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Agency recommends cutting more judicial posts around state


LANSING, Mich. (AP) — The agency that oversees Michigan’s court system urged lawmakers Thursday to eliminate nine judicial posts around the state and add three in suburban Detroit.
It’s the latest analysis from the State Court Administrative Office, which looks at caseloads, population, technology and other factors. Even if approved by lawmakers, no cuts would be made until a current judge dies or retires. A judge can’t run for election after turning 70.

“Judges statewide are committed to sharing resources, eliminating waste, balancing workloads and strengthening our commitment to the highest level of service to the public,” said Robert Young Jr., chief justice at the Michigan Supreme Court.

The report recommends an additional Circuit Court judge in Oakland and Macomb counties and another District Court judge in Royal Oak.

It says a total of five District Court judges should be cut in Detroit, Berrien County, Delta County, 52nd District Court in Oakland County and the court serving Baraga, Houghton and Keweenaw counties.

The report recommends dropping one Probate Court judge in each of four counties: Ingham, Monroe, St. Clair and Saginaw.

Since 2011, 25 of 45 judicial posts eliminated by the Legislature have been closed, saving more than $6 million, the state court office said. The others will remain open until a death or retirement.

The agency’s analysis shows how some courts aren't as busy as others. For example, four judges and a part-time judge serve Baraga, Houghton and Keweenaw counties in the western Upper Peninsula, but they have only 38 percent of a full workload, the report said.


 

Brinks Gilson & Lione to participate in new  summer youth program
 

The Detroit office of Brinks Gilson & Lione, one of the largest intellectual property law firms in the U.S., has committed to participate in the inaugural Grow Detroit’s Young Talent (GDYT) program, a six week summer youth employment program from July 6 through Aug. 28 that combines work readiness training with on-the-job experience designed to prepare Detroiters, ages 14 to 24, for Detroit’s workforce.

“We are pleased to support the efforts of GDYT in its quest to provide work readiness training and employment opportunities for young Detroiters during the summer,” said Kelly Burris, the managing partner of the Detroit office. “Collaborative programs that engage corporate partners, philanthropists and the City of Detroit are an important step towards creating a well-rounded young adult workforce for Detroit and the region.”

Eligible young people are recruited for GDYT through local schools, community organizations, and the city’s workforce development system. Youth are matched to employers based on interest, ability, and accessibility. Brinks’ GDYT participant is a 15-year-old rising junior who plans to pursue a degree in business law after high school.

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