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MI HB6006

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/25/2010

Primary Sponsor

Rick Jones

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Origin

House of Representatives

95th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Amends Michigan's Revised Judicature Act to modify the composition and judge allocations of various district courts in Wayne County.

  • Reforms the twentieth judicial district to include both Dearborn Heights and Garden City (if both cities approve), increasing judges from 2 to 3, effective January 2, 2010.

  • Abolishes the twenty-first judicial district (Garden City) if the reformation is approved, with its incumbent judge residing in Garden City transferring to the twentieth district.

  • Increases the thirty-fifth judicial district (Northville, Plymouth, and townships) from 2 judges to 3 judges.

  • Simplifies the twenty-seventh district (Wyandotte and Riverview) to a single-judge district beginning January 1, 2003 or upon the first vacancy, consolidating what was previously divided into two election divisions.

Legislative Description

Courts; district court; twentieth and twenty-first districts; combine. Amends sec. 8121 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.8121).

Courts, jurisdiction

Last Action

Referred To Second Reading

6/29/2010

Committee Referrals

Intergovernmental & Regional Affairs3/25/2010

Full Bill Text

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