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David Reader
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David Reader was the chief judge for the 44th Circuit Court, 53rd District Court and Livingston County Probate Court in Livingston County, Michigan. He was first elected to the circuit court in November 2004, and took office the following January.[1] He was re-elected in 2010 and 2016.[2] Reader retired on April 12, 2019.[3]
Education
Reader received his undergraduate degree from Michigan State University and his J.D. from Wayne State University. He was admitted to the bar in 1977.[4]
Elections
2016
Michigan held general elections for local judicial offices on November 8, 2016. A primary election occurred on August 2, 2016. The candidate filing deadline for incumbents was March 21, and the deadline for non-incumbents was April 19.[5] Incumbent David Reader ran unopposed in the 44th Circuit general election.[2]
| 44th Circuit, General Election, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | ||
 David Reader Incumbent | ||
| Source: Michigan Department of State, "2016 General Election Official Results," November 28, 2016 | ||
2010
- See also: Michigan judicial elections, 2010
Reader was re-elected to the 44th Circuit Court without opposition on November 2, 2010.[6]
Selection method
- See also: Nonpartisan election of judges
The 221 judges of the Michigan Circuit Courts are selected in an identical manner, each serving six-year terms. They are chosen in nonpartisan elections and must face re-election if they wish to continue serving. Candidates are placed on the ballot via nonpartisan primaries or by nominating petitions.[7] Sitting judges who reach age 70 are allowed to serve out the remainder of their term.[8]
Selection of the chief judge
The chief judges of the circuit courts are appointed by the state supreme court to two-year terms.[7]
Qualifications
To be elected to either of these courts, a judge must:[7]
- be a qualified elector of his or her district;
- be licensed to practice law in the state;
- have at least five years of law practice experience; and
- be under the age of 70.
See also
External links
- Livingston County, "53rd District Court"
- Livingston County, "Probate Court"
- Michigan Courts, "Livingston County"
Footnotes
- ↑ Michigan Department of State, "2004 Official General Election Results: 44th Circuit Judge of the Circuit Court Non-Incumbent 6 Year Term Position," December 1, 2004
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Michigan Secretary of State, "2016 Michigan Unofficial Candidate Listing," April 19, 2016
- ↑ Livingston Daily, "Judge David Reader resignation gives Whitmer appointment to local courts," March 25, 2019
- ↑ Martindale, "David J. Reader – Judge Profile," accessed December 2, 2014
- ↑ Michigan Secretary of State, "2016 Michigan Election Dates," accessed December 7, 2015
- ↑ Michigan Department of State, "2010 Michigan Official General Election Results," November 2, 2010
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 American Judicature Society, "Methods of Judicial Selection: Michigan," archived October 2, 2014
- ↑ Michigan Daily, "Washtenaw County judge announces early retirement," May 1, 2014
Federal courts:
Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals • U.S. District Court: Eastern District of Michigan, Western District of Michigan • U.S. Bankruptcy Court: Eastern District of Michigan, Western District of Michigan
State courts:
Michigan Supreme Court • Michigan Court of Appeals • Michigan Circuit Court • Michigan Court of Claims • Michigan District Courts • Michigan Municipal Courts • Michigan Probate Courts
State resources:
Courts in Michigan • Michigan judicial elections • Judicial selection in Michigan
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