By Laura Weber
Dozens of judgeships throughout the state are slated for elimination in a package of bills under consideration at the state Capitol. The elimination of the positions was proposed by the Michigan Supreme Court last year as a way to cut costs in jurisdictions that do not need as many judges. The Legislature approved the part of a plan to eliminate 36 judgeship's Tuesday.
But Senate Majority Leader Randy Richardville said there is still work to be done on plans to downsize the judiciary.
"We've heard different objections from different members of our caucus and they had some suggestions on what they think would be a better plan, so we'll merge the plans before it's all over."
The proposals did not include any plans to add judgeship's in places where the Supreme Court says more judges are needed.
Dozens of judgeships throughout the state are slated for elimination in a package of bills under consideration at the state Capitol. The elimination of the positions was proposed by the Michigan Supreme Court last year as a way to cut costs in jurisdictions that do not need as many judges. The Legislature approved the part of a plan to eliminate 36 judgeship's Tuesday.
But Senate Majority Leader Randy Richardville said there is still work to be done on plans to downsize the judiciary.
"We've heard different objections from different members of our caucus and they had some suggestions on what they think would be a better plan, so we'll merge the plans before it's all over."
The proposals did not include any plans to add judgeship's in places where the Supreme Court says more judges are needed.
