This bill amends the Revised Judicature Act of 1961 by updating sections 510 and 8117, which pertain to the judicial structure in Kalamazoo County. Specifically, it increases the number of judges in the ninth judicial circuit from 5 to 6 and allows for the addition of one more judge starting January 1, 2027. The initial term for this new judgeship is set at 8 years.

Additionally, the bill modifies the eighth district's judicial composition, reducing the number of judges from 7 to 6, while also permitting the addition of one more judge beginning January 1, 2027. The previous provisions that outlined conditions for the eighth district's judgeship count based on vacancies or incumbents not seeking reelection have been removed, streamlining the process for judicial appointments in this district.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 600.510, 600.8117