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Michigan Compiled Laws, Chapter 600. Revised Judicature Act of 1961 § 600.9926

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

Sec. 9926. (1) The first general election of judges of the district court shall be held in 1968 and in that election only, the terms of office of the judges of the district court shall be as follows:

NUMBER OF JUDGES TO BE
ELECTED IN A DISTRICT
OR DIVISION

LENGTH OF TERM OF JUDGES

1

4 years

2

1 judge 4 years;

1 judge 6 years.

3

1 judge 4 years;

1 judge 6 years;

1 judge 8 years.

4 or more judges

1/3 of the judges 4 years;

1/3 of the judges 6 years;

and 1/3 of the judges 8 years.

(2) Where the number of judges to be elected in 1968 are not divisible by 3, there shall first be an additional 1 for a term of 4 years and then an additional 1 for a term of 6 years.

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