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Mich. Comp. Laws § 16.378 (2026)

Commission of corrections; membership, terms, vacancies, officers, quorum.

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EXECUTIVE ORGANIZATION ACT OF 1965

Act 380 of 1965

16.378 Commission of corrections; membership, terms, vacancies, officers, quorum.

Sec. 278.

The commission of corrections shall consist of 5 members, not more than 3 of whom shall be members of the same political party, appointed by the governor by and with the advice and consent of the senate. The term of office of each member shall be 4 years, except that of members first appointed 2 shall be appointed for 1 year, 1 shall be appointed for 2 years, 1 shall be appointed for 3 years and 1 shall be appointed for 4 years. A member appointed to fill a vacancy occurring other than by expiration of a term shall be appointed for the unexpired term. The commission shall elect from its members such officers as it deems advisable. A majority of the commission members shall be required to constitute a quorum.

History: 1965, Act 380, Imd. Eff. July 23, 1965

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Notes of Decisions

Cited in 1 case, 1989–1989 · leading case: People v. Jahner, 446 N.W.2d 151 (Mich. 1989).

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People v. Jahner, 446 N.W.2d 151 (Mich. 1989). · cites it 2× “[59 Am Jur 2d, Pardon and Parole, § 78, pp 67-68.] [3] The department is headed by a commission whose members are appointed by the Governor, with the advice and consent of the Senate.”

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