Michael Weipert
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Michael Weipert is a judge for the 38th Circuit Court in Monroe County, Michigan. He was first elected to this position on November 2, 2004, and took office the following January 1. He was re-elected in 2010 and 2016.[1]
Education
Weipert received his undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan and his J.D. from the Michigan State University College of Law. He was admitted to the bar in 1983.[2]
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 Michael Weipert ran unopposed in the 38th Circuit general election.[1]
| 38th Circuit, General Election, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | ||
 Michael Weipert Incumbent | ||
| Source: Michigan Department of State, "2016 General Election Official Results," November 28, 2016 | ||
2010
- See also: Michigan judicial elections, 2010
Weipert was re-elected to the 38th Circuit Court without opposition in the general election on November 2, 2010.[4]
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.[5] Sitting judges who reach age 70 are allowed to serve out the remainder of their term.[6]
Selection of the chief judge
The chief judges of the circuit courts are appointed by the state supreme court to two-year terms.[5]
Qualifications
To be elected to either of these courts, a judge must:[5]
- 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
- Courts in Michigan
- Michigan Circuit Courts
- Judicial selection in Michigan
- Local trial court judicial elections, 2016
External links
- Michigan Courts, "Trial Courts Directory: Monroe County"
- Monroe News, "Judge sends message in heroin death case," February 22, 2014
- Bedford Now, "Judge Wants Explanation Of Rapist's Parol," April 4, 2014
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Michigan Secretary of State, "2016 Michigan Unofficial Candidate Listing," April 19, 2016
- ↑ Martindale, "Michael A. Weipert – Lawyer Profile," accessed April 29, 2015
- ↑ 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
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 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
