OPINION Bridget McCormack and David Viviano Published 11:00 a.m. ET March 21, 2020 The Sixth floor lobby at the Hall of Justice, home to the Michigan Supreme Court. (Photo: Kathleen Galligan, Detroit Free Press) When restaurants close, the public is urged to pick up takeout. But there is no such thing as takeout justice. While courts can postpone routine matters (like traffic tickets), judges and court staff must continue to provide essential services and protect public safety.
