GRANHOLM - Judicial Appointments

Michigan.gov Home	Home \| Site Map \| Contact the Governor \| FAQ \| State Web Sites


>	Appointment News

>	Judicial Appointments

>	Commission Websites

Printer Friendly Text Only Version

Text Version

Email Page

Section 23 of Article 6 of the Michigan Constitution of 1963 empowers the Governor to make appointments to fill vacancies created by the resignation, removal, or death of a Michigan Supreme Court Justice or other appellate or trial court judge. Judicial appointments last until January 1st of the year following the next general election after the appointment. An appointee to fill a judicial vacancy is not subject to rejection by the Michigan Senate and may stand for election before expiration of his or her appointment expires. If elected, the appointee serves for the remainder of the unexpired term of the justice or judge the appointee replaces.

Governor Granholm seeks to fill judicial vacancies with individuals who are highly qualified and respected in Michigan's legal community. The Governor welcomes applications from attorneys who are accomplished in public service, private practice, and legal scholarship.

• Judicial Appointment Application PDF icon
Some candidates for appointment will be selected for interviews pursuant to guidelines set by the Michigan Constitution and the State Bar's Judicial Qualifications Committee. Please note that an applicant ...

> More



•	Flag Honors
•	Biography
•	Photo Gallery
•	Contact the Governor
•	Lt. Governor
•	First Gentleman
•	Initiatives Websites
•	Emergency Management
•	Proclamations
•	Former Governors