MI HB5689

Modifies district court magistrate residency requirements to allow individuals who either reside in or are employed in the county of appointment, rather than requiring them to be registered electors in that district.

Applies the new employment-based eligibility option to magistrates in first, second, and third class districts, while maintaining the registered elector requirement for the thirty-sixth district (Detroit).

Changes terminology throughout the statute from "person" to "individual" and updates language from "shall" to "must" for consistency.

Preserves existing provisions allowing magistrates to serve temporarily in adjoining districts under concurrent jurisdiction plans or multiple district plans.

Maintains the requirement that all magistrates take the constitutional oath of office and file a bond before assuming duties.