Sec. 442.
The office of probate 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; his ceasing to be an inhabitant of the county 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-XX - Chapter XX Judge of Probate (168.431...168.446)
Section 168.431 - Judge of Probate; Eligibility.
Section 168.433a - Incumbent Probate Court Judge; Affidavit of Candidacy.
Section 168.434 - Candidates for Nomination; Withdrawal; Notice.
Section 168.436a-168.436c - Repealed. 1982, Act 149, Imd. Eff. May 6, 1982.
Section 168.436d - Probate Judges; Time of Election.
Section 168.437 - Probate Judges; Certificate of Election by Board of County Canvassers.
Section 168.438 - Probate Judges; Certificate of Election.
Section 168.439 - Probate Judges; Term of Office.
Section 168.440 - Probate Judges; Oath of Office.
Section 168.441 - Probate Judges; Resignation, Notice.
Section 168.442 - Probate Judges; Vacancy, Creation.
Section 168.444 - Judge of Probate; Appointment to Fill Vacancy; Election of Successor; Term.
Section 168.445 - Probate Judges; Primary or Election, Recount of Votes.