Opinion
SC: 163672 COA: 357715
03-30-2022
PEOPLE of the State of Michigan, Plaintiff-Appellee, v. Richard Louis BAIRD, Defendant-Appellant.
Order
By order of March 17, 2022, this case was held in abeyance for People v. Peeler, 970 N.W.2d 667 (2022). On the Court's own motion, we VACATE our abeyance order of March 17, 2022. The application for leave to appeal the August 25, 2021 order of the Court of Appeals is again considered. We direct the Clerk to schedule oral argument on the application for May 4, 2022. MCR 7.305(H)(1).
The parties may file supplemental briefs by 5:00 p.m. on April 14, 2022, addressing whether a defendant charged with a felony after a proceeding conducted pursuant to MCL 767.3 and MCL 767.4 is entitled to a preliminary examination. Each party may file a response brief by 5:00 p.m. on April 21, 2022. MCR 7.314(B)(1). The time allowed for oral argument shall be 10 minutes for each side. The motions to allow supplemental briefing and participate in oral argument are DENIED as moot.
The Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan and the Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan are invited to file briefs amicus curiae. Other persons or groups interested in the determination of the issue presented in this case may move the Court for permission to file briefs amicus curiae. Amicus curiae briefs shall be filed by 5:00 p.m. on April 21, 2022.
Clement, J., not participating due to her prior involvement as chief legal counsel for the Governor.