Mich. Admin. Ord. Administrative Order No. 2020-10
On order of the Court, pursuant to 1963 Const, Art VI, § 4, which provides for the Supreme Court's general superintending control over all state courts, all jury trials are delayed for a period of 60 days from the date of this administrative order (until June 22, 2020), or as otherwise provided for by local order, whichever date is later.
Further, the State Court Administrative Office is authorized to initiate pilot projects regarding practices related to how to conduct remote jury trials. The pilot courts will test and evaluate innovative jury procedures to allow for appropriate social distancing while also protecting the parties' Constitutional and statutory rights. After the pilot projects are complete, the State Court Administrative Office shall provide recommendations to assist all courts in providing jury trials that promote public health and safety as well as protect people's rights.
This order shall remain in effect through June 22, 2020, or until further order of the Court.
Mich. Admin. Ord. Administrative Order No. 2020-10