Michigan Supreme Court announces appointment of Ingham County Chief Judges

By Roberta M. Gubbins Legal News The Michigan Supreme Court announced the appointment of Hon. William B. Murphy as Chief Judge of the Court of Appeals. His term will begin on January 1, 2012 and end on December 31, 2013. The following judges were appointed for Chief Judge for a two year term beginning January 1, 2012: Ingham County: 30th Circuit Court: Hon. Janelle A. Lawless Ingham County Probate Court: Hon. R. George Economy 54A District Court: Hon. Frank J. DeLuca 54B District Court: Hon. Richard D.Ball 55th District Court: Hon.Thomas P. Boyd Judge Collette will remain the Chief Judge of 30th Circuit Court through the end of 2011, continuing to serve the residents of Ingham County from the Mason Courthouse in 2012 and beyond. Eaton County: Hon. Thomas K. Byerly is Chief Judge for the 56th Circuit Court, Eaton County Probate Court and 56A District Court. Jackson County: 9th Circuit Court and Kalamazoo County Probate Court: Hon. Stephen D. Gorsalitz 8th District Court: Hon. Paul J. Bridenstine Clinton and Gratiot County: 29th Circuit Court: Hon. Randy L. Tahvonen Clinton County Probate Court: Hon. Lisa Sullivan Gratiot County Probate Court: Hon. Jack T. Arnold 65A District Court: Hon. Richard D. Wells 65B District Court: Hon. Stewart D. McDonald Under Michigan Court Rule 8.110, the chief judge's duties include overseeing the court's work, handling administrative matters, representing the court with other branches of government, and supervising court finances. Published: Thu, Dec 1, 2011

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