People v. Grove

In People v. Grove, 455 Mich 439, 471; 566 NW2d 547 (1997), the Supreme Court of Michigan quoted with approval this Court's statement that "the trial court had the authority to reject a plea that was entered into after the date set forth in the scheduling order." Grove, supra at 464, quoting People v. Austin, 209 Mich App 564, 567; 531 NW2d 811 (1995), rev'd sub nom Grove, supra. The court has discretion to reject that plea and proceed to trial, in the interests of docket control and eliminating unjustifiable expense and delay. Id. at 464. "The court rules provide for and encourage the use of scheduling orders to promote the efficient processing of civil and criminal cases." Id. at 465.