Courts: district court; magistrate qualifications; modify. Amends secs. 8501 & 8507 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.8501 & 600.8507).
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Overview
This bill modifies the rules for appointing district court magistrates in Michigan. It outlines how counties with fewer than 2 judges, and districts of various classes (first, second, and third), determine the number of magistrates they need. The bill also clarifies residency and voter registration requirements for magistrates, and addresses temporary service arrangements across counties, particularly within multi-county districts.
Key provisions
- Counties with fewer than 2 district judges must have at least 1 magistrate provided by the county board of commissioners.
- Districts of the first and second class must have at least 1 magistrate if recommended by the judges.
- Districts of the third class can appoint 1 or more magistrates, subject to approval by the governing body of the district.
- The Thirty-sixth judicial district is limited to a maximum of 6 magistrates.
- Magistrates must reside in or be employed by the county where they are appointed (effective date of the amendatory act).
- A temporary magistrate in another county receives reimbursement for actual and necessary expenses.
- Multiple district plans allow magistrates to serve in adjoining districts or within the same county.
- Appointments require approval by the county board of commissioners and the judges of the district.
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- County Boards of Commissioners
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