Supreme court, reduction to 7 justices.
Const. 1963, Sched., § 6
in effectSchedule § 6. Supreme court, reduction to 7 justices.
Sec. 6.
Notwithstanding the provisions of this constitution that the supreme court shall consist of seven justices it shall consist of eight justices until the time that a vacancy occurs as a result of death, retirement or resignation of a justice. The first such vacancy shall not be filled.
Const. 1963, Schedule, § 6, Eff. Jan. 1, 1964
Source: Michigan Legislature (legislature.mi.gov)URL: https://legislature.mi.gov/Laws/MCL?objectName=mcl-Schedule-%C2%A7-6Fetched: 10/20/2026
