2002 Senate Bill 1400 / Public Act 682

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Introduced in the Senate

Aug. 13, 2002

Introduced by Sen. William Van Regenmorter (R-22)

To revise the terms under which circuit courts and probate courts are to create a new family court. Along with House Bill 6260, this would allow judges from a less busy circuit, district or probate court to hear cases from an overloaded one of the other types of trial court. The chief judge of a circuit court would assign probate court judges to family court.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Dec. 3, 2002

Passed in the Senate 24 to 9 (details)

In the House

Dec. 3, 2002

Referred to the Committee on Civil Law and the Judiciary

Dec. 12, 2002

Passed in the House 97 to 5 (details)

Signed by Gov. John Engler

Dec. 29, 2002