Taxation of Costs; Fees

(A) Rules Applicable. Unless this rule provides a different procedure, the procedure for taxation of costs in the Supreme Court is as provided in MCR 7.219. Chapter 7. Appellate Rules Page 750 Chapter Updated May 1, 2026 (B) Expenses Taxable. Unless the Court otherwise orders, a prevailing party may tax only the reasonable costs incurred in the Supreme Court, including an amount not to exceed $2 per original page for the necessary expense of printing the briefs and appendixes required by these rules. (C) Taxation and Stay. The clerk will promptly verify the bill and tax those costs allowable. If the Supreme Court retains jurisdiction in a case, the clerk must stay the enforcement of an award taxing costs until the Supreme Court no longer has jurisdiction over the case. (D) Fees Paid to Clerk. The Clerk shall collect the following fees, which may be taxed as costs when costs are allowed by the Court: (1) $375 for an application for leave to appeal or an original action; (2) $150 for a motion for immediate consideration or a motion to expedite appeal, except that a prosecuting attorney is exempt from paying a fee under this subdivision in an appeal arising out of a criminal proceeding if the defendant is represented by a court-appointed lawyer; (3) $75 for all other motions; (4) 50 cents per page for a certified copy of a paper from a public record or a copy of an opinion; (5) $5 for certified docket entries; and (6) $1 for certification of a copy presented to the clerk. A party who is unable to pay a filing fee may ask the Court to waive the fee by filing a motion and an affidavit disclosing the reason for that inability. There is no fee for filing the motion but, if the motion is denied, the party must pay the fee for the underlying filing. (E) Violation of Rules. The Supreme Court may impose costs on a party or an attorney when in its discretion they should be assessed for violation of these rules. Chapter 7. Appellate Rules Page 751 Chapter Updated May 1, 2026 MICHIGAN COURT RULES OF 1985 Chapter 8. Administrative Rules of Court Chapter Updated with MSC Order(s) Effective on May 1, 2026 Subchapter 8.100 General Administrative Orders