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MI SB0698
Bill
AI Summary
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District court judges, district court magistrates, and probate judges are authorized to solemnize marriages anywhere in Michigan
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Municipal judges may solemnize marriages only in the city they serve or in townships under their court's jurisdiction
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County clerks may solemnize marriages in their own county or in another county with written authorization from that county's clerk
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In counties with more than 2,000,000 inhabitants, designated county clerk office employees may solemnize marriages in that county
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Mayors, federal judges, and authorized religious practitioners retain authority to solemnize marriages under existing provisions
Legislative Description
Family law; marriage and divorce; persons authorized to solemnize marriage; allow district judges, district court magistrates, and probate judges to perform marriages anywhere in the state. Amends sec. 7 of 1846 RS 83 (MCL 551.7).
Courts, district court
Last Action
Assigned Pa 0265'12 With Immediate Effect
7/18/2012