Writs and process

6.1001(1) Writs and process, supreme court. The supreme court will issue all writs and process necessary for the exercise and enforcement of its appellate jurisdiction and in furtherance of its supervisory and administrative control over all lower courts and judicial officers. The supreme court may enforce its mandates by fine and imprisonment, and imprisonment may be continued until the mandate is obeyed. 6.1001(2) Writs and process; court of appeals. The court of appeals will issue writs and other process necessary for the exercise and enforcement of its jurisdiction, but only in cases that have been transferred to the court of appeals by the supreme court. 6.1001(3) Resistance and consideration. Any request for relief under rule 6.1001 may be resisted, and the court will consider it in the same manner as rule 6.1002 provides for motions. [Court Order October 31, 2008, effective January 1, 2009; September 29, 2023, effective April 1, 2024]