Courts: district court; magistrate qualifications; modify. Amends secs. 8501 & 8507 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.8501 & 600.8507).

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This bill changes the requirements for who can be a district court magistrate in Michigan. It specifies that magistrates must reside in or be employed by the county they serve, rather than just being a registered voter in the district. The bill also clarifies rules for magistrates serving temporarily in other counties or districts.

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