MichiganMichigan magistrate candidates would face residency rules outside the 36th District
Outside Michigan’s 36th District, candidates would need to live in the appointing district or an eligible nearby or partner district when appointed as magistrates.
What it does
For appointments outside the 36th District, candidates would need to live in the court’s district, a bordering Michigan district, or one sharing court authority under a plan. This would apply once the bill takes effect.
Argument forConsidering candidates from bordering districts could help judges find people to fill magistrate positions outside the 36th District.
Argument againstAppointing candidates from outside the court’s district could mean choosing someone less familiar with the communities they would serve.
More detail
Candidates would have to meet a residency requirement when appointed as magistrates. The rule would cover candidates appointed under section 8501(1) and (2), outside the 36th District. Candidates could live in the appointing district or another Michigan district that borders it or participates with it in a plan to share court authority. The residency rule would apply to appointments beginning on the bill’s effective date; no calendar date is stated.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Oct 14PLACED ON ORDER OF THIRD READING WITH SUBSTITUTE (S-2)Latest
- Oct 14SUBSTITUTE (S-2) CONCURRED IN
- Oct 14REPORTED BY COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FAVORABLY WITH SUBSTITUTE (S-2)Minor
- Jun 24REFERRED TO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE WITH SUBSTITUTE (S-2)Minor
- Jun 23REPORTED FAVORABLY WITH SUBSTITUTE (S-2) 6/18/2026Minor
- 2025
- Nov 13REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON CIVIL RIGHTS, JUDICIARY, AND PUBLIC SAFETYMinor
- Nov 13INTRODUCED BY SENATOR MICHELE HOITENGAIntroduced
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