However, a fair concern exists with the appearance of how this direct appellate review will function. Although PA 164 also expanded this Court's jurisdiction to have exclusive original jurisdiction over any action challenging the validity of statutes that pertain to the Court of Claims,21 that lone addition did not fundamentally change this Court's jurisdiction. Ingham County Circuit Court Court Type: Circuit Court: Street Address: 313 W. Kalamazoo St. . In late 2013, PA 164 was introduced to enlarge the jurisdiction of the Court of Claims and transfer it to this Court. 216 (1916) (recognizing the Legislature's role in determining the extent of the authority to be given to municipal courts, which received their powers from legislation, not the constitution). Klooster v. City of Charlevoix, 488 Mich. 289, 304, 795 N.W.2d 578 (2011). Our Terms of Service prohibit the use of CourtCaseFinder.com to determine an individual's eligibility for personal credit or employment, tenant screening, or other business transactions, or for any unlawful purposes such as stalking or harassing others. The county has a total of 280895 residents, and makes up an area of 561 square miles. The courts should not exchange their judgment for that of the Legislature, which has responsibility over the legislatively created Court of Claims. Miotke, 300 Mich.App. It is notable that this state's first constitution established that the Legislature had the authority to establish courts. Through zealous advocacy, we strive not only to deliver excellence in our representation of each and every client, but also to stand with our clients and the community in working to create a more just, fair and compassionate legal system. No person exercising powers of one branch shall exercise powers properly belonging to another branch except as expressly provided in this constitution. Plaintiff raises a similar argument in asserting a due process violation. The legislature may create or alter probate court districts of more than one county if approved in each affected county by a majority of the electors voting on the question. Location Type: Sheriff's Office. BY JUDGE. Taylor v. Auditor General, 360 Mich. 146, 150, 103 N.W.2d 769 (1960), disapproved on other grounds in Parkwood, 468 Mich. 763, 664 N.W.2d 185. Copyright 2023 Ingham County. A litigant raising a facial challenge faces an arduous task. Plaintiff also cites MCL 15.182, the statute providing that a public officer or employee shall not hold 2 or more incompatible offices at the same time. We are not convinced that the statute applies to this circumstance. Qualifications . Irishman's Lot, Inc. v. Cleary, 338 Mich. 662, 665, 62 N.W.2d 668 (1954). In plaintiff's view, the fact that PA 164 authorizes our Supreme Court to choose the four judges to serve on the Court of Claims, see MCL 600.6404(1), in contrast to the random draw plaintiff received at the Ingham Circuit Court, calls into question whether he will receive a neutral decision-maker. Box 40771, Lansing, MI 48901-7971 (517) 483-6501 or (517) 483-6401 The case search tool is available on the courts website and can be accessed from any device with internet access. Consequently, selected courts, such as municipal courts and the Court of Claims, are not constitutionally created, but instead are only constitutionally permitted, and derive all powers from the Legislature.