Sec. 422.
The office of circuit judge shall become vacant upon the happening of any of the following events before the expiration of the term of office: The death of the incumbent; his resignation; his removal from office for cause; his ceasing to be an inhabitant of the circuit for which he shall have been elected or appointed or within which the duties of his office are required to be discharged; his conviction of any infamous crime, or of any offense involving a 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-XIX - Chapter XIX Judges of the Circuit Court (168.411...168.426)
Section 168.411 - Judge of Circuit Court; Eligibility.
Section 168.413a - Incumbent Circuit Court Judge; Affidavit of Candidacy.
Section 168.414 - Candidates for Nomination; Withdrawal; Notice.
Section 168.416 - Judge of Circuit Court; Election; Death or Disqualification of Nominee.
Section 168.416a - Repealed. 2018, Act 120, Eff. Dec. 31, 2018.
Section 168.416b - Repealed. 2018, Act 120, Eff. Dec. 31, 2018.
Section 168.416c - Repealed. 2018, Act 120, Eff. Dec. 31, 2018.
Section 168.416d - Repealed. 2018, Act 120, Eff. Dec. 31, 2018.
Section 168.417 - Circuit Court Judges; Certificate of Determination by Board of State Canvassers.
Section 168.419 - Circuit Court Judges; Terms of Office.
Section 168.420 - Circuit Court Judges; Oath of Office, Filing.
Section 168.421 - Circuit Court Judges; Resignation, Notice.
Section 168.422 - Circuit Court Judges; Vacancy, Creation.
Section 168.424 - Judge of Circuit Court; Appointment to Fill Vacancy; Election of Successor; Term.
Section 168.425 - Circuit Court Judges; Primary or Election, Recount of Votes.
Section 168.426 - Circuit Court Judges; Not Subject to Recall.