What happens if an attorney fails to submit an MCLE certification?
Attorneys who fail to submit an MCLE certification within 45 days of their reporting date, or who file an MCLE certification stating that they have not complied with the CLE requirements during the reporting period, are notified by the Director of their noncompliance. Attorneys then have an additional 61 days from the original certification due date to achieve compliance and file a certification stating that they have complied with the CLE requirements or are exempt. The attorney must also pay a $150.00 late fee and submit it with the attorney’s MCLE certification. The $150.00 late fee is required by MCLE Rule 796(d)(1) and the amount is set in the Fee Schedule issued by the Court. The Director does not send a notice of noncompliance to attorneys whom the Director knows are exempt.
