HB 5870·MI·house
Courts: judges; circuit court and district court judgeship to Kalamazoo County; increase. Amends secs. 510 & 8117 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.510 & 600.8117).
In CommitteeFiled Apr 22, 2026
Sponsor: Julie Rogers
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bill electronically reproduced 04/22/2026
Apr 23, 2026
Summary
The legislation changes state law so the ninth judicial circuit in Kalamazoo can add an extra circuit‑court judge starting Jan. 1, 2025, and the eighth district can add an extra district‑court judge beginning Jan. 1, 2027. The new circuit judge would serve an eight‑year term that starts in 2027. These changes increase the number of judges serving Kalamazoo residents.
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