Courts: district court; Oakland County district court seats; modify. Amends sec. 8123 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.8123).
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- Passed Senate
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Overview
This bill modifies the number of district court judges assigned to various districts within Oakland County, Michigan. It outlines the number of judges for each district, specifying changes to the number of judges and when those changes will take effect, particularly regarding vacancies and judges not seeking reelection. The bill also redefines the boundaries of certain districts and their election divisions.
Key provisions
- Changes the number of judges in the 43rd, 44th, 45th, 46th, 47th, 50th, and 51st district courts within Oakland County.
- Specifies that the 48th district will initially have 3 judges, decreasing to 2 on the occurrence of a vacancy or a judge’s decision not to seek reelection.
- Defines the boundaries of the 52nd district court and its three election divisions.
- Outlines the number of judges for each election division within the 52nd district.
- Adjusts the number of judges in the 50th district, initially at 4, then reducing to 3.
- Clarifies the criteria for when a district shifts from a third to a second class district.
- Details the specific cities and townships included in each district.
- Modifies the number of judges assigned to the 48th district based on specific triggering events.
Who is affected
- Residents of Oakland County, Michigan
- District court judges in Oakland County
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