Michigan Compiled Laws

Mich. Comp. Laws § 600.1412 (2026)

Eastern Orthodox faith; recognition as major faith.

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REVISED JUDICATURE ACT OF 1961

Act 236 of 1961

600.1412 Eastern Orthodox faith; recognition as major faith.

Sec. 1412.

(1) The Eastern Orthodox faith is hereby recognized as a major faith in this state.

(2) In all forms and official papers of the government of this state and of local units of government within this state, which refer to the major faiths, the Eastern Orthodox faith shall be included as 1 of the major religious faiths in this state.

History: 1961, Act 236, Eff. Jan. 1, 1963

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 1 case, 1988–1988 · leading case: People v. Ramos, 424 N.W.2d 509 (Mich. 1988).

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People v. Ramos, 424 N.W.2d 509 (Mich. 1988). · cites it 2× “[15] Additionally, the RJA contains another oath provision which clearly applies to nonjudicial proceedings: Whenever any oath or affidavit is or may be required or authorized by law in any cause, matter, or proceeding, except oaths to witnesses and jurors in the trial of a…”

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