Michigan Supreme Court Becomes First in Nation to Adopt ‘They’ Pronoun
Personal pronouns preferred by transgender-identifying individuals can now be used in Michigan courtrooms by judges, court employees, and in court records.
The Hall of Justice building in downtown Lansing, Mich., on Aug. 17, 2018. The building is home to the Michigan Supreme Court. Shutterstock
The Michigan Supreme Court has voted to require judges and court personnel to address a transgender-identifying litigant or attorney with their preferred pronouns, including “they,” if requested to do so by the person.
The rule, which goes into effect on Jan. 1, 2024, also will allow judges to avoid pronouns and refer to someone by their role in the case, such as attorney or plaintiff, followed by a last name.
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Michigan Supreme Court Becomes First in Nation to Adopt ‘They’ Pronoun
The Michigan Supreme Court has voted to require judges and court personnel to address a transgender-identifying litigant or attorney with their preferred pronouns, including “they,” if requested to do so by the person.
The rule, which goes into effect on Jan. 1, 2024, also will allow judges to avoid pronouns and refer to someone by their role in the case, such as attorney or plaintiff, followed by a last name.
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