Sec. 409e.
(1) Except as otherwise provided in this section, a judge or judges of the court of appeals shall be elected in each appellate court district at the general November election in which judges of the court of appeals are to be elected as provided by law.
(2) If there are fewer nominees for the office of judge of the court of appeals than there are persons to be elected at the general November election because of the death or disqualification of a nominee less than 66 days before the general November election, then a person shall not be elected at that general November election to any office of judge of the court of appeals for which there is no nominee.
(3) The term of office for judge of the court of appeals shall be 6 years, commencing at 12 noon on January 1 next following his or her election and shall continue until a successor is elected and qualified.
History: Add. 1963, 2nd Ex. Sess., Act 60, Imd. Eff. Dec. 27, 1963 ;-- Am. 1990, Act 32, Imd. Eff. Mar. 21, 1990 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-XVIIIA - Chapter Xviiia Judges of the Court of Appeals (168.409...168.409n)
Section 168.409 - Office of Judge of Court of Appeals; Eligibility.
Section 168.409c - Candidates for Nomination; Withdrawal; Notice.
Section 168.409f - Appeals Court Judges; Certificate of Determination by Board of State Canvassers.
Section 168.409g - Appeals Court Judges; Certificate of Election.
Section 168.409h - Appeals Court Judges; Oath of Office, Filing.
Section 168.409i - Appeals Court Judges; Resignation, Notice.
Section 168.409j - Appeals Court Judges; Vacancy, Creation.
Section 168.409m - Appeals Court Judges; Primary or Election, Recount of Votes.
Section 168.409n - Appeals Court Judges; Not Subject to Recall.