Bill > HB4021

This bill amends Michigan's civil procedure laws to modify how eviction proceedings are handled, specifically addressing summons issuance, trial timelines, and magistrate involvement. The bill makes several key changes to existing law, including allowing district court magistrates (who are attorneys) to conduct eviction trials under certain conditions. The bill standardizes and clarifies the timeline for serving summonses in summary proceedings, requiring that they be issued and served within specific timeframes depending on the type of case. A new provision mandates that at the trial noticed by the summons, the court or authorized magistrate must conduct a pretrial hearing where parties are verbally informed of all required Michigan court rule advisements. The bill also maintains strict guidelines about trial scheduling, generally requiring summary proceedings to be heard within 7 days after the defendant's appearance, with limited exceptions for extraordinary circumstances. Additionally, the bill makes some technical corrections to references in existing statutes, such as updating specific section numbers in various legal codes. These changes aim to streamline eviction proceedings and provide more consistent guidance for courts and magistrates handling such cases.

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https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-HB-4021