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.
Amends the Revised Judicature Act to allow district court magistrates in Michigan to be appointed based on either residency or employment in the county of service, thereby broadening eligibility and maintaining local oversight.
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Referred to the Committee on Judiciary
