Rule 7.311 Motions in Supreme Court
reconsideration are subject to the restrictions contained in MCR 2.119(F)(3). The clerk shall refuse to accept for filing a late-filed motion or a motion for reconsideration of an order denying a motion for reconsideration. The filing of a motion for reconsideration does not stay the effect of the order addressed in the motion. (H) Motion to Expand Record in Cases Involving Termination of Parental Rights. In a case involving termination of parental rights, a respondent who claims ineffective assistance of appellate counsel under MCR 7.316(D) may file a motion to expand the record to support that claim if appellate counsel’s errors are not evident on the record. The motion must be filed no later than the date the application is due.
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