Sec. 586.
(1) A sheriff, deputy sheriff, or county medical examiner licensed to practice law in this state shall not do either of the following:
(a) Serve process in an action in which he or she acts as attorney or counsel for a party.
(b) Appear in court as attorney or counsel for a criminal defendant, except in a criminal or civil contempt proceeding.
(2) This section does not prohibit either of the following:
(a) A county from limiting or prohibiting the practice of law by a sheriff, deputy sheriff, or county medical examiner.
(b) A sheriff from limiting or prohibiting the practice of law by a deputy sheriff.
(3) A person who violates subsection (1) is responsible for a state civil infraction and may be ordered to pay a civil fine of not more than $500.00.
History: 1961, Act 236, Eff. Jan. 1, 1963 ;-- Am. 1992, Act 255, Eff. Mar. 31, 1993 ;-- Am. 1996, Act 177, Imd. Eff. Apr. 18, 1996
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Section 600.567 - Repealed. 1996, Act 374, Eff.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Section 600.592 - Repealed. 1996, Act 374, Eff.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.