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MI HB5122

Bill

Status

Passed

3/27/2014

Primary Sponsor

Klint Kesto

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Origin

House of Representatives

97th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Establishes the sixth judicial circuit in Oakland County with 19 judges as the standard number of judgeships.

  • Reduces the circuit to 18 judges during the period from January 1, 2011 through January 1, 2015, with the eliminated judgeship belonging to a judge ineligible for reelection due to constitutional term limits.

  • Restores the eliminated judgeship in the 2014 election with an initial 8-year term of office.

  • Allows the sixth judicial circuit to add 1 additional judge beginning January 1, 2019, subject to section 550 provisions.

  • Conditional enactment requiring simultaneous passage of House Bills 5121, 5123, 5124, and 5125 of the 97th Legislature.

Legislative Description

Courts; judges; number of judgeships in the sixth circuit court; increase. Amends sec. 507 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.507). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5121'13, HB 5123'13, HB 5124'13, HB 5125'13

Courts, circuit court

Last Action

Assigned Pa 57'14 With Immediate Effect

3/27/2014

Committee Referrals

Judiciary10/31/2013

Full Bill Text

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