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MI Comp L § 600.202 (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 600.202 - Chief Justice; Selection, Resignation.

600.202 Chief justice; selection, resignation. Sec. 202.  A chief justice shall be chosen by the supreme court justices from their own number as provided by the rules of the court. The chief justice may resign without resigning from his office as justice. History: 1961, Act 236, Eff. Jan. 1, 1963 ;-- Am. 1963, 2nd Ex. Sess., Act 18, Eff. Mar. 24, 1964
MI Comp L § 600.203 (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 600.203 - Justices; Election.

600.203 Justices; election. Sec. 203.  Justices of the supreme court shall be elected in the manner provided by the constitution and the election laws of the state. History: 1961, Act 236, Eff. Jan. 1, 1963
MI Comp L § 600.204 (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- 600.9948)|236-1961-2 - Chapter 2 Supreme Court: Organization and Powers (600.201...600.251)|Section 600.204 - Repealed. 1963, 2nd Ex. sess., Act 18, Eff. Mar. 24, 1964.

600.204 Repealed. 1963, 2nd Ex. Sess., Act 18, Eff. Mar. 24, 1964. Compiler's Notes: The repealed section provided for filling vacancies in the office of supreme court justice.
MI Comp L § 600.205 (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 600.205 - Justices; Availability.

600.205 Justices; availability. Sec. 205.  At least 1 justice shall at all times be at the seat of government. History: 1961, Act 236, Eff. Jan. 1, 1963
MI Comp L § 600.206 (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 600.206 - Justices; Oath.

600.206 Justices; oath. Sec. 206.  The supreme court justices shall take and subscribe the oath required by the constitution before entering upon the discharge of their duties. History: 1961, Act 236, Eff. Jan. 1, 1963
MI Comp L § 600.207 (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 600.207 - Justices; Practice of Law Prohibited.

600.207 Justices; practice of law prohibited. Sec. 207.  The supreme court justices 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: 1961, Act 236, Eff. Jan. 1, 1963
MI Comp L § 600.208 (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 600.208 - Judges; Salary and Expenses.

600.208 Judges; salary and expenses. Sec. 208.  (1) Each supreme court justice shall receive an annual salary of $35,000.00, payable out of the moneys appropriated by the legislature.  (2) The justices shall not receive any allowance for traveling expenses between their residences and the seat of government.  (3) The justices who attend judicial meetings called by the court administrator shall be reimbursed from the state treasury, upon the warrant of the state treasurer, for their actual and necessary expenses. History: 1961, Act 236, Eff. Jan. 1, 1963 ;-- Am. 1966, Act 305, Eff. Jan. 1, 1967
MI Comp L § 600.211 (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 600.211 - Terms of Court; Quorum.

600.211 Terms of court; quorum. Sec. 211.  (1) There shall be 4 terms of court annually, held at times designated by the court. The court in its discretion may hold special or adjourned terms.  (2) Court sessions shall be held at the supreme court room at the seat of government.  (3) A majority of the justices shall constitute a quorum for hearing cases and transacting business. History: 1961, Act 236, Eff. Jan. 1, 1963 ;-- Am. 1963, 2nd Ex. Sess., Act 18, Eff. Mar. 24, 1964
MI Comp L § 600.212 (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 600.212 - Powers and Jurisdiction; Source.

600.212 Powers and jurisdiction; source. Sec. 212.  The supreme court has all the powers and jurisdiction conferred upon it by the constitution and laws of this state. History: 1961, Act 236, Eff. Jan. 1, 1963
MI Comp L § 600.215 (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 600.215 - Jurisdiction and Power.

600.215 Jurisdiction and power. Sec. 215.  The supreme court has jurisdiction and power over:  (1) any matter brought before it by any appropriate writ to any inferior court, magistrate, or other officer;  (2) any question of law brought before it in accordance with court rules, by certification by any trial judge of any cause pending or tried before him;  (3) any case brought before it for review in accordance with the court rules promulgated by the supreme court. History: 1961, Act 236, Eff. Jan. 1, 1963
MI Comp L § 600.217 (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 600.217 - Jurisdiction and Power as to Writs.

600.217 Jurisdiction and power as to writs. Sec. 217.  The supreme court has jurisdiction and power to issue, hear, and determine writs of:  (1) error,  (2) habeas corpus,  (3) mandamus,  (4) quo warranto,  (5) procedendo, and other original and remedial writs. History: 1961, Act 236, Eff. Jan. 1, 1963
MI Comp L § 600.219 (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 600.219 - Superintending Control Over Inferior Courts.

600.219 Superintending control over inferior courts. Sec. 219.  The supreme court has a general superintending control over all inferior courts and tribunals. The supreme court has authority to issue any writs, directives, and mandates that it judges necessary and expedient to effectuate its determinations, and to take any action it deems proper to facilitate the proper administration of justice. History: 1961, Act 236, Eff. Jan. 1, 1963
MI Comp L § 600.221 (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 600.221 - Reports Relative to Administration of Justice; Opinions.

600.221 Reports relative to administration of justice; opinions. Sec. 221.  The supreme court has authority to publish any reports relative to the administration of justice that it deems proper to facilitate the proper administration of justice as well as the authority to publish the majority, concurring, and dissenting opinions of the court. History: 1961, Act 236, Eff. Jan. 1, 1963
MI Comp L § 600.222 (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 600.222 - Repealed. 1998, Act 298, Eff. Jan. 1, 1999.

600.222 Repealed. 1998, Act 298, Eff. Jan. 1, 1999. Compiler's Notes: The repealed section pertained to creation of trial court assessment commission.
MI Comp L § 600.223 (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 600.223 - Rule-Making Power.

600.223 Rule-making power. Sec. 223.  The supreme court has authority to promulgate and amend general rules governing practices and procedure in the supreme court and all other courts of record, including but not limited to authority:  (1) to prescribe the forms of all process to be issued by courts of record,  (2) to prescribe the practices and procedure in the supreme court and other courts of record concerning:  (a) methods of review,  (b) special verdicts,  (c) the granting of new trials,  (d) motions in arrest of judgment,  (e) taxation of costs,  (f) giving notice of special motions and other proceedings,  (g) the staying of proceedings,  (h) hearing of motions,  (i) imposing of terms on motions granted,  (j) discovery procedure, and  (k) other matters at its discretion,  (3) to prescribe in which cases the circuit court may grant orders to stay proceedings in matters pending in the circuit courts or another inferior court and to prescribe the terms and conditions upon which the orders shall be granted and the effect the orders will have,  (4) to abolish, as far as practicable, distinctions between law and equity. History: 1961, Act 236, Eff. Jan. 1, 1963 ;-- Am. 1974, Act 297, Eff. Apr. 1, 1975
MI Comp L § 600.225a (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 600.225a - Municipal Judges Transferred to Other Courts; Compensation and Expenses.

600.225a Municipal judges transferred to other courts; compensation and expenses. Sec. 225a.  Municipal judges transferred from one court to another as provided in section 225 shall receive the same salary as the judge to whose court he is assigned, in addition to travel and living expenses and an additional sum of not to exceed $20.00 per day, if approved by the governing body of the political unit where the court is located and to which he is assigned, payable at the same time and from the same source as provided for the judicial office to which the judge is transferred. The salary for each day in which the judge serves as authorized shall be 1/250 of the annual salary for the vacant judicial office. In all cases where the transferred judge is receiving a salary from the municipality where he is appointed or elected, he shall be paid only the difference, if any, between his home salary and the salary of the judgeship to which he has been transferred, and the amount of his home salary shall be returned by the governmental unit to which he is transferred to the governmental unit from which he is appointed or elected. History: Add. 1966, Act 11, Imd. Eff. Mar. 23, 1966
MI Comp L § 600.226 (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 600.226 - Retired Judges; Authorization to Perform Judicial Duties; Compensation; Applicability of Section.

600.226 Retired judges; authorization to perform judicial duties; compensation; applicability of section. Sec. 226.  (1) The supreme court may authorize any retired judge from any court to perform judicial duties in any court in the state. The authorization may be for a period or periods as the supreme court shall designate with the consent of the retired judge.  (2) Any retired judge assigned to any period of active judicial service pursuant to section 23 of article VI of the state constitution of 1963 and pursuant to the laws of the state relating to judicial service shall be compensated as follows:  (a) The judge shall receive a salary payable at the same times and from the same sources as provided for the judicial office in which the judge is authorized to perform judicial duties.  (b) The performance of the authorized judicial duties shall be without prejudice to all other rights of the judge under the retirement systems.  (c) The salary for each day in which the judge serves as authorized shall be the greater of the following:  (i) One hundred dollars per diem for each day or part of a day spent in the discharge of his or her duties.  (ii) The difference between 1/250th of the annual salary paid for the judicial office during the time the retired judge serves in the office and 1/250th of the state retirement allowance paid to the retired judge during the time the retired judge serves in the office.  (d) Necessary expenses incidental to the performance of duties required by the assignment, including travel, meals, and lodging, shall be paid by the state in accordance with the established provisions and procedures for state officials and upon the approval of the court administrator.  (3) This section does not apply to the performance of judicial duties by a senior judge under sections 557, 557a, and 557b. History: Add. 1964, Act 81, Imd. Eff. May 12, 1964 ;-- Am. 1987, Act 225, Imd. Eff. Dec. 28, 1987 ;-- Am. 1990, Act 185, Eff. Oct. 1, 1990
MI Comp L § 600.227 (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 600.227 - Writ or Process; Style; Seal; Evidence; Court Order Prohibiting Disclosure of Party's Address or Contacting Another Party; Service on Protected Party.

600.227 Writ or process; style; seal; evidence; court order prohibiting disclosure of party's address or contacting another party; service on protected party.Sec. 227.  (1) All writs and process issuing out of the supreme court shall be styled: "In the Name of the People of the State of Michigan," and may be executed in any county of this state. The seal of the supreme court affixed to, or impressed on, any writ or process in an action or proceeding is conclusive evidence that the writ or process was issued by the supreme court in all cases in which the writ or process may be lawfully issued.  (2) If a court order has been entered in an action appealed to the supreme court that prohibits the disclosure of the address of a party to the action or that prohibits a party to the action from contacting another party to the action, a party shall serve process or papers in the appeal that are required to be served directly on the protected party by delivering sufficient extra copies of the process or papers to the clerk of the supreme court with a request that the clerk, a sheriff, deputy sheriff, or police officer, or an appointed court officer serve the process or papers on the protected party. The clerk, sheriff, deputy sheriff, police officer, or court officer shall serve process or papers received under this subsection at 1 of the following:  (a) The confidential address provided by the protected party to the court under Michigan court rules.  (b) If a confidential address has not been provided under subdivision (a), the last known address of the protected party as provided by the court of appeals or trial court. History: 1961, Act 236, Eff. Jan. 1, 1963 ;-- Am. 2016, Act 91, Eff. July 25, 2016
MI Comp L § 600.229 (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 600.229 - Decisions; Contents, Dissents, Copies.

600.229 Decisions; contents, dissents, copies. Sec. 229.  Decisions of the supreme court, including all cases of mandamus, quo warranto, and certiorari, shall be in writing, with a concise statement of the facts and reasons for the decisions; and shall be signed by the justices concurring in the opinion. Any justice dissenting from a decision shall give the reasons for his dissent in writing under his signature. All opinions and dissents shall be filed in the office of the clerk of the supreme court, and copies of them shall be delivered to the supreme court reporter at the same time. History: 1961, Act 236, Eff. Jan. 1, 1963
MI Comp L § 600.230 (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 600.230 - Equally Divided Court; Affirmance of Judgment.

600.230 Equally divided court; affirmance of judgment. Sec. 230.  When the justices of the supreme court are equally divided as to the ultimate decision of any case properly before the court on review, the judgment of the court below shall be affirmed. History: 1961, Act 236, Eff. Jan. 1, 1963
MI Comp L § 600.232 (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 600.232 - Appeals to Supreme Court.

600.232 Appeals to supreme court. Sec. 232.  Appeals to the supreme court may be by right or by leave as provided by the rules of the supreme court, except as otherwise provided by statute. History: 1961, Act 236, Eff. Jan. 1, 1963
MI Comp L § 600.235 (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 600.235 - Appointment of Chief Judge for Each County; Appointment of Chief Judge of Circuit, Probate, and District Court; Procedures for Assignment of Cases and Judges.

600.235 Appointment of chief judge for each county; appointment of chief judge of circuit, probate, and district court; procedures for assignment of cases and judges. Sec. 235.  (1) The supreme court shall appoint a chief judge for each county that is not part of a multicounty judicial circuit. The chief judge of a county shall then appoint a chief judge of the circuit court in that county, a chief judge of the probate court in that county, and a chief judge of the district court in each district in that county.  (2) The chief judge of the county shall adopt procedures for the assignment of cases and for the reassignment of cases, and procedures for the assignment of judges between courts, trial divisions, and districts in that county, subject to section 225(3). History: Add. 1996, Act 374, Imd. Eff. July 17, 1996 Compiler's Notes: Former MCL 600.235, which pertained to appointment and qualifications of court clerk, reporter, court administrator, and crier, was repealed by Act 55 of 1963, 2nd Ex. Sess., Imd. Eff. Dec. 27, 1963.
MI Comp L § 600.238 (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 600.238 - Judicial Performance Commission; Creation; Evaluation of Judges; Performance Standards.

600.238 Judicial performance commission; creation; evaluation of judges; performance standards. Sec. 238.  (1) The supreme court shall create a judicial performance commission. The commission shall develop standards for evaluating the performance of all judges in this state. The results of the evaluation of judges according to the standards shall be made available to the public on an annual basis, beginning June 1, 1999.  (2) Beginning on January 1, 2000, unless the standards described in subsection (1) are developed and implemented, the trial court performance standards published by the national center for state courts shall be implemented, with each judge making public an annual report on how that judge has complied with each standard. History: Add. 1996, Act 374, Imd. Eff. July 17, 1996
MI Comp L § 600.241 (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 600.241 - Operation of Judicial Branch; Line-Item Appropriation.

600.241 Operation of judicial branch; line-item appropriation. Sec. 241.  The legislature shall annually appropriate, by line-item and not lump-sum budget, funds for the operation of the judicial branch. History: Add. 1996, Act 374, Imd. Eff. July 17, 1996
MI Comp L § 600.242 (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 600.242 - Repealed. 1963, 2nd Ex. sess., Act 55, Imd. Eff. Dec. 27, 1963.

600.242 Repealed. 1963, 2nd Ex. Sess., Act 55, Imd. Eff. Dec. 27, 1963. Compiler's Notes: The repealed section pertained to qualifications, term, and duties of research law clerks.
MI Comp L § 600.244 (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 600.244 - Filing Fees to Supreme Court; Waiver; Costs.

600.244 Filing fees to supreme court; waiver; costs. Sec. 244.  (1) The following fees shall be paid to the supreme court clerk and may be taxed as costs when costs are allowed by the supreme court:  (a) The sum of $375.00 for an application for leave to appeal.  (b) The sum of $375.00 for an original proceeding.  (c) The sum of $150.00 for a motion for immediate consideration or a motion to expedite appeal, except that a prosecuting attorney is exempt from paying a fee under this subdivision in an appeal arising out of a criminal proceeding, if the defendant is represented by a court-appointed lawyer.  (d) The sum of $75.00 for all other motions.  (e) Fifty cents per page for a certified copy of a paper, from a public record.  (f) The sum of $5.00 for certified docket entries.  (g) The sum of $1.00 for certification of a copy presented to the clerk.  (h) Fifty cents per page for a copy of an opinion; however, 1 copy must be given without charge to the attorney for each party in the case.  (2) A person who is unable to pay a filing fee may ask the supreme court to waive the fee by filing a motion and an affidavit disclosing the reason for that inability. History: Add. 2003, Act 138, Eff. Oct. 1, 2003
MI Comp L § 600.245 (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 600.245 - Repealed. 1963, 2nd Ex. sess., Act 55, Imd. Eff. Dec. 27, 1963.

600.245 Repealed. 1963, 2nd Ex. Sess., Act 55, Imd. Eff. Dec. 27, 1963. Compiler's Notes: The repealed section pertained to secretarial personnel.