Sec. 581.
The sheriff of the county, or his deputy, shall attend the circuit court, probate court, and district court sessions, when requested by these courts, and the sessions of other courts as required by law. The judge in his discretion:
(a) shall fix, determine, and regulate the attendance at court sessions of the sheriff and his deputies;
(b) may fine the sheriff and his deputies for failure to attend.
History: 1961, Act 236, Eff. Jan. 1, 1963 ;-- Am. 1974, Act 297, Eff. Apr. 1, 1975
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Chapter 600 - Revised Judicature Act of 1961
Act 236 of 1961 - Revised Judicature Act of 1961 (600.101 - 600.9948)
236-1961-5 - Chapter 5 Circuit Courts: Organization and Powers (600.501...600.596)
236-1961-5-COURT-OFFICERS - Court Officers (600.565...600.596)
Section 600.565 - Judicial Clerks; Appointment, Duties, Salary.
Section 600.567 - Repealed. 1996, Act 374, Eff. Oct. 1, 1996.
Section 600.571 - Circuit Court Clerks; Duties, Accounting.
Section 600.572 - Deposits With Court; Bond of Clerk.
Section 600.573 - Deposits With Court; Deposit in Bank.
Section 600.574 - Deposits With Court; Certificate; Securities, Accounting.
Section 600.575 - Deposits With Court; Payment on Court Order.
Section 600.576 - Deposits With Court; Liability of Payor.
Section 600.579 - Deputy Circuit Court Clerks; Appointment, Salary.
Section 600.581 - Sheriff and Deputy; Attendance at Court Sessions.
Section 600.582 - Sheriff and Deputy; Officers of Court; Powers; Disobedience or Default.
Section 600.584 - Sheriff and Deputy, Coroner; Aid in Performing Duties.
Section 600.585 - Sheriff and Deputy, Coroner; Power of the County.
Section 600.587 - Sheriff, Constable, or Other Officer; Wilful Neglect to Execute Process; Penalty.
Section 600.588 - Sheriff and Deputy, Constable; Attending Jury.
Section 600.589 - Fine; Excuse, Remission.
Section 600.592 - Repealed. 1996, Act 374, Eff. Oct. 1, 1996.
Section 600.594 - Employee as Member of State Employees' Retirement System.