Michigan Court of Appeals

The Michigan Court of Appeals is the intermediate-level appellate court of the state of Michigan . 

It was created by the Michigan Constitution of 1963 and commenced operations in 1965. 

The court hears cases by applying the relevant law to the relevant facts .

Like most appellate courts, the Court of Appeals observes the principle of stare decisis, where a court’s reasoning in its past precedents binds its present decisions. 

When a panel of the court disagrees with a prior precedent, it must abide by the earlier decision in deciding the case at hand .

Where are the links to the laws and penalties in Michigan?

The Michigan Penal Code (Michigan Compiled Laws) is the law that defines crimes and prescribes the penalties and remedies for them.

The MCL contains chapters and sections that cover different types of offenses, penalties and their classifications.

The MCL can be accessed online at the Michigan Legislature website.

ichigan Statutes and Regulations

• Michigan Administrative Code
• Michigan Administrative Code Rule Analysis
• Michigan Compiled Laws
• Michigan Constitutional Research (Library of Michigan Digital Collections)
• Municode (local ordinances)

Michigan Courts

• Michigan Court Forms
• Michigan Court Opinions
• Michigan Court Rules
• Michigan Supreme Court Clerk’s Office
• Michigan Tribal Courts
• State Trial Court Directory