A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled “Revised judicature act of 1961,” by amending sections 8501 and 8507 (MCL 600.8501 and 600.8507), section 8501 as amended by 2016 PA 165 and section 8507 as amended by 2005 PA 326.
Senate Bill No. 712 updates the eligibility requirements for Michigan district court magistrates, allowing appointments based on county residence or employment rather than solely voter registration, and clarifies related administrative procedures.
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Referred to the Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety
