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MI Comp L § 600.8427 (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)|236-1961-84 - Chapter 84 Small Claims Division (600.8401...600.8427)|Section 600.8427 - Conduct of Small Claims Hearing by District Court Judge or Magistrate; Appeal.

600.8427 Conduct of small claims hearing by district court judge or magistrate; appeal. Sec. 8427.  A small claims hearing may be conducted either by a district court judge or by a district court magistrate who is an attorney licensed to practice in this state and who is authorized to do so by the chief judge of the district court district as provided in section 8514. If the hearing is conducted by a district court magistrate, an appeal de novo as of right may be taken by either party to the small claims division of the district court. Appeal shall be taken within 7 days after the entry of the decision of the magistrate. Further appeal from the judgment of the district court judge shall not be available to either party. History: Add. 1984, Act 278, Eff. Jan. 1, 1985
MI Comp L § 600.8503 (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)|236-1961-85 - Chapter 85 Magistrates (600.8501...600.8555)|Section 600.8503 - District Court of First or Second Class; Clerk or Deputy Clerk as Magistrate.

600.8503 District court of first or second class; clerk or deputy clerk as magistrate. Sec. 8503.  Subject to the provisions of section 8501, the judges of the district court within a district of the first or second class may appoint a clerk or deputy clerk as a magistrate to perform the duties and exercise the powers of a magistrate in addition to the duties as a clerk or deputy clerk of the district court. History: Add. 1970, Act 61, Eff. Apr. 1, 1971 ;-- Am. 1984, Act 278, Eff. Jan. 1, 1985
MI Comp L § 600.8509 (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Act of 1961 (600.101 - 600.9948)|236-1961-85 - Chapter 85 Magistrates (600.8501...600.8555)|Section 600.8509 - Repealed. 1969, Act 333, Imd. Eff. Nov. 4, 1969.

600.8509 Repealed. 1969, Act 333, Imd. Eff. Nov. 4, 1969. Compiler's Notes: The repealed section pertained to magistrates; jurisdiction and duties.
MI Comp L § 600.8512 (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)|236-1961-85 - Chapter 85 Magistrates (600.8501...600.8555)|Section 600.8512 - Authority of District Court Magistrate; Special Training Course in Traffic Law and Sanctions; Limitation on Authority.

600.8512 Authority of district court magistrate; special training course in traffic law and sanctions; limitation on authority.Sec. 8512.  (1) A district court magistrate may hear and preside over civil infraction admissions, admissions with explanation, motions to set aside default or withdraw admissions, and conduct informal hearings in civil infraction actions under section 746 of the Michigan vehicle code, 1949 PA 300, MCL 257.746, or section 8719 or section 8819 of this act, as applicable. In exercising the authority conferred by this subsection, a district court magistrate may administer oaths, examine witnesses, and make findings of fact and conclusions of law. If a defendant is determined to be responsible for a civil infraction, the district court magistrate may impose the civil sanctions authorized by section 907 of the Michigan vehicle code, 1949 PA 300, MCL 257.907, or section 8827 of this act, as applicable.  (2) A district court magistrate shall not conduct an informal hearing in a civil infraction action involving a traffic or parking violation governed by the Michigan vehicle code, 1949 PA 300, MCL 257.1 to 257.923, until he or she has successfully completed a special training course in traffic law adjudication and sanctions. The course shall be given periodically by the state court administrator.  (3) A district court magistrate may exercise the authority conferred by this section only to the extent expressly authorized by the chief judge, presiding judge, or only judge of the district court district. History: Add. 1978, Act 511, Eff. Aug. 1, 1979 ;-- Am. 1984, Act 278, Eff. Jan. 1, 1985 ;-- Am. 1994, Act 12, Eff. May 1, 1994 ;-- Am. 1995, Act 54, Eff. Jan. 1, 1996 ;-- Am. 2014, Act 384, Imd. Eff. Dec. 18, 2014
MI Comp L § 600.8512a (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)|236-1961-85 - Chapter 85 Magistrates (600.8501...600.8555)|Section 600.8512a - Powers of District Court Magistrate Generally.

600.8512a Powers of district court magistrate generally.Sec. 8512a.  Only to the extent expressly authorized by the chief judge, presiding judge, or only judge of the district court district, a district court magistrate may do 1 or more of the following:  (a) Accept an admission of responsibility, decide a motion to set aside a default or withdraw an admission, and order civil sanctions for a civil infraction and order an appropriate civil sanction permitted by the statute or ordinance defining the act or omission.  (b) Accept a plea of guilty or nolo contendere and impose sentence for a misdemeanor or ordinance violation punishable by a fine and which is not punishable by imprisonment by the terms of the statute or ordinance creating the offense. History: Add. 1984, Act 278, Eff. Jan. 1, 1985 ;-- Am. 2014, Act 384, Imd. Eff. Dec. 18, 2014
MI Comp L § 600.8513 (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)|236-1961-85 - Chapter 85 Magistrates (600.8501...600.8555)|Section 600.8513 - Additional Powers of District Court Magistrate; Judicial Immunity.

600.8513 Additional powers of district court magistrate; judicial immunity.Sec. 8513.  (1) When authorized by the chief judge of the district and whenever a district judge is not immediately available, a district court magistrate may conduct the first appearance of a defendant before the court in all criminal and ordinance violation cases, including acceptance of any written demand or waiver of preliminary examination and acceptance of any written demand or waiver of jury trial. However, this section does not authorize a district court magistrate to accept a plea of guilty or nolo contendere not expressly authorized under section 8511 or 8512a. A defendant neither demanding nor waiving preliminary examination in writing is deemed to have demanded preliminary examination and a defendant neither demanding nor waiving jury trial in writing is considered to have demanded a jury trial.  (2) If authorized by the chief judge of the district, a district court magistrate may do any of the following:  (a) Approve and grant petitions for the appointment of an attorney to represent an indigent defendant accused of any misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for not more than 1 year or ordinance violation punishable by imprisonment.  (b) Suspend payment of court fees by an indigent party in any civil, small claims, or summary proceedings action, until after judgment has been entered.  (c) Upon written authorization of the prosecuting or city attorney, sign a nolle prosequi dismissing any criminal or ordinance violation case over which the district court has jurisdiction and release any bail bond or bail bond deposit to the persons entitled to the bail bond or deposit. However, if the preliminary examination or trial has commenced or a plea of guilty or nolo contendere has been accepted by a district court judge, the dismissal order may be entered only by that judge or his or her alternate.  (d) Execute and issue process to carry into effect authority expressly granted by law to district court magistrates.  (3) A district court magistrate, for acts expressly authorized by the chief judge and by law, has judicial immunity to the extent accorded a district court judge. History: Add. 1984, Act 278, Eff. Jan. 1, 1985 ;-- Am. 2008, Act 95, Imd. Eff. Apr. 8, 2008 ;-- Am. 2014, Act 384, Imd. Eff. Dec. 18, 2014
MI Comp L § 600.8514 (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)|236-1961-85 - Chapter 85 Magistrates (600.8501...600.8555)|Section 600.8514 - Administration of Oaths; Examination of Witnesses; Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law; Recommending Judgment; Functions of Magistrate.

600.8514 Administration of oaths; examination of witnesses; findings of fact and conclusions of law; recommending judgment; functions of magistrate. Sec. 8514.  A district court magistrate who is an attorney licensed to practice law in this state, if authorized by the chief judge of the district, in cases in the small claims division, may administer oaths, examine witnesses, make findings of fact and conclusions of law, and recommend a judgment in the case. In doing so, the magistrate shall perform all functions which a district judge could perform in trying a case in the small claims division. A recommended judgment shall become a final judgment as of the date the judgment was recommended unless an appeal is taken within 7 days after the judgment was recommended. History: Add. 1984, Act 278, Eff. Jan. 1, 1985
MI Comp L § 600.8515 (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)|236-1961-85 - Chapter 85 Magistrates (600.8501...600.8555)|Section 600.8515 - Appeals.

600.8515 Appeals. Sec. 8515.  Appeals as of right may be taken from the district court magistrate to the district court. Appeal shall be taken within 7 days after the entry of the decision of the magistrate and shall be heard de novo. History: Add. 1968, Act 154, Imd. Eff. June 17, 1968 ;-- Am. 1979, Act 67, Eff. Aug. 1, 1979
MI Comp L § 600.8541 (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)|236-1961-85 - Chapter 85 Magistrates (600.8501...600.8555)|Section 600.8541 - Superintending Control of District Judge; Limitation; Functions and Duties of District Judge in Chambers.

600.8541 Superintending control of district judge; limitation; functions and duties of district judge in chambers. Sec. 8541.  (1) The judges of the district court shall exercise superintending control over all magistrates within their districts. A district judge may not extend the jurisdiction of a district court magistrate beyond the jurisdiction expressly provided by law.  (2) A district court judge may perform in chambers all functions and duties which a district court magistrate is authorized to perform under section 8511 or 8512a. History: Add. 1968, Act 154, Imd. Eff. June 17, 1968 ;-- Am. 1984, Act 278, Eff. Jan. 1, 1985
MI Comp L § 600.8545 (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)|236-1961-85 - Chapter 85 Magistrates (600.8501...600.8555)|Section 600.8545 - Small Claims Division; Duties.

600.8545 Small claims division; duties. Sec. 8545.  Magistrates shall exercise the same powers and perform the same duties as deputy clerks of the district court for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of chapter 84 although they shall not be considered deputy clerks. History: Add. 1968, Act 154, Imd. Eff. June 17, 1968
MI Comp L § 600.8551 (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)|236-1961-85 - Chapter 85 Magistrates (600.8501...600.8555)|Section 600.8551 - Magistrates to Sit at County Seat, City, or Other Determined Location.

600.8551 Magistrates to sit at county seat, city, or other determined location. Sec. 8551.  Magistrates shall sit at any county seat and city or other locations as determined by the presiding judge. History: Add. 1968, Act 154, Imd. Eff. June 17, 1968 ;-- Am. 1976, Act 16, Eff. Apr. 1, 1976
MI Comp L § 600.8555 (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)|236-1961-85 - Chapter 85 Magistrates (600.8501...600.8555)|Section 600.8555 - Repealed. 2005, Act 326, Imd. Eff. Dec. 27, 2005.

600.8555 Repealed. 2005, Act 326, Imd. Eff. Dec. 27, 2005. Compiler's Notes: The repealed section pertained to maintenance of docket on certain forms.
MI Comp L § 600.8601 (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)|236-1961-86 - Chapter 86 Recorders and Stenographers (600.8601...600.8635)|Section 600.8601 - Certified Recorder or Reporter; Number; Functions and Duties.

600.8601 Certified recorder or reporter; number; functions and duties. Sec. 8601.  There shall be not less than 1 district court certified recorder or reporter for each judge of the district court who, in addition to acting as official court recorder or reporter, may act as secretary to the district court judge and perform other functions and duties as may be required by rule of the supreme court. History: Add. 1968, Act 154, Imd. Eff. June 17, 1968 ;-- Am. 1986, Act 308, Eff. Jan. 1, 1987
MI Comp L § 600.8602 (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)|236-1961-86 - Chapter 86 Recorders and Stenographers (600.8601...600.8635)|Section 600.8602 - Appointment of Recorder or Reporter; Appointment of Additional Recorders or Reporters; Functions and Duties.

600.8602 Appointment of recorder or reporter; appointment of additional recorders or reporters; functions and duties. Sec. 8602.  (1) Each judge of the district court shall appoint his or her own recorder or reporter.  (2) Pursuant to supreme court rule, the chief or only judge of the district may appoint additional certified recorders or reporters. Appointed additional recorders or reporters shall perform the duties and functions of recorder or reporter when so assigned and shall perform other functions and duties as may be assigned by the chief or only judge of the district or the court administrator. History: Add. 1968, Act 154, Imd. Eff. June 17, 1968 ;-- Am. 1986, Act 308, Eff. Jan. 1, 1987
MI Comp L § 600.8611 (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)|236-1961-86 - Chapter 86 Recorders and Stenographers (600.8601...600.8635)|Section 600.8611 - Repealed. 2005, Act 326, Imd. Eff. Dec. 27, 2005.

600.8611 Repealed. 2005, Act 326, Imd. Eff. Dec. 27, 2005. Compiler's Notes: The repealed section pertained to proceedings to be recorded.
MI Comp L § 600.8615 (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)|236-1961-86 - Chapter 86 Recorders and Stenographers (600.8601...600.8635)|Section 600.8615 - Annual Salary of District Court Recorders or Reporters.

600.8615 Annual salary of district court recorders or reporters. Sec. 8615.  The annual salary of district court recorders or reporters appointed pursuant to section 8602(1) shall be not less than $8,000.00 per year. History: Add. 1968, Act 154, Imd. Eff. June 17, 1968 ;-- Am. 1974, Act 158, Eff. Sept. 1, 1974 ;-- Am. 1986, Act 308, Eff. Jan. 1, 1987
MI Comp L § 600.8625 (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)|236-1961-86 - Chapter 86 Recorders and Stenographers (600.8601...600.8635)|Section 600.8625 - Recorders or Reporters; Expenses; Sworn Statement; Order.

600.8625 Recorders or reporters; expenses; sworn statement; order. Sec. 8625.  The recorders or reporters of district courts composed of more than 1 county shall be entitled to receive, in addition to the salary provided for in this act, their necessary and actual expenses incurred in attending court in the counties of their district other than the county in which the recorder or reporter resides. Upon filing with the clerk of the district control unit in which the recorder or reporter has attended court a sworn statement that the expenses were incurred by the recorder or reporter and that the expenditures were necessary in performing such services, the district control unit treasurer shall pay such sum to the person entitled to it on presentation of an order properly drawn by the clerk, which order the clerk shall draw on receiving the sworn statement. History: Add. 1968, Act 154, Imd. Eff. June 17, 1968 ;-- Am. 1986, Act 308, Eff. Jan. 1, 1987
MI Comp L § 600.8626 (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)|236-1961-86 - Chapter 86 Recorders and Stenographers (600.8601...600.8635)|Section 600.8626 - Residence of Recorder or Reporter.

600.8626 Residence of recorder or reporter. Sec. 8626.  For the purposes of this chapter, the residence of a recorder or reporter who does not reside in the district in which he or she serves shall be deemed to be the same as the residence of the district judge for whom he or she serves. History: Add. 1968, Act 154, Imd. Eff. June 17, 1968 ;-- Am. 1986, Act 308, Eff. Jan. 1, 1987
MI Comp L § 600.8631 (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)|236-1961-86 - Chapter 86 Recorders and Stenographers (600.8601...600.8635)|Section 600.8631 - Fees for Transcripts; Fees as Part of Taxable Costs.

600.8631 Fees for transcripts; fees as part of taxable costs. Sec. 8631.  (1) A district court recorder or reporter shall be entitled to receive for a transcript ordered by any person the same fees as provided by law for circuit court reporters or recorders. For a transcript ordered by the district judge or a circuit judge, recorders or reporters shall be entitled to receive from the district control unit the same compensation.  (2) The amount of a recorder's or reporter's fees paid shall be recoverable as a part of the taxable costs by the prevailing party in a motion or on appeal. History: Add. 1968, Act 154, Imd. Eff. June 17, 1968 ;-- Am. 1969, Act 266, Eff. Sept. 1, 1969 ;-- Am. 1972, Act 325, Imd. Eff. Jan. 2, 1973 ;-- Am. 1977, Act 31, Imd. Eff. June 22, 1977 ;-- Am. 1978, Act 156, Eff. July 1, 1978 ;-- Am. 1986, Act 308, Eff. Jan. 1, 1987
MI Comp L § 600.8635 (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)|236-1961-86 - Chapter 86 Recorders and Stenographers (600.8601...600.8635)|Section 600.8635 - Reduction of Record to Writing; Costs; Transcript of Trial or Other Proceeding Ordered Other Than for Filing.

600.8635 Reduction of record to writing; costs; transcript of trial or other proceeding ordered other than for filing. Sec. 8635.  (1) An original and copy of the verbatim record of all preliminary examinations in which the defendant is bound over to the circuit court for further proceedings shall be reduced to writing by the district court recorder or reporter when ordered by the circuit court and upon completion of the verbatim record shall be filed with the clerk of the circuit court, or as directed by the circuit court. An original of the verbatim record of other matters as may be required by supreme court rule shall be reduced to writing by the district court recorder or reporter and upon completion of the verbatim record shall be filed with the clerk of the district court or as directed by the district court. The county shall pay the costs of transcribing preliminary examinations in accordance with the schedule provided in section 8631.  (2) If a transcript of a trial or other proceeding is ordered other than for filing in the case file, the district court recorder or reporter also shall prepare and shall file a certified copy of the transcript in the case file at the expense of the person ordering the transcript unless a copy has been filed with the court, unless the circuit court has a copy pursuant to subsection (1), or unless the chief judge of the district court district orders otherwise in an order filed in the case file. History: Add. 1968, Act 154, Imd. Eff. June 17, 1968 ;-- Am. 1969, Act 267, Eff. Sept. 1, 1969 ;-- Am. 1978, Act 156, Eff. July 1, 1978 ;-- Am. 1984, Act 43, Imd. Eff. Mar. 26, 1984 ;-- Am. 1986, Act 308, Eff. Jan. 1, 1987
MI Comp L § 600.8701 (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)|236-1961-87 - Chapter 87 Municipal Civil Infractions (600.8701...600.8735)|Section 600.8701 - Definitions.

600.8701 Definitions.Sec. 8701.  As used in this chapter:  (a) "Authorized local official" means a police officer or other personnel of a county, city, village, township, or regional parks and recreation commission created under section 2 of 1965 PA 261, MCL 46.352, legally authorized to issue municipal civil infraction citations.  (b) "Citation" means a written complaint or notice to appear in court upon which an authorized local official records the occurrence or existence of 1 or more municipal civil infractions by the person cited.  (c) "Municipal civil infraction determination" means a determination that a defendant is responsible for a municipal civil infraction by 1 of the following:  (i) An admission of responsibility for the municipal civil infraction.  (ii) An admission of responsibility for the municipal civil infraction, "with explanation".  (iii) A preponderance of the evidence at an informal hearing or formal hearing on the question under section 8719 or 8721, respectively.  (iv) A default judgment for failing to appear as directed by a citation or other notice at a scheduled appearance under section 8715(3)(b) or (4), at an informal hearing under section 8719, or at a formal hearing under section 8721.  (d) "Ordinance" includes a temporary vessel speed limit established by a county emergency management coordinator or sheriff under section 80146 of the natural resources and environmental protection act, 1994 PA 451, MCL 324.80146. History: Add. 1994, Act 12, Eff. May 1, 1994 ;-- Am. 2020, Act 71, Imd. Eff. Apr. 2, 2020