Order Michigan Supreme Court Lansing, Michigan

March 18, 2016 Robert P. Young, Jr., Chief Justice

Stephen J. Markman 150404(28)(29) Brian K. Zahra Bridget M. McCormack David F. Viviano Richard H. Bernstein Joan L. Larsen, Justices IN RE J. CEDRIC SIMPSON, JUDGE 14A DISTRICT COURT SC: 150404 JTC Formal Complaint 96 BEFORE THE JUDICIAL TENURE COMMISSION ____________________________________________

On order of the Chief Justice, the motion for immediate consideration is GRANTED. The motion of the Judicial Tenure Commission to expedite the matter by issuing a scheduling order with shortened time requirements for filing a supplemental petition and response thereto is considered, and it is DENIED.

I, Larry S. Royster, Clerk of the Michigan Supreme Court, certify that the foregoing is a true and complete copy of the order entered at the direction of the Court. March 18, 2016