Michigan SB0712 modifies district court magistrate qualifications and appointment procedures.
Michigan SB0712 amends the qualifications and appointment procedures for district court magistrates. It specifies that magistrates must reside in or be employed by the county where they are appointed. It also modifies the appointment process for the thirty-sixth district, allowing the chief judge to appoint magistrates subject to county board approval. The bill further details the conditions under which magistrates can serve in multiple districts and outlines the reimbursement process for temporary service in another county.
Included in complete analysis
- Overview
- Core Provisions
- Implementation
- Impact
- Legal Framework
- Critical Issues
See what it does, who it affects, and the critical issues in plain language. Free, 30 seconds.