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Joseph Toia
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Joseph Toia is a judge on the 16th Circuit Court in Michigan. He was appointed by Governor Rick Snyder (R) on August 10, 2015, to replace retired Judge John Foster.[1] He ran unopposed for election to his seat in 2016.[2]
Biography
Toia received a bachelor's degree from Wayne State University and a J.D. from the Detroit College of Law. Prior to becoming a judge, Toia owned a private law practice and was the prosecuting attorney for Orion Township.[1]
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.[3] Incumbent Joseph Toia ran unopposed in the 16th Circuit (partial term) general election.[2]
| 16th Circuit, Partial Term, General Election, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | ||
 Joseph Toia Incumbent | ||
| Source: Michigan Department of State, "2016 General Election Official Results," November 28, 2016 | ||
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.[4] Sitting judges who reach age 70 are allowed to serve out the remainder of their term.[5]
Selection of the chief judge
The chief judges of the circuit courts are appointed by the state supreme court to two-year terms.[4]
Qualifications
To be elected to either of these courts, a judge must:[4]
- 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
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Macomb Daily, "Joseph Toia appointed Macomb County judge by governor," August 10, 2015
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Michigan Secretary of State, "2016 Michigan Unofficial Candidate Listing," April 19, 2016
- ↑ Michigan Secretary of State, "2016 Michigan Election Dates," accessed December 7, 2015
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 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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