MI SB0453

Amends MCL 600.8501 to allow district court magistrates in third class districts to be appointed from adjoining districts if a concurrent jurisdiction plan is adopted under chapter 4.

Maintains existing requirements for magistrate appointments in first, second, and third class districts, with approval by county boards of commissioners or governing bodies containing more than 50% of the district population.

Limits the thirty-sixth district to no more than 6 district court magistrates appointed at the pleasure of the chief judge.

Requires all appointed magistrates to be registered electors in their district or an adjoining district under concurrent jurisdiction plans.

Effective date: September 7, 2016 (90 days after enactment on June 8, 2016).