Courts: court of appeals; jurisdiction of the court of appeals; expand to include state bar admissions. Amends secs. 910 & 913 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.910 & 600.913).

This bill expands the authority of Michigan's courts of appeals to admit new lawyers to the state bar, a power previously held only by the supreme court and circuit courts. Under the new rules, applicants in each court of appeals judicial district can now be admitted directly by that specific court instead of having to go through the supreme court. The legislation also clarifies that these admission proceedings are civil matters and outlines how clerks must handle the oath-taking, certificate issuance, and record-keeping for admitted attorneys. Additionally, the law requires courts to promptly send copies of admission orders, suspensions, disbarments, and reinstatements to the supreme court clerk and the State Bar of Michigan. These changes take effect on April 2, 2025, streamlining the process for individuals seeking to practice law in Michigan.