Administrative Order No. 2003-1 and MCL 600.401et seq. authorize Michigan trial courts to adopt concurrent jurisdiction plans within a county or judicial circuit, subject to approval of this Court.
The Court hereby approves adoption of the following concurrent jurisdiction plans effective September 1, 2005:
41st Circuit Court, 95B District Court, and Iron County Probate Court
32nd Circuit Court and Ontonagon County Probate Court
The plans shall remain on file with the state court administrator.
Amendments of concurrent jurisdiction plans may be implemented by local administrative order pursuant to MCR 8.112. Plan amendments shall conform to the requirements of Administrative Order No. 2003-1 and MCL 600.401et seq.
It is further ordered that Administrative Order No. 1999-2 is rescinded effective September 1, 2005.
Markman, J. (concurring). I wish to incorporate by reference the views that I expressed in concurring with Administrative Order No. 2004-2.
Mich. Admin. Ord. Administrative Order No. 2005-1