Michigan Compiled Laws, Chapter 600. Revised Judicature Act of 1961 § 600.8320

(a) “Multiple district area” means an area composed of either of the following:

(b) “Multiple district plan” means an arrangement in which a district judge or district court magistrate is authorized to conduct arraignments, set bail or recognizances, provide for the appointment of counsel, or make determinations of probable cause and issue warrants, for all of the participating districts within a multiple district area.

(a) A multiple district plan shall be in writing and shall be signed by the chief or only judges of all participating districts in the multiple district area.

(b) A multiple district plan shall specify who has superintending control of a district court magistrate acting under the plan and may include, but shall not be limited to, provisions regarding compensation for the district court magistrate and any support personnel and use of facilities.

(c) A multiple district plan shall not grant to a district court magistrate powers or duties that are not authorized by chapter 85  1 or that exceed the authorization of the chief or only judge of the district on behalf of which the magistrate is acting.

(d) A multiple district plan may authorize a district court magistrate appointed pursuant to section 8501  2 to serve at any location, and on behalf of all participating districts, within the multiple district area.

(e) A multiple district plan is subject to approval by the state court administrator.