Sec. 8514.
A district court magistrate who is an attorney licensed to practice law in this state, if authorized by the chief judge of the district, in cases in the small claims division, may administer oaths, examine witnesses, make findings of fact and conclusions of law, and recommend a judgment in the case. In doing so, the magistrate shall perform all functions which a district judge could perform in trying a case in the small claims division. A recommended judgment shall become a final judgment as of the date the judgment was recommended unless an appeal is taken within 7 days after the judgment was recommended.
History: Add. 1984, Act 278, Eff. Jan. 1, 1985
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Chapter 600 - Revised Judicature Act of 1961
Act 236 of 1961 - Revised Judicature Act of 1961 (600.101 - 600.9948)
236-1961-85 - Chapter 85 Magistrates (600.8501...600.8555)
Section 600.8503 - District Court of First or Second Class; Clerk or Deputy Clerk as Magistrate.
Section 600.8509 - Repealed. 1969, Act 333, Imd. Eff. Nov. 4, 1969.
Section 600.8511 - District Court Magistrate; Jurisdiction and Duties.
Section 600.8512a - Powers of District Court Magistrate Generally.
Section 600.8513 - Additional Powers of District Court Magistrate; Judicial Immunity.
Section 600.8521 - Magistrates; Compensation.
Section 600.8525 - Practice of Law Prohibited.
Section 600.8535 - Disposition of Fines and Costs.
Section 600.8545 - Small Claims Division; Duties.
Section 600.8551 - Magistrates to Sit at County Seat, City, or Other Determined Location.
Section 600.8555 - Repealed. 2005, Act 326, Imd. Eff. Dec. 27, 2005.