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Mich. Comp. Laws § 600.151 (2026)
Judicial power of state; vesting in courts.
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REVISED JUDICATURE ACT OF 1961
Act 236 of 1961
600.151 Judicial power of state; vesting in courts.
Sec. 151.
The judicial power of the state is vested exclusively in 1 court of justice which shall be divided into 1 supreme court, 1 court of appeals, 1 trial court of general jurisdiction known as the circuit court, 1 probate court, and courts of limited jurisdiction created by the legislature.
History: 1961, Act 236, Eff. Jan. 1, 1963 ;-- Am. 1963, 2nd Ex. Sess., Act 18, Eff. Mar. 24, 1964
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 30
cases (11 in the last 5 years), 1967–2025 · leading case: People v. Lown, 794 N.W.2d 9 (Mich. 2011).
People v. Lown, 794 N.W.2d 9 (Mich. 2011). “50 Const 1963, art 6, §§ 1 and 13; MCL 600.151; MCL 600.601; MCL 767.1. 24 jurisdictional aspect of the 180-day rule, MCL 780.”
People v. Goecke, 579 N.W.2d 868 (Mich. 1998). “We conclude that the prosecution may seek review of the magistrate's findings under these circumstances by filing a motion to amend the information and that the circuit court does not have discretion to deny review on the ground that the prosecution was required to file an…”
People v. Henry, 305 Mich. App. 127 (Mich. Ct. App. 2014). “See Const 1963, art 6, §§ 1 and 13; MCL 600.151; MCL 600.601; MCL 767.1. VIII.”
Lme v. Ars, 680 N.W.2d 902 (Mich. Ct. App. 2004). “In addition to its general jurisdiction over "all matters not prohibited by law," our Legislature has specifically granted circuit courts jurisdiction over matters involving paternity and child support.”
People v. Johnson, 398 N.W.2d 219 (Mich. 1986). “If it shall appear to the magistrate at the conclusion of the preliminary examination that a felony has been committed and there is probable cause for charging the defendant therewith, the magistrate shall forthwith bind the defendant to appear before the circuit court of such…”
Barachkov v. 41B Dist. Court, 311 F. App'x 863 (6th Cir. 2009). “VI, § 1 (Vesting the “judicial power of the state” in “one court of justice” that is divided into several divisions, each devoting its attention to a certain level of judicial administration (emphasis added)); Mich Const.”
Billie M. Ireland v. Gary L. Tunis, Richard Thompson, John Meiers, & Richard D. Kuhn, 113 F.3d 1435 (6th Cir. 1997). “VI, §§ 1,13; Mich. Comp. Laws Ann. §§ 600.151 , 600.601, 600.”
People of Michigan v. Romon Berry McBurrows, 913 N.W.2d 342 (Mich. Ct. App. 2017). “6, §§ 1 and 13, MCL 600.151, MCL 600.601, and MCL 767.1. However, venue refers to the location, or forum, in which the trial is to be held.”
Okrie v. State, 857 N.W.2d 254 (Mich. Ct. App. 2014). “See also MCL 600.151 (indicating that circuit court is a trial court of “general jurisdiction”) and MCL 600.”
Solakis v. Roberts, 233 N.W.2d 1 (Mich. 1975). “’ CLS 1961, § 600.151 (Stat Ann 1962 Rev § 27A.151).” *' 'The judicial power of the state is vested exclusively irs 1 court of justice which shall be divided into 1 supreme court, 1 court of appeals, 1 trial court of general jurisdiction known as the circuit court, 1 probate…”
Siebert v. Northport Point Cottage Owners' Ass'n, 148 N.W.2d 790 (Mich. 1967). “[4] "The judicial power is vested in a single court system consisting of the supreme court, circuit courts, probate courts, justices of the peace, superior court, municipal courts, common pleas courts, recorder's courts, circuit court commissioners, and any other agencies…”
People v. Zajaczkowski, 810 N.W.2d 627 (Mich. Ct. App. 2011). “The circuit court is a court of general jurisdiction, MCL 600.151, and has “original jurisdiction in all matters not prohibited by law .”
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