The importance and scope of the recommendation by the State Court Administrative Office to reduce the size of Michigan's judiciary by 49 judgeships should not be underestimated. A press release from the Michigan Supreme Court emphasized a point underscored by the Chief Justice at today's press conference:
This is unprecedented, not just in Michigan but nationally, to have a state court system not only recognize that it needs to shrink, but also have a practical plan to accomplish that goal,” said the chief justice. “And to have the universal endorsement of the judiciary’s leadership – that has never happened before. This is an aggressive, but achievable, set of recommendations. We are unaware of any reduction of this magnitude attempted anywhere in our country.
Pictured, from today's press conference: Michigan Association of Counties President Tom Mullaney, Chief Justice Robert P. Young. Background: Michigan Judges Association President Annette J. Berry.
