Judicial Tenure Commission

The Judicial Tenure Commission serves to promote the integrity of the judicial process and preserve public confidence in the courts. Michigan created the Commission when voters passed an amendment to Article 6, § 30 of the Michigan Constitution in August, 1968. The enabling court rule is now codified in MCR 9.200.

The Commission strives to hold state judges, magistrates, and referees accountable for their misconduct without jeopardizing or compromising the essential independence of the judiciary. The basis for Commission action is a violation of the Code of Judicial Conduct or Rules of Professional Conduct, which are published with the Michigan Rules of Court.

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Statute

Michigan State Constitution of 1963, Article 6, Section 30

Contact Information

Paul J. Fischer
Executive Director and General Counsel
Phone: (313) 875-5110
Fax: (313) 875-5154
Email: judicialtenure@courts.mi.gov 

Written correspondence (including completed Request for Investigation forms):
Michigan Judicial Tenure Commission
3034 West Grand Blvd.
Suite 8-450
Detroit, MI 48202

Members 

Hon. Nanci J. Grant

Elected by Circuit Court Judges

Term expires 12/31/12

 

Hon. David H. Sawyer

Elected by Court of Appeals Judges

Term expires 12/31/12

  

Hon. Pablo Cortes

Elected by District and Municipal Judges

Term expires 12/31/13

 

Thomas J. Ryan, Esq.

Elected by the state bar membership

Term expires 12/31/13

 

Brenda L. Lawrence

Appointed by the Governor

Term expires 12/31/13 

David Fischer, Bloomfield Hills

Appointed by the Governor

Term expires 12/31/14

 

Nancy J. Diehl, Esq.

Elected by state bar membership

Term expires 12/31/14

 

Hon. Monte Burmeister

Elected by Probate Judges

Term expires 12/31/14

 

Hon. Michael Hathaway

Elected by state bar membership

Term expires 12/31/15