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Schedule § 6

Supreme court, reduction to 7 justices.

Constitutional Convention Material

1961, Committee Proposal 91a

Schedule § 6 at the Michigan Legislature Website

History

Constitution of 1963

April 1, 1963; Constitutional Convention of 1961-1962

Const 1963, schedule, § 6; Approved 810,860 to 803,436 (50%); Effective January 1, 1964

Approved Text

Notwithstanding the provisions of this constitution that the supreme court shall consist of seven justices it shall consist of eight justices until the time that a vacancy occurs as a result of death, retirement or resignation of a justice. The first such vacancy shall not be filled.

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