Section R. 418.87 - Ex parte communications with a magistrateRule 7.
(1) Counsel or the parties may not engage in substantive ex parte communications with the magistrate concerning the action prior to the hearing. Routine communication about administrative tasks, such as scheduling hearings, is not prohibited.(2) If a magistrate receives direct or indirect communication prohibited by subrule (1) of this rule, the magistrate shall promptly notify all parties or their attorneys of the receipt of such communication and its content. A record of the communication must be maintained in the agency file.(3) Once a case has been referred to a magistrate for hearing, all communication related to the case of a substantive basis from any party should be administered through agency staff.Mich. Admin. Code R. 418.87
2021 MR 21, Eff. 11/12/2021