The bill amends the Revised Judicature Act of 1961 by updating the structure and number of judges in various judicial districts within Oakland County, Michigan. Specifically, it clarifies the composition of the forty-eighth district, which includes cities such as Birmingham and Bloomfield Hills, stating that it will maintain three judges unless certain conditions are met, such as a vacancy or an incumbent not seeking reelection. If the district control unit approves, the district can retain three judges, overriding the previously established conditions for reducing the number of judges.

Additionally, the bill modifies the fiftieth district, which consists of the city of Pontiac, by changing the number of judges from four to three without the previous conditional language regarding vacancies or elections. The bill also renumbers the subsections related to the fifty-first and fifty-second districts, ensuring clarity in the judicial structure. Overall, these amendments aim to streamline the judicial system in Oakland County while providing flexibility for maintaining judicial resources.

Statutes affected:
Substitute (H-1): 600.8123
House Introduced Bill: 600.8123
As Passed by the House: 600.8123