John A. Hallacy
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John A. Hallacy is a judge of the 37th Circuit Court in Michigan. He was appointed by Governor Rick Snyder (R) on December 22, 2015, and took office on December 29. He ran for election in 2016.[1][2]
Hallacy was previously a judge of the 10th District Court from 2009 to 2015.[3][4]
Education
Hallacy received his undergraduate degree from Western Michigan University in 1985 and his J.D. from the Valparaiso University School of Law in 1988.[3]
Career
- 2015-Present: Judge, 37th Circuit Court
- 2009-2015: Judge, 10th District Court
- 2001-2008: Prosecuting attorney, Calhoun County
- 1997-2000: Member, Michigan Parole Board
- 1991-1996: Chief assistant prosecuting attorney
- 1988-1991: Assistant prosecuting attorney [3]
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 John A. Hallacy ran unopposed in the 37th Circuit (partial term) general election.[6]
| 37th Circuit, Partial Term, General Election, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | ||
 John A. Hallacy Incumbent | ||
| Source: Michigan Department of State, "2016 General Election Official Results," November 28, 2016 | ||
2014
See also: Michigan judicial elections, 2014
Hallacy ran for re-election to the 10th District Court.
General: He was unopposed in the general election on November 4, 2014.
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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.
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See also
External links
- Calhoun County, Michigan, "Judicial Biographies"
- Calhoun County, Michigan, "District Overview"
- Michigan Courts, "Calhoun County"
Footnotes
- ↑ Wood TV, "New judge appointed to 37th Circuit Court," December 22, 2015
- ↑ Battle Creek Enquirer, "Hallacy to assume bench next week," December 28, 2015
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Calhoun County, Michigan, "Judicial Biographies," accessed December 5, 2014
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Michigan Secretary of State, "2014 Official Michigan Primary Candidate Listing," accessed July 9, 2014
- ↑ Michigan Secretary of State, "2016 Michigan Election Dates," accessed December 7, 2015
- ↑ Michigan Secretary of State, "2016 Michigan Unofficial Candidate Listing," April 19, 2016
- ↑ 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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