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MI Comp L § 600.247 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 600 - Revised Judicature Act of 1961|Act 236 of 1961 - Revised Judicature Act of 1961 (600.101 - 600.9948)|236-1961-2 - Chapter 2 Supreme Court: Organization and Powers (600.201...600.251)|Section 600.247 - Repealed. 1963, 2nd Ex. sess., Act 55, Imd. Eff. Dec. 27, 1963.

600.247 Repealed. 1963, 2nd Ex. Sess., Act 55, Imd. Eff. Dec. 27, 1963. Compiler's Notes: The repealed section pertained to salaries of officers.
MI Comp L § 600.250 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 600 - Revised Judicature Act of 1961|Act 236 of 1961 - Revised Judicature Act of 1961 (600.101 - 600.9948)|236-1961-2 - Chapter 2 Supreme Court: Organization and Powers (600.201...600.251)|Section 600.250 - Repealed. 1963, 2nd Ex. sess., Act 55, Imd. Eff. Dec. 27, 1963.

600.250 Repealed. 1963, 2nd Ex. Sess., Act 55, Imd. Eff. Dec. 27, 1963. Compiler's Notes: The repealed section pertained to expenses of officers.
MI Comp L § 600.251 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 600 - Revised Judicature Act of 1961|Act 236 of 1961 - Revised Judicature Act of 1961 (600.101 - 600.9948)|236-1961-2 - Chapter 2 Supreme Court: Organization and Powers (600.201...600.251)|Section 600.251 - Staff; Budget, Expenditures, Fees and Prerequisites.

600.251 Staff; budget, expenditures, fees and prerequisites. Sec. 251.  The supreme court may appoint, remove and shall have general supervision of its staff. It shall have control of the preparation of its budget recommendations and expenditures of moneys appropriated for any purpose by the legislature pertaining to the operation of the court or the performance of the activities of its staff. All fees and perquisites collected by the court staff shall be transmitted to the state treasury and credited to the general fund. History: Add. 1963, 2nd Ex. Sess., Act 55, Imd. Eff. Dec. 27, 1963
MI Comp L § 600.301 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 600 - Revised Judicature Act of 1961|Act 236 of 1961 - Revised Judicature Act of 1961 (600.101 - 600.9948)|236-1961-3 - Chapter 3 Court of Appeals: Organization and Powers (600.301...600.321)|Section 600.301 - Court of Appeals as Court of Record; Number of Judges.

600.301 Court of appeals as court of record; number of judges.Sec. 301.  Except as otherwise provided in this section, the court of appeals consists of 28 judges and is a court of record. Beginning on the date as determined under section 303a, the court of appeals consists of 24 judges. History: Add. 1964, Act 281, Imd. Eff. June 11, 1964 ;-- Am. 1968, Act 127, Imd. Eff. June 11, 1968 ;-- Am. 1974, Act 144, Imd. Eff. June 5, 1974 ;-- Am. 1986, Act 279, Eff. Mar. 31, 1987 ;-- Am. 1993, Act 190, Eff. Oct. 13, 1993 ;-- Am. 2012, Act 40, Eff. Mar. 25, 2012 Compiler's Notes: Section 2 of Act 144 of 1974 provides:“Notwithstanding any other provision of law, nominating petitions for the offices added by this 1974 amendatory act shall contain not less than 1/4 of 1% nor more than 1% of the total number of votes cast in that appellate court district for secretary of state at the last preceding general November election in which a secretary of state was elected.”
MI Comp L § 600.302 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 600 - Revised Judicature Act of 1961|Act 236 of 1961 - Revised Judicature Act of 1961 (600.101 - 600.9948)|236-1961-3 - Chapter 3 Court of Appeals: Organization and Powers (600.301...600.321)|Section 600.302 - Judicial Districts for Election of Judges of Court of Appeals.

600.302 Judicial districts for election of judges of court of appeals.Sec. 302.  The state is divided into 4 judicial districts for the election of judges of the court of appeals. Except as otherwise provided in this section, each district is entitled to 7 judges. Beginning on the date as determined under section 303a, each district is entitled to 6 judges. The districts are constituted and numbered as follows:  (a) District 1 consists of the counties of Branch, Hillsdale, Kalamazoo, Lenawee, Monroe, St. Joseph, and Wayne.  (b) District 2 consists of the counties of Genesee, Macomb, and Oakland.  (c) District 3 consists of the counties of Allegan, Barry, Berrien, Calhoun, Cass, Eaton, Ionia, Jackson, Kent, Mason, Montcalm, Muskegon, Newaygo, Oceana, Ottawa, Van Buren, and Washtenaw.  (d) District 4 consists of the counties of Alcona, Alger, Alpena, Antrim, Arenac, Baraga, Bay, Benzie, Charlevoix, Cheboygan, Chippewa, Clare, Clinton, Crawford, Delta, Dickinson, Emmet, Gladwin, Gogebic, Grand Traverse, Gratiot, Houghton, Huron, Ingham, Iosco, Iron, Isabella, Kalkaska, Keweenaw, Lake, Lapeer, Leelanau, Livingston, Luce, Mackinac, Manistee, Marquette, Mecosta, Menominee, Midland, Missaukee, Montmorency, Ogemaw, Ontonagon, Osceola, Oscoda, Otsego, Presque Isle, Roscommon, Saginaw, Sanilac, Schoolcraft, Shiawassee, St. Clair, Tuscola, and Wexford. History: Add. 1964, Act 281, Imd. Eff. June 11, 1964 ;-- Am. 1968, Act 127, Imd. Eff. June 11, 1968 ;-- Am. 1972, Act 157, Imd. Eff. June 5, 1972 ;-- Am. 1974, Act 144, Imd. Eff. June 5, 1974 ;-- Am. 1986, Act 279, Eff. Mar. 31, 1987 ;-- Am. 1993, Act 190, Eff. Oct. 13, 1993 ;-- Am. 2001, Act 117, Eff. Mar. 22, 2002 ;-- Am. 2012, Act 40, Eff. Mar. 25, 2012 ;-- Am. 2012, Act 624, Imd. Eff. Jan. 9, 2013 Compiler's Notes: Section 2 of Act 144 of 1974 provides:“Notwithstanding any other provision of law, nominating petitions for the offices added by this 1974 amendatory act shall contain not less than 1/4 of 1% nor more than 1% of the total number of votes cast in that appellate court district for secretary of state at the last preceding general November election in which a secretary of state was elected.”
MI Comp L § 600.302a (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 600 - Revised Judicature Act of 1961|Act 236 of 1961 - Revised Judicature Act of 1961 (600.101 - 600.9948)|236-1961-3 - Chapter 3 Court of Appeals: Organization and Powers (600.301...600.321)|Section 600.302a - Judicial District; County Lines; Preparation of Map by Secretary of State.

600.302a Judicial district; county lines; preparation of map by secretary of state. Sec. 302a.  Each judicial district described in section 302 shall be drawn on county lines. The secretary of state shall prepare a map of each district constituted under section 302 that shows the counties that comprise that district and convey the map of each district to the legislature and the governor. History: Add. 2001, Act 117, Eff. Mar. 22, 2002
MI Comp L § 600.303 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 600 - Revised Judicature Act of 1961|Act 236 of 1961 - Revised Judicature Act of 1961 (600.101 - 600.9948)|236-1961-3 - Chapter 3 Court of Appeals: Organization and Powers (600.301...600.321)|Section 600.303 - Judges; Terms; Oath of Office.

600.303 Judges; terms; oath of office. Sec. 303.  (1) Judges of the court of appeals shall be elected at the general November elections and shall take office on the succeeding January 1 in accordance with the constitution and election laws of the state.  (2) Judges of the first court of appeals shall be elected in the general November election of 1964.  (3) In the general November election of 1964, the 3 candidates for the office of judge of the court of appeals in each district receiving the highest number of votes shall be deemed elected. Of these candidates elected, the candidate receiving the highest number of votes cast shall be elected for a 10-year term, the candidate receiving the next highest number of votes cast shall be elected for an 8-year term and the candidate receiving the third highest number of votes shall be elected for a 6-year term. Thereafter in each general November election in which judges are to be elected for a 6-year term, the office shall be filled under the general election laws of this state.  (4) Judges of the court of appeals shall take and subscribe the oath of office required by the constitution before entering upon the discharge of their duties. History: Add. 1964, Act 281, Imd. Eff. June 11, 1964
MI Comp L § 600.303a (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 600 - Revised Judicature Act of 1961|Act 236 of 1961 - Revised Judicature Act of 1961 (600.101 - 600.9948)|236-1961-3 - Chapter 3 Court of Appeals: Organization and Powers (600.301...600.321)|Section 600.303a - Transition to 6 Judges in Each District.

600.303a Transition to 6 judges in each district.Sec. 303a.  To effectuate the transition to 6 judges in each district, each district is entitled to 6 judges as follows:  (a) If there are not more than 6 incumbent court of appeals judges in a district on March 25, 2012, the number of judgeships in that district shall remain at 6.  (b) If there are more than 6 court of appeals judgeships in a district on March 25, 2012 and 1 of those judgeships is vacant, that judgeship is eliminated. If more than 1 of the judgeships in that district is vacant, only the vacant judgeship with the shortest remaining term is eliminated. If the elimination of a judgeship results in 6 incumbent court of appeals judges in that district, the number of judgeships in that district shall remain at 6.  (c) Except as otherwise provided in this subdivision, if there are more than 6 court of appeals judgeships in a district on March 25, 2012 and there are no judgeships to be eliminated under subdivision (b), 1 judgeship shall be eliminated from the district at the beginning of the term for which an incumbent judge of the court of appeals does not seek election or reelection to that office until there are 6 incumbent judges in that district. Thereafter, the number of judgeships in the district shall remain at 6. However, a judgeship held by an incumbent judge who is serving by appointment of the governor shall not be eliminated under this subdivision unless the judge does not seek election at the first general election held after the vacancy to which he or she was appointed occurred, as provided in section 23 of article VI of the state constitution of 1963, or does not seek reelection at the end of a subsequent term. History: Add. 2012, Act 40, Eff. Mar. 25, 2012 ;-- Am. 2012, Act 624, Imd. Eff. Jan. 9, 2013 Compiler's Notes: Former MCL 600.303a, which pertained to nominating petitions for new or existing judgeships, was repealed by Act 149 of 1982, Imd. Eff. May 6, 1982.
MI Comp L § 600.303b (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 600 - Revised Judicature Act of 1961|Act 236 of 1961 - Revised Judicature Act of 1961 (600.101 - 600.9948)|236-1961-3 - Chapter 3 Court of Appeals: Organization and Powers (600.301...600.321)|Section 600.303b - Nomination, Election, and Terms of Candidates for New Judgeships.

600.303b Nomination, election, and terms of candidates for new judgeships. Sec. 303b.  In the primary election of 1974, the 4 candidates for the new judgeships, authorized in each court of appeals district pursuant to sections 301 and 302, who receive the greatest number of votes in the respective district in that primary election are nominated to run in the 1974 general election in that district. The candidate for the new judgeships receiving the greatest number of votes in the 1974 general election in each court of appeals district is elected for a term of 10 years commencing January 1, 1975. The candidate for the new judgeships receiving the second highest number of votes in the general election in each court of appeals district is elected for a term of 8 years commencing January 1, 1975. History: Add. 1974, Act 144, Imd. Eff. June 5, 1974 Compiler's Notes: Section 2 of Act 144 of 1974 provides:“Notwithstanding any other provision of law, nominating petitions for the offices added by this 1974 amendatory act shall contain not less than 1/4 of 1% nor more than 1% of the total number of votes cast in that appellate court district for secretary of state at the last preceding general November election in which a secretary of state was elected.”
MI Comp L § 600.303c (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 600 - Revised Judicature Act of 1961|Act 236 of 1961 - Revised Judicature Act of 1961 (600.101 - 600.9948)|236-1961-3 - Chapter 3 Court of Appeals: Organization and Powers (600.301...600.321)|Section 600.303c - Election of Candidates for New Judgeships; Terms.

600.303c Election of candidates for new judgeships; terms. Sec. 303c.  In the general November election of 1988, the 2 candidates for the new judgeships authorized in each court of appeals district pursuant to sections 301 and 302, as amended by the 1986 amendatory act that adds this section, receiving the highest number of votes shall be elected. Of these candidates who are elected, the candidate for the new judgeships receiving the greatest number of votes in each court of appeals district is elected for a term of 8 years commencing January 1, 1989. The candidate for the new judgeships receiving the second highest number of votes in each court of appeals district is elected for a term of 6 years commencing January 1, 1989. History: Add. 1986, Act 279, Eff. Mar. 31, 1987
MI Comp L § 600.303d (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 600 - Revised Judicature Act of 1961|Act 236 of 1961 - Revised Judicature Act of 1961 (600.101 - 600.9948)|236-1961-3 - Chapter 3 Court of Appeals: Organization and Powers (600.301...600.321)|Section 600.303d - Transition From 3 Judicial Districts to 4 Judicial Districts; Provisions; Offices.

600.303d Transition from 3 judicial districts to 4 judicial districts; provisions; offices.Sec. 303d.  (1) To effectuate the transition from 3 districts having a total of 24 judges to 4 districts having a total of 28 judges, the following special provisions apply:  (a) The judgeship in district 1 filled on October 13, 1993 by an incumbent whose term expires January 1, 1995 and who is not eligible to seek reelection shall terminate January 1, 1995 and shall not be filled by election in 1994.  (b) To provide 7 judges in districts 3 and 4:  (i) In district 3, 4 new judgeships shall be filled by election in 1994. The candidate receiving the highest number of votes is elected for a term of 10 years, the candidates receiving the second and third highest number of votes are elected for terms of 8 years each, and the candidate receiving the fourth highest number of votes is elected for a term of 6 years.  (ii) In district 4, 1 new judgeship shall be filled by election in 1994. The candidate receiving the highest number of votes is elected for a term of 6 years.  (2) A judge of the court of appeals who is elected or appointed to a first term that begins on or after January 1, 1994 shall maintain offices only in the principal court of appeals offices in the district in which he or she was elected or appointed or in another office located in the municipality where the principal court of appeals facilities are located. History: Add. 1993, Act 190, Eff. Oct. 13, 1993 ;-- Am. 2004, Act 448, Imd. Eff. Dec. 27, 2004 ;-- Am. 2005, Act 326, Imd. Eff. Dec. 27, 2005
MI Comp L § 600.305 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 600 - Revised Judicature Act of 1961|Act 236 of 1961 - Revised Judicature Act of 1961 (600.101 - 600.9948)|236-1961-3 - Chapter 3 Court of Appeals: Organization and Powers (600.301...600.321)|Section 600.305 - Administration of Court; Rules of Practice.

600.305 Administration of court; rules of practice. Sec. 305.  The administration of the court of appeals shall be under the control of the supreme court. The court of appeals has authority to promulgate and amend general rules of practice and procedure before the court of appeals subject to the rule making powers of the supreme court. History: Add. 1964, Act 281, Imd. Eff. June 11, 1964
MI Comp L § 600.306 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 600 - Revised Judicature Act of 1961|Act 236 of 1961 - Revised Judicature Act of 1961 (600.101 - 600.9948)|236-1961-3 - Chapter 3 Court of Appeals: Organization and Powers (600.301...600.321)|Section 600.306 - Temporary Judges.

600.306 Temporary judges. Sec. 306.  The supreme court may transfer judges from the circuit court or probate court or may assign judges pursuant to section 23 of article VI of the state constitution of 1963 to the court of appeals to act as temporary judges. The transfer may be made to replace disabled or disqualified judges, or to enlarge the court of appeals temporarily to not more than 48 judges if the business of the court of appeals is considered by the supreme court to warrant it. If the court of appeals sits in panels, the temporary judges may be assigned to any panel. Not more than 1 temporary judge shall be assigned to hear a case. A temporary judge is disqualified from hearing, in the court of appeals, cases tried before him or her in the trial court. History: Add. 1964, Act 281, Imd. Eff. June 11, 1964 ;-- Am. 1968, Act 127, Imd. Eff. June 11, 1968 ;-- Am. 1974, Act 144, Imd. Eff. June 5, 1974 ;-- Am. 1976, Act 283, Imd. Eff. Oct. 14, 1976 ;-- Am. 1986, Act 279, Eff. Mar. 31, 1987 ;-- Am. 1993, Act 190, Eff. Oct. 13, 1993 Compiler's Notes: Section 2 of Act 144 of 1974 provides:“Notwithstanding any other provision of law, nominating petitions for the offices added by this 1974 amendatory act shall contain not less than 1/4 of 1% nor more than 1% of the total number of votes cast in that appellate court district for secretary of state at the last preceding general November election in which a secretary of state was elected.”
MI Comp L § 600.307 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 600 - Revised Judicature Act of 1961|Act 236 of 1961 - Revised Judicature Act of 1961 (600.101 - 600.9948)|236-1961-3 - Chapter 3 Court of Appeals: Organization and Powers (600.301...600.321)|Section 600.307 - Judges; Practice of Law Prohibited.

600.307 Judges; practice of law prohibited. Sec. 307.  The judges of the court of appeals shall not practice as attorneys or counselors in any court of the state, nor shall they engage in the practice of law for compensation. History: Add. 1964, Act 281, Imd. Eff. June 11, 1964
MI Comp L § 600.308 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 600 - Revised Judicature Act of 1961|Act 236 of 1961 - Revised Judicature Act of 1961 (600.101 - 600.9948)|236-1961-3 - Chapter 3 Court of Appeals: Organization and Powers (600.301...600.321)|Section 600.308 - Jurisdiction of Court of Appeals on Appeals From Final Judgments and Final Orders.

600.308 Jurisdiction of court of appeals on appeals from final judgments and final orders.Sec. 308.  (1) The court of appeals has jurisdiction on appeals from all final judgments and final orders from the circuit court, court of claims, and probate court, as those terms are defined by law and supreme court rule, except final judgments and final orders described in subsections (2) and (3). A final judgment or final order described in this subsection is appealable as a matter of right.  (2) The court of appeals has jurisdiction on appeal from the following orders and judgments that are reviewable only on application for leave to appeal granted by the court of appeals:  (a) A final judgment or final order of the circuit court under any of the following circumstances:  (i) In an appeal from a final judgment or final order of the district court appealed to the circuit court under section 8342.  (ii) In an appeal from a final judgment or final order of a municipal court.  (b) A final judgment or final order from the circuit court based on a defendant's plea of guilty or nolo contendere.  (c) Any other judgment or interlocutory order from the circuit court, court of claims, business court, or probate court as determined by supreme court rule.  (3) An order concerning the assignment of a case to the business court under chapter 80 is not appealable to the court of appeals.  (4) The court of appeals has exclusive original jurisdiction over any action challenging the validity of section 6404, 6410, 6413, or 6419. History: Add. 1964, Act 281, Imd. Eff. June 11, 1964 ;-- Am. 1968, Act 116, Imd. Eff. June 11, 1968 ;-- Am. 1981, Act 206, Eff. Jan. 1, 1982 ;-- Am. 1994, Act 375, Imd. Eff. Dec. 27, 1994 ;-- Am. 2012, Act 333, Eff. Jan. 1, 2013 ;-- Am. 2013, Act 164, Imd. Eff. Nov. 12, 2013 ;-- Am. 2016, Act 186, Eff. Sept. 27, 2016
MI Comp L § 600.308a (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 600 - Revised Judicature Act of 1961|Act 236 of 1961 - Revised Judicature Act of 1961 (600.101 - 600.9948)|236-1961-3 - Chapter 3 Court of Appeals: Organization and Powers (600.301...600.321)|Section 600.308a - Action Under Const. 1963, Art. 9, § 32; Commencement; Jurisdiction; Limitations; Governmental Unit as Defendant; Officer as Party; Continuation of Action Against Governmental Unit and Officer's Successor; Referral of Action; Findings of Fact; Costs.

600.308a Action under Const. 1963, Art. 9, § 32; commencement; jurisdiction; limitations; governmental unit as defendant; officer as party; continuation of action against governmental unit and officer's successor; referral of action; findings of fact; costs. Sec. 308a.  (1) An action under section 32 of article 9 of the state constitution of 1963 may be commenced in the court of appeals, or in the circuit court in the county in which venue is proper, at the option of the party commencing the action.  (2) The jurisdiction of the court of appeals shall be invoked by filing an action by a taxpayer as plaintiff according to the court rules governing procedure in the court of appeals.  (3) A taxpayer shall not bring or maintain an action under this section unless the action is commenced within 1 year after the cause of action accrued.  (4) The unit of government shall be named as defendant. An officer of any governmental unit shall be sued in his or her official capacity only and shall be described as a party by his or her official title and not by name. If an officer dies, resigns, or otherwise ceases to hold office during the pendency of the action, the action shall continue against the governmental unit and the officer's successor in office.  (5) The court of appeals may refer an action to the circuit court or to the tax tribunal to determine and report its findings of fact if substantial fact finding is necessary to decide the action.  (6) A plaintiff who prevails in an action commenced under this section shall receive from the defendant the costs incurred by the plaintiff in maintaining the action. History: Add. 1980, Act 110, Imd. Eff. May 13, 1980
MI Comp L § 600.309 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 600 - Revised Judicature Act of 1961|Act 236 of 1961 - Revised Judicature Act of 1961 (600.101 - 600.9948)|236-1961-3 - Chapter 3 Court of Appeals: Organization and Powers (600.301...600.321)|Section 600.309 - Appeals as of Right; Appeals by Leave of Court.

600.309 Appeals as of right; appeals by leave of court. Sec. 309.  Except as provided in section 308, all appeals to the court of appeals from final judgments or decisions permitted by this act shall be a matter of right. All other appeals from other judgments or orders to the court of appeals permitted by statute or supreme court rule shall be by right or by leave as provided by the statute or the rules promulgated by the supreme court. History: Add. 1964, Act 281, Imd. Eff. June 11, 1964 ;-- Am. 1994, Act 375, Imd. Eff. Dec. 27, 1994