An act to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled “An act to revise and consolidate the statutes relating to the organization and jurisdiction of the courts of this state; the powers and duties of the courts, and of the judges and other officers of the courts; the forms and attributes of civil claims and actions; the time within which civil actions and proceedings may be brought in the courts; pleading, evidence, practice, and procedure in civil and criminal actions and proceedings in the courts; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state governmental officers and entities; to provide remedies and penalties for the violation of certain provisions of this act; to repeal all acts and parts of acts inconsistent with or contravening any of the provisions of this act; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” by amending sections 910 and 913 (MCL 600.910 and 600.913).
Clarifies the jurisdiction of the supreme court, circuit courts, and court of appeals judicial districts in admitting individuals to the state bar, disciplining members through disbarment or suspension, and reinstating licenses to practice law. Additionally, it outlines the responsibilities of court clerks in administering oaths, issuing certificates of admission for a $25.00 fee, maintaining records of admissions, and transmitting certified copies of admission or disciplinary orders to the supreme court clerk and the State Bar of Michigan at no charge.
Introduced
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Referred to the Committee on Judiciary
Reported without amendment
Passed in the House 109 to 0 (details)
Motion to give immediate effect
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The motion prevailed by voice vote
Referred to the Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety
Reported without amendment
Referred to the Committee of the Whole
Reported without amendment
Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)
