Michigan Compiled Laws
236-1961-85 - Chapter 85 Magistrates (600.8501...600.8555)
Section 600.8545 - Small Claims Division; Duties.

Sec. 8545.
Magistrates shall exercise the same powers and perform the same duties as deputy clerks of the district court for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of chapter 84 although they shall not be considered deputy clerks.
History: Add. 1968, Act 154, Imd. Eff. June 17, 1968

Structure Michigan Compiled Laws

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 600.8501 - District Court Magistrates; Number; Appointment; Approval; Qualifications; Thirty-Sixth District.

Section 600.8503 - District Court of First or Second Class; Clerk or Deputy Clerk as Magistrate.

Section 600.8507 - Magistrates; Qualifications; Term; Oath; Bond; Temporarily Absent or Incapacitated Magistrate; Ordering Temporary Service of Magistrate of Another County; Reimbursement; Service of Magistrate in Another County; Service of Magistrat...

Section 600.8509 - Repealed. 1969, Act 333, Imd. Eff. Nov. 4, 1969.

Section 600.8511 - District Court Magistrate; Jurisdiction and Duties.

Section 600.8512 - Authority of District Court Magistrate; Special Training Course in Traffic Law and Sanctions; Limitation on Authority.

Section 600.8512.amended - Authority of District Court Magistrate; Special Training Course in Traffic Law and Sanctions; Limitation on Authority.

Section 600.8512a - Powers of District Court Magistrate Generally.

Section 600.8513 - Additional Powers of District Court Magistrate; Judicial Immunity.

Section 600.8514 - Administration of Oaths; Examination of Witnesses; Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law; Recommending Judgment; Functions of Magistrate.

Section 600.8515 - Appeals.

Section 600.8521 - Magistrates; Compensation.

Section 600.8525 - Practice of Law Prohibited.

Section 600.8535 - Disposition of Fines and Costs.

Section 600.8541 - Superintending Control of District Judge; Limitation; Functions and Duties of District Judge in Chambers.

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Section 600.8555 - Repealed. 2005, Act 326, Imd.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.