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2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 600 - Revised Judicature Act of 1961 › Act 236 of 1961 - Revised Judicature Act of 1961 (600.101 - 600.9948) › 236-1961-7 - Chapter 7 Bases of Jurisdiction (600.701...600.775) › Section 600.701 - General Personal Jurisdiction Over Individuals.

600.701 General personal jurisdiction over individuals.
Sec. 701.
The existence of any of the following relationships between an individual and the state shall constitute a sufficient basis of jurisdiction to enable the courts of record of this state to exercise general personal jurisdiction over the individual or his representative and to enable such courts to render personal judgments against the individual or representative.
(1) Presence in the state at the time when process is served.
(2) Domicile in the state at the time when process is served.
(3) Consent, to the extent authorized by the consent and subject to the limitations provided in section 745.
History:
1961, Act 236, Eff. Jan. 1, 1963 ;-- Am. 1974, Act 88, Eff. Apr. 1, 1975
Compiler's Notes:
Section 2 of Act 88 of 1974 provides: “This 1974 amendatory act shall apply to actions commenced after its effective date, even if the cause of action arose prior thereto. Actions commenced prior to the effective date of this act shall not be affected thereby.”
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 600 - Revised Judicature Act of 1961 › Act 236 of 1961 - Revised Judicature Act of 1961 (600.101 - 600.9948) › 236-1961-7 - Chapter 7 Bases of Jurisdiction (600.701...600.775) › Section 600.705 - Limited Personal Jurisdiction Over Individuals.

600.705 Limited personal jurisdiction over individuals.
Sec. 705.
The existence of any of the following relationships between an individual or his agent and the state shall constitute a sufficient basis of jurisdiction to enable a court of record of this state to exercise limited personal jurisdiction over the individual and to enable the court to render personal judgments against the individual or his representative arising out of an act which creates any of the following relationships:
(1) The transaction of any business within the state.
(2) The doing or causing an act to be done, or consequences to occur, in the state resulting in an action for tort.
(3) The ownership, use, or possession of real or tangible personal property situated within the state.
(4) Contracting to insure a person, property, or risk located within this state at the time of contracting.
(5) Entering into a contract for services to be rendered or for materials to be furnished in the state by the defendant.
(6) Acting as a director, manager, trustee, or other officer of a corporation incorporated under the laws of, or having its principal place of business within this state.
(7) Maintaining a domicile in this state while subject to a marital or family relationship which is the basis of the claim for divorce, alimony, separate maintenance, property settlement, child support, or child custody.
History:
1961, Act 236, Eff. Jan. 1, 1963 ;-- Am. 1974, Act 90, Eff. Apr. 1, 1975
Compiler's Notes:
Section 2 of Act 90 of 1974 provides: “This amendatory act shall apply to an action commenced on or after the effective date of this act regardless of whether or not the cause of action arose prior to the effective date of this act or thereafter.”
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 600 - Revised Judicature Act of 1961 › Act 236 of 1961 - Revised Judicature Act of 1961 (600.101 - 600.9948) › 236-1961-7 - Chapter 7 Bases of Jurisdiction (600.701...600.775) › Section 600.711 - General Personal Jurisdiction Over Corporations.

600.711 General personal jurisdiction over corporations.
Sec. 711.
The existence of any of the following relationships between a corporation and the state shall constitute a sufficient basis of jurisdiction to enable the courts of record of this state to exercise general personal jurisdiction over the corporation and to enable such courts to render personal judgments against the corporation.
(1) Incorporation under the laws of this state.
(2) Consent, to the extent authorized by the consent and subject to the limitations provided in section 745.
(3) The carrying on of a continuous and systematic part of its general business within the state.
History:
1961, Act 236, Eff. Jan. 1, 1963 ;-- Am. 1974, Act 88, Eff. Apr. 1, 1975
Compiler's Notes:
Section 2 of Act 88 of 1974 provides: “This 1974 amendatory act shall apply to actions commenced after its effective date, even if the cause of action arose prior thereto. Actions commenced prior to the effective date of this act shall not be affected thereby.”
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 600 - Revised Judicature Act of 1961 › Act 236 of 1961 - Revised Judicature Act of 1961 (600.101 - 600.9948) › 236-1961-7 - Chapter 7 Bases of Jurisdiction (600.701...600.775) › Section 600.715 - Corporations; Limited Personal Jurisdiction.

600.715 Corporations; limited personal jurisdiction.
Sec. 715.
The existence of any of the following relationships between a corporation or its agent and the state shall constitute a sufficient basis of jurisdiction to enable the courts of record of this state to exercise limited personal jurisdiction over such corporation and to enable such courts to render personal judgments against such corporation arising out of the act or acts which create any of the following relationships:
(1) The transaction of any business within the state.
(2) The doing or causing any act to be done, or consequences to occur, in the state resulting in an action for tort.
(3) The ownership, use, or possession of any real or tangible personal property situated within the state.
(4) Contracting to insure any person, property, or risk located within this state at the time of contracting.
(5) Entering into a contract for services to be performed or for materials to be furnished in the state by the defendant.
History:
1961, Act 236, Eff. Jan. 1, 1963
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 600 - Revised Judicature Act of 1961 › Act 236 of 1961 - Revised Judicature Act of 1961 (600.101 - 600.9948) › 236-1961-7 - Chapter 7 Bases of Jurisdiction (600.701...600.775) › Section 600.721 - General Personal Jurisdiction Over Partnerships and Limited Partnerships.

600.721 General personal jurisdiction over partnerships and limited partnerships.
Sec. 721.
The existence of any of the following relationships between a partnership or limited partnership and the state shall constitute a sufficient basis of jurisdiction to enable the courts of record of this state to exercise general personal jurisdiction over the partnership or limited partnership and to enable such courts to render personal judgments against the partnership or limited partnership.
(1) Formation under the laws of this state.
(2) Consent, to the extent authorized by the consent and subject to the limitations provided in section 745.
(3) The carrying on of a continuous and systematic part of its general business within the state.
History:
1961, Act 236, Eff. Jan. 1, 1963 ;-- Am. 1974, Act 88, Eff. Apr. 1, 1975
Compiler's Notes:
Section 2 of Act 88 of 1974 provides: “This 1974 amendatory act shall apply to actions commenced after its effective date, even if the cause of action arose prior thereto. Actions commenced prior to the effective date of this act shall not be affected thereby.”
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 600 - Revised Judicature Act of 1961 › Act 236 of 1961 - Revised Judicature Act of 1961 (600.101 - 600.9948) › 236-1961-7 - Chapter 7 Bases of Jurisdiction (600.701...600.775) › Section 600.725 - Partnerships; Limited Personal Jurisdiction.

600.725 Partnerships; limited personal jurisdiction.
Sec. 725.
The existence of any of the following relationships between a partnership or limited partnership or an agent thereof and the state shall constitute a sufficient basis of jurisdiction to enable the courts of record of this state to exercise limited personal jurisdiction over such partnership or limited partnership and to enable such courts to render personal judgments against such partnership or limited partnership arising out of the act or acts which create any of the following relationships:
(1) The transaction of any business within the state.
(2) The doing or causing any act to be done, or consequences to occur, in the state resulting in an action for tort.
(3) The ownership, use, or possession of any real or tangible personal property situated within the state.
(4) Contracting to insure any person, property, or risk located within this state at the time of contracting.
(5) Entering into a contract for services to be performed or for materials to be furnished in the state by the defendant.
History:
1961, Act 236, Eff. Jan. 1, 1963
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 600 - Revised Judicature Act of 1961 › Act 236 of 1961 - Revised Judicature Act of 1961 (600.101 - 600.9948) › 236-1961-7 - Chapter 7 Bases of Jurisdiction (600.701...600.775) › Section 600.731 - General Personal Jurisdiction Over Partnership Associations or Unincorporated Voluntary Associations.

600.731 General personal jurisdiction over partnership associations or unincorporated voluntary associations.
Sec. 731.
The existence of any of the following relationships between a partnership association or unincorporated voluntary association and the state shall constitute a sufficient basis of jurisdiction to enable the courts of record of this state to exercise general personal jurisdiction over the partnership association or unincorporated voluntary association and to enable such courts to render personal judgments against the partnership association or unincorporated voluntary association.
(1) Formation under the laws of this state.
(2) Consent, to the extent authorized by the consent and subject to the limitations provided in section 745.
(3) The carrying on of a continuous and systematic part of its general business within the state.
History:
1961, Act 236, Eff. Jan. 1, 1963 ;-- Am. 1974, Act 88, Eff. Apr. 1, 1975
Compiler's Notes:
Section 2 of Act 88 of 1974 provides: “This 1974 amendatory act shall apply to actions commenced after its effective date, even if the cause of action arose prior thereto. Actions commenced prior to the effective date of this act shall not be affected thereby.”
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 600 - Revised Judicature Act of 1961 › Act 236 of 1961 - Revised Judicature Act of 1961 (600.101 - 600.9948) › 236-1961-7 - Chapter 7 Bases of Jurisdiction (600.701...600.775) › Section 600.735 - Partnership Association or Unincorporated Voluntary Association; Limited Personal Jurisdiction.

600.735 Partnership association or unincorporated voluntary association; limited personal jurisdiction.
Sec. 735.
The existence of any of the following relationships between a partnership association or unincorporated voluntary association or an agent thereof and the state shall constitute a sufficient basis of jurisdiction to enable the courts of record of this state to exercise limited personal jurisdiction over such partnership association or unincorporated voluntary association and to enable such courts to render personal judgments against such partnership association or unincorporated voluntary association arising out of the act or acts which create any of the following relationships:
(1) The transaction of any business within the state.
(2) The doing or causing any act to be done, or consequences to occur, in the state resulting in an action for tort.
(3) The ownership, use or possession of any real or tangible personal property situated within the state.
(4) Contracting to insure any person, property, or risk located within this state at the time of contracting.
(5) Entering into a contract for services to be rendered or for materials to be furnished in the state by the defendant.
History:
1961, Act 236, Eff. Jan. 1, 1963
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 600 - Revised Judicature Act of 1961 › Act 236 of 1961 - Revised Judicature Act of 1961 (600.101 - 600.9948) › 236-1961-7 - Chapter 7 Bases of Jurisdiction (600.701...600.775) › Section 600.741 - Limited Jurisdiction; Bond by Plaintiff.

600.741 Limited jurisdiction; bond by plaintiff.
Sec. 741.
In all civil actions where sections 705, 715, 725 or 735 constitute the basis of jurisdiction of a defendant, on such defendant's motion the court shall require the plaintiff to post a bond to such defendant with 2 or more sureties to be approved by the judge or clerk of court, or with a surety company authorized to do business in this state, in the sum to be fixed by the court conditioned that in the event judgment is not rendered in favor of such plaintiff, so much of the penalty of said bond as may be required shall be applied to the satisfaction of any judgment for court costs and to defray the actual expenses of such defendant incurred in defending the action (but not to include attorney's fees). If plaintiff prevails in the action, he may tax as costs in the case his reasonable expense in procuring the bond furnished.
History:
1961, Act 236, Eff. Jan. 1, 1963
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 600 - Revised Judicature Act of 1961 › Act 236 of 1961 - Revised Judicature Act of 1961 (600.101 - 600.9948) › 236-1961-7 - Chapter 7 Bases of Jurisdiction (600.701...600.775) › Section 600.745 - “State” Defined; Agreement of Parties as Basis for Jurisdiction; Conditions.

600.745 “State” defined; agreement of parties as basis for jurisdiction; conditions.
Sec. 745.
(1) As used in this section, "state" means any foreign nation, and any state, district, commonwealth, territory, or insular possession of the United States.
(2) If the parties agreed in writing that an action on a controversy may be brought in this state and the agreement provides the only basis for the exercise of jurisdiction, a court of this state shall entertain the action if all the following occur:
(a) The court has power under the law of this state to entertain the action.
(b) This state is a reasonably convenient place for the trial of the action.
(c) The agreement as to the place of the action is not obtained by misrepresentation, duress, the abuse of economic power, or other unconscionable means.
(d) The defendant is served with process as provided by court rules.
(3) If the parties agreed in writing that an action on a controversy shall be brought only in another state and it is brought in a court of this state, the court shall dismiss or stay the action, as appropriate, unless any of the following occur:
(a) The court is required by statute to entertain the action.
(b) The plaintiff cannot secure effective relief in the other state for reasons other than delay in bringing the action.
(c) The other state would be a substantially less convenient place for the trial of the action than this state.
(d) The agreement as to the place of the action is obtained by misrepresentation, duress, the abuse of economic power, or other unconscionable means.
(e) It would for some other reason be unfair or unreasonable to enforce the agreement.
History:
Add. 1974, Act 88, Eff. Apr. 1, 1975
Compiler's Notes:
Section 2 of Act 88 of 1974 provides: “This 1974 amendatory act shall apply to actions commenced after its effective date, even if the cause of action arose prior thereto. Actions commenced prior to the effective date of this act shall not be affected thereby.”
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 600 - Revised Judicature Act of 1961 › Act 236 of 1961 - Revised Judicature Act of 1961 (600.101 - 600.9948) › 236-1961-7 - Chapter 7 Bases of Jurisdiction (600.701...600.775) › Section 600.751 - Jurisdiction Over Land Irrespective of Ownership.

600.751 Jurisdiction over land irrespective of ownership.
Sec. 751.
The courts of record of this state shall have jurisdiction over land situated within the state whether or not the persons owning or claiming interests therein are subject to the jurisdiction of the courts of this state.
History:
1961, Act 236, Eff. Jan. 1, 1963
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 600 - Revised Judicature Act of 1961 › Act 236 of 1961 - Revised Judicature Act of 1961 (600.101 - 600.9948) › 236-1961-7 - Chapter 7 Bases of Jurisdiction (600.701...600.775) › Section 600.755 - Jurisdiction Over Chattels Irrespective of Ownership.

600.755 Jurisdiction over chattels irrespective of ownership.
Sec. 755.
The courts of record of this state shall have jurisdiction over chattels situated within the state whether or not the persons owning or claiming interests therein are subject to the jurisdiction of the courts of the state.
History:
1961, Act 236, Eff. Jan. 1, 1963
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 600 - Revised Judicature Act of 1961 › Act 236 of 1961 - Revised Judicature Act of 1961 (600.101 - 600.9948) › 236-1961-7 - Chapter 7 Bases of Jurisdiction (600.701...600.775) › Section 600.761 - Jurisdiction Over Documents Irrespective of Ownership.

600.761 Jurisdiction over documents irrespective of ownership.
Sec. 761.
The courts of record of this state shall have jurisdiction over documents which are within the state whether or not the persons owning or claiming interests therein are subject to the jurisdiction of the courts of the state.
History:
1961, Act 236, Eff. Jan. 1, 1963
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 600 - Revised Judicature Act of 1961 › Act 236 of 1961 - Revised Judicature Act of 1961 (600.101 - 600.9948) › 236-1961-7 - Chapter 7 Bases of Jurisdiction (600.701...600.775) › Section 600.765 - Jurisdiction Over Corporate Shares Irrespective of Ownership.

600.765 Jurisdiction over corporate shares irrespective of ownership.
Sec. 765.
The courts of record of this state shall have jurisdiction
(1) over the shares in a corporation incorporated in the state (subject to the limitations in the uniform stock transfer act),
(2) over share certificates which are located within the territory of the state,
(3) over shares in a corporation represented by share certificates located within the state if the law of the state of incorporation embodies the share in the share certificates, whether or not the persons owning or claiming an interest in the shares or share certificates are subject to the jurisdiction of the courts of the state.
History:
1961, Act 236, Eff. Jan. 1, 1963
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 600 - Revised Judicature Act of 1961 › Act 236 of 1961 - Revised Judicature Act of 1961 (600.101 - 600.9948) › 236-1961-7 - Chapter 7 Bases of Jurisdiction (600.701...600.775) › Section 600.771 - Jurisdiction Over Obligations Irrespective of Creditor.

600.771 Jurisdiction over obligations irrespective of creditor.
Sec. 771.
The courts of record of this state shall have jurisdiction over obligations owed by persons who are subject to the judicial jurisdiction of the state whether or not the persons to whom the obligations are owed are subject to the jurisdiction of the state.
History:
1961, Act 236, Eff. Jan. 1, 1963
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 600 - Revised Judicature Act of 1961 › Act 236 of 1961 - Revised Judicature Act of 1961 (600.101 - 600.9948) › 236-1961-7 - Chapter 7 Bases of Jurisdiction (600.701...600.775) › Section 600.775 - Jurisdiction Over Status.

600.775 Jurisdiction over status.
Sec. 775.
The judicial jurisdiction over status granted to the courts of record of this state by the state's constitution, laws, and court rules may be exercised:
(1) to the extent permitted by the constitution of the United States, except as limited by the constitution, court rules, and laws of this state, and
(2) in the manner permitted by the court rules and laws of this state.
History:
1961, Act 236, Eff. Jan. 1, 1963
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 600 - Revised Judicature Act of 1961 › Act 236 of 1961 - Revised Judicature Act of 1961 (600.101 - 600.9948) › 236-1961-8 - Chapter 8 Probate Courts (600.801...600.899) › Section 600.801 - Probate Court as Court of Record; Organization.

600.801 Probate court as court of record; organization.
Sec. 801.
The probate court is a court of record and is organized in accordance with this chapter.
History:
Add. 1978, Act 543, Eff. July 1, 1979
Compiler's Notes:
The heading for this chapter has been editorially furnished and is not part of the official enrolled bill.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 600 - Revised Judicature Act of 1961 › Act 236 of 1961 - Revised Judicature Act of 1961 (600.101 - 600.9948) › 236-1961-8 - Chapter 8 Probate Courts (600.801...600.899) › Section 600.807 - Probate Court Districts.

600.807 Probate court districts.
Sec. 807.
A probate court district is created in each of the following described districts when a majority of the electors voting on the question in each affected county approves the probate court district. The districts shall consist as follows:
(a) The first district consists of the counties of Houghton and Keweenaw.
(b) The fifth district consists of the counties of Schoolcraft and Alger.
(c) The sixth district consists of the counties of Mackinac and Luce.
(d) The seventh district consists of the counties of Emmet and Charlevoix.
(e) The seventeenth district consists of the counties of Clare and Gladwin.
(f) The eighteenth district consists of the counties of Mecosta and Osceola.
History:
Add. 1978, Act 543, Eff. July 1, 1979 ;-- Am. 2002, Act 715, Eff. Mar. 31, 2003 ;-- Am. 2003, Act 40, Imd. Eff. July 9, 2003 ;-- Am. 2004, Act 492, Eff. Jan. 2, 2007
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 600 - Revised Judicature Act of 1961 › Act 236 of 1961 - Revised Judicature Act of 1961 (600.101 - 600.9948) › 236-1961-8 - Chapter 8 Probate Courts (600.801...600.899) › Section 600.808 - Question of Creation of District; Submission to Electors; Resolution Calling for Special Election; Form of Question; Counting, Canvassing, and Returning Votes; Canvassing and Certifying Results; Effect of Approval; Election of Probate Judge; Reimbursement of Costs.

600.808 Question of creation of district; submission to electors; resolution calling for special election; form of question; counting, canvassing, and returning votes; canvassing and certifying results; effect of approval; election of probate judge; reimbursement of costs.
Sec. 808.
(1) When each county board of commissioners of a district described in section 807 agrees by resolution to form a district, the question of creation of the district shall be submitted to the electors of the affected counties at the next primary, general, or special election that occurs more than 49 days after the resolution is adopted. A special election for submission of the question may be called by resolution adopted by each county board of commissioners in the proposed district.
(2) The question relative to creating the district shall be in substantially the following form:
"Shall this county join in a probate court district, which will consist of the counties of ____________ and ____________ if the majority of the electors voting on the question in each affected county approve?
Yes ( )
No ( )".
(3) The votes on the question shall be counted, canvassed, and returned in the manner provided by law. The results shall be canvassed and certified by the board of state canvassers in the same manner as provided for state propositions under chapter 31 of the Michigan election law, 1954 PA 116, MCL 168.841 to 168.848.
(4) If approved by a majority of the electors voting on the question in each of the counties affected, those counties shall constitute the probate court district corresponding to the appropriate district described in section 807, and that district becomes effective as provided in section 809 or 810, whichever section results in an earlier effective date.
(5) The election of the probate judge for a probate court district created under this section shall be held as provided in section 811.
(6) The state shall reimburse the affected counties for the additional cost of submitting the question of the district to the electors of the affected counties if the question is submitted to the electors at a primary, general, or special election held after January 2, 2007.
History:
Add. 1978, Act 543, Eff. July 1, 1979 ;-- Am. 2003, Act 40, Imd. Eff. July 9, 2003 ;-- Am. 2004, Act 492, Eff. Jan. 2, 2007
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 600 - Revised Judicature Act of 1961 › Act 236 of 1961 - Revised Judicature Act of 1961 (600.101 - 600.9948) › 236-1961-8 - Chapter 8 Probate Courts (600.801...600.899) › Section 600.809 - Probate Court District; Effective Date; Term of Incumbent Probate Judge; Election of Probate Judge.

600.809 Probate court district; effective date; term of incumbent probate judge; election of probate judge.
Sec. 809.
(1) Except when the vacancy or vacancies occur after the date established by Act No. 116 of the Public Acts of 1954, as amended, being sections 168.1 to 168.992 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, for nonincumbent candidates to file for the office of probate judge for a full 6-year term or for the unexpired portion of a term, whichever is applicable, a probate court district created under section 808 shall become effective upon the existence of a vacancy in the office of probate judge in all but 1 of the counties comprising that district.
(2) When a probate court district becomes effective pursuant to subsection (1), the remaining incumbent probate judge in the district shall serve as the probate judge of the district until the term for which he was elected or appointed expires. Thereafter the 1 probate judge for the district shall be elected as provided in section 808(5).
History:
Add. 1978, Act 543, Eff. July 1, 1979
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 600 - Revised Judicature Act of 1961 › Act 236 of 1961 - Revised Judicature Act of 1961 (600.101 - 600.9948) › 236-1961-8 - Chapter 8 Probate Courts (600.801...600.899) › Section 600.810 - Probate Court District; Effective Date; Election of Probate Judge.

600.810 Probate court district; effective date; election of probate judge.
Sec. 810.
Except when section 809 results in an earlier effective date, a probate court district created under section 808 becomes effective upon the beginning date of the term for which an incumbent probate judge in any county in the district no longer seeks reelection to that office that occurs not less than 220 days after the vote on the question. At the general election immediately preceding that date, 1 probate judge for the district shall be elected as provided in section 808(5).
History:
Add. 1978, Act 543, Eff. July 1, 1979 ;-- Am. 2005, Act 326, Imd. Eff. Dec. 27, 2005
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 600 - Revised Judicature Act of 1961 › Act 236 of 1961 - Revised Judicature Act of 1961 (600.101 - 600.9948) › 236-1961-8 - Chapter 8 Probate Courts (600.801...600.899) › Section 600.810a - Arenac, Kalkaska, Crawford, Lake, Iron, and Ontonagon Counties; Jurisdiction, Powers, Duties, and Title of Probate Judges; Additional Duties for Probate Judge.

600.810a Arenac, Kalkaska, Crawford, Lake, Iron, and Ontonagon counties; jurisdiction, powers, duties, and title of probate judges; additional duties for probate judge.
Sec. 810a.
(1) The probate judges in the counties of Arenac, Kalkaska, Crawford, Lake, Iron, and Ontonagon have the jurisdiction, powers, duties, and title of a district judge within their respective counties, in addition to the jurisdiction, powers, duties, and title of a probate judge.
(2) Beginning January 2, 2007, in addition to the probate judges described in subsection (1), the probate judges in the counties of Alcona, Baraga, Benzie, Missaukee, Montmorency, Oscoda, and Presque Isle have the jurisdiction, powers, duties, and title of a district judge within their respective counties, in addition to the jurisdiction, powers, duties, and title of a probate judge.
(3) In counties where the only district judgeship is being eliminated and the section in chapter 81 that governs that district court district provides that this section applies, the probate judge in that county shall have the jurisdiction, powers, duties, and title of a district judge within that county, in addition to the jurisdiction, powers, duties, and title of a probate judge.
History:
Add. 2002, Act 92, Eff. Mar. 31, 2003 ;-- Am. 2002, Act 715, Eff. Mar. 31, 2003 ;-- Am. 2004, Act 492, Eff. Mar. 30, 2005 ;-- Am. 2011, Act 300, Imd. Eff. Dec. 22, 2011
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 600 - Revised Judicature Act of 1961 › Act 236 of 1961 - Revised Judicature Act of 1961 (600.101 - 600.9948) › 236-1961-8 - Chapter 8 Probate Courts (600.801...600.899) › Section 600.811 - Election of Probate Judges; Filing Nominating Petitions and Incumbency Affidavits of Candidacy; Term.

600.811 Election of probate judges; filing nominating petitions and incumbency affidavits of candidacy; term.
Sec. 811.
(1) Judges of probate shall be elected in the manner provided in Act No. 116 of the Public Acts of 1954, as amended. For the office of judge of probate in a probate court district created pursuant to law, nominating petitions and incumbency affidavits of candidacy shall be filed with the secretary of state.
(2) An elected judge of probate shall have a term of office of 6 years except as otherwise provided by section 803 or when a vacancy is being filled for the balance of an unexpired term.
(3) The term of a judge of probate shall commence on January 1 following the date of election. If a vacancy is filled by appointment, the term shall commence in accordance with the order of appointment.
History:
Add. 1978, Act 543, Eff. July 1, 1979
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 600 - Revised Judicature Act of 1961 › Act 236 of 1961 - Revised Judicature Act of 1961 (600.101 - 600.9948) › 236-1961-8 - Chapter 8 Probate Courts (600.801...600.899) › Section 600.812 - Oath.

600.812 Oath.
Sec. 812.
A judge of probate after being elected or appointed shall qualify by taking the constitutional oath of office and shall subscribe the same and file it in the office of the county clerk or, in the instance of a probate court district created pursuant to law, file it with the secretary of state.
History:
Add. 1978, Act 543, Eff. July 1, 1979
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 600 - Revised Judicature Act of 1961 › Act 236 of 1961 - Revised Judicature Act of 1961 (600.101 - 600.9948) › 236-1961-8 - Chapter 8 Probate Courts (600.801...600.899) › Section 600.813 - Construction of Chapter.

600.813 Construction of chapter.
Sec. 813.
(1) This chapter shall not be construed to affect the terms of those judges of probate elected before the effective date of this section or appointed before that date to fill a vacancy in the office of judge of probate.
(2) This chapter shall not be construed to rescind or repeal those probate court districts created before the effective date of this section.
History:
Add. 1978, Act 543, Eff. July 1, 1979
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 600 - Revised Judicature Act of 1961 › Act 236 of 1961 - Revised Judicature Act of 1961 (600.101 - 600.9948) › 236-1961-8 - Chapter 8 Probate Courts (600.801...600.899) › Section 600.815 - Terms of Probate Court Prohibited; Probate Court Open at All Reasonable Times; Evening and Weekend Sessions.

600.815 Terms of probate court prohibited; probate court open at all reasonable times; evening and weekend sessions.
Sec. 815.
The probate court shall not have terms of court. The probate court shall be open at all reasonable times as fixed by the probate judge or, in counties having more than 1 probate judge, the chief judge. The probate court may hold evening and weekend sessions.
History:
Add. 1978, Act 543, Eff. July 1, 1979 ;-- Am. 1996, Act 374, Imd. Eff. July 17, 1996
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 600 - Revised Judicature Act of 1961 › Act 236 of 1961 - Revised Judicature Act of 1961 (600.101 - 600.9948) › 236-1961-8 - Chapter 8 Probate Courts (600.801...600.899) › Section 600.816 - Probate Judge; Court Sessions at Regional Diagnostic and Treatment Center; Court Sessions at Places Designated by County Chief Probate Judge; Hearing Regarding Incapacitated or Mentally Ill Person; Site.

600.816 Probate judge; court sessions at regional diagnostic and treatment center; court sessions at places designated by county chief probate judge; hearing regarding incapacitated or mentally ill person; site.
Sec. 816.
(1) A probate judge shall hold sessions of the probate court at the county seat of each county, unless an alternative primary location is designated as provided in subsection (3), and may hold sessions of the probate court in a city of the county where sessions of the circuit court are authorized by law to be held. A probate judge may maintain an office at a place where sessions of the probate court are held.
(2) A probate judge may hold sessions of the court at the regional diagnostic and treatment center assigned to his or her court if sessions are approved by the state court administrator. The center shall provide an area for court sessions to which the public has access.
(3) Subject to the approval of the county board of commissioners and the state court administrator, the chief probate judge of a county may designate 1 or more places in the county where regular sessions of probate court may be held. A designation made under this subsection shall be delivered to the county clerk.
(4) Nothing in this section prohibits a judge from holding a hearing regarding an allegedly incapacitated individual or an allegedly mentally ill person at a site considered appropriate by the court as provided by section 5304 of the estates and protected individuals code, 1998 PA 386, MCL 700.5304, or section 456 of the mental health code, 1974 PA 258, MCL 330.1456. Nothing in this section prohibits a judge from holding a hearing regarding an individual alleged to need protection at a site the court considers appropriate as provided by section 5406 of the estates and protected individuals code, 1998 PA 386, MCL 700.5406.
History:
Add. 1978, Act 543, Eff. July 1, 1979 ;-- Am. 1991, Act 189, Imd. Eff. Dec. 27, 1991 ;-- Am. 1995, Act 14, Imd. Eff. Apr. 12, 1995 ;-- Am. 2000, Act 56, Eff. Apr. 1, 2000
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 600 - Revised Judicature Act of 1961 › Act 236 of 1961 - Revised Judicature Act of 1961 (600.101 - 600.9948) › 236-1961-8 - Chapter 8 Probate Courts (600.801...600.899) › Section 600.817 - Books, Printed Blanks, and Stationery; Furniture, Equipment, and Supplies.

600.817 Books, printed blanks, and stationery; furniture, equipment, and supplies.
Sec. 817.
Each county shall provide all books, printed blanks and other stationery necessary for keeping the records in the office of the judge of probate, and all furniture, equipment, and supplies necessary for equipping and maintaining the office.
History:
Add. 1978, Act 543, Eff. July 1, 1979
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 600 - Revised Judicature Act of 1961 › Act 236 of 1961 - Revised Judicature Act of 1961 (600.101 - 600.9948) › 236-1961-8 - Chapter 8 Probate Courts (600.801...600.899) › Section 600.819 - Repealed. 2011, Act 217, Imd. Eff. Nov. 10, 2011.

600.819 Repealed. 2011, Act 217, Imd. Eff. Nov. 10, 2011.
Compiler's Notes:
The repealed section pertained to election of a probate judge at annual convention to serve as state presiding probate judge.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 600 - Revised Judicature Act of 1961 › Act 236 of 1961 - Revised Judicature Act of 1961 (600.101 - 600.9948) › 236-1961-8 - Chapter 8 Probate Courts (600.801...600.899) › Section 600.821a - Probate Judges' Federal Social Security and Medicare Taxes; Reimbursement to Counties.

600.821a Probate judges' federal social security and medicare taxes; reimbursement to counties.
Sec. 821a.
In addition to the reimbursement under section 821(2)(b) to a county or to counties for amounts paid for probate judges' salaries, the state shall reimburse the county or counties for amounts paid as the employer's share for probate judges' federal social security and medicare taxes.
History:
Add. 1998, Act 100, Imd. Eff. May 28, 1998 ;-- Am. 2002, Act 92, Eff. Mar. 31, 2003
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 600 - Revised Judicature Act of 1961 › Act 236 of 1961 - Revised Judicature Act of 1961 (600.101 - 600.9948) › 236-1961-8 - Chapter 8 Probate Courts (600.801...600.899) › Section 600.824 - Repealed. 2011, Act 217, Imd. Eff. Nov. 10, 2011.

600.824 Repealed. 2011, Act 217, Imd. Eff. Nov. 10, 2011.
Compiler's Notes:
The repealed section pertained to circuit court judge temporarily serving as probate judge.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 600 - Revised Judicature Act of 1961 › Act 236 of 1961 - Revised Judicature Act of 1961 (600.101 - 600.9948) › 236-1961-8 - Chapter 8 Probate Courts (600.801...600.899) › Section 600.825 - Repealed. 1990, Act 185, Eff. Oct. 1, 1990.

600.825 Repealed. 1990, Act 185, Eff. Oct. 1, 1990.
Compiler's Notes:
The repealed section pertained to probate judge serving as probate judge in another county or probate court district.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 600 - Revised Judicature Act of 1961 › Act 236 of 1961 - Revised Judicature Act of 1961 (600.101 - 600.9948) › 236-1961-8 - Chapter 8 Probate Courts (600.801...600.899) › Section 600.826 - Certain Probate Judges to Assist Other Courts or Probate Judges for Limited Periods or Specific Assignments; Legislative Intent.

600.826 Certain probate judges to assist other courts or probate judges for limited periods or specific assignments; legislative intent.
Sec. 826.
(1) A probate judge who is elected or appointed for a county in which the salary of that office is or would have been increased by sections 2a, 3, or 4 of chapter 1 of Act No. 288 of the Public Acts of 1939, as those sections were amended by Act No. 147 of the Public Acts of 1976, before their repeal by section 899 of this chapter, and whose judicial activity is less heavy than other probate judges' should be authorized by the supreme court or state court administrator to assist other courts within the same county or probate court district which they serve, to assist probate judges in other counties or districts, and to perform other judicial duties, for limited periods or specific assignments.
(2) This section is not intended as a directive to the judiciary but expresses an expectation in furtherance of full utilization of judicial officers and serves as notice of the expectation and intent of the legislature for incumbents and prospective candidates seeking election to judgeships affected by aforementioned 1976 amendments to sections 2a, 3, or 4 of chapter 1 of Act No. 288 of the Public Acts of 1939, as repealed.
History:
Add. 1978, Act 543, Eff. July 1, 1979
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 600 - Revised Judicature Act of 1961 › Act 236 of 1961 - Revised Judicature Act of 1961 (600.101 - 600.9948) › 236-1961-8 - Chapter 8 Probate Courts (600.801...600.899) › Section 600.828 - Reimbursement for Actual and Necessary Expenses.

600.828 Reimbursement for actual and necessary expenses.
Sec. 828.
In a probate court district a probate judge who holds court in a county other than the county of his residence shall be reimbursed for his actual and necessary expenses incurred in so holding court upon his certification of the expenses to the state court administrator and upon approval by the state court administrator. Upon allowance, the sum shall be paid out of the general fund of the state in accordance with the accounting laws of the state.
History:
Add. 1978, Act 543, Eff. July 1, 1979
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 600 - Revised Judicature Act of 1961 › Act 236 of 1961 - Revised Judicature Act of 1961 (600.101 - 600.9948) › 236-1961-8 - Chapter 8 Probate Courts (600.801...600.899) › Section 600.829 - Probate Judge; Additional Salary and Reimbursement for Expenses; Payment of Compensation and Expenses; Voucher; Compensation Provided Pursuant to MCL 600.225(6).

600.829 Probate judge; additional salary and reimbursement for expenses; payment of compensation and expenses; voucher; compensation provided pursuant to MCL 600.225(6).
Sec. 829.
(1) When a probate judge of another county or probate court district is performing duties under sections 824 or 825, he or she shall receive an additional salary and reimbursement for expenses as provided in section 225(6).
(2) The county treasurer shall pay the compensation and expenses, upon receipt of a voucher approved by the local probate judge or chief probate judge, out of the general funds of the county. If the local probate judge dies or is incapacitated to act, the voucher shall be subject to approval by the circuit judge of the county.
(3) Compensation provided pursuant to section 225(6) shall be in addition to the salary paid to the acting probate judge by the state or any county pursuant to section 821 or 822.
History:
Add. 1978, Act 543, Eff. July 1, 1979 ;-- Am. 1987, Act 225, Imd. Eff. Dec. 28, 1987 ;-- Am. 1996, Act 388, Eff. Oct. 1, 1996
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 600 - Revised Judicature Act of 1961 › Act 236 of 1961 - Revised Judicature Act of 1961 (600.101 - 600.9948) › 236-1961-8 - Chapter 8 Probate Courts (600.801...600.899) › Section 600.831 - Powers, Duties, and Compensation of Probate Judges of County Having 2 or More Probate Judges; Power Vested in Chief Probate Judge; Selection, Powers, and Duties of Probate Judges in Counties of 1,000,000 or More.

600.831 Powers, duties, and compensation of probate judges of county having 2 or more probate judges; power vested in chief probate judge; selection, powers, and duties of probate judges in counties of 1,000,000 or more.
Sec. 831.
(1) The probate judges of a county having 2 or more probate judges shall have equal powers, duties, and compensation except that the power of nomination, appointment, and removal of the several employees as provided by law for the probate court in that county, and of the offices connected therewith and the general direction and control of the business of the court, including the division of the work between the judges, shall be vested in a chief probate judge selected as follows:
(a) If the county has less than 1,000,000 in population, then in the probate judge having served for the longest period continuously, or if 2 or more judges were elected at the same election and served the same number of years continuously, then in the judge receiving the highest vote at the last election.
(b) If the county has 1,000,000 or more in population, then in the probate judge who is chosen by the several probate judges in the county, or if a judge does not receive a majority vote of the probate judges, then in the probate judge of that county selected by the Governor.
(2) The selection provided for in this section in counties of 1,000,000 or more in population shall be made within 15 days after the commencement of each year and the judge so selected shall exercise the duties and powers therein provided for the full calendar year then commencing, until his successor is selected, or is designated by the governor.
History:
Add. 1978, Act 543, Eff. July 1, 1979
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 600 - Revised Judicature Act of 1961 › Act 236 of 1961 - Revised Judicature Act of 1961 (600.101 - 600.9948) › 236-1961-8 - Chapter 8 Probate Courts (600.801...600.899) › Section 600.832 - Seal, Records, Books, Files, and Papers; Possession; Maintenance.

600.832 Seal, records, books, files, and papers; possession; maintenance.
Sec. 832.
The clerk of the probate court shall have possession of the seal, records, books, files, and papers belonging to the probate court in the respective county or probate court district and, in accordance with supreme court rules, shall maintain every record created by or filed with the probate court.
History:
Add. 1978, Act 543, Eff. July 1, 1979 ;-- Am. 2013, Act 201, Imd. Eff. Dec. 18, 2013
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 600 - Revised Judicature Act of 1961 › Act 236 of 1961 - Revised Judicature Act of 1961 (600.101 - 600.9948) › 236-1961-8 - Chapter 8 Probate Courts (600.801...600.899) › Section 600.833 - Probate Register; Appointment; Salary; Oath; Bond; Term; Appointment, Compensation, Term, Powers, and Oath of Deputy Probate Registers.

600.833 Probate register; appointment; salary; oath; bond; term; appointment, compensation, term, powers, and oath of deputy probate registers.
Sec. 833.
(1) In each county the probate judge of the county or probate court district, or the chief probate judge in a county having 2 or more probate judges, may appoint a probate register, at a reasonable salary fixed by the county board of commissioners. The probate register so appointed shall take and subscribe the oath of office prescribed by the state constitution of 1963, and give bond to the probate judge or chief judge in the penal sum of $1,000.00 to be approved by that judge, which bond and oath shall be filed in the office of the county clerk of the county. The probate register shall hold office until his appointment is terminated by the probate judge or chief judge.
(2) If a county has a probate register, the probate judge or the chief probate judge may appoint 1 or more deputy probate registers, who shall have such compensation as is fixed by the county board of commissioners. The term of office of the deputy probate registers and their powers shall be the same as those prescribed by law for probate registers. They shall take and subscribe the constitutional oath of office, which shall be filed with the county clerk.
History:
Add. 1978, Act 543, Eff. July 1, 1979
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 600 - Revised Judicature Act of 1961 › Act 236 of 1961 - Revised Judicature Act of 1961 (600.101 - 600.9948) › 236-1961-8 - Chapter 8 Probate Courts (600.801...600.899) › Section 600.835 - Official Court Reporters or Certified Recorders; Salary; Oath; Expenses; Order for Payment; Residence of Reporter or Recorder.

600.835 Official court reporters or certified recorders; salary; oath; expenses; order for payment; residence of reporter or recorder.
Sec. 835.
(1) The probate judge or chief probate judge of any county or probate court district may appoint, and in counties having a population of 50,000 or more shall appoint, 1 or more official court reporters or certified recorders of the probate court, at a reasonable salary fixed by the county board of commissioners. The reporters or recorders so appointed shall take and subscribe the constitutional oath of office, which shall be filed with the county clerk of the county.
(2) The reporter or recorder serving in a probate court district shall be entitled to receive, in addition to the salary provided for in this section, the necessary and actual expenses incurred in attending court in the county other than the county in which the reporter or recorder resides. Upon filing with the clerk of the county in which the reporter or recorder attended court a sworn statement that the expenses were incurred by the reporter or recorder and that the expenditures were necessary in performing the services, the clerk shall draw an order for payment and upon presentation of that properly drawn order, the treasurer of the county shall pay the ordered sum to the person entitled to the payment. If the reporter or recorder does not reside within the probate court district in which he or she serves, he or she shall be considered for the purpose of this subsection to reside in the county where the probate judge of that district resides.
History:
Add. 1978, Act 543, Eff. July 1, 1979 ;-- Am. 1986, Act 308, Eff. Jan. 1, 1987
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 600 - Revised Judicature Act of 1961 › Act 236 of 1961 - Revised Judicature Act of 1961 (600.101 - 600.9948) › 236-1961-8 - Chapter 8 Probate Courts (600.801...600.899) › Section 600.836 - Allocating Duties; Combining Title and Powers.

600.836 Allocating duties; combining title and powers.
Sec. 836.
The probate judge or chief probate judge may allocate the duties of the deputy registers, clerks, and reporters or recorders, and may combine the title and powers in any 1 or more persons.
History:
Add. 1978, Act 543, Eff. July 1, 1979 ;-- Am. 1986, Act 308, Eff. Jan. 1, 1987