MI SB1136

Changes terminology in MCL 600.8322 from "person" to "individual" and replaces "pursuant to" with "under" throughout the section for language modernization.

Clarifies that bailiffs serving in the thirty-sixth district court are considered court officers for serving civil process and maintain surety bonds of $100,000 with premiums paid by the district control unit.

Requires the district control unit to conduct annual audits of bailiffs' financial transactions and report results to district judges; if not completed by June 30, judges may contract with a certified public accountant at district control unit expense.

Establishes that bailiffs receive $20,000 annual salary (full-time) or pro-rata salary (part-time) and continue contributions to their existing retirement systems; the city of Detroit contributes an amount equal to state employees' retirement system contributions based on bailiff salary.

Directs $1.00 from each civil case filing fee and $1.00 per defendant served in summary proceedings to Wayne County retirement system for bailiffs, with the retirement fund reviewed annually to ensure actuarial soundness.