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The Michigan Supreme Court will consider changing its rules on how much evidence information is visible to defendants and the use of restraints on defendants in Michigan courts.

At the Washtenaw County Courthouse, a new project is setting out to transform the space into a positive and healing environment through art, song, dance, and spoken word.

A look at the legal ramifications of the U.S. Supreme Court's recent decision in Oklahoma v. Castro-Huerta to grant state prosecutors joint jurisdiction over certain criminal cases in Indian Country.

Today on Stateside, Michigan has experienced a drop in COVID-19 cases these past few weeks, but over the weekend, case numbers slightly increased again.…

Low-income people who have a valid legal claim but can't afford a lawyer can now get free advice on how to represent themselves.A new legal clinic…

The Macomb County Jail has a chronic overcrowding problem. And that can make for dangerous conditions for inmates. Experts say jail overcrowding is linked…

Tomorrow morning, the Michigan Court of Claims will hear a lawsuit filed by Oakland County. The county is challenging new criminal defense standards for…

After nearly three years, a judge has dismissed charges against nine defendants arrested for protesting Detroit’s mass water shutoffs.The so-called…

Legislation passed by the Michigan House calls for increased penalties and tougher sentences for anyone who assaults courthouse workers.Bills 4302, 4303…

The Michigan Court of Appeals says convicted felons must be sentenced in person, and not via a video hookup between the jail and the courthouse.Video…