Narrative Opinion Summary
The Michigan Supreme Court has appointed Honorable Michael F. Sapala as Master to oversee the proceedings related to Formal Complaint No. 94 against Honorable Dennis N. Powers of the 52-1 District Court. The Court directs the Master to conduct all hearings and submit a report within three months from the date of this order, with the possibility of requesting additional time if needed. Following the submission of the Master's report, the Judicial Tenure Commission (JTC) is required to provide its recommendations for action to the Court within two months. The JTC may also seek an extension of up to one month for its recommendations. This order is certified as a true and complete copy by the Clerk of the Michigan Supreme Court.
Legal Issues Addressed
Appointment of a Master in Judicial Proceedingssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The Michigan Supreme Court appoints a Master to oversee specific judicial proceedings, such as Formal Complaint No. 94 against a judge, to ensure an independent and thorough investigation.
Reasoning: The Michigan Supreme Court has appointed Honorable Michael F. Sapala as Master to oversee the proceedings related to Formal Complaint No. 94 against Honorable Dennis N. Powers of the 52-1 District Court.
Certification of Court Orderssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The Clerk of the Michigan Supreme Court certifies the order as a true and complete copy, ensuring the authenticity and official status of judicial documents.
Reasoning: This order is certified as a true and complete copy by the Clerk of the Michigan Supreme Court.
Extension of Time for Judicial Recommendationssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The Judicial Tenure Commission is permitted to seek a limited extension for submitting recommendations, indicating flexibility in the procedural timeline.
Reasoning: The JTC may also seek an extension of up to one month for its recommendations.
Judicial Tenure Commission's Role and Timelinesubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: Following the Master's report, the Judicial Tenure Commission must provide its recommendations for action within a set period, highlighting the procedural steps and timeline for further judicial review.
Reasoning: Following the submission of the Master's report, the Judicial Tenure Commission (JTC) is required to provide its recommendations for action to the Court within two months.
Timeline for Master's Report Submissionsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The Master is required to conduct all hearings and submit a report within a specified timeframe, ensuring timely progress in judicial proceedings, with provisions for requesting additional time if necessary.
Reasoning: The Court directs the Master to conduct all hearings and submit a report within three months from the date of this order, with the possibility of requesting additional time if needed.