Firearm Laws in Michigan
Concealed Carry: Michigan State Police website on Concealed Carry
MI Firearms Act of 1927: MCL 28.421 - 28.435
MI Penal Code re Firearms: MCL 750.222 - 750.239a
US Code re Firearms: 18 US Code Chapter 44
Model Criminal Jury Instructions: M Crim JI 7.15-7.25a (Self Defense), 11.1-11.38a (Weapons)
Federal Prohibitions-Background Checks for Firearms
ATF Listing Misdemeanor Crimes of Domestic Violence Prohibitions
Federal Firearms Regulations Reference Guide: ATF
Freedom of Information (FOIA)
Michigan AG FOIA Info: FOIA Info on Michigan's AG website
Michigan Access to Court Records Security Matrix
Freedom of Information Act of 1976: MCL 15.231 -15.246
FOIA.gov: Federal government FOIA website
FOIA Wizard: Search for info across Federal govt.
Search for Federal Agency Contact
Guardianships and Conservatorships
MI Quick Reference- Introduction to Conservatorships and Guardianships
MI Quick Reference- Appointment of Conservator-Issuance of Protective Order Checklist
MI Quick Reference- Appointment of Guardian of Incapacitated Individual Checklist
MI Quick Reference-Appointment of Guardian of Individual with Developmental Disability Checklist
MI Quick Reference- Appointment of Guardian of Minor Checklist
MI Quick Reference- Appointment of Guardian of Minor Indian Child Checklist
MI Quick Reference- Appointment of Limited Guardian of Minor Checklist
Juvenile Guardianship SCAO forms
Guide for Michigan's Adult Guardianship Process
Child Guardianship Policy Manuals
Handbook for Guardians of Adults
Minor Guardianship (Full)
Guardianship for Legally Incapacitated Adults
Guardianship for Developmentally Disabled
Handbook for Conservators of Adults
Minor Conservatorships (Eaton County)
Conservatorship for Legally Incapacitated Individuals
Guardianship for the Developmentally Disabled: MCL 330.1600-1644
Immigration
Federal Virtual Law Library: DOJ Federal Virtual Library
USCIS: US Citizenship and Immigration Services website
Immigration Law Firm: Antone, Casagrande & Adwers, PC.
Interest Rates
Interest Rates for Money Judgments in MI State Courts: MCL 600.6013
Past Interest rates for Money Judgments in MI State Courts
Investigations
Crime Scene Investigations: A Guide for Law Enforcement
A National Protocol for Sexual Assault Medical Forensic Examinations
MSP Procedure Manual 06-01: Speed Enforcement
MSP Procedure Manual 07-05: Investigating Incidents involving Juveniles, Child Abuse, and Missing Juveniles
MSP Forensic Interview Protocol Manual
MI Forensic Interviewing Protocol: 5th Edition
MSP Procedure Manual 07-06: Investigating Domestic Violence
MSP Procedure Manual 07-11: Vulnerable Adult Investigations
MSP Procedure Manual 07-14: Sex Offender Registry and Enforcement
MSP Procedure Manual 07-21: Eyewitness Identification
Investment Fraud
Law Offices of Christopher H. Tovar, PLLC
Judicial Disqualification
Judicial Disqualification in Michigan Benchbook
MI Quick Reference- Judicial Disqualification Checklist
MI Quick Reference- Judicial Disqualification Flowchart
UN: UN Charter
International Law: International Law
International Treaties: Listing of International Treaties
Human Rights Laws: Human Rights Laws Listing
Convention on Law of Sea: UN Convention on Law of Sea
Space Treaties: International Space Treaties
ICJ: International Court of Justice
EU: European Union Homepage
MCL Search: A Michigan Code search
MI Freedom of Information Act of 1976: MCL 15.231 -15.246
MI Open Meetings Act Act of 1976: MCL 15.261 - 15.275
MI Whistleblower Protection Act of 1980: MCL 15.361 - 15.369
MI Firearms Act of 1927: MCL 28.421 - 28.435
MI Sex Offender Registration Act of 1994 (SORA): MCL 28.721 - 28.736
MI Internet Privacy Protection Act of 2012- MCL 37.271 - 37.278
MI Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act of 1976: MCL 37.2101 - 37.2804
MI Stille-Derossett-Hale Single State Construction Code Act of 1972- MCL 125.1501 - 125.1531
MI Zoning Enabling Act of 2006- MCL 125.3101 - 125.3702.
MI General Property Tax Act of 1893: MCL 211.1 -211.157
MI Motor Vehicle Code Act of 1949: MCL 257.1 - 257.923.
MI Motor Vehicle Code OWI and Reckless Driving: MCL 257.625 - 257.626c
MI Motor Vehicle Code Penalties: MCL 257.901 - 257.910..
MI Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act of 1994: MCL 324.101 - 324.90106
MI Mental Health Code of 1974: MCL 330.1001-330.2106
MI Guardianship for the Developmentally Disabled: MCL 330.1600-1644
MI Public Health Code of 1978: MCL 333.1101-333.25211.
MI Public Health Code- Controlled Substances: MCL 333.7101-333.7545.
MI Identity Theft Protection Act of 2004- MCL 445.61- 445.79d
MI Insurance Code of 1956: Michigan Insurance Law. MCL 500.100-500.8302.
MI Family Support Act of 1966: Michigan law on Family Support MCL 552.451-552.459
MI Support and Parenting Time Act of 1982: Michigan law on support and enforcement. MCL 552.601-552.650.
MI Interstate Income Withholding Act of 1985: Michigan law on withholding of Income enforcement for support. MCL 552.671-552.685.
MI Uniform Interstate Family Support Act of 2015: Michigan law making uniform the enforcement of support. MCL 552.2101 -552.2905.
MI Real and Personal Property: Michigan law on real and personal property. MCL 554.1-554.1070.
MI Landlord and Tenant Relationships of 1972: MCL 554.601-554.616.
MI Uniform Transfers to Minors Act of 1998: Michigan law on transfers to minors. MCL 554.521-554.552.
MI Trespass Liability Act of 2014: Michigan law on trespass. MCL 554.581-554.583.
MI Truth in Renting Act of 1978: Michigan law on Rental Agreements. MCL 554.631 -554.641.
MI Uniform Power of Attorney Act of 2023: Michigan law on Power of Attorney MCL 556.201-556.505.
MI Land Division Act of 1967: Michigan law on the division of land. MCL 560.101 -560.293.
MI Marketable Record Title Act of 1945: Michigan law on defining a marketable record title. MCL 565.101 -565.109.
MI Revised Judicature Act of 1961: MCL 600.101 - 600.9948
MI Extreme Risk Protection Order Act of 2023: MCL 691.1801 - 691.1821
MI Estates and Protected Individuals Code of 1998: Michigan EPIC law. MCL 700.1101-700.8206.
MI Probate Code of 1939: MCL 701.1 - 713.6
MI Jurisdiction, Procedure, and Disposition Concerning Minors: Chapt XIIA of Probate Code Act of 1939 (MCL 712A.1- 712A.32)
MI Child Custody Act of 1970: MCL 722.21 - 722.31.
MI Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Act of 1982: MCL 722.601 - 722.613.
MI Child Protection Act of 1975: MCL 722.621 - 722.638
MI Paternity Act of 1956: MCL 722.711 - 722.730.
MI Acknowledgment of Paternity Act of 1996: MCL 722.1001 - 722.1013.
MI Revocation of Paternity Act of 2012: MCL 722.1431 - 722.1445.amended
MI Penal Code of 1931: Michigan Penal Code MCL 750.1 -750.569)
MI Penal Code re Assaults: MCL 750.81 -750.90h.
MI Penal Code re Children: MCL 750.135 -750.145h.
MI Penal Code re Firearms: MCL 750.222 -750.239a
MI Penal Code re Larceny: MCL 750.356 -750.367c.
MI Penal Code re Punishments: MCL 750.503 -750.506a.
MI Penal Code re Rape: MCL 750.520 -750.520o.
MI Code of Criminal Procedure: MCL 760.1 - 777.69
MI Setting Aside Convictions Act of 1965: MCL 780.621 - 780.624 (Expungement)
MI Building Codes: Building Codes
MI Civil Rights Laws: Dept of Civil Rights website
US Code Search: A search for US code law
US Crimes: Title 18 of US Code
US Sentencing Guidelines: US Sentencing Commission Guidelines Manual
Securities Statutes and Regulations: SEC website
Regulations.gov: New and pending regulations
Fed Laws and Regulations: Federal site website
CFR: Code of Federal Regulations
Federal Register: Daily Journal of US Govt
DOL Regs: Dept of Labor Regulations
Treasury Regs: Dept of Treasury Regulations
ADA laws and Regs: Americans with Disabilities Act and Regulations
EPA Laws and Regs: Environmental Protection Agency website
US DHHS: Dept Health and Human Services Laws & Regs
Selected US Codes: From DOT website
DOL Major Laws: Dept of Labor major laws
Dept Education Laws: Dept of Education laws and policy
Dept of Interior Laws and Regs: Dept of Interior website
State Laws and Admin Codes: Justia website
US Law and Regs: UC Berkley website
HUD Laws and Regs: Housing and Urban Development website
US Privacy Law collection: Epic.org
Legal Aid
Michigan Legal Services: Website for Michigan Legal Services
Michigan Legal Help: Website for Michigan Legal Help
Listing of Legal help sites: A listing of legal help sites by the University of Michigan Law School
Legal Services Corp: Legal Services Corporation
Legal Help MI Questions for Do-It-Yourself Divorce: Produces Divorce Documents for Low Income Persons
Legal Help MI Custody Case for Unmarried Parents: Produces Custody Documents for Low Income Unmarried Persons
Legal Help MI Small Claims: Documents and Assistance for Small Claims Help for Low Income Persons
Legal Help MI Debt Collection Answer: Documents and Assistance for Answering Debt Collection Lawsuit.
Legal Help MI Eviction Answer: Documents and Assistance for Answering Eviction or setting aside default
Legal Help MI Personal Protection Orders: Documents and Assistance for obtaining, servings and responding to PPOs.
Legal Help for MI PPOs- domestic, stalking, sexual assault: Documents and Assistance for obtaining PPOs.
Legal Help for MI Name Change: Documents and Assistance in Changing Name
Legal Help for MI Expungement of Adult Convictions: Documents and Assistance in Expunging MI Adult Convictions
Legal Help for MI Expungement of Juvenile Adjudications: Documents and Assistance in Expunging MI Juvenile Adjudications
Library Search (Use to search for experts, topics, etc.) Get a Library card and access online research
WorldCat.orgLib
Index to Legal Periodicals and Books
Legal Resources Lydia M. Olson Library
Malpractice
Dental Malpractice: Robert Gittleman Law Firm PC
Attorney Grievance Defense: Timothy A. Dinan
Chiropractic Malpractice Expert: Dr. Andrew M. Rodgers
Maps
3D Map of Earth and Street View:
Driving Directions: Waze
Maritime
USCG Amalgated Navigation Rules International and U.S. Inland
Federal Navigation Regulations: 33 CFR
National Vessel Documentation Center: Search for Vessel Information
VesselFinder: Locate Vessel Worldwide
Michigan Recreational Boating Information System
Handbook of Michigan Boating Laws and Responsibilities
MarineTraffic: Global Ship Tracking
Medicine
MedlinePlus: National Library of Medicine- Anatomy, Drugs, Genetics, Medical Tests, Encyclopedia
InnerBody: Human Anatomy
Merck Manuals: Drug Information
Merck Manuals: Sprains and Other Soft Tissue Injuries
Merck Manuals: Overview of Fractures
Merck Manuals: Medical Topics
MedLine Plus: Drug and Supplement Listing
Gray's Anatomy: Bartleby
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
ABMS Board Certification Report
Mental Health
Mental Health America: Guidebooks for Mental Health for Children
NAMI: National Alliance on Mental Illness
MI Mental Health Code of 1974: MCL330.1001-330.2106
Model Criminal Jury Instructions: M Crim JI 7.9- 7.14
Model Civil Jury Instructions: M Civ JI 171.01-171.02
Mental Health Treatment SCAO forms
Mental Health Proceedings SCAO forms
MSP Procedure Manual 05-09: Mentally Ill Persons-Apprehension, Admission, Escapes
Mesothelioma
Mesothelioma & Asbestos Lawyers- Goldberg Persky White PC
MI Civil Proceedings Benchbook
MI Quick Reference- Limiting Access to Civil Proceedings
Interest Rates for MI Money Judgments
Alternative Dispute Resolution SCAO forms
Request for Interpreter SCAO forms
Michigan Access to Court Records Security Matrix
MI Court Records Administration
Adoptions
MI Adoption Proceedings Benchbook
MI Quick Reference-Adoption in Involuntary Termination of Parental Rights Flowchart
MI Quick Reference- Adoption in Voluntary Termination of Parental Rights Flowchart
MI Quick Reference- Consent to Adopt Expected Child Checklist
MI Quick Reference- Consent to Adopt Non-Indian Child Checklist
MI Quick Reference- Consent to Adopt Non-Indian Child Preliminary Matters Checklist
MI Quick Reference- Withholding Consent Section 45 Hearing Checklist
MI Quick Reference- Withholding Consent Section 45 Hearing Preliminary Matters Checklist
MI Quick Reference- Finalizing Adoption Checklist Petition Hearing
MI Quick Reference- Finalizing Adoption Checklist Preliminary Matters
MI Quick Reference- Petition for Rehearing Checklist
MI Quick Reference- Rehearing Checklist
MI Quick Reference- Notice of Intent to Release Expected Child Checklist
MI Quick Reference- Adoption Release Non-Indian Child Preliminary Matters
MI Quick Reference- Adoption Release Non-Indian Child Hearing Checklist
MI Quick Reference- Temporary Placement Custody Hearing Checklist
MI Quick Reference- Temporary Placement Filing of Transfer Report Checklist
MI Quick Reference- Temporary Placement Preliminary Matters Checklist
MI Quick Reference- Terminating Rights of Father Without Release or Consent Checklist
MI Step Parent Adoption Legal Help forms
Appeals:
COA Guide to Handling a Civil Appeal
MI Supreme Court Appellate Opinion Manual
MI Appeals and Opinions Benchbook
Circuit Court Appeals:
MI Quick Reference-APA and Civil Service Comm Appeals
MI Quick Reference- Concealed Pistol Licensing Appeals
MI Quick Reference- General Appeals by Leave
MI Quick Reference- General Appeals by Right
MI Quick Reference- Landlord Tenant or Land Contract Appeals
MI Quick Reference- Licensing (Motor Vehicle Code) Appeals
MI Quick Reference- Michigan Employment Security Act Appeals
MI Quick Reference- Parole Board Appeals
MI Quick Reference- Zoning Ordinance Determination Appeals
Case Evaluation
Civil Infractions:
MI Quick Reference- Civil Infraction Appearance by Mail Checklist
MI Quick Reference- Civil Infraction Appearance in Person Checklist
MI Quick Reference- Civil Infraction Informal Hearing Checklist
MI Quick Reference- Civil Infraction Informal Hearing Worksheet
MI Quick Reference- Municipal Civil Infraction Fines, Costs and Fees
MI Quick Reference- Set Aside Civil Infraction Flowchart
MI Quick Reference- State Civil Infraction Fines, Costs and Fees
Fines and Costs for Civil Penalties: Michigan chart for fines and costs for civil penalties
MI Traffic Fines: A chart of Michigan traffic fines and costs
Michigan Traffic Crash Purchasing System: Purchase Michigan Traffic Accident Reports
Motor Vehicle Code Offenses SCAO forms
Divorce- see Child Custody, Divorce, child support
Extreme Risk Protection Orders:
MI Quick Reference- Contempt Proceedings for Violation of Extreme Risk Protective Order
MI Quick Reference- Initiating Proceedings for Violation of Extreme Risk Protective Order
MI Quick Reference- Extreme Risk Protective Orders
Extreme Risk Protection SCAO forms
Questions and Answers Extreme Risk Protective Order
Extreme Risk Protection Order Act of 2023
Garnishment
Infectious Diseases
Infectious Diseases SCAO forms
Interim Administrator for Attorney:
MI Quick Reference- Appointing Interim Administrator for Attorney
SCAO forms for Interim Administration
Jurisdiction:
MI Quick Reference- Personal Jurisdiction of Corporations Flowchart
MI Quick Reference- Personal Jurisdiction of Individuals Flowchart
MI Quick Reference- Personal Jurisdiction of Partnership Assn or Unincorp. Voluntary Assn
MI Quick Reference- Personal Jurisdiction of Partnerships or Limited Partnerships
Landlord Tenant:
MI Quick Reference- Landlord Tenant Summary Proceedings
MI Residential Landlord Tenant Benchbook
Name Change:
Personal Protective Order:
Personal Protective Order SCAO forms
Pretrial Issues:
MI Quick Reference- Amendment of Process or Pleadings Flowchart
MI Quick Reference- Collateral Estoppel and Res Judicata Table
MI Quick Reference- Conditional Dismissal Flowchart
MI Quick Reference- Filing and Serving Responsive Pleadings
MI Quick Reference- Service of Process Table
MI Quick Reference- Stages of Limited Scope Representation
MI Quick Reference- Summary Disposition Table
Settlements & Trial:
MI Quick Reference- Settlements for Minors and Legally Incapacitated Individuals Checklist
MI Quick Reference- Wrongful Death Settlement Checklist
MI Quick Reference- Bench Trial Decision Checklist
MI Quick Reference- Final Matters before Releasing Jury to Deliberate Checklist
MI Quick Reference- Juror Challenge for Cause Flowchart
MI Quick Reference- Oaths and Affirmations
MI Quick Reference- Verdicts Checklist
Small Claims:
MI Quick Reference- Small Claims Checklist
Tax Foreclosures:
MI Quick Reference- Motion for Proceeds Following Judgment of Foreclosure
Contempt:
MI Quick Reference- Common Forms of Contempt Table
MI Quick Reference- Conducting Indirect Civil Contempt Proceedings
MI Quick Reference- Conducting Indirect Criminal Contempt Proceedings
MI Quick Reference- Comparison of Civil and Criminal Contempt
MI Quick Reference- Flowchart Due Process Contempt
MI Quick Reference- Flowchart Contempt of Court
MI Quick Reference- Summary Punishment of Direct Contempt of Court
Young Adult Foster Care:
Young Adult Foster Care SCAO forms
MI Criminal Proceedings Benchbook Vol I: Pretrial, Trial
MI District Court Magistrate Manual
MI Guide to Pursuing Criminal Appeal
MI Limiting Criminal Proceedings Benchcard
ICHAT: Purchase Michigan criminal history
Criminal Misdemeanor SCAO forms
Juvenile Designated SCAO forms
Request for Interpreter SCAO forms
Warrants
MI Quick Reference- Electronically Issuing Arrest Warrant or Summons Checklist
MI Quick Reference- Electronically Issuing Search Warrant Checklist
MI Quick Reference- Issuing Arrest Warrant or Summons Checklist
MI Quick Reference- Checklist for Issuing Search Warrant
MI Quick Reference- Issuing Summons Flowchart
MSP Procedure Manual 05-05: Arrest Warrant Processing Procedures
Arraignment
MI Quick Reference- Felony Arraignment in District Court Checklist
MI Quick Reference- Juvenile Arraignment in District Court Checklist
MI Quick Reference- Misdemeanor Arraignment in District Court Checklist
MI Quick Reference- Misdemeanor Arraignment Flowchart
Probable Cause/Preliminary Exam
MI Quick Reference- District Court Jurisdiction over Pretrial Precedings
MI Quick Reference- Conducting Preliminary Exam Checklist
MI Quick Reference- Waiver of Preliminary Exam Checklist
MI Quick Reference- Probable Cause Checklist
Pleas
MI Quick Reference- Guilty and No Contest Plea Checklist for Felonies
MI Quick Reference- Guilty and No Contest Plea Checklist for Misdemeanors
MI Quick Reference- Guilty and No Contest Plea Flowchart for Felonies
MI Quick Reference- Guilty and No Contest Plea Flowchart for Misdemeanors
MI Quick Reference- Not Guilty Plea Checklist for Felonies
MI Quick Reference- Not Guilty Plea Checklist for Misdemeanors
MI Quick Reference- Not Guilty Plea Flowchart
Trial
MI Quick Reference- Jury Trial Checklist
MI Quick Reference- Jury Waiver/Bench Trial Checklist
Sentencing
MI Criminal Proceedings Benchbook Vol 2: Sentencing
MI Quick Reference- Lockridge Flowchart
MI Quick Reference-OV 4 Scoring
MI Quick Reference-OV 19 Scoring
MI Quick Reference- Statutory Offense Enhancement Table
MI Quick Reference- Sample Sentencing Guide
MI Quick Reference- Articulation of Reasons for Out-of-Guidelines Sentence
MI Quick Reference- Cobb Hearing Memorandum
MI Quick Reference- Crosby Remands Flowchart
MI Quick Reference- Crosby Remands Quick Reference Guide
MI Sentencing Guidelines Manual
MI Criminal Sentencing Chart for Repeat Offenses
MI Revocation of Deferred Status Chart
MI Model Procedure for Court Ordered Counseling and Testing for Infectious Diseases
DNR Judgment Fees for Fish Violations
DNR Judgment Fees for Wildlife Violations
DNR Wildlife Penalties and Restitution
Criminal Disposition SCAO forms
Ability to Pay
MI Quick Reference- Ability to Pay
Forfeiture of Property
Forfeiture of Property SCAO forms
Probation Swift and Sure Sanctions Act
MI Quick Reference- Offenses Rendering Defendant Ineligible
Probation Violation
MI Quick Reference- Probation Violation Flowchart
MI Quick Reference- Probation Violation Arraignment Checklist
MI Quick Reference- Probation Violation Guilty Plea Checklist
MI Quick Reference- Probation Violation Contested Hearing Checklist
MI Quick Reference- Probation Violation Sentencing Checklist
MI Manual for District Court Probation Officers
Technical Violation Punishment
MCL 771.4b- Technical Violation Probation
Postjudgment
MI Criminal Proceedings Benchbook Vol 3: Postjudgment
MI Quick Reference- Postjudgment Options for Relief Table
MI Quick Reference- Motion for Directed Verdict of Acquital After Jury Verdict
MI Quick Reference- Motion for New Trial Checklist
MI Quick Reference- Motion for Relief from Judgment Checklist
MI Quick Reference- Motion to Correct an Invalid Sentence Checklist
MI Quick Reference- Motion to Correct Mistakes After Judgment Checklist
MI Quick Reference- Motion to Withdraw Plea After Sentencing Checklist
Setting Aside Convictions
MI Quick Reference- Application to Set Aside Conviction Checklist
MI Quick Reference- Application to Set Aside Conviction Flowchart
MI Quick Reference- Setting Aside a Conviction for First Violation OWI
MI Quick Reference- Setting Aside a Conviction for Misdemeanor Marijuana Offense
Filing Fees and Costs
MI Quick Reference- General Costs Table
MI Quick Reference- Misdemeanor Costs Table
MI Quick Reference- Felony Costs Table
Right to Attorney
MI Quick Reference- Attorney Waiver and Appointment for Indigent Defendants Checklist
Criminal Consequences
DHHS Consequences Upon Conviction- Crime Code List
Criminal Consequences: A site detailing the consequences for convictions
Criminal Consequences: My webpage on criminal conviction consequences
Offense Code Index: Michigan State Dept. index of drivers license actions for violations
DNR Penalties: Michigan Wildlife Penalties for various offenses
MI Expungements: Michigan automatic expungements
Crime Victim Rights
MI Crime Victim Rights Benchbook
MI Quick Reference- Overview of Crime Victim Rights
MI Quick Reference- Overview of Crime Victim Rights Act Articles
MI Quick Reference- CVRA Article I Notifications
MI Quick Reference-CVRA Article II Notifications
MI Quick Reference-CVRA Article III Notifications
MI Quick Reference- Victim Notification in other Acts
MI Limiting Probate Court Proceedings Benchcard
Estates, Trusts and Miscellaneous Probate SCAO forms
Michigan Government
Administrative Guide to State Government: Policies and Procedures used by Michigan state employees
Michigan Manuals: Legislative Service Bureau
MiLogin: One stop Log in for Michigan services such as Drivers License, Unemployment, tax return status, health benefits
Licensing and Regulatory Agency(LARA): The Michigan agency responsible for licensing and regulating most professions
MI AG: Michigan Department of Attorney General
AG Opinions: Michigan Attorney General Opinions
LARA Rules: LARA Rules and Codes
Michigan Court of Appeals: MI Court of Appeals website
Michigan Supreme Court: Supreme Court of Michigan
Michigan Court of Claims: Website of Court of Claims
EGLE: MI Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy website
Probation and Parole: Michigan Probation and Parole website
OTIS: MI Offender Tracking Information System
Ticket e-pay: Traffic Ticket Payment for select counties
MI Traffic Fines: A chart of Michigan traffic fines and costs
MI Sex Registry: Michigan State Police Sex Registry
State Appellate Defender Office (SADO): The website for the Michigan State Appellate Defender Office with criminal resources
Michigan Municipal League: Handbooks for Municipalities
MI Sentencing Guidelines Manual
MI Criminal Proceedings Benchbook Vol I: Pretrial, Trial
MI Criminal Proceedings Benchbook Vol 2: Sentencing
MI Criminal Proceedings Benchbook Vol 3: Postjudgment
MI Adoption Proceedings Benchbook:
MI Appeals and Opinions Benchbook
MI Civil Proceedings Benchbook
MI Controlled Substances Benchbook
MI Crime Victim Rights Benchbook
MI District Court Magistrate Manual
MI Domestic Violence Benchbook
Judicial Disqualification in Michigan Benchbook
Michigan Code of Judical Conduct-Annotated
MI Recreational Vehicles Benchbook
MI Residential Landlord Tenant Benchbook
Michigan Office of Administrative Hearings and Rules
BS&A Online: Collection of Selected Michigan Municipalities' records
Michigan State Police
MSP Orders and Procedure Manuals
Native American
BIA: Bureau of Indian Affairs
Tribal Agents for Service of Notice
A Short History of Michigan Treaties: Treaties with Native Americans
Virtual Library of Native American Legal Resources: www.virtual library
NARF: National Indian Law Library
Native American Indian Law Research Guide: Eckstein Law Library
IDA Treaties Explorer: Digitreaties
1842 Michigan Ceded Territory Hunting: Ordinance on Hunting and Trapping in Ceded Territory
Michigan Treaties: A collection of Michigan related treaties 1795-1864
1855 Treaty of Detroit: Treaty with the Ottawa and Ojibwe (formerly Chippewa)
1836 Treaty of Washington: Treaty with the Ottawa and Ojibwe (formerly Chippewa)
1821 Treaty of Chicago: Treaty with Ottawa, Ojibwe (formerly Chippewa), and Potawatomi
Treaty with the Chippewa 1842: Treaty with Ojibwe (formerly Chippewa)
1854 Treaty of La Pointe: Treaty with Ojibwe (formerly Chippewa)
Michigan v Bay Mills Indian Community, 572 US 782 (2014)- the right to operate casinos on Native American lands
MI Tribal Court Administration Guide
Networking
Justia: Attorney Networking site.
NACC: Website for National Association of Counsel for Children
Open Meetings Act
Michigan AG OMA Info: Open Meetings Act Info on Michigan's AG website
Michigan Open Meetings Act Act of 1976: MCL 15.261 - 15.275
Michigan Municipal League: Resources & Research
Michigan Open Meetings Act Handbook
MICounties.org: Training
Michigan Model Criminal Jury Instructions: M Crim JI 15.1-15.12
MI Motor Vehicle Code OWI and Reckless Driving: MCL257.625 - 257.626c
MSP Impaired Driving: Michigan State Police Website
MSP 06-02 Policy on Impaired Driving Investigations/ 06-27 Policy on Impaired Driving
Michigan Datamaster DMT Handbook
MI Alcohol, Drug & DUI Experts
Premises Liability
Law Offices of Todd J. Stearn, P.C.
Prisons
TextBehind: Legal Mail Requirement Provider for QR code on State Prisoner Legal Mail
OTIS: Michigan Offender Tracking Information System
Illinois Individual in Custody Search
Privacy Laws
US Privacy Law collection: Epic.org
MI Identity Theft Protection Act of 2004- MCL 445.61- 445.79d
MI Internet Privacy Protection Act of 2012- MCL 37.271 - 37.278
Public Domain Collections
Listing of Public Domain Sites
Real Estate
MI Land Title Standards: A listing of the Michigan Land Title Standards
Tapestry Land Search: A paid site for searching for property
MI Landlord Tenant Handbook: Handbook for Landlords and Tenants
MI Real and Personal Property: Michigan law on real and personal property. MCL 554.1-554.1070.
MI Landlord and Tenant Relationships of 1972: Michigan law on landlord-tenant relations. MCL 554.601- 554.616.
MI Land Division Act of 1967: Michigan law on the division of land. MCL 560.101 - 560.293.
MI Marketable Record Title Act of 1945: Michigan law on defining a marketable record title. MCL 565.101 - 565.109.
MI Truth in Renting Act of 1978: Michigan law on Rental Agreements. MCL 554.631 - 554.641.
MI Building Codes: Building Codes
MI Residential Landlord Tenant Benchbook
MI Quick Reference- Landlord Tenant Summary Proceedings
acres: Real estate property and owner pay search
BS&A Online: Collection of Selected Michigan Municipalities' records
Mortgage Foreclosure SCAO forms
Landlord Tenant and Land Contract SCAO forms
Recreational Vehicles
MI Quick Reference- Court-Ordered Suspension of Motorboat-Operating Privileges
MI Quick Reference- Court-Ordered Suspension of ORV Operating Privileges
MI Quick Reference- Court-Ordered Suspension of Snowmobile-Operating Privileges
MI Quick Reference- Marine Vessel Offense Types Table
MI Quick Reference- ORV Offense Types Table
MI Quick Reference- Personal Watercraft Offense Types Table
MI Quick Reference- Snowmobile Offense Types Table
MI Recreational Vehicles Benchbook
MI Recreational Vehicles and Watercraft- Registration and Decals
Referrals
McEldrew Purtell- Personal Injury/ Wrongful Death/Explosive Cases
Religious Laws
Canon Laws: Vatican website canon laws
Reporters and Recorders
MI Manual for Court Reporters and Recorders
Updates to Manual for Court Reporters and Recorders
Sexual Assault- see Criminal Sexual Conduct
Slip and Fall
Blog on use of expert in Slip and Fall case
Social Security, Medicare/Medicaid
Social Security Handbook: Online handbook at SSA
POMS: SSA Program Operations Manual System- info for employees to process claims
Compilation of Social Security Laws: SSA website
Compilation of Social Security Laws Vol II: SSA website
CFR Title 20 Chapt III: Social Security Admin.
Rulings: Social Security Rulings and Acquiescence Rulings
HALLEX: Hearings, Appeals, and Litigation Law Manual
Rules: SSA website
Social Security Benefits Handbook Online:
SSA Handbooks: SSA website
Library of Congress: Social Security Disability Law: A Beginner's Guide
Michigan Social Security Info:
Social Security Disability Impairments: Listing of Qualifying Impairments
SSDI Qualifications: SSA website
SSI Qualifications: SSA website
Medicaid Provider Manual: DHHS Services
Social Security Administration: Website for SSA
DHHS Policy Manuals: Michigan site for Dept Health and Human Services policy manuals
Medicare Secondary Payer Manual
Standards
MI Speed Measurement Standards: MI Commission on Law Enforcement Standards- Speed Measurement
DHHS Policy Manuals: Michigan site for Dept Health and Human Services policy manuals
MI Breath Alcohol Standards: Michigan State Police site for manuals and training
MI Field Sobriety Tests: Michigan State Police site for Field Sobriety Tests
OWI Testing Manuals: A listing of testing manuals for law enforcement
NHTSA SFST Resources: Standardized Field Sobriety Test Resources
NHTSA SFST Manual: Participant Manual for Standardized Field Sobriety Tests
Treaties
A Short History of Michigan Treaties: Treaties with Native Americans
International Treaties: Listing of International Treaties
International Treaties: Listing of International Treaties
Human Rights Laws: Human Rights Laws Listing
Convention on Law of Sea: UN Convention on Law of Sea
Space Treaties: International Space Treaties
Treaties in Force: State Dept. Listing of Treaties in Force
1842 Michigan Ceded Territory Hunting: Ordinance on Hunting and Trapping in Ceded Territory
Michigan Treaties: A collection of Michigan related treaties 1795-1864
1855 Treaty of Detroit: Treaty with the Ottawa and Ojibwe (formerly Chippewa)
1836 Treaty of Washington: Treaty with the Ottawa and Ojibwe (formerly Chippewa)
1821 Treaty of Chicago: Treaty with Ottawa, Ojibwe (formerly Chippewa), and Potawatomi
Treaty with the Chippewa 1842: Treaty with Ojibwe (formerly Chippewa)
User Info, Search, Locates
OTIS: Michigan Offender Tracking Information System
Illinois Individual in Custody Search
Nationwide Sex Offender Search
ICHAT: Purchase Michigan criminal history
acres: Real estate property and owner pay search
National Vessel Documentation Center: Search for Vessel Information
DIFS Locator: Insurance and Financial Services Search in Michigan
Search-Net Managment- Skip Tracers, Asset Locators
City Data- Profile Data for every city in U.S. and Canada
School Districts- Info and contact info
Veterans:
NRD: National Resource Directory
Choose VA: Veteran's Services
Veterans Affairs: Department of Veterans Affairs
VA Benefits: VA Benefits website
Weather
NWS: National Weather Service- Forecasts and Past Weather
Car Accident
Medical Malpractice
Bike Accident
Wrongful Death
Birth Injury
Brain Injury
Bus Accident
Drunk Driving Accident
Drowning Accident
Truck Accident
Slip & Fall
Scooter Accident
Pedestrian Accident
Daycare Injury
Injury on Premises
Sexual Abuse/Assault
Motorcycle Accident