Sec. 402.
The office of justice of the supreme court shall become vacant upon the happening of any of the following events: Death of the incumbent; his resignation; his removal from office for cause; his ceasing to be a resident of the state; his conviction of an infamous crime, or an offense involving the violation of his oath of office; the decision of a competent tribunal declaring his election or appointment void; or his neglect or refusal to take and subscribe to the constitutional oath of office and deposit the same in the manner and within the time prescribed by law.
History: 1954, Act 116, Eff. June 1, 1955 Popular Name: Election Code
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Chapter 168 - Michigan Election Law
Act 116 of 1954 - Michigan Election Law (168.1 - 168.992)
116-1954-XVIII - Chapter XVIII Justices of the Supreme Court (168.391...168.406)
Section 168.391 - Office of Justice of Supreme Court; Eligibility.
Section 168.392 - Candidates for Justice of Supreme Court; Nomination at Fall State Convention.
Section 168.394 - Candidates for Justice of Supreme Court; Withdrawal; Notice.
Section 168.396 - Supreme Court Justices; Election.
Section 168.397 - Supreme Court Justices; Certificate of Determination by Board of State Canvassers.
Section 168.398 - Supreme Court Justices; Certificate of Election.
Section 168.399 - Supreme Court Justices; Term of Office.
Section 168.400 - Supreme Court Justices; Oath of Office, Deposit.
Section 168.401 - Supreme Court Justices; Resignation, Notice.
Section 168.402 - Supreme Court Justices; Vacancy, Creation.
Section 168.404 - Office of Supreme Court Justice; Vacancy; Appointment; Election.
Section 168.405 - Supreme Court Justices; Election, Recount of Votes.
Section 168.406 - Supreme Court Justices; Not Subject to Recall.