Michigan Compiled Laws Act 227 Of 1963 Emergency Interim Judicial Succession Act (691.971 - 691.977)

AN ACT to provide, in the event of an enemy attack on the United States, for the continuity of judicial functions of the state and the political subdivisions, by providing for automatic interim emergency succession for judges.

History: 1963, Act 227, Eff. Sept. 6, 1963

Section 691.971 Emergency Interim Judicial Succession Act; Short Title.
This act shall be known and may be cited as the “emergency interim judicial succession act”. History: 1963, Act 227, Eff. Sept. 6, 1963...
Section 691.972 Emergency Interim Judicial Succession Act; Definitions.
As used in this act: (a) “Unavailable” means that the lawful incumbent of the office is absent or unable to exercise the powers and...
Section 691.973 Judges; Unavailability; Special Emergency Judges, Designations, Duration Of Service.
(1) If any judge of any court is unavailable to exercise the powers and discharge the duties of his office, and if no other...
Section 691.974 Special Emergency Judges; Oath.
At the time of their designation special emergency judges shall take such oath as may be required for them to exercise the powers and...
Section 691.975 Special Emergency Judges; Powers And Duties; Termination Of Authority By Legislature.
Those authorized to act as special emergency judges may exercise the powers and discharge the duties of office only after an attack upon the...
Section 691.976 Special Emergency Judges; Removal Or Replacement.
Until such time as the persons designated as special emergency judges are authorized to exercise the powers and discharge the duties of an office...
Section 691.977 Questions Of Fact; Adjudication.
Any dispute concerning a question of fact arising under this act shall be adjudicated by the governor, or other official authorized under the constitution...

Last modified: October 10, 2016